Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore
The find could support Saudi Arabia’s nuclear plans and critical minerals strategy, with officials citing about 110 million tonnes of ore.
- On Monday, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced at the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference that geological studies in Medina identified approximately 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore.
- Exploration at the Jabal Sayid project, an existing copper mine operated by Maaden and Barrick Mining, supports the Kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy to diversify mineral resources and energy independence.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency cautions that 110 million tonnes refers to raw ore, not pure uranium, with recoverable amounts contingent on ore grade and extraction economics.
- This finding follows a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed in July between the United States and Saudi Arabia, establishing a framework for American companies to supply nuclear technology and domestic enrichment capabilities to Riyadh.
- Prince Abdulaziz stressed the Kingdom's nuclear program remains exclusively for civil purposes, emphasizing "transparency, openness and international cooperation" while distancing efforts from secret or concealed facilities.
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Saudi Arabia Finds Uranium Ore: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman made this announcement on Monday. He said that a large amount of uranium has been found in Medina.
Saudi Arabia has discovered a 114 million-ton ore deposit containing rare earth elements and uranium in the Jabal Sayid region. The country, which has entered into strategic cooperation with the US in critical minerals and civilian nuclear fields, aims to become a global supplier of critical minerals.
110 million tons of uranium ore discovered in Medina
ALBAWABA - Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tons of uranium-concentrated ore, marking one of the most significant discoveries for the kingdom, according to Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman in a statement to the Atomic Energy Agency general conference in Vienna on Tuesday...
Prince Abdulaziz says kingdom discovered 110M tons of raw materials containing uranium concentrations in Medina
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