# Saudi Arabia uranium and rare-earth ore discovery > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabia-uranium-and-rare-earth-ore-discovery > Updated: 2026-09-16T17:56:16.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of approximately 110 to 114 million tonnes of ore at the Jabal Sayid project in the Medina region. The deposit contains high concentrations of rare earth elements, specifically heavy rare earths, alongside promising levels of uranium. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman detailed the findings, noting that the discovery supports the Kingdom’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce oil dependency. Beyond direct extraction, the government is exploring uranium recovery as a byproduct of phosphoric acid production during phosphate fertilizer manufacturing. This includes experimental work conducted with the French company Orano. The development aligns with a July 2026 civil nuclear cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United States. This partnership is intended to foster technology exchange and investment in peaceful nuclear applications, potentially allowing U.S. companies to participate in the construction of U.S.-designed reactors within the kingdom. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium and rare-earth ore Saudi Arabia has discovered an estimated 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing and rare-earth element ore in the Medina region to support its nuclear energy development goals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-discovers-110-million-tonnes-of-uranium-and-rare-earth-ore ### 2026-09-14: Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore in Medina Saudi Arabia has discovered up to 114 million tonnes of ore containing rare earth elements and uranium in the Medina region, supporting its goal to integrate nuclear energy into its national power mix. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-discovers-110-million-tonnes-of-uranium-rich-ore-near-medina --- Cite as: Saudi Arabia uranium and rare-earth ore discovery. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabia-uranium-and-rare-earth-ore-discovery