NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) Stock Surges as Drilling Begins for First KRONOS MMR Energy System
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) saw its stock surge 9.37% to $42.49 at market close on October 23, 2025, followed by a 5.44% pre-market gain to $44.80. The rally was triggered by the commencement of drilling for the company's first KRONOS MMR™ Energy System prototype at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The project, a collaboration with infrastructure leader AECOM, marks a critical step toward commercial deployment of the 15 MWe microreactor. NANO Nuclear plans to submit a construction permit application by early 2026, positioning itself as a pioneer in compact nuclear energy solutions.