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Nuclear Energy’s Resurgence: Policy Shifts, Market Momentum, and the Future of Uranium
Uranium’s Critical Status & Market Surge – The Trump administration is considering reclassifying uranium as a critical mineral, potentially unlocking federal support, while uranium prices remain strong despite fluctuations. Geopolitical & Domestic...

Poland Strengthens Nuclear Ties with Canada to Power Its Technological Future
Poland and Canada have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation on nuclear energy, with Poland advancing plans for its first nuclear plant with Westinghouse and preparing to select a partner for a second plant. Poland is investing in small modular reactors...

Oklo Expands Nuclear Energy Reach Through Key Partnerships
Oklo is advancing nuclear fuel recycling through a partnership with Lightbridge to explore co-located fuel fabrication facilities. Additionally, the company is expanding into the data center market through an MOU with RPower, addressing the rising demand for clean...

The History and Current State of Uranium Mining in the United States
Uranium mining in the U.S. peaked in 1980 with 43.7 million pounds of uranium oxide produced annually. However, declining prices in the 1980s led to mine closures, and by 2001, production had drastically reduced with only three operational mines using in-situ leaching...

France and Italy Forge Strategic Collaboration to Advance Small Modular Reactors
EDF, Edison, and ENEA have committed to accelerating Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology through collaborative research on safety systems, new technologies, and cogeneration applications for industrial sectors. After decades of nuclear energy phase-out, Italy has...

Rising Power: The Global Resurgence of Nuclear Energy and Its Role in Meeting Decarbonization Goals
Nuclear energy is set to generate a record amount of electricity in 2025, with over 70 gigawatts of new capacity under construction worldwide and more than 40 countries planning to expand nuclear power as part of their energy systems. Despite well-known challenges...

Increasing American Effort and Funding for SMRs
Increased Interest in SMRs: The U.S. is experiencing a surge in interest for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), with major companies like TVA, GE Hitachi, and Duke Energy seeking federal funding to accelerate deployment, including a coalition applying for $800...

Powering the AI Revolution: The Role of Nuclear Energy in Meeting Data Center Demands
AI-driven data centers are expected to increase power demand by over 160% by 2030, requiring a mix of nuclear, natural gas, renewables, and battery technology to meet round-the-clock energy needs. Nuclear power offers low-carbon, reliable baseload energy, but...

Santee Cooper Explores Reviving V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactors Amid AI Boom
The South Carolina power provider is exploring interest in restarting construction of two nuclear reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. With surging demand for clean energy fueled by the AI boom, companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta may see nuclear energy as...

Approval for Commissioning of Solid Waste Facilities at Chernobyl
The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine has approved the commissioning of two key facilities at the Chernobyl site— the Solid Waste Retrieval Facility and the Solid Waste Processing Plant— as part of the Industrial Complex for Solid Radioactive Waste...

Navigating the Future: Requirements for Nuclear Power Systems in Marine and Offshore Applications
Compact, high-energy-density designs are essential for nuclear power systems to fit within the spatial constraints of ships and offshore platforms while ensuring efficient energy output. Advanced safety features, robust regulatory compliance, and effective waste...