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NANO Nuclear Holds Milestone Ceremony to Mark Beginning of Drilling Work for First KRONOS MMR™ Energy System in Partnership with University of Illinois
Tune in today via webcast at 11:30 am Eastern to hear from management, key commercial stakeholders, university officials and distinguished guests as NANO
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[{"type":"text","content":"Tune in today via webcast at 11:30 am Eastern to hear from management, key commercial stakeholders, university officials and distinguished guests as NANO Nuclear celebrates the commencement of real-world work on its micro modular reactor prototype New York, N.Y, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today is holding a milestone ceremony at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) for the research and commercial prototype of its flagship patented micro nuclear reactor, the KRONOS MMR™ Energy System. A live webcast of the event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time today and can be accessed via NANO Nuclear’s website at Events - NANO Nuclear Energy, with a replay of the event available on the same website for at least 30 days. Figure 1 - NANO Nuclear Energy Holds Milestone Ceremony to Mark Beginning of Drilling Work for First KRONOS MMR™ Micro Modular Reactor Energy System in Partnership with University of Illinois. Highlighting the site characterization and geotechnical activities performed by global infrastructure leader AECOM, the ceremony will set the stage for the eventual construction, installation and operation of the KRONOS MMR™ at U. of I., where it will serve as an unprecedented real-world demonstration of the energy system and serve as a model for future university, government, and commercial deployments in North America and worldwide. The event features remarks from: Key NANO Nuclear executives, including NANO Nuclear’s Founder, Chairman of the Board and President, Jay Yu, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member James Walker, Chief Technical Officer and Head of Reactor Development Florent Heidet, Ph.D., focusing on the company’s differentiated strategy and an overview of the compelling value proposition of its KRONOS MMR™; and Remarks from NANO Nuclear Executive Advisory Board Members Retired Vice Admiral Charles J. Leidig Jr. and Retired 4-Star U.S. Army General who served as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) for NATO Forces General Wesley K. Clark, highlighting the need for advanced nuclear solutions such as the KRONOS MMR™ for military applications and next generation microgrid infrastructure. The event will also feature...