Core Insights - Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) and Radiant Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advancing nuclear energy and building a complete nuclear value chain in the U.S. [1][2] - UEC will supply U.S. origin uranium concentrates to Radiant as part of their collaboration [2] - The partnership aims to support the development of Radiant's Kaleidos Portable Nuclear Microreactor, emphasizing the importance of a secure domestic fuel supply chain for nuclear energy in the U.S. [3] Company Overview - UEC is recognized as America's largest and fastest-growing supplier of uranium, focusing on environmentally friendly in-situ recovery (ISR) mining projects in the U.S. and high-grade conventional projects in Canada [6] - UEC operates three ISR hub-and-spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming, with a pipeline of satellite ISR projects, including seven that have major permits in place [6] - The company has diversified uranium holdings, including a significant physical uranium portfolio and a major equity stake in Uranium Royalty Corp [6] Industry Context - The collaboration between UEC and Radiant aligns with the U.S. government's push for energy independence and the acceleration of advanced nuclear technologies [4] - Radiant is developing the world's first mass-produced nuclear microreactors, with plans to test its first reactor in 2026 and begin customer deployments in 2028 [5] - The partnership aims to scale production of portable microreactors to 50 units per year, highlighting the strategic importance of building a domestic nuclear value chain [4][5]
Uranium Energy Corp and Radiant Industries Announce U.S. Uranium Supply Agreement to Support Deployment of Microreactors, Building the Full Nuclear Power Value Chain in America