The data illustrates the distribution of the total global uranium mine production from 2011 to 2017, by mining method. In 2017, uranium production from conventional underground mines came to 46% of the total uranium production.
In situ leach (ISL) | 46 | 45 | 46 | 51 | 48 | 48 | 50 |
By-product | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Conventional open pit | 17 | 20 | 18 | ||||
Conventional underground | 30 | 28 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 46 |