The collaboration between ANSTO and Terrestrial Energy signifies a monumental step forward in addressing challenges in nuclear waste treatment. By exploring the capabilities of ANSTO’s Synroc proprietary waste treatment technology, especially in the context of waste from Terrestrial’s Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), the partnership aims to rewrite the rules of nuclear energy affordability and waste treatment efficacy. Such collaborations foster shared knowledge and amplify the potential for transformative breakthroughs.