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Saudi Arabia reports major mineral discovery near Medina
Ahad Raza Mir•September 15, 2026• 1 min read
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Quick Read“Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of an estimated 110 million tonnes of raw mineral resources in the Medina region, including uranium and other rare minerals., Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdu…”
Arab media reported that the estimated resources were identified through drilling and geological exploration at the Jabal Sayid project in the Medina region. Prince Abdulaziz said the deposits contain uranium along with rare minerals, highlighting the potential significance of the discovery for Saudi Arabia's mining and energy sectors.
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