U3O8$86.00/lb0.62%|CCJ$121.082.31%|OKLO$74.444.12%|CEG$198.451.15%|URA$28.901.51%|URNM$52.302.84%|NXE$12.573.42%|U3O8$86.00/lb0.62%|CCJ$121.082.31%|OKLO$74.444.12%|CEG$198.451.15%|URA$28.901.51%|URNM$52.302.84%|NXE$12.573.42%|
SECOND ATOMIC AGE

Reprocessing

Chemical separation of uranium, plutonium from spent fuel fission products. PUREX process recovers 99% actinides for MOX recycle.

Dissolves fuel in nitric acid; solvent extraction yields U/Pu streams. France: La Hague processes 1100 t/year. Reduces waste volume 90%, HLW mass 5x. US ban lifted for R&D; Oklo/others pursue.

Why it matters now

Reprocessing unlocks fuel resources amid 2025-2026 HALEU shortages. Supports closed fuel cycles for SMR fleets and data centers.

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