Potential uranium source discovered in Camarines

Philippines’ uranium find a ‘vital’ boost for nuclear energy ambitions

The discovery of uranium-bearing minerals in Luzon comes as the country explores integrating nuclear power into its future energy mix.

Uranium find gives Philippines' nuclear push fresh boost

Researchers from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) identified uraninite — a uranium-bearing mineral — in surface deposits at the Bessemer area of the Larap-Paracale mining district in Camarines Norte. Uranium exploration there dates...

Philippine scientists find potential source of uranium amid nuclear push

MANILA: Filipino scientists have identified potential uranium reserves in Camarines Norte that they expect to support the country’s nuclear energy ambitions.Scientists from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, the University of the Philippines Diliman and Japan’s Akita University have been analyzing uranium-bearing minerals in surface samples at the Bessemer mine pit in Larap village, Jose Panganiban, about 350 km southeast of Manila.The s…

Potential uranium source discovered in Camarines

After decades of exploration, scientists have discovered a potential source of uranium in Camarines Norte, which may prove beneficial as the country explores transitioning to nuclear energy.

Philippine Scientists Identify Potential Uranium Deposits in Camarines Norte - Khaleej Mag

Filipino scientists have identified uranium-bearing minerals at a former mine site in Camarines Norte, a finding that could support the Philippines’ plans to develop nuclear power as part of its future energy mix. Researchers from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, the University of the Philippines Diliman and Japan’s Akita University have been studying surface samples […]