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Uranium’s Parabolic Setup: Nick Lawson & Ben Finegold on the Generational Trade

May 22, 2025
Nick Lawson, CEO of Ocean Wall, and Ben Finegold, Director, dive deep into the uranium market poised for explosive growth. With a potential supply shock looming, they discuss Russia's impact on enrichment prices and how hedge funds are cornering the market. The duo emphasizes critical price thresholds for miners and shares their top investment picks. They also explore the geopolitical tensions reshaping energy security and the role of uranium in the clean energy transition, highlighting this metal as a pivotal asset for the future.
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ANECDOTE

Nick Lawson's Uranium Origin Story

  • Nick Lawson first became interested in uranium in 2006 when the Cigar Lake mine flooded, causing prices to surge 7x in 6 months.
  • This event revealed uranium's price convexity and sparked his long-term engagement with the market.
INSIGHT

Uranium Price Crash Explained

  • Uranium price dropped from $150 to $18 mainly due to financial crisis leverage issues and Fukushima impacting demand.
  • Uranium price is nearly infinite because nuclear plants must not shut due to fuel shortages.
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Supply Deficit Drives Price Rise

  • Uranium market has been in sustained supply deficit since 2018 with rising demand from global nuclear expansion.
  • Supply response is muted, leading to price rise and investment interest since 2020.
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