Will Saudi Arabia also develop a nuclear program?
The Kingdom declared last night (Wednesday) that they intend to use their uranium resources to produce nuclear fuel.
This is in the framework of the ambition to diversify energy sources.
Saudi Arabia and the USA are preparing for a huge military exercise // Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
The International Mining Future Forum launched last night in Riyadh in the presence of 62 ministers from around the world called for cooperation in the transition to "green energy".
It was also emphasized that ensuring the supply of minerals will contribute to ensuring the technologies of the future.
The discussions of the mining forum were launched under the auspices of King Salman.
During them, the Saudi Energy Minister, Abdel-Aziz bin Salman, stated that the kingdom intends to use its uranium resources - in accordance with international obligations - to create nuclear fuel.
"yellow cake"
The prince explained that Saudi Arabia aims to create "yellow cake" (concentrated uranium powder).
With it, the Saudis will produce low-level enriched uranium needed for nuclear fuel.
This is in light of the national trend to build a plan for the development of Saudi Arabia's human capabilities in nuclear technology.
Following this, it was announced during the forum the launch of the global Saudi company in the field of mining in partnership between the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Maaden Company with an estimated capital of 187.5 billion riyals (about 50 million dollars).
The words of the Saudi Energy Minister come after a meeting held this week between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Chief of Staff. The meeting between the two in the city of Al-Ola was also attended by Saudi Defense Minister Khaled bin Salman and other senior officials. Pakistan is the only Muslim country that possesses weapons. nuclear, and maintains close ties with Saudi Arabia.
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