Uranium "Expert Call Takeaways & Sector Debates" Eadie

Research evidence excerpt

Uranium "Expert Call Takeaways & Sector Debates" Eadie

China continues to expand aggressively, adding 8-10 reactors, while India is increasingly

emerging as a larger growth market. SMRs are gaining traction as a complementary

solution, addressing both financial and safety constraints associated with large-scale

reactors. Backed by long-term agreements and rising interest from data centers, SMRs

are becoming increasingly embedded in medium-term demand expectations (albeit

smaller overall contribution to demand story). More broadly, electrification trends -

including the rapid growth of data centers - are expected to drive sustained power

demand, with nuclear playing a critical role in supplying reliable baseload generation.

Utilities: Securing supply but not wanting to overpay

Procurement remains below a sustainable replacement rate, though utilities are more

active than generally perceived. Producers expect a structural deficit to emerge and are

therefore reluctant to commit excess volumes at current prices, while utilities balance

energy security with cost discipline. This tension continues to constrain contracting

activity despite clear forward requirements. Utilities' willingness to contract above spot is

a signal of further price appreciation expected, while producers are incentivized to defer

sales in anticipation of stronger pricing ahead. This dynamic reinforces the upward bias

in long-term prices relative to spot. Further upside will likely require increased utility

participation and a resolution of the current buyer–seller standoff. At the same time,

utilities remain cautious on uncapped pricing structures.

~3yrs of second supply runway before meaningful tightness

TradeTech sees several years of runway before the deficit accelerates more meaningfully,