We’ll also dive into the technical details of how thorium-232 is used in reactors, including its conversion into uranium-233, which can be used for nuclear fission.

The Untapped Potential of Thorium Thorium-232 is far more abundant than uranium-235, which powers most of today’s nuclear reactors. It’s three to four times more common in Earth’s crust, and ...

The search for thorium led to the uranium-233 stockpile in Oak Ridge. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson agreed last month at the behest of Sen. Fred Thompson, a Republican from Tennesee, and Rep. Joe ...

It is more abundant than uranium and is fertile rather than fissile, meaning it can be converted into fissile material through radiation. It is meant to be used alongside fissile materials such as ...

June 29, 2025 1:29 pm - The Thorium Reactor market, valued at USD 5,548.7 million in 2024, is expected to register robust revenue CAGR of 18.7%. Requ ...

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Idaho National Lab partners with Clean Core to test a new thorium-based nuclear fuel that may improve safety, cut waste, and ...

Uranium is a story of duality. It is a mineral pulled from ancient rocks that can light up a city or wipe one off the map. It’s not just a relic of the Cold War or science fiction. It’s real, it’s ...

President Trump has doubled the rate on foreign metals to 50%, saying the levies weren’t high enough to help the U.S. industry. By Ana Swanson and Ian Austen Ana Swanson reported from Washington ...