US eyes more Namibian uranium imports as AI drives nuclear push
The US is considering increasing uranium imports from Namibia to support the growing demand for nuclear energy driven by artificial intelligence. The US Ambassador to Namibia stated that uranium is crucial for powering hyper-scale data centers needed for AI.
The US is weighing increased uranium imports from Namibia, the world's third-largest producer. US Ambassador John Giordano said uranium is crucial for powering data centers needed for artificial intelligence. Namibia produced significant uranium in 2024, with China importing 8,413 tons, while the US imported 633 metric tons. The US aims to develop new mines to access Namibia's nuclear fuel and critical minerals. The US government is backing critical-minerals supply chains in the region, with discussions ongoing for project financing. The US International Development Finance Corp. and other agencies are involved in potential projects.
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