NANO Nuclear Rebrands its Canadian KRONOS MMR™ Business as True North Nuclear As it Seeks to be the Leading North American Advanced Nuclear Microreactor Developer

Core Viewpoint - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has rebranded its Canadian operations as True North Nuclear Inc. following the acquisition of Global First Power Limited, aiming to lead advanced nuclear modular microreactor development in North America [1][2][3] Company Developments - True North Nuclear will focus on constructing and seeking regulatory approval for the KRONOS MMR Energy System project in Canada, with plans to submit a License to Prepare Site to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission [3][4] - The company is also advancing pre-construction work for a KRONOS MMR research prototype at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, with a construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission planned for Q1 2026 [4][5] Strategic Goals - The rebranding reflects the company's commitment to innovation in nuclear energy and aims to position North America as a hub for next-generation nuclear technologies [3][5] - True North Nuclear is seen as a critical component of the company's strategy to lead advanced nuclear microreactor technologies across North America, leveraging Canada's supportive regulatory framework [5][6] Subsidiary Focus - NANO Nuclear operates several subsidiaries, including Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc., which aims to provide HALEU fuel to various sectors, and HALEU Energy Fuel Inc., focusing on domestic HALEU fuel fabrication [8][9] - NANO Nuclear Space Inc. is exploring commercial applications of micronuclear reactor technology for space missions, particularly focusing on cis-lunar applications [10]