Oklo shares surge 7% after DOE selects company for plutonium negotiations
Oklo's shares increased by 7% following the Department of Energy's selection of the company for plutonium negotiations. This initiative aims to repurpose Cold War-era plutonium into fuel for advanced nuclear reactors, marking a significant shift in policy. The selection positions Oklo among several companies working to convert a national security liability into an energy asset.
- ▪The Department of Energy selected Oklo Inc. for advanced negotiations under its Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program.
- ▪Oklo's shares surged over 7% after the announcement, with pre-market trading showing an increase of up to 12%.
- ▪The program represents a shift from treating plutonium as waste to utilizing it as reactor fuel.
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