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CommoditiesMedium•18 February 2026•

1 min read

Big Tech Eyes Uranium Mining to Power AI Data Center Expansion

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Big Tech companies are increasingly looking toward uranium mining to secure the reliable energy needed for their massive data center expansions. Leigh Curyer, CEO of NexGen Energy, noted that these tech giants are considering direct support for new mining projects to ensure long-term fuel security. The surge in energy demand is driven primarily by the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, which requires constant, 24/7 power. This strategic shift mirrors earlier moves by automakers who invested directly in supply chains to secure critical minerals for electric vehicles. As traditional power grids face pressure, the tech sector's pivot to nuclear energy highlights a significant new demand driver for the uranium market. Market analysts view this involvement as a bullish signal for uranium spot prices and mining equities like NXE and CCJ.