Uranium production within the United States is concentrated among a small group of specialized mining and energy development companies operating domestic reserves, primarily located in western states like Wyoming, Utah, and Texas. Corporations such as Energy Fuels, Ur-Energy, and enCore Energy operate licensed extraction facilities utilizing modern methods like in-recovery mining. However, domestic production satisfies only a minor fraction of total U.S. nuclear reactor fuel requirements, necessitating heavy reliance on imports from global allies and international suppliers.