Energy Department Holds Closed Nuclear Supply Meetings
Published Date: 5/18/2026
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Summary
The Department of Energy is holding secret online meetings with nuclear fuel companies to work out voluntary agreements and action plans under the Defense Production Act. These talks focus on reactors, recycling, mining, enrichment, and conversion to keep the nuclear fuel supply strong and secure. The meetings happened mostly in April 2026 and involve sensitive business info, aiming to protect national interests without public access.
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