If Three Mile Island replaces 50% of its core with new fuel and increases enrichment to extend the fueling interval from 12 months to 18 months, uranium demand would be roughly 3x the annual requirement of a steady-state reactor, creating a significant spike in near-term uranium purchases.

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Malcolm Roxburgh

Evidence Quote

“you're restarting a new reactor which is three times roughly three times its annual requirement if you then enrich the fuel then it's even more so it's more than three times”

Source

Uranium News, SMRs, and Major Setbacks + Prismo Metals CEO Interview— Resource Talks
Created: 8/13/2026, 9:51:20 AM

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