Ordos uranium project seen boosting energy security

The construction of China's largest natural uranium production project in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, will further increase nuclear fuel supply while ensuring national energy security, said industry experts. It is set to become a natural uranium production base with the highest standards, featuring green, economical, intelligent and efficient operations, according to the China Atomic Energy Authority. Natural uranium is the material foundation for the development of China's nuclear industry and an important strategic resource and energy mineral for ensuring national security, the CAEA said. Once completed, the project will further enhance China's capacity for natural uranium supply and improve the independent innovation capability of the natural uranium industry as well as its international competitiveness, it said.