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- **Technical Milestones Achieved**: Completed co-extrusion of uranium-zirconium alloy rods and loaded enriched fuel samples into INL's Advanced Test Reactor for irradiation testing.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Expanded collaboration with Oklo for advanced fuel manufacturing and aligned with $80 billion U.S. government nuclear partnership.
- **Financial Strength**: $153.3 million cash reserves, with increased R&D and G&A expenses reflecting growth investments.
- **Market Momentum**: Global nuclear capacity set to surge 29 GW, driven by policy support and tech sector demand for nuclear-powered data centers.
- **Regulatory Pathway**: Irradiation testing and post-examination data to support NRC licensing, enabling 17% power uprates in existing reactors.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Achieved significant technical milestones in fuel development, including co-extrusion of an 8-foot rod at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and successful loading of enriched uranium-zirconium alloy samples into the Advanced Test Reactor for irradiation testing.
- Expanded collaboration with Oklo to evaluate colocation opportunities for advanced fuel manufacturing, aligning with U.S. government priorities for nuclear energy deployment.
- Inclusion in Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes, reflecting growing institutional recognition and market presence.
- Highlighted potential for Lightbridge Fuel to enable 17% power uprates in existing reactors, aligning with federal policies supporting nuclear efficiency and recycling.
- Noted global momentum in nuclear energy, with 29 GW of new capacity projected and increasing demand from major tech companies for nuclear-powered data centers.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Strong liquidity position with $153.3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of Q3 2025, providing a multiyear cash runway for R&D and operations.
- Increased R&D expenses to $5.3 million (up $2.1 million YoY) due to INL project costs and employee compensation.
- G&A expenses rose to $9.2 million (up $3.5 million YoY) driven by professional fees, consulting, and stock-based compensation.
- Interest income grew to $2.1 million (up 110% YoY) from higher cash balances invested in U.S. treasuries.
- No debt or dilutive securities, maintaining a clean capital structure.

**【Technical & Regulatory Updates】**
- Presented 3 peer-reviewed papers at TopFuel 2025, demonstrating Lightbridge Fuel's superior safety performance in accident scenarios, manufacturability through co-extrusion modeling, and enhanced economic benefits for utilities.
- Irradiation testing at INL using the FAST method will accelerate data generation for regulatory licensing, with post-irradiation examination activities planned to inform NRC submissions.
- Expanded engineering team recruitment to support accelerating development timelines and regulatory engagement.

**【Strategic Partnerships & Market Trends】**
- $80 billion U.S. government partnership with Westinghouse, Cameco, and Brookfield to build new reactors, signaling policy support for domestic nuclear resurgence.
- U.S.-Japan agreement on next-gen reactors and U.S. Army's Janus Program for nuclear power at military installations by 2028, creating deployment pathways for Lightbridge Fuel.
- Global nuclear capacity expansion, with 20 countries committing to triple nuclear energy by 2050, driving demand for advanced fuels.


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