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MacroVoices #457 Justin Huhn: The Fundamentals For Nuclear Keep Getting Better

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Dec 5, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Justin Huhn, Editor of the Uranium Insider newsletter, dives into the exciting world of nuclear energy. He shares his bold predictions about the uranium market's recovery and the underlying fundamentals driving its renaissance. The discussion covers the impact of geopolitical tensions on uranium contracts and the urgent need for the West to secure its uranium supply chains. Huhn also emphasizes the growing acceptance of nuclear power and its crucial role in meeting rising electricity demands.
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INSIGHT

Spot vs. Term Market

  • The uranium spot market is a surplus disposal market, not the primary source for utilities.
  • The term price, up 20% year-to-date, reflects the true market trend.
INSIGHT

Big Tech Embraces Nuclear

  • Big tech companies are embracing nuclear energy due to increasing electricity demand.
  • This includes Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Oracle, indicating a long-term bullish trend for nuclear.
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Advanced Reactor Fuel Implications

  • Advanced reactors like those from Kairos Power and X-energy require HALEU or TRISO fuel, impacting demand.
  • HALEU needs 50 times more uranium feedstock than conventional fuels, increasing demand significantly.
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