Episode 33:
Nuclear power has long been on the decline but nations like the UK, France and Japan are leading a nuclear comeback.
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In this episode, Kenrick is joined by Troy Boisjoli, CEO of ATHA Energy Corp, to discuss the growing need for nuclear energy, whether or not major industrialized nations can hit their emissions targets without it, and what makes Saskatchewan and the Athabasca basin home to the largest and highest-grade uranium deposits in the world. Troy and Kenrick also dig into the fascinating science behind nuclear energy, the energy intensity of uranium, as well as the significant and growing electricity demand driven by AI and data centres. They also explain why with over 8.5 million acres of exploration land in the Athabasca Basin, the Thelon Basin, and the Central mineral belt, ATHA Energy is emerging as Canada’s premier uranium exploration company.
Guest Speaker – Troy Boisjoli
Troy Boisjoli is the CEO and Director of ATHA Energy Corp. Mr. Boisjoli brings extensive experience in developing uranium assets both internationally and in the Athabasca Basin. Mr. Boisjoli’s experience within the Athabasca Basin most notably includes his role as Vice President Operations and Project Development as well as Vice President Exploration and Community for NexGen Energy Ltd., where he led a team through the development of the Arrow Deposit – considered to be the largest, highgrade uranium development project in the world. Prior to joining NexGen Energy in 2016, Mr. Boisjoli worked as an exploration geologist for Cameco Corporation on projects throughout northern Saskatchewan and Australia. In Saskatchewan, Mr. Boisjoli served as the Chief Geologist at the underground Eagle Point uranium mine, where his team increased the mineral resources threefold, while reducing drilling and discovery costs.