The Derivative

Going Nuclear: How Uranium is Powering Portfolios with Trevor Hall & Justin Huhn

Feb 19, 2026
Trevor Hall, mining and commodities commentator, and Justin Huhn, uranium analyst, unpack why uranium and nuclear power matter now. They discuss AI-driven electricity demand and hyperscalers, the unique uranium supply–demand dynamics, reactor life extensions, SMRs and advanced designs, geopolitics and supply chains, and what could spark the next major move in uranium markets.
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INSIGHT

Life Extensions Drive Demand

  • Life extensions of existing reactors materially raise future uranium demand.
  • Justin Huhn notes many U.S. reactors will run to 60–80 years, effectively doubling average reactor lifespans.
INSIGHT

Unique Uranium Supply Structure

  • Uranium supply dynamics differ greatly from oil because few majors pursue uranium and production is concentrated.
  • Trevor Hall stresses Kazakhstan, Canada, and Namibia as key, making supply fragile and geopolitically sensitive.
ADVICE

Model Near-Term Supply And Demand

  • Expect high price volatility because supply responds very slowly and major miners avoid uranium.
  • Investors should model near-term operating reactors and under-construction units, not long speculative builds.
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