ASPI News & Events

ASP Isotopes announced that on February 20, 2026, a South African subsidiary of Quantum Leap Energy and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, Necsa, executed a Pre-Implementation Services Contract Agreement as part of the planned collaboration on the research, development and ultimately commercial production of High Assay Low Enriched Uranium, HALEU, marking a critical step forward in addressing global nuclear fuel supply needs for next generation fission reactors. "This milestone represents a significant advancement in our commercial partnership with Necsa and its proven infrastructure for the development of nuclear materials," said Ryno Pretorius, CEO of Quantum Leap Energy. "Gaining access to this internationally-recognized facility is intended to help us to move from planning to implementation, and advance our goal of providing a reliable HALEU supply for next-generation reactors to meet rapidly growing market demand for HALEU nuclear fuel."

ASP Isotopes announced that Quantum Leap Energy has formed a Strategic Advisory Board, and appointed, as initial SAB members, two nuclear fuel and advanced materials industry leaders: Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar and Kevin Kramer. The SAB is expected to provide guidance and insights as QLE aims to address gaps in the nuclear fuel cycle, promote safe nuclear power, and enhance the sustainability of the nuclear fuel cycle for advanced nuclear reactors, fusion systems, as well as the existing nuclear fleet.

ASP Isotopes announced its plans for Quantum Leap Energy, QLE, to establish QLE's new global corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, strengthening its presence in Texas and strategically positioning the Company to better serve its United States customer base. In addition to the planned global corporate headquarters, QLE intends to build a significant operational presence in Texas, with QLE's management focused on working with Fermi America to implement the joint venture outlined in the Joint Venture Memorandum of Understanding signed by QLE, ASPI and Fermi America last year.