A draft U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement, detailed in congressional documents, may permit uranium enrichment activities within the kingdom, stirring nonproliferation concerns amid regional tensions with Iran.
Iran's foreign minister states Tehran could present a draft nuclear counterproposal within days, clarifying that talks are focused on ensuring a peaceful program rather than a full enrichment halt, as diplomatic tensions simmer against a backdrop of U.S. military posturing.
Israeli airstrikes target Iran's key plutonium production site, but analysts warn that core uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz and Isfahan remain operational, raising stakes for broader military action.
With nuclear power gaining renewed favor and enriched uranium supplies tightening, Centrus Energy emerges as a key domestic player. Despite recent stock volatility, its multi-billion dollar backlog and expansion plans position it for the long-term energy transition.
The Trump administration insists its opposition to Iran's domestic uranium enrichment remains unchanged, setting the stage for tense negotiations in Islamabad this weekend led by Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran questions the ceasefire's viability.
As tensions escalate, a potential U.S. special forces operation to confiscate Iran's enriched uranium stockpile faces daunting chemical, logistical, and strategic obstacles, with experts warning of catastrophic risks.
As AI-driven data centers strain the U.S. power grid, a renewed focus on nuclear energy is fueling demand for enriched uranium. Centrus Energy, the nation's sole licensed producer of high-assay fuel, is making billion-dollar bets to meet it. But is the stock's surge sustainable, or a speculative bubble?
The Department of Energy is injecting billions into domestic uranium enrichment, aiming to secure supply chains, lower costs, and bolster a nuclear energy sector seen as critical for future clean power and national security.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that recognizing Iran's right to enrich uranium is essential for successful nuclear negotiations with the United States, as indirect talks resume amid regional tensions.
A high-profile global nuclear energy summit in Paris was thrown into disarray on Tuesday when activists from Greenpeace stormed the stage, directly challenging President Emmanuel Macron on France's continued reliance on Russian uranium imports despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
BWX Technologies has filed plans with regulators to establish a new uranium enrichment facility in Tennessee, a strategic move to support a major U.S. national security contract and future naval reactor fuel supply, sending its shares higher.
Shares of Centrus Energy rallied sharply Tuesday as details emerged that the Trump administration's ambitious $11.7 billion 'Project Vault' initiative will encompass uranium, positioning the company as a potential key beneficiary in the push for a domestic strategic reserve of critical minerals.
Tehran signals willingness to dilute its stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium, a key U.S. demand, as high-stakes mediated talks continue.
A review of Iran's recently submitted ceasefire proposal reveals a notable discrepancy between language versions: the Farsi text includes a reference to 'acceptance of enrichment' that does not appear in the official English translations, raising questions about negotiation positions and transparency.
While new reactor designs capture headlines, experts warn that the U.S. risks another nuclear false start without massive, coordinated investment in the entire fuel cycle—from mining to waste management.
Oman confirms U.S.-Iran negotiations will resume in Geneva this Thursday, with Iran's foreign minister expressing confidence a deal can be reached, focusing solely on nuclear issues amid heightened regional tensions.
The U.S. has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a sharp escalation in a long-running crisis. We examine the state of Iran's nuclear capabilities, the impact of previous attacks, and the diplomatic deadlock that led to this point.
Centrus Energy is transforming its Tennessee facility into a high-volume manufacturing hub for advanced centrifuges, a strategic move aimed at bolstering domestic uranium enrichment capacity and reducing foreign reliance in line with national energy security objectives.
BWX Technologies has inaugurated a new centrifuge manufacturing development center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a strategic move funded by a $1.5 billion federal contract to re-establish a domestic uranium enrichment pipeline for national security needs.
Backed by significant Department of Energy funding, Centrus Energy is converting its Oak Ridge facility into a high-capacity manufacturing plant for nuclear fuel components. The expansion, set to create hundreds of jobs, aims to address both national security demands and civilian energy needs, including production of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU).
