**Preface**

In the current volatile situation, the scramble for resources and strategic games have never ceased, especially the United States, which has always been using containment measures to suppress our country, even going so far as to create obstacles for us in the field of uranium mining.

Uranium, as an important raw material for nuclear energy, holds a pivotal position in the world's energy and military fields today. For a long time, the United States has relied on its strong economic and military power to control and blockade resources globally, attempting to restrict the development of other nations.

However, the Chinese people have never been intimidated by blockades. From the ancient story of "Yu Gong Moves the Mountains" to the modern "Long March Spirit," the Chinese nation has always faced various difficulties and challenges with unyielding perseverance and indomitable courage.

"A thousand grinds and ten thousand strikes still strong, no matter the winds from east, west, south, or north." Faced with the blockade of the United States, the Chinese people have not retreated but have instead risen to the challenge, actively exploring, and have finally discovered a large number of uranium mines with reserves ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons...

With this discovery, will it really be up to China to decide how many nuclear bombs to produce in the future? How important is uranium mining?

**China Discovers Large Amounts of Uranium Mines with Tens of Thousands of Tons**

In recent years, China has been continuously surveying uranium mines, and finally, "hard work pays off," with the discovery of a large number of uranium deposits ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons.

Over the past decade, the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has identified six uranium resource bases with reserves ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons. It has submitted a total of one super-large uranium deposit, five extra-large uranium deposits, and seven large uranium deposits, with the newly added uranium resource reserves accounting for one-third of the total amount identified since 1950.China has established an integrated "sky-ground-deep" exploration technology, successfully discovering a batch of uranium deposits ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons. This not only enhances China's position in global uranium resource development cooperation but also lays a solid foundation for national energy security and the development of the nuclear energy industry.

The large-scale uranium deposit at Tela Aobaote in the Ordos Basin is the first extra-large uranium deposit discovered in the Lower Cretaceous series of the region, with the uranium belt extending to 120 kilometers, making it China's first 100,000-ton uranium resource base.

Looking back at the history of early uranium discoveries in China, the discovery of sandstone-type, uranium-bearing coal-type, and granite-type uranium deposits in places such as Hunan, Xinjiang, and Jiangxi has initially demonstrated that China has a good prospect for uranium exploration.

This also laid the foundation for subsequent exploration work, promoting the continuous development of China's nuclear industry.

In 2012, a significant breakthrough was achieved in uranium exploration in the Daying area of central Inner Mongolia, where the largest domestic-scale in-situ leachable sandstone-type uranium deposit was discovered.

In the first half of this year, China discovered new uranium exploration horizons in the Ordos Basin, achieving new breakthroughs in the Cretaceous strata, and new mineral deposits were found in the Tela Aobao and Xinzhuang areas. Detailed surveys are expected to form large uranium deposits.

"State-owned 711 Mine", as the earliest discovered, explored, and constructed large-scale uranium mine in China, has witnessed the development process of China's nuclear industry from scratch and from small to large.

As of 2016, there are 366,000 tons of uranium resources distributed in 21 deposits nationwide, with domestic uranium production capacity reaching 16,160 tons per year, sufficient to meet the power demand of about 7,000 megawatts.

At the same time, China is increasing international cooperation efforts to obtain more uranium fuel.

Moreover, the China National Nuclear Corporation's first scientific deep drilling project for uranium mines implemented at Xiangshan in Fuzhou, Jiangxi, has reached a depth of 2,818.88 meters, setting a new record that surpasses the previous record of over 1,200 meters.The application of the fourth-generation uranium resource exploration technology has significantly enhanced the depth of uranium resource exploration in our country, with the exploration depth of sandstone-type uranium deposits exceeding 500 meters and that of hydrothermal uranium deposits exceeding 1000 meters. With the improvement of uranium ore exploration capabilities and the perfection of the exploration system in recent years, China has made breakthrough progress in uranium exploration. This discovery is not only a breakthrough in resources but also a strategic victory, declaring to the world that the United States' blockade has failed. China has gained more say in resource control and is no longer subject to others. At the same time, it also provides a solid guarantee for the development of nuclear energy in our country. With abundant uranium resources, our country can be more composed and confident in the development and utilization of nuclear energy. It can be said that when the time comes, how many nuclear bombs we make, China will have the final say.

【U.S. Uranium Mines】

The uranium resources in the United States are mainly concentrated in the western regions, including Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, among others. These areas are particularly rich in uranium deposits, with New Mexico being one of the largest uranium mining areas in the world, having discovered about 35 million tons of uranium oxide, accounting for 40% of the total uranium production in the United States. Despite the abundant uranium resources in the United States, its domestic uranium production is at a historical low. In 2023, the domestic uranium mines in the United States produced 50,000 pounds of uranium trioxide, a significant decrease from the 194,000 pounds in 2022. This is mainly due to the low international uranium prices and a high dependence on imported uranium. Currently, the uranium needed by the United States is mainly imported from Canada, Australia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.In recent years, with the increase in global nuclear power demand and changes in geopolitical dynamics, the U.S. government has begun to focus on the development of domestic uranium mining and has taken a series of measures to revive the domestic uranium industry.

The U.S. plans to invest in uranium mining to reduce dependence on Russian high-enriched uranium. In addition, at least five American producers are resuming uranium mining in Wyoming, Texas, Arizona, and Utah.

**The Importance of Uranium Mines**

Uranium mines are the core resource for nuclear power generation. Natural uranium, as the main fuel for the operation of nuclear power plants, directly affects the energy security of the world and various countries due to the stability of its supply.

China has the world's largest scale under construction and the third-largest scale in operation, requiring a significant amount of independent uranium resources.

Uranium mines are not only raw materials for nuclear energy production but also have historical significance for the discovery of radioactivity and the development of nuclear physics. Uranium ores can also extract radium and other rare earth elements for various scientific experiments and research.

Uranium is referred to as the "nuclear power granary," an important strategic resource and energy mineral for national security...

Looking at the global revival of nuclear power, the current intensity of the global nuclear power revival is comparable to the 1970s. It is expected that between 2024 and 2035, the global annual average increase in nuclear power capacity is expected to exceed 18GW/year.

**Conclusion**

We must make it clear that having uranium resources in China does not mean we will misuse this power. China has always been a country that loves peace and has always adhered to a path of peaceful development.The concepts of "valuing harmony" and "universal love and non-aggression" are deeply ingrained in the blood of the Chinese nation. We develop nuclear energy to meet the country's energy needs, promote economic development, and improve the living standards of the people, rather than to create war and conflict.