More on co-operation of Hexium with Terrapower & Oklo (Terrapower are also "co-operating"with ASPI (Quantum Lepa - South Africa) for this technology (maybe it's the same?)

https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2944928/oklo-enters-strategic-collaborations-with-hexium-and-terrapower-to-launch-new-pathway-for-domestic-haleu-enrichment-oklo-stock-news

Oklo Enters Strategic Collaborations With Hexium and TerraPower to Launch New Pathway for Domestic HALEU Enrichment | OKLO Stock News

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• Oklo (OKLO, Financial) partners with Hexium and TerraPower to boost U.S. HALEU production.
• Collaboration focuses on innovative Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) technology.
• Effort aims to address domestic nuclear fuel supply challenges and enhance energy security.

Oklo (OKLO), an advanced nuclear technology company, has announced strategic collaborations with Hexium and TerraPower. This partnership aims to accelerate the U.S. production of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) at competitive costs. The venture will leverage cutting-edge Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) technology, a promising method for commercial-scale enrichment of reactor-grade uranium.

The collaboration addresses a significant bottleneck in deploying advanced nuclear reactors in the United States. As per the Department of Energy (DOE), up to 40 metric tons of HALEU are needed annually by the early 2030s. Currently, the U.S. lacks a sustained domestic production capacity to meet this demand, with only approximately 700kg produced domestically since 2023. This initiative seeks to create a scalable and secure domestic enrichment pathway, reducing reliance on foreign sources and enhancing U.S. energy security.

Hexium brings expertise in next-generation laser enrichment technology, while Oklo’s focus is on deployment-oriented reactor design. TerraPower contributes its extensive experience in nuclear innovation and large-scale deployment. Together, these companies aim to transition AVLIS from laboratory use to commercial deployment, integrating it into the national fuel ecosystem.

Independent benchmarking by MPR Associates, experts in nuclear engineering, will validate AVLIS’s performance against other leading enrichment technologies. The collaboration aligns with the DOE's broader initiatives to revitalize the U.S. nuclear fuel infrastructure, supporting the goal of a fourfold increase in nuclear power by 2050. By advancing this AVLIS-based HALEU production, the collaborators are setting the stage for strengthened energy resilience and renewed leadership in nuclear fuel innovation for the United States.