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Published: Nov 27, 2025 23:34

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking industry input on the feasibility of recovering about 9,700 tons of nickel from radiologically contaminated ingots at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky. If successfully purified, the recycled nickel could be used in power generation applications for AI, nuclear energy, and grid-scale batteries. DOE issued an Expression of Interest inviting companies with mature technologies capable of selectively extracting pure nickel while leaving behind radioactive impurities. Submissions are due February 19, including details on technical readiness, process safety, production yield, and economic viability.

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