UCIL plans to double uranium output by 2036 using greenfield mines and residue

Uranium Corporation of India Limited aims to double its domestic uranium production by 2036 through four greenfield projects and a copper residue recovery initiative.

UCIL reached an understanding with Hindustan Copper Limited to extract uranium from 95% copper mining waste without incurring additional mining costs starting in 2029-30.

The production expansion supports India's nuclear power programme as the country seeks to increase domestic fuel availability before transitioning to thorium.