April 01, 2025
A survey in China recently found that the deposits of thorium, a metal with a silvery white hue, could considerably surpass previous projections. Experts believe that the reserves of thorium, a metal that is used in energy production, in the Bayan Obo mining complex located in China’s Inner Mongolia are capable of powering China for the next 60,000 years. The site can supply a staggering 1 million tonnes of thorium, providing a long-lasting energy source for numerous future generations in China. Thorium significantly outperforms uranium in terms of power production and China has 233 areas that are abundant in this element.
Watch this video to learn about the functioning of a thorium reactor
