Aurora Uranium Project
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Oregon, United States
Source: KTXS
Eagle Nuclear Energy plans to mine the largest extractable uranium deposit in the U.S. located at the McDermitt Caldera near the Oregon-Nevada border. The project involves mining an estimated 37 million pounds of uranium to fuel a new generation of American nuclear reactors, including small modular reactors. The company has purchased 7,500 acres for the project and is awaiting state and federal pe
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear
- Location
- Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KTXS
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Eagle Nuclear Energy plans to mine the largest extractable uranium deposit in the U.S. located at the McDermitt Caldera near the Oregon-Nevada border. The project involves mining an estimated 37 million pounds of uranium to fuel a new generation of American nuclear reactors, including small modular reactors. The company has purchased 7,500 acres for the project and is awaiting state and federal permits to begin mining operations. The project is seen as vital for national security and energy independence. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
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Source | KTXS |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-04-23 |
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