Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore
The find could support Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear plans and critical mineral strategy, officials said, as the kingdom pursues 110 million tonnes of ore.
- On Monday, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced the discovery of approximately 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore at the Jabal Sayid project in Medina during the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna.
- Prince Abdulaziz emphasized the Kingdom's nuclear ambitions are exclusively for peaceful, civil purposes, aligning with Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy while pledging transparency and international cooperation.
- Experts caution that 110 million tonnes refers to raw ore, not pure uranium; recoverable quantities depend on ore grade and extraction economics, as Saudi Arabia currently maintains no domestic enrichment industry.
- The discovery complements the civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed with the United States in July 2026, establishing a framework for American companies to supply reactor technology and equipment to the Kingdom.
- Riyadh aims to eventually utilize its domestic mineral resources to fuel future reactors, supporting its goal to build a comprehensive nuclear energy program while strengthening its position in global energy markets.
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Saudi Arabia Announces Major Rare Earth and Uranium Discovery in Medina
The energy minister of Saudi Arabia announced this week that his government had discovered a 110-million-ton cache of rare-earth minerals and uranium in Medina, the second-holiest city in Islam, that the country is expected to develop to diversify its energy sector.
The discovery in the Medina region concerns 110 million tons of mineralized rock, not pure uranium, but the deposit can strengthen the Riyadh nuclear programme and rekindles fears about proliferation.
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...
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