According to WNA, Kazakhstan is the world's leading uranium producer, accounting for 43% of global uranium production in 2022. However, the country began reducing its annual production levels in 2018. The improving uranium market in 2022 prompted Kazatomprom, the country's top uranium-producing company, to temporarily reverse direction and announce a planned increase in production levels for 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, in early February, Kazatomprom officially lowered its 2024 production guidance due to difficulties in obtaining sulfuric acid and development delays. The company now expects to produce 5400万 to 5800万 pounds of U3O8 for the year, down from its previous forecast of 6500万 to 6600万 pounds.