Philippines confirms uranium discovery, boosting nuclear energy plans

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-01 02:00

Researchers have confirmed the discovery of uraninite, a key uranium-bearing mineral, in the Philippines' Camarines Norte province. This finding is considered vital for the nation's ambitions to integrate nuclear power into its energy strategy. The exploration, which began decades ago, involved collaboration between the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, the University of the Philippines Diliman, and Japan's Akita University. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran · 2026-10-01 02:00

Philippines’ uranium find a ‘vital’ boost for nuclear energy ambitions

Researchers have identified a potential source of uranium in a long-explored mining district in the southern Philippines, as Manila moves to establish nuclear power and expand its critical minerals industry. The discovery, which could provide uranium for the nuclear fuel cycle if…