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Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) is an advanced nuclear fuel technology company developing Lightbridge Fuel™, a proprietary metallic fuel concept for existing light water reactors, pressurized heavy water reactors, and new small modular reactors. The LTBR news feed highlights company announcements that trace the progress of this fuel technology from design to fabrication, testing, and licensing-related activities.
Investors and industry observers following LTBR news will see updates on research milestones, such as co-extrusion of demonstration rods, fabrication of enriched uranium-zirconium alloy samples, and the start of irradiation testing campaigns in the Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. The company also reports on post-irradiation examination plans and technical papers presented at conferences like the American Nuclear Society’s TopFuel meeting, which it describes as supporting peer-reviewed validation of Lightbridge Fuel performance and safety characteristics.
Lightbridge news releases frequently cover collaborations and policy-related developments. Examples include long-term framework agreements with Battelle Energy Alliance at Idaho National Laboratory, awards from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program, participation in university-led studies, and memoranda of understanding with other nuclear technology companies to evaluate potential co-location of fuel fabrication facilities and use of legacy materials. The company also issues periodic business updates and quarterly financial results, detailing research and development spending, capital raised through at-the-market offerings, and its cash position.
Readers can use this LTBR news page to monitor company conference appearances, policy summit participation, patent developments such as new multi-zone fuel rod patents, and other disclosures that Lightbridge identifies as important to its advanced nuclear fuel development roadmap.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) announced a significant enhancement to its intellectual property portfolio, receiving a Notification of Patent Grant from the Korean Intellectual Property Office for a divisional patent application regarding the manufacturing method for its Lightbridge Fuel™ rods. This patent adds to a growing list of global patents and marks potential market opportunities in South Korea, where nuclear reactors supply a third of the nation’s electricity. The company's strategic focus on intellectual property aims to leverage competitive advantages in the evolving nuclear technology landscape.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) announced it will release its financial results for Q2 on August 10, 2020, after market close. A conference call will follow on August 11 at 4:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results and updates on fuel development. Interested parties can join by calling U.S.: 833-519-1295 or International: +1-914-800-3866, with a webcast available on their website. Lightbridge focuses on developing Lightbridge Fuel™, a next-generation nuclear fuel technology aimed at enhancing nuclear power's economics and safety.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) announced its membership in Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy, a network aimed at promoting gender equality in nuclear policy. This marks Lightbridge as the first company in the nuclear power sector to join. CEO Seth Grae emphasized the importance of breaking gender barriers to enhance the nuclear industry's efficiency and potential. Lightbridge is focused on developing Lightbridge Fuel™, an innovative nuclear fuel technology that aims to improve the safety and cost-effectiveness of nuclear reactors.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) reported its Q1 2020 financial results, highlighting a cash reserve of approximately $16.3 million and no debt. The net loss decreased to $2.3 million compared to $3.1 million in Q1 2019. Administrative expenses rose to $1.9 million, attributed to increased professional fees and severance payments. The company entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Battelle Energy Alliance, valued at around $845,000, mainly funded by the DOE. Cash used in operations increased by $0.5 million year-over-year.
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