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Saudi Arabia Discovers 110 Million Tonnes of Uranium-Bearing Ore

Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing raw
material in the Medina region, a potentially significant find as the
Kingdom accelerates plans to develop a domestic nuclear energy industry.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced the discovery
on Monday at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference in
Vienna, according to Saudi state television……………………………………………..

Saudi Arabia and the United States signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement in July, establishing the legal framework for American companies to supply nuclear technology and equipment to the Kingdom. The U.S. Department of Energy described the agreement as laying the foundation for a decades-long, multibillion-dollar nuclear partnership………………………….

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September 19, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Saudi Arabia, Uranium