Xinjiang discovery of first ancient river-lake zirconium-hafnium deposit
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ITHome reports that Xinjiang's Aksu region has discovered the country's first ancient river-lake zirconium-hafnium sand deposit, named Yuhai Zirconium Mine after two geologists. The deposit, confirmed in September 2026, holds reserves equivalent to 40 large zirconium mines and super-large associated hafnium resources. Xinjiang's natural resources department plans to auction mining rights and accelerate development to build a national resource base. [1]
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