Cameco has increased its interest in Global Laser Enrichment from 24% to 49%, with Silex acquiring the remaining 51% after a restructuring of ownership that saw GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy sell its 76% share.
The Canada-based uranium company has an option to attain a majority interest of up to 75% ownership in GLE. GLE is the exclusive licensee of the proprietary Silex laser enrichment technology, third-generation uranium enrichment technology that is in the development phase.
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