Uranium & Fuel

China Produces First Barrel Of Natural Uranium From Key Site In Inner Mongolia

By Kamen Kraev
8 August 2025

Region’s production capacity could exceed 5,000 tonnes a year by 2030

China Produces First Barrel Of Natural Uranium From Key Site In Inner Mongolia
The Guoyu No. 1 mine is part of efforts by China to develop its domestic uranium supply source. Image courtesy CNNC.
China has produced its first barrel of natural uranium from its largest domestic uranium project, a key milestone in Beijing’s drive to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on imports, state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said.

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