the point here is whether the marginal costs (both financial and environmental costs) of running an already constructed and in service nuclear power station to end of life vs retiring it early are positive or negative - i don't know the answer but would be interested if anyone does.
Kazakstan is no.1 globally, Russia is 6th.
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/top-10-uranium-producing-countries-updated-2024
the point here is whether the marginal costs (both financial and environmental costs) of running an already constructed and in service nuclear power station to end of life vs retiring it early are positive or negative - i don't know the answer but would be interested if anyone does.