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What is the real environmental footprint of nuclear energy?
In a context of global decarbonization, discover why nuclear energy is a pillar of low-carbon energy systems.
Thorium versus uranium: the history of a technological choice
History, geopolitics, and innovation: understanding why thorium was set aside and why it is drawing renewed interest in advanced reactors.
Thorium : A Natural Byproduct of Rare Earth Extraction
Thorium and rare earths are extracted from the same deposits. Learn why thorium is a natural byproduct of rare earth mining and what it means for the energy transition.
Monazite: A Mineral from Sands Containing Thorium and Rare Earth Elements
Monazite is a phosphate extracted from mineral sands that contains thorium and rare earth elements. An overview of what it is and how it is processed.
Mineral Sands: The Hidden Source of Titanium, Rare Earths and Thorium
Ilmenite, rutile, zircon, monazite: mineral sands are the foundation of the titanium, rare earths and thorium essential to the energy transition.
SMR, MSR and Thorium: Understanding Next-Generation Nuclear Power
SMR, MSR, thorium: these advanced nuclear technologies are redefining low-carbon energy. What they are, how they work, and why they matter.
How does helium form beneath the Earth's surface?
The helium extracted from the ground is the result of millions of years of radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. Here is how this process works.
Is Nuclear Energy Dangerous?
Is nuclear energy dangerous? Factual analysis of risks: accidents, radioactivity, waste. Discover the scientific data that separates myths from realities about nuclear safety.

