Niger is one of the top five uranium producers in the world.
In 2011, it was the world's third largest uranium producer, accounting for 16% of world production.
The world's top uranium producers are Canada (28% of world production) and Australia (23%).
In the 20th century the United States was the world's largest uranium producer.
It is expected to be a large uranium producer in the future.
The company Kazatomprom was the fourth ranked uranium producer in the world as of 2009.
As a result, most uranium producers scaled back or closed their mines.
"The monster deal stunned the mining industry, turning an unknown shell company into one of the world's largest uranium producers."
In Washington, uranium producers want a big aid package as shelter against Canadian competition.
The one that creates the most aggravation is aid for uranium producers.