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Australian uranium stocks soared on Friday following a Reuters report that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign executive orders aimed at revitalizing the American nuclear energy sector. Shares of key miners—Nexgen Energy (ASX:NXG), Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL), Boss Resources (ASX:BOE), and Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN)—jumped between 8% and 14%, significantly outperforming the ASX 200’s modest 0.2% gain.
The rally was triggered by news that the U.S. will streamline the regulatory approval process for new nuclear reactors and bolster domestic nuclear fuel supply chains. These initiatives are expected to drive long-term uranium demand growth. Additionally, the Trump administration is poised to invoke Cold War-era laws to reduce the nation’s reliance on enriched uranium and nuclear technologies sourced from Russia and China.
Australia, home to some of the world’s largest uranium deposits outside of Russia and China, is well-positioned to benefit from the U.S. pivot. The two nations share strong trade relations, making Australian uranium producers attractive alternatives for American energy security efforts. Rare earth miners may also see gains as the U.S. shifts sourcing away from geopolitical rivals.
The move marks a potential turning point for global uranium markets, which have struggled since the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan dampened nuclear energy development worldwide. With the U.S. reaffirming its commitment to nuclear power as a clean energy source, investor optimism around uranium mining has been reignited, positioning Australian firms for renewed growth in the sector.
