Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the find includes high rare earth concentrations and could support Saudi Arabia’s planned civilian nuclear program.
- On Monday, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced the discovery of 110 million tonnes of raw materials containing rare earth minerals and uranium at the Jabal Sayid project in Medina.
- Following a July US-Saudi agreement establishing a 'decades-long, multibillion-dollar partnership,' the discovery advances Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy to diversify energy resources and develop civilian nuclear power.
- Exploration at the existing Jabal Sayid copper mine, operated by Maaden and Barrick Mining, revealed high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements alongside promising uranium levels.
- Addressing the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference, Prince Abdulaziz stressed the Kingdom's commitment to transparency, contrasting its approach with secret nuclear programs like Iran's.
- As the United States and China compete for control of critical mineral supply chains, this discovery positions Saudi Arabia to become a major mining hub.
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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.
Prince Abdulaziz says kingdom discovered 110M tons of raw materials containing uranium concentrations in Medina
Saudi Arabia has estimated the Jabal Sayed project in Medina to have approximately 110 million tons of ore resources. These resources could strengthen the country's position in civil nuclear energy, electronics, electric vehicles, wind energy, defense, and other high-tech industries.
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