Rare Earths The race beneath our feet: A Mugglehead critical minerals roundup Governments have expanded financial support for new mines, processing facilities and refining capacity Joseph MortonJuly 2, 2026
Alternative Energy AtkinsRéalis begins U.S. licensing process for CANDU nuclear reactor The latest Enhanced CANDU 6 design generates more than 700 megawatts of electricity Joseph MortonJune 25, 2026
Mining 5 Junior Miners positioned to benefit from rising defence spending: A Mugglehead roundup Many of the materials essential to modern defence systems are produced or processed outside North America and Europe Joseph MortonJune 5, 2026
Uranium NuScale expands into Texas as AI data centers drive nuclear energy demand NuScale plans to use the Houston campus to coordinate installation, transportation and integration of its reactor technology into regional energy systems Joseph MortonMay 26, 2026
News Trump pushes nuclear reactors in space with 2030 moon target The guidance directs multiple federal agencies to begin coordinated work on space-based nuclear systems Joseph MortonApril 15, 2026
AI and Autonomy NuScale taps DOE-backed AI research to optimize fuel across 12-reactor SMR plant NuScale’s plant can host up to 12 small reactor modules at one site Joseph MortonFebruary 13, 2026
Alternative Energy Stellaria applies to build 100-kW molten salt reactor as France backs advanced nuclear The submission elevates Stellaria from a research venture to a regulated nuclear operator Joseph MortonJanuary 28, 2026
Alternative Energy U.S. Army launches Janus Program to deploy nuclear microreactors by 2028 The Department of Army will oversee the Janus Program and implement it on behalf of the Department of War Joseph MortonOctober 17, 2025
Alternative Energy Westinghouse and Google Cloud team up for next generation nuclear reactors These tools allow engineers to analyze vast amounts of nuclear and engineering data Joseph MortonJuly 17, 2025
Alternative Energy Westinghouse, Eclipse join forces on next generation nuclear projects The companies plan to combine their expertise to meet the demand for updated infrastructure Joseph MortonJuly 11, 2025