Key facts
- Uranium prices are at record highs, according to the report.
- Kansai Electric Power has restarted seven nuclear reactors in Japan.
- 79 nuclear reactors are under construction globally, driven by AI demand.
- The AI data center boom and Middle East crisis have led to tight electricity supply.
Uranium prices are at record highs as a global revival of nuclear power takes hold, according to a report published on November 13, 2026. The AI data center boom and a crisis in the Middle East have contributed to tight electricity supply.
In Japan, Kansai Electric Power has restarted seven of its nuclear reactors. Globally, 79 reactors are under construction, reflecting renewed interest in nuclear energy.
The report did not specify the exact price level for uranium or name the source of the record-high claim.