This is a database of uranium and thorium deposits worldwide, containing information on the classification, geological characteristics, geographical distribution and technical characteristics of these deposits.
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World Distribution of Uranium Deposits
The UDEPO database covers all geographical regions of the world. It provides filtering and search capabilities so that users can find information reflecting their specific interest. These filters include the geological classification of the deposits, current status and country. The site also provides information on uranium and thorium deposit types, country summaries, and tools to create custom tables, charts, and maps from the data.
Resource Information
| Quality Level | Quality-checked by the IAEA Secretariat and contracted experts |
|---|---|
| Completeness | Selective - it includes material selected by the IAEA Secretariat. |
| Update Frequency |
Periodically, as needed (approximately every 1 to 2 years) |
| Last Resource Update |
2021 December - uranium deposits only; 2023 March - thorium deposits merged into UDEPO (major unpublished updates ongoing as of 2024 September) |
| Subject | Nuclear Power; Earth Sciences; Energy Planning, Policy and Economics |
| Organizational Source | Nuclear Energy |
| Data Type | Statistics and Forecasts |
| Keywords |
Uranium Production; Thorium Production; Uranium Mining; Thorium Mining; UDEPO; ThDEPO; Uranium Production Cycle; Uranium Resources; Thorium Resources; Uranium Geology; Thorium Geology; Uranium Deposits; Thorium Deposits; Nuclear fuel cycle; Uranium Atlas; Thorium Atlas; World Distribution of Uranium Deposits; World Distribution of Thorium Deposits |
| Contact point | Contact email |