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Army launches Janus Program to build micro nuclear reactors
Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:13 pm
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Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:44 pm to BCreed1
This is the way.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:50 pm to BCreed1
How is this different than Project Pele? Why do we have redundant programs pulling resources? Sounds like companies that did not make Pele's short list leveraged the DIU to create a second program.
SMR is not a micro reactor company.
SMR is not a micro reactor company.
This post was edited on 10/15/25 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:51 pm to Yat27
agreed!
Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:54 pm to MekaWarriors
quote:
SMR is not a micro reactor company.
NuScale Power Corp. provides proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. Its products include VOYGR SMR Plants and Energy Exploration (E2) Centers.
LINK
The NuScale Power Module™ (NPM) is the first and only small modular reactor (SMR) to receive design approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Posted on 10/15/25 at 1:21 pm to BCreed1
The poster's point was that SMR is a generic technology term. It is not company specific and it is not the name of a company.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 1:42 pm to BCreed1
I am not trying to split hairs or start an arguement at all, just explain that a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and a Micro Reactor are two different designs for different purposes.
A SMR is a reactor with an output between 5 MWe and 300 MWe and is intended to be stationary. While a Micro Reactor has an output range of 1 MWe to 20 MWe and is intended to be a mobile power station (like a diesel generator). They are designed to power mobile bases or naval ships (aircraft carriers or submarines), to run at relatively low temperatures/pressures and have the capacity to be turned on and off routinely. They also in most cases use graphite as containment shielding due to the lower weight (compared to water).
If our intention is to develop and deploy a micro reactor by 2028 then we should be focusing on using an established contractor with approved designs (Westinghouse or BWX Technologies). NuScale while they do have approved designs, their smallest design is still 50 MWe and is not a mobile design. It is a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) design which must be installed in a basin for cooling and containment.
A SMR is a reactor with an output between 5 MWe and 300 MWe and is intended to be stationary. While a Micro Reactor has an output range of 1 MWe to 20 MWe and is intended to be a mobile power station (like a diesel generator). They are designed to power mobile bases or naval ships (aircraft carriers or submarines), to run at relatively low temperatures/pressures and have the capacity to be turned on and off routinely. They also in most cases use graphite as containment shielding due to the lower weight (compared to water).
If our intention is to develop and deploy a micro reactor by 2028 then we should be focusing on using an established contractor with approved designs (Westinghouse or BWX Technologies). NuScale while they do have approved designs, their smallest design is still 50 MWe and is not a mobile design. It is a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) design which must be installed in a basin for cooling and containment.
This post was edited on 10/15/25 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 10/15/25 at 1:58 pm to notsince98
SMR is the ticker
Posted on 10/15/25 at 3:04 pm to BCreed1
Get those uranium stocks up.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 3:19 pm to dstone12
quote:
Get those uranium stocks up.
I am all about this! About 65% of my retirement portfolio is tied to the nuclear energy industry.
The reason I point-out the differences between SMRs and micro reactor designs is the risk hedging on NuScale to win any micro design contracts over someone already focused in that design space (Nano, BWXT, Westinghouse, etc) is pretty low. The design requirement is so drastically different than their existing designs and the deployment date is so close it would be a long shot for them.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 3:34 pm to MekaWarriors
Blue Sky? BKUCF
Any interest?
Any interest?
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:10 am to dstone12
quote:
Blue Sky? BKUCF
Any interest?
Have not seen this one, but I do have a lot of interest.
How much do you know about that area of South America, specifically Argentina?
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:26 am to MekaWarriors
Zero
But two hours ago:
Blue Sky Completes Geophysical Survey at Amarillo Grande Uranium Project & Identifies Anomaly at Ivana Gap Target for Drill Testing
PR Newswire
Blue alt=
TSX Venture Exchange: BSK
Frankfurt Stock Exchange: MAL2
OTCQB Venture Market (OTC): BKUCF
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (BKUCF.NaE) , (FSE: MAL2), (OTC: BKUCF) "Blue Sky" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has completed an induced polarization (pole-dipole electrical tomography ("ET")) geophysical survey at the Ivana Gap target, located between the Company's Ivana Deposit and Ivana Central target within the Amarillo Grande Uranium-Vanadium Project, Río Negro Province, Argentina (Figure 1). The properties hosting the Ivana Gap and Ivana Central targets are held by Blue Sky via its 100% owned subsidiary, Minera Cielo Azul S.A. ("MCA").
The single line ET survey has delineated a 1,400-metre wide chargeability anomaly at the Ivana Gap target, approximately 30 to 60 metres below surface, that is interpreted to relate to the northerly extension of the REDOX front trend related to the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium deposit (Figure 2). Its position, midway between the Ivana Deposit and Ivana Central, supports the interpretation of a continuous redox front trend linking these two targets. The results highlight Ivana Gap as a key area for follow-up exploration.
Nikolaos Cacos, Blue Sky President & CEO commented, "Geophysical surveys have proven highly effective at Amarillo Grande, first guiding our discoveries in 2017 and now advancing our work at Ivana Gap. The new ET survey highlights an intriguing anomaly suggesting we could find mineralization extending to the north of the Ivana Deposit in this area. We look forward to testing this prospective target with our next phase of exploration drilling."
The objective of the ET survey was to refine targets for drilling by tracing the subsurface extent of the organic-rich sandstone/REDOX front between the Ivana Deposit and the Ivana Central target. The results of this geophysical survey will help guide part of an upcoming diamond drill program that is now being planned and is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The geophysical and drilling programs described herein are being funded by Ivana Minerales S.A. ("IMSA") the joint venture company ("JVCO") established to advance the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Project. Under the terms of the definitive agreement announced on December 2, 2024 IMSA has the exclusive right and option ("Call Option") to acquire up to a 100% interest in certain exploration targets ("Exploration Targets") at Amarillo Grande. To exercise this right, IMSA must incur certain funding obligations over the six-year term of the Call Option, pay the relevant option price pursuant to the formula set out in the Call Option, and grant to MCA a 2% royalty on all Exploration Targets acquired under the Call Option.
Geophysical Program Detail
The ET survey at Ivana Gap was conducted by Geofisica Argentina S.A. using a pole-dipole array with 15 m electrode spacing. The survey used an Iris ELREC PRO 10-channel receiver (time-domain) and a VIP-5000 transmitter.
The program consisted of a single 5 kilometre line covering the central portion of the prospect, subparallel to the majority of lines from previous surveys at Ivana Central (Section L1) and at the Ivana deposit (Section Ivana VIII) (see Figure 2). The results show a broad chargeability anomaly over 1400m in width that is interpreted as the REDOX front horizon signature. Additionally, smaller chargeability anomalies are observed toward the eastern (right-hand) portion of the pseudo-section. These appear either deeper in the profile or as isolated subsurface highs. The main anomaly lies along the projected northwest trend extending from the Ivana Deposit in the south, northwest towards Ivana Central, where reduced carbonaceous alteration has been confirmed in drillhole cuttings.
Many of the historical ET geophysical lines over the Ivana deposits were either not processed for chargeability or did not detect significant anomalies. However, a clear 600m wide chargeability anomaly was observed on line Ivana VIII that was completed on the northern flank of the Ivana deposit, as shown in Figure 2.
Qualified Persons
The technical contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Mr. Ariel Testi, CPG, who works for the Company and is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.
About Ivana Minerales S.A.
Ivana Minerales S.A. is the operating company for the joint-venture between Blue Sky and its partner Abatare Spain, S.L.U. to advance the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium deposit in Rio Negro Province of Argentina. The activities of JVCO are subject to the earn-in transaction (the "Agreement") in which COAM will fund cumulative expenditures of US$35 million to acquire a 49.9% indirect equity interest in the Ivana deposit, and then has the further right to earn up to an 80% equity interest in JVCO by completion of a feasibility study and funding the costs and expenditures up to US$160,000,000 to develop and construct the project to commercial production, subject to the terms and conditions in the Agreement. JVCO also has a Call Option to acquire a 100% interest in all or part of certain exploration targets owned by Blue Sky's 100% held subsidiary, subject to certain conditions. For additional details, please refer to the News Release dated February 27, 2025, as well as the Company's latest Financial Statements & MD&A available at blueskyuranium.com.
About Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (BKUCF.NaE)
Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (BKUCF.NaE) is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina. The Company's objective is to deliver exceptional returns to shareholders by rapidly advancing a portfolio of uranium deposits into low-cost producers, while respecting the environment, the communities, and the cultures in all the areas in which we work. Blue Sky's flagship Amarillo Grande Project was an in-house discovery of a new district that has the potential to be both a leading domestic supplier of uranium to the growing Argentine market and a new international market supplier. The Company's recently optioned Corcovo project has demonstrated potential to host an in-situ recovery uranium deposit. The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.
But two hours ago:
Blue Sky Completes Geophysical Survey at Amarillo Grande Uranium Project & Identifies Anomaly at Ivana Gap Target for Drill Testing
PR Newswire
Blue alt=
TSX Venture Exchange: BSK
Frankfurt Stock Exchange: MAL2
OTCQB Venture Market (OTC): BKUCF
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (BKUCF.NaE) , (FSE: MAL2), (OTC: BKUCF) "Blue Sky" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has completed an induced polarization (pole-dipole electrical tomography ("ET")) geophysical survey at the Ivana Gap target, located between the Company's Ivana Deposit and Ivana Central target within the Amarillo Grande Uranium-Vanadium Project, Río Negro Province, Argentina (Figure 1). The properties hosting the Ivana Gap and Ivana Central targets are held by Blue Sky via its 100% owned subsidiary, Minera Cielo Azul S.A. ("MCA").
The single line ET survey has delineated a 1,400-metre wide chargeability anomaly at the Ivana Gap target, approximately 30 to 60 metres below surface, that is interpreted to relate to the northerly extension of the REDOX front trend related to the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium deposit (Figure 2). Its position, midway between the Ivana Deposit and Ivana Central, supports the interpretation of a continuous redox front trend linking these two targets. The results highlight Ivana Gap as a key area for follow-up exploration.
Nikolaos Cacos, Blue Sky President & CEO commented, "Geophysical surveys have proven highly effective at Amarillo Grande, first guiding our discoveries in 2017 and now advancing our work at Ivana Gap. The new ET survey highlights an intriguing anomaly suggesting we could find mineralization extending to the north of the Ivana Deposit in this area. We look forward to testing this prospective target with our next phase of exploration drilling."
The objective of the ET survey was to refine targets for drilling by tracing the subsurface extent of the organic-rich sandstone/REDOX front between the Ivana Deposit and the Ivana Central target. The results of this geophysical survey will help guide part of an upcoming diamond drill program that is now being planned and is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The geophysical and drilling programs described herein are being funded by Ivana Minerales S.A. ("IMSA") the joint venture company ("JVCO") established to advance the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Project. Under the terms of the definitive agreement announced on December 2, 2024 IMSA has the exclusive right and option ("Call Option") to acquire up to a 100% interest in certain exploration targets ("Exploration Targets") at Amarillo Grande. To exercise this right, IMSA must incur certain funding obligations over the six-year term of the Call Option, pay the relevant option price pursuant to the formula set out in the Call Option, and grant to MCA a 2% royalty on all Exploration Targets acquired under the Call Option.
Geophysical Program Detail
The ET survey at Ivana Gap was conducted by Geofisica Argentina S.A. using a pole-dipole array with 15 m electrode spacing. The survey used an Iris ELREC PRO 10-channel receiver (time-domain) and a VIP-5000 transmitter.
The program consisted of a single 5 kilometre line covering the central portion of the prospect, subparallel to the majority of lines from previous surveys at Ivana Central (Section L1) and at the Ivana deposit (Section Ivana VIII) (see Figure 2). The results show a broad chargeability anomaly over 1400m in width that is interpreted as the REDOX front horizon signature. Additionally, smaller chargeability anomalies are observed toward the eastern (right-hand) portion of the pseudo-section. These appear either deeper in the profile or as isolated subsurface highs. The main anomaly lies along the projected northwest trend extending from the Ivana Deposit in the south, northwest towards Ivana Central, where reduced carbonaceous alteration has been confirmed in drillhole cuttings.
Many of the historical ET geophysical lines over the Ivana deposits were either not processed for chargeability or did not detect significant anomalies. However, a clear 600m wide chargeability anomaly was observed on line Ivana VIII that was completed on the northern flank of the Ivana deposit, as shown in Figure 2.
Qualified Persons
The technical contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Mr. Ariel Testi, CPG, who works for the Company and is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.
About Ivana Minerales S.A.
Ivana Minerales S.A. is the operating company for the joint-venture between Blue Sky and its partner Abatare Spain, S.L.U. to advance the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium deposit in Rio Negro Province of Argentina. The activities of JVCO are subject to the earn-in transaction (the "Agreement") in which COAM will fund cumulative expenditures of US$35 million to acquire a 49.9% indirect equity interest in the Ivana deposit, and then has the further right to earn up to an 80% equity interest in JVCO by completion of a feasibility study and funding the costs and expenditures up to US$160,000,000 to develop and construct the project to commercial production, subject to the terms and conditions in the Agreement. JVCO also has a Call Option to acquire a 100% interest in all or part of certain exploration targets owned by Blue Sky's 100% held subsidiary, subject to certain conditions. For additional details, please refer to the News Release dated February 27, 2025, as well as the Company's latest Financial Statements & MD&A available at blueskyuranium.com.
About Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (BKUCF.NaE)
Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (BKUCF.NaE) is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina. The Company's objective is to deliver exceptional returns to shareholders by rapidly advancing a portfolio of uranium deposits into low-cost producers, while respecting the environment, the communities, and the cultures in all the areas in which we work. Blue Sky's flagship Amarillo Grande Project was an in-house discovery of a new district that has the potential to be both a leading domestic supplier of uranium to the growing Argentine market and a new international market supplier. The Company's recently optioned Corcovo project has demonstrated potential to host an in-situ recovery uranium deposit. The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 8:28 am
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:38 am to dstone12
Hey DStone, I am going to move this discuss to your mining and minerals thread... see you over there! 
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 9:39 am
Posted on 10/16/25 at 10:14 am to MekaWarriors
quote:
How is this different than Project Pele? Why do we have redundant programs pulling resources? Sounds like companies that did not make Pele's short list leveraged the DIU to create a second program.
It’s not different. It’s the next phase of Project Pele. My BWXT had a good run leading up to and after this announcement. I was actually hoping for a pullback to add more as it was higher than I wanted when I added.
BWXT has been my favorite nuclear play, but because it has real revenue its run has paled in comparison to the gains of OKLO, SMR, NNE…etc.
quote:
“Drawing on my experiences leading Project Pele, I will be personally overseeing Project Janus to ensure we deliver the safest, most resilient, and most effective nuclear energy program possible,” said Jeff Waksman, Ph.D., Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. “This effort will directly underpin readiness, lethality, and the warfighter ethos – providing warfighters with reliable power in any environment, at any time.”
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 10:17 am
Posted on 10/16/25 at 10:47 am to NOFOX
quote:
It’s not different. It’s the next phase of Project Pele
Purely ignorant question on my part, if it was the next phase of Pele would they not be continuing with BWX Tech? Don't get me wrong, I would love to see SMR, OKLO, etc. win some contracts under Janus because I own stock in each of them, however my concern is the 2028 deployment schedule.
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