

Understanding Utility Procurement Dynamics in Nuclear Energy with Joe Kelly
12 snips Nov 28, 2024
Joe Kelly, CEO of Uranium Markets, shares his rich expertise in the uranium trade and dissects current supply and demand dynamics. He delves into the challenges utilities face with Russian restrictions on enriched uranium and offers insights on procurement strategies. The discussion also covers potential market catalysts and the impact of policy changes on nuclear energy's future. With a spotlight on price volatility and evolving market trends, Kelly paints an optimistic picture of the industry's renaissance amidst geopolitical complexities.
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Russian Uranium Restrictions
- Russian restrictions on enriched uranium add complexity to the nuclear fuel supply chain.
- This impacts utilities reliant on Russian enrichment, causing uncertainty in procurement.
Additional Tariffs
- A proposed 25% tariff on all products from Canada, including uranium, adds further complexity.
- This tariff could disrupt the supply chain and impact uranium prices.
Uranium Equities
- Uranium equities are performing well despite a stable spot price.
- This suggests the market anticipates future price increases due to various factors.