Scientists Uncover ‘Limitless’ Energy Source That Could Power a Country for 60,000 Years

Scientists have discovered a “limitless” energy source in China that could potentially power the country for 60,000 years. The energy source is thorium, a radioactive metal that generates 200 times more energy than uranium and produces minimal radioactive waste. Researchers found that China has vast amounts of thorium in its mining waste, particularly at the Bayan Obo mining complex, which could yield one million tonnes of thorium. The discovery, noted by geologist Fan Honghai, suggests that thorium could be an environmentally friendly and sustainable energy source. However, extracting thorium is complex and requires significant energy and acid. While concerns exist about its misuse, experts say it’s not suitable for nuclear weapons. The exact amount of thorium in China is kept confidential for security reasons, but the discovery offers significant potential for future energy solutions.