The global uranium race is on -- and Russia has a major head start

The global nuclear power resurgence was supposed to trade the unpredictability of Middle Eastern oil for the stability of worldwide uranium reserves. But Russian President Vladimir Putin may have other plans.

The global uranium race is on -- and Russia has a major head start

TL;DR

  • A global nuclear power resurgence was planned, aiming for stability through uranium reserves.
  • This plan intended to replace reliance on unpredictable Middle Eastern oil.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin may have plans that affect this resurgence.