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Sprott’s Steve Schoffstall on nuclear energy trends, Uranium market, and policy impacts

Episode Summary

Sprott Director of ETF Product Management Steve Schoffstall joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the latest trends shaping the nuclear energy and uranium markets. He provided insights into policy shifts, investor sentiment, and long-term growth drivers in the sector. Schoffstall highlighted the potential impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies on nuclear energy, noting a strong focus on energy independence, grid security, and an accelerated expansion of nuclear power. He pointed out that newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is already taking steps to support the sector, including advancing research into next-generation nuclear reactors and streamlining permitting processes to accelerate project development. Investor interest in uranium and nuclear-focused ETFs remains robust despite recent market volatility driven by geopolitical factors. Schoffstall also addressed the challenges posed by recent tariff changes, including a 10% tariff on Canadian uranium and a 17.5% increase in duties on enriched uranium from China. These developments are introducing uncertainty for utilities and fuel procurement strategies. Looking ahead, Schoffstall pointed to major long-term demand drivers, including projected electricity demand growth and an ongoing uranium supply deficit. Despite short-term price fluctuations, he remains optimistic about uranium miners, as investors continue to recognize strong fundamentals and future opportunities in the sector. With increasing government support and rising demand for nuclear power, Sprott sees uranium as a key asset for energy security and long-term investment growth. #proactiveinvestors #hanetf #UraniumMinersETF #NuclearEnergy #SprottJuniorUranium# Uranium #ETFs #Investing #EnergyMarkets #Sprott #Mining #CleanEnergy #StockMarket #Commodities