TOKYO (March 4): Japan and the United States are working to include a nuclear power project in the second round of deals under Japan's US$550-billion (RM2.1-trillion) investment package, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The nuclear power project, which the sources say will involve Westinghouse, is designed to strengthen both countries' energy supply chains as war in the Middle East renews concerns about energy security. It has already announced three projects valued at US$36 billion, including a natural gas power plant in Ohio. A project to construct a copper smelting and refining facility is also being considered, the sources said. The fact sheet also said Falcon Copper was considering building a US$2 billion copper smelting and refining facility and is exploring involvement from Japanese suppliers and off-takers.

Source: The Edge Markets March 04, 2026 08:24 UTC