US Uranium Sector Gains Under Pro-Nuclear Push

May 28, 2025

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Interview with
Bruce Lane, CEO of GTI Energy
Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium

Recording date: 22 May 2025

The Trump administration's energy emergency declaration and focus on artificial intelligence infrastructure demands are creating unprecedented support for domestic uranium development, according to industry executives leading next-generation mining projects.

Bruce Lane, CEO of GTI Energy, and Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium, recently outlined how federal energy policies are driving new investment dynamics in the uranium sector. Both companies are developing projects in Wyoming and New Mexico, positioning themselves to capitalize on growing electricity demands from AI and data centers.

The executives emphasized that current energy policy prioritizes practical electricity needs over environmental considerations. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright are "extremely committed to increasing the amount of energy or electricity in particular for the grid," Lane noted, highlighting the administration's urgency around energy infrastructure development.

However, regulatory implementation remains measured. Wyoming and New Mexico officials support faster project processing while maintaining proper environmental and cultural survey requirements. "The executive orders aren't laws," Lamb explained, noting that existing regulatory frameworks remain unchanged despite executive guidance.

The companies are pursuing different strategic approaches while maintaining capital discipline. GTI Energy is preparing a scoping study for its Lo Herma in-situ recovery project, targeting institutional investors beyond traditional retail funding. Myriad Uranium is advancing its Copper Mountain project in Wyoming and Red Basin project in New Mexico, with recent drilling revealing uranium grades up to 50% higher than historical estimates.

Industry consolidation appears likely over the next 12 months, with private equity groups and technology companies potentially entering the sector to secure future uranium supply. Both executives expect increased merger and acquisition activity, driven by strategic rather than purely financial considerations.

The uranium market faces timing challenges despite positive policy catalysts, with utilities contracting below replacement rates while maintaining substantial inventory buffers. Companies with credible projects and proper development strategies are positioning themselves to benefit from evolving investment dynamics in the uranium sector.