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Saudi Arabia's energy minister announced on Monday that the country has discovered 110 million tons of uranium ore, according to Saudi state television. Geological studies show that the Medina region has relatively high uranium content. At the same time, Saudi Arabia is also assessing whether it can recover uranium as a byproduct from its large-scale phosphate industry. However, the key point is that 110 million tons of uranium ore does not mean Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tons of uranium. How much uranium can ultimately be extracted will depend on ore grade, geological conditions, and the economics of extraction. Nevertheless, the significance of this discovery should not be overlooked, because Saudi Arabia is advancing plans to include nuclear power in its energy mix.