A recently declassified geological survey suggests that China may have far more thorium than previously estimated, placing ...

Thorium, an abundant and safer alternative to uranium, could soon become a vital resource in the quest to meet energy needs.

This module delves into the unique properties of thorium and its potential as a safer and more sustainable alternative in nuclear reactor technology. introduces an overview on thorium-based reactors’ ...

A top-down view of an experimental thorium-based nuclear reactor from the 1960s. (Photo: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy) The sands of India are brimming with potential to fuel ...

China has announced the discovery of vast thorium reserves, a radioactive metal being hailed as a potential " limitless " ...

CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- The latest report from Coherent market Insights examines the growth prospects of the Thorium Reactor Market from 2025 to 2032. This in-depth ...

On its own, thorium isn't fissile, which means it doesn't decay into any other isotopes. That means it can't be used in a standard nuclear reactor like uranium-232. However, thorium could be used ...

As the nuclear reactor “burns” U-235, the concentration of U-235 decreases while radioactive by-products such as fissile plutonium increase. Eventually, the nuclear chain reaction can no longer be ...

Scientists estimate that the Bayan Obo mining complex, if fully utilised, could yield 1 million tonnes of thorium—enough to sustain China’s energy needs for an astonishing 60,000 years ...

Malaysia has been exploring the development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology since last year, a leading ministry has revealed.

Thorium-based reactors are thought to be safer and more efficient than uranium reactors, while also producing less nuclear waste. Although there have been efforts to harness this resource in the U ...