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The company building America’s uranium supply from scratch

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Briefings

Scott Nolan, Co-Founder and CEO of General Matter, discusses the engineering and economics of building a domestic uranium supply chain in Paducah, Kentucky, to replace Russian imports. The podcast explores why advanced reactors require High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), the historical context of US fuel outsourcing, and the startup strategy of General Matter aiming to reach 2030. It also touches on lessons from early SpaceX employees and the impact of 1970s interest rates on nuclear power.

Key points

• General Matter is building a domestic uranium enrichment facility in Paducah, Kentucky, to replace Russian imports.
• Scott Nolan, Co-Founder and CEO of General Matter, joined the podcast to discuss the engineering, economics, and geopolitics behind uranium enrichment.

Context

This podcast episode features Scott Nolan, Co-Founder and CEO of General Matter, discussing the engineering, economics, and geopolitics behind uranium enrichment. The episode covers why advanced reactors need stronger fuel, the US outsourcing of fuel supply following the Cold War, and how General Matter is building a domestic facility in Paducah, Kentucky, to replace Russian imports. It also shares lessons as an early employee at SpaceX and why 1970s interest rates stalled nuclear power.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single podcast episode from November 2026. Specific dates for facility construction or completion are not provided. No financial figures, production volumes, or regulatory approvals are mentioned. The podcast does not confirm the facility's operational status or the timeline for full production.

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