2024-07-15 04:21:26
Construction on China’s largest natural uranium production project began Friday in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The project is being developed by the China National Nuclear Corporation and will become a natural uranium production base of the highest standards, characterized by green, economical, intelligent and efficient operations, Radio China reported.
The project will use advanced mining technology using carbon dioxide and oxygen to extract uranium. Unlike traditional underground mining methods, this technique can extract uranium through a closed loop without bringing the ore to the surface for processing. This enables production of natural uranium with zero emissions of water, gas and solid waste, promoting sustainable mining operations.
Natural uranium is an essential material for the development of China’s nuclear industry and an important strategic resource for ensuring national security. Nuclear power generation in mainland China will reach 440,000 gigawatt hours in 2023, accounting for nearly 5 percent of the country’s total energy mix.