Geological assessments indicate that the United States possesses modest domestic uranium reserves, but it is not considered one of the resource-richest nations globally when compared to heavyweights like Kazakhstan, Canada, or Australia. Identified domestic resources are located primarily across western states such as Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas, often with deposits situated near or on tribal lands. While historical mining operations extracted substantial quantities, lower ore grades and higher domestic extraction costs mean that the United States historically found it more economically viable to import fuel from international markets rather than relying solely on local extraction.