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Global search for nuclear fuel expands beyond uranium
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Updated August 20
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- In 2022, 84 percent of the uranium used in American civilian nuclear reactors was purchased from five countries: Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Australia.
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- Channel News Asia
The article emphasizes the global race to secure nuclear fuel and dominate the technologies and supply chains of the new nuclear age, highlighting the challenges and innovations in uranium extraction, enrichment, and the development of alternative fuels like thorium and fusion.
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