Morocco is set to start extracting uranium from its huge phosphate deposits,enabling the country to position itself as a key player in the global Uranium industry,according to press reports.
Uranium is primarily used as fuel in nuclear reactors,where its atoms are split to produce vast amounts of energy. Extracted from phosphoric acid,Uranium is gaining renewed importance as nuclear energy emerges as a sustainable and efficient option for electricity generation.
As the global demand for clean and secure energy sources increases,Morocco will start producing uranium to strengthen its energy sovereignty and contribute to diversifying international Uranium supply chains.
According to the geological data,Moroccan Phosphate deposits contain massive quantities of extractable Uranium. This places the Kingdom in a strategic position to meet the growing global demand.
Morocco’s emergence as a reliable supplier will reshape the global energy landscape as geopolitical tensions and instability disrupt traditional Uranium supply chains.
With 50 billion tons of phosphate reserves containing 6.9 million tons of uranium,Morocco holds the largest unconventional uranium resource,offering a sustainable uranium supply.
In recent years,Morocco has strengthened its cooperation with the IAEA in various fields,including nuclear medicine,food security,and water resource management,reflecting its commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Experts believe that Morocco’s entry into the uranium production market will have significant geopolitical and economic implications,as it will enhance global supply and reduce reliance on regions experiencing political tension. It will also open the door to new strategic partnerships,particularly with Europe and Africa.
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