Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's uranium mining and nuclear power sector?

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A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the December 2024 DAE review confirmed the new discovery extends Jaduguda's life by over 50 years. Statement 2 is incorrect because the roles are reversed: AMD is responsible for exploration and research, while UCIL handles actual mining and processing.

DAE Announces Major Uranium Discovery at Jaduguda Mines

15th Edition of India-US Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar