Saudi Arabia Reports Discovery of 110 Million Tonnes of Uranium-Bearing Ore

Saudi Arabia announced in September 2026 that it has identified about 110 million tonnes of ore containing uranium concentrations, along with rare earth minerals, in the Madinah (Medina) region. The country's energy minister described the find as raw materials containing uranium concentrations.

The discovery was reported by Saudi state media and international outlets. No details were given about plans for extracting or processing the ore, and no timeline for further steps was announced.