China has identified large thorium deposits estimated at around 1 million tonnes through national geological surveys, particularly in places like Bayan Obo, Inner Mongolia.
If fully harnessed using thorium molten salt reactors (MSRs), this supply could theoretically power the country for up to 60,000 years.
Thorium is considered a cleaner and safer alternative to uranium.
It produces less nuclear waste, is more abundant, and has lower risk of weaponization.
China has been leading research in MSR technology, and its TMSR-LF1 reactor achieved full power in 2024, with a larger 10 MW pilot reactor in development and commercial reactors expected by 2030.
If fully harnessed using thorium molten salt reactors (MSRs), this supply could theoretically power the country for up to 60,000 years.
Thorium is considered a cleaner and safer alternative to uranium.
It produces less nuclear waste, is more abundant, and has lower risk of weaponization.
China has been leading research in MSR technology, and its TMSR-LF1 reactor achieved full power in 2024, with a larger 10 MW pilot reactor in development and commercial reactors expected by 2030.
China has identified large thorium deposits estimated at around 1 million tonnes through national geological surveys, particularly in places like Bayan Obo, Inner Mongolia.
If fully harnessed using thorium molten salt reactors (MSRs), this supply could theoretically power the country for up to 60,000 years.
Thorium is considered a cleaner and safer alternative to uranium.
It produces less nuclear waste, is more abundant, and has lower risk of weaponization.
China has been leading research in MSR technology, and its TMSR-LF1 reactor achieved full power in 2024, with a larger 10 MW pilot reactor in development and commercial reactors expected by 2030.
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