National No 1 Uranium Project

completed

China has produced its first barrel of natural uranium from the 'National No 1 Uranium' demonstration project in Inner Mongolia. The project uses advanced in situ leaching technology to extract uranium from previously uneconomical sandstone deposits in the Ordos basin. This environmentally friendly method uses an aqueous carbon dioxide-oxygen solution, minimizing ecological impact and eliminating radioactive waste. The project supports China's energy security and green transition goals by enhancing nuclear power capabilities and reducing reliance on imports.