Powering the future: SMRs, nuclear fuel, and decarbonizing the mining sector

“Powering the future: SMRs, nuclear fuel, and decarbonizing the mining sector” is a collaboration with the Canadian Association of Small Modular Reactors (CASMR) and the SMR Forum, covering the key takeaways and findings from PDAC 2025’s forum discussing advances in nuclear power and mining.

As the CEO of CASMR Erveina Gosalci stated, the forum “brought together government leaders, industry executives, Indigenous representatives, international experts, and policymakers to develop a shared understanding of the opportunities and pathways forward. The dialogue focused on how nuclear innovation can decarbonize mining, secure energy supply chains, and position Canada as a global leader in clean energy solutions”. This report offers the highlights of this discussion on the future of energy in Canada and features commentary from partner Michael Fortier on the essential regulatory fundamentals that will need to be in place in order to advance nuclear deployment at mining sites in Canada.