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Chinese scientists have uncovered a deposit of 1 million tons of thorium, estimated to be worth $178 billion
China discovers massive thorium reserves that could fuel its energy needs for 60,000 years—ushering in a safer, cleaner era of nuclear power
The discovery, totaling around one million tons of thorium, could supply China’s energy needs for tens of thousands of years, offering a sustainable path forward for nuclear power. A geologist based in Beijing commented, “For generations, nations have fought wars over oil and gas—yet we’ve had a clean energy solution beneath our feet all along.” Chinese scientists have identified more than 230 thorium-rich sites nationwide, indicating reserves may be much larger than initially believed. China’s engineers and physicists are already working on advanced designs tailored specifically to thorium fuel, aiming to revolutionize the field and potentially export these technologies abroad.
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