Moe's tweet went on to say, "With production expected to almost double in Saskatchewan this year, this increase ensures more jobs and opportunities for people right here at home. That's growth that works for everyone." The World Nuclear Association's "Uranium Production Figures, 2013-2022" confirmed this impressive statistic. While all countries rank well behind Kazakhstan in uranium enrichment, Canada has rebounded after losing a few steps in 2020 and 2021 due to mine shutdowns during COVID-19. This is largely due to the nearly $1 billion-a-year uranium industry in Saskatchewan. "The Cigar Lake mine and McClean Lake mill operated continuously throughout 2022, resulting in increased production," the Saskatchewan government highlighted in a June 13 press release. At the same time, "the reopening of the McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill, announced in February 2022, also contributed to increased Saskatchewan uranium production in the later months of the year.