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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...
U.S. Pumps More Oil than Any Country…Ever
In 2024, U.S. crude oil production hit a record 13.4 million barrels per day, driven by advancements in fracking and horizontal drilling, positioning the U.S. as the world's largest oil producer, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Russia. Despite the push for renewable energy...
Deep Fission: Revolutionizing Nuclear Energy with Underground Reactors for a Safer, Cheaper, and Sustainable Future
Deep Fission has secured a $4 million pre-seed investment to develop underground pressurized water reactors (PWRs) that offer safer, more cost-effective, and sustainable nuclear power generation. The company's novel approach involves placing 15 MWe PWRs one mile...
Starbucks New CEO Hire Causes Stock Fluctuations
Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle, has been appointed as the new CEO of Starbucks after the company ousted Laxman Narasimhan due to declining same-store sales over the past two quarters. Investors are optimistic, with Starbucks shares rising 20% after the...
Despite Major Setbacks, Nuclear Power Plant Vogtle is Operational
The addition of two new nuclear reactors, Units 3 and 4, at Plant Vogtle in Georgia makes it the largest nuclear energy source in the U.S. The reactors will power over a million homes, but the project faced significant challenges, including delays, cost overruns, and...
Japan-UK Collaborative Efforts in Nuclear Fusion
The UK and Japan are deepening efforts in fusion energy commercialization, with First Light Fusion's advanced inertial fusion technology at the forefront. After halting nuclear operations post-Fukushima, Japan is now partnering with the UK, leveraging its...
South Korea Turns Nuclear, At What Cost?: South Korean Nuclear Weapons Would Fracture US Ties, Defense Chief Says
South Korea's potential move to develop nuclear weapons could severely disrupt its alliance with the U.S. and destabilize financial markets, as warned by Defense Minister Shin Wok-sik. Growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the uncertainty of...
Natron Energy’s Charge Forward: $1.4 Billion Bet on Sodium-Ion Batteries
Natron Energy is investing $1.4 billion in a North Carolina plant to produce sodium-ion batteries, a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Favorable policies and nearly $300 million in investor funding are driving Natron's growth as the only...
Navajo Challenges Nuclear
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren issued a six-month executive order banning the transportation of radioactive materials across Navajo land without prior agreement, reflecting a strong stance against uranium producers like Energy Fuels. The order, rooted in...
Amazon Powers Up Ai with Nuclear Energy: A Game-Changer for the Future
In a move that’s turning heads in both the tech and energy sectors, Amazon has made a bold leap to supercharge its AI ambitions by acquiring Talen Energy’s nuclear-powered data center in Pennsylvania. With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly growing in its...
