Promoting the establishment of a "green channel" for international cooperation and promoting the sustainable development of the global natural uranium industry

Beijing, October 29th (Reporter Du Yanfei) - In the context of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, nuclear energy plays an important role in addressing climate change and achieving green energy transformation. As an important strategic resource and energy mineral, natural uranium is the fundamental guarantee for the sustainable development of nuclear power and the nuclear industry

Beijing, October 29th (Reporter Du Yanfei) - In the context of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, nuclear energy plays an important role in addressing climate change and achieving green energy transformation. As an important strategic resource and energy mineral, natural uranium is the fundamental guarantee for the sustainable development of nuclear power and the nuclear industry.

At the first International Forum on the Development of Natural Uranium Industry held on October 28th, participants stated that in recent years, China has discovered a batch of 10000 to 100000 ton uranium deposits through the integrated exploration technology of "sky and earth", and has preliminarily established a "four in one" natural uranium supply system that combines domestic development, overseas development, international trade, and strategic reserves. The next step is to strengthen technological innovation, accelerate the construction of domestic high-quality uranium ore production capacity, promote the establishment of a "green channel" for international cooperation in the natural uranium industry, and promote the sustainable development of the global natural uranium industry.

On site of the first International Natural Uranium Industry Development Forum. Taken by People's Daily reporter Du Yanfei

Uranium ore, as an important strategic resource and energy mineral, is the material foundation for the development of the nuclear industry. "Tang Zhengguo, a first level inspector of the Geological Exploration Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, said that the development and utilization of uranium resources in China still faces some challenges and problems, such as uneven distribution of resources, high mining costs, significant environmental impact, and fierce market competition. We need to continue to increase efforts and investment in uranium resource exploration and development, optimize exploration and development strategies, Improve the efficiency and quality of exploration and development, strengthen environmental protection and social responsibility, promote intelligent transformation and upgrading, strengthen international cooperation and exchange, and continuously enhance China's natural uranium supply capacity and level.

Participants believe that the current imbalance in the distribution and demand of world uranium resources and production capacity provides opportunities for global cooperation in natural uranium production capacity, and also puts forward more requirements for long-term, safe, and stable supply of natural uranium raw materials. In recent years, China's natural uranium enterprises have actively participated in global uranium resource development cooperation and implemented a number of production capacity cooperation projects, natural uranium exploration and technology research and development cooperation projects in multiple countries and regions such as Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

We will continue to support China's natural uranium enterprises to cooperate with foreign enterprises, institutions, and international organizations in production capacity projects, establish partnerships with international mining companies, energy companies, scientific research institutions, and jointly explore and develop uranium resources. "Hua Zhong, Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, said that we encourage Chinese enterprises to carry out scientific and technological innovation and exchange with enterprises from other countries, jointly research and apply advanced uranium mining Processing and utilizing technology to continuously improve resource utilization efficiency.

Liu Jianqiao, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the China Nuclear Society, believes that currently, the development and utilization of natural uranium has been integrated into many aspects such as economy, development, and security. Countries around the world should adopt a more inclusive and open attitude, engage in comprehensive bilateral and multilateral cooperation, expand international partnerships, promote high-quality development of natural uranium industry cooperation, and provide energy for the future.

At the same time, as a green and clean energy source, nuclear energy plays an important role in addressing climate change and achieving green energy transformation. Today, with carbon peaking and carbon neutrality becoming a widespread consensus, countries are working together to promote the development of nuclear energy and jointly address the challenge of climate change.

Establishing a global uranium resource partnership to ensure the safe, stable, and reliable supply of uranium resources required for global nuclear energy development is particularly crucial for the healthy development of nuclear energy. "Liu Hua, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that the development of the global natural uranium industry still faces many challenges and requires countries to strengthen cooperation and work together to achieve sustainable development of the natural uranium industry worldwide.

Deng Ge, Secretary General of the National Atomic Energy Agency, stated that looking forward to the future, China needs to increase domestic exploration investment, build large uranium mining bases, continuously improve uranium resource security capabilities, and enhance industrial level; Strengthen independent innovation, leverage the supporting and leading role of technological innovation, strengthen research and development of key core technologies and equipment, and promote the construction of green and intelligent uranium mines; Strengthen the construction of basic guarantee capabilities, enhance the ability to prevent and control safety and environmental risks, and achieve a win-win situation between development and environmental protection; Deeply carry out international exchanges and cooperation, and promote the establishment of a "green channel" for international cooperation in the natural uranium industry.

China's active, safe and orderly development of nuclear power industry will provide huge market demand for the natural uranium industry. "Shen Yanfeng, Deputy General Manager of China National Nuclear Corporation, stated that it is necessary to increase international cooperation in technological innovation, promote the construction of a new development situation of technology sharing, experience learning, and win-win cooperation, and promote the high-quality development of the natural uranium industry; Join hands with partners to promote the discovery of more uranium mines, make more resources economically exploitable, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the global natural uranium industry; Adhere to safe and green development, and promote the safe and green development of natural uranium and nuclear energy industries.

Chen Junli, Chairman of China Uranium Industry Co., Ltd., stated that according to the latest national evaluation and prediction of uranium resource potential, China's uranium resource potential is 2.88 million tons, and the newly added resources in the past decade account for one-third of the cumulative identified total. While continuously consolidating the foundation of domestic resource security, it is necessary to adopt a more open and inclusive attitude, strengthen production capacity cooperation with natural uranium producing countries and governments, as well as global natural uranium production enterprises and research institutions, increase technological exchanges, deepen industrial integration, and make precious natural uranium resources better serve the economic and social development of various countries, and benefit local communities and people more.

(Editor in Chief: Luo Zhizhi, Gao Lei)

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