IsoEnergy and DISA Technologies to Form DISA Uranium Corporation, Creating a Technology-Enabled U.S. Uranium Platform for Production, Processing, and Remediation
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IsoEnergy (NYSE American: ISOU) has signed a definitive agreement with DISA Technologies to form DISA Uranium Corporation, combining IsoEnergy’s permitted, past-producing Utah uranium mines with DISA’s proprietary HPSA™ processing and remediation platform. IsoEnergy will receive 1,677,350 DISA Uranium common shares and, on a fully diluted basis, is expected to own about 33% of the new company, becoming its largest shareholder.
Concurrent with the transaction, DISA Uranium has received commitments for a US$105 million private placement, including US$33 million from IsoEnergy, implying a pro forma fully diluted equity value of roughly US$505 million. Closing, targeted for August 2026, is subject to completion of a DISA spin-out, the financing, regulatory approvals, and customary conditions.
Positive
- US$105 million committed private placement financing for DISA Uranium
- Implied pro forma equity value of about US$505 million
- IsoEnergy to own roughly 33% of DISA Uranium
- IsoEnergy investing US$33 million alongside strategic investors
- Exclusive U.S. NRC license enables multi-site legacy waste uranium recovery
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- Transaction closing contingent on Financing, Spin-Out, and regulatory approvals
- IsoEnergy commits US$33 million cash to DISA Uranium financing
- Utah Portfolio assets move to a new company, reducing IsoEnergy direct control
News Explained
IsoEnergy’s US$33 million financing commitment adds funding for development and remediation, but does not itself complete the combination.
The signed transaction remains conditional on closing, and IsoEnergy has agreed to invest
A private placement is a sale of securities to selected investors outside a public offering, which is the structure described for this financing.
Immediately before closing, DISA will separate its non-uranium and vanadium processing business into DISA Tech, while completion also depends on the financing, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions.
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DISA Uranium Receives
Pursuant to the definitive agreement, IsoEnergy will contribute its portfolio of permitted, past-producing conventional uranium mines in
In connection with the Transaction, DISA Uranium has received commitments for a concurrent
Based on the financing commitments received, DISA Uranium's implied pro forma fully diluted equity value would be approximately
Strategic Rationale for the Transaction
- Creates a Leading
U.S . Conventional Uranium Platform- Combines IsoEnergy's portfolio of permitted past-producing conventional uranium mines and exploration projects in
Utah with DISA Uranium's proprietary HPSA™ processing technology to create an integrated and differentiatedU.S .-focused uranium company.
- Combines IsoEnergy's portfolio of permitted past-producing conventional uranium mines and exploration projects in
- Unlocks a Large, Untapped Domestic Resource Through Remediation and Recovery
- DISA Uranium's remediation and recovery business addresses the thousands of abandoned uranium mine ("AUM") sites across the western
United States , recovering the uranium contained in legacy waste. - Supported by the only
U.S . Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") Source Materials License for uranium recovery from legacy waste across multiple sites, this pipeline provides access to a significant, largely untapped domestic resource that requires no new mining, complements the Utah Portfolio as feedstock for future processing capacity, and addresses a decades-old environmental liability.
- DISA Uranium's remediation and recovery business addresses the thousands of abandoned uranium mine ("AUM") sites across the western
- Transformational HPSA™ Processing Technology Provides Economic Advantage
- HPSA™ has the potential to significantly reduce operating costs by upgrading mineralized feedstock and reducing waste volumes.
- Preliminary testing at the Tony M Mine demonstrated the potential to reduce feedstock mass to ~
22% of its original volume while recovering ~88% of the uranium.
- Foundation for New
U.S . Processing Infrastructure- Over time, the combined resource base may provide the scale to support development of a centralized uranium recycling and processing facility, which would become the first new conventional uranium mill constructed in
the United States in more than four decades. - Strategy aligns with IsoEnergy's goal of building a multi-asset uranium producer in tier one jurisdictions.
- Over time, the combined resource base may provide the scale to support development of a centralized uranium recycling and processing facility, which would become the first new conventional uranium mill constructed in
- Experienced Team, Backed by a Consortium of Leading Strategic Investors
- To be led by the founders who took HPSA™ from concept to the first-of-its kind NRC Source Materials License, supported by a deep bench including former NRC commissioner, regulatory, operational and technical experts.
- Anchored by leading mining, energy, and technology strategic investors including Tembo Capital, BHP Ventures, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Valor Equity Partners, Evok Innovations, Halliburton Labs, and Veriten.
- Aligned with
U.S . Energy Security Priorities- Strategically positioned to capitalize on accelerating investment in the
U.S . uranium supply chain, driven by energy security, AI-powered electricity demand, and federal support.
- Strategically positioned to capitalize on accelerating investment in the
- Enhanced Platform for Regional Consolidation
- DISA Uranium is expected to have the scale, asset quality, and growth profile to differentiate it within the uranium sector, and when combined with its technology-driven cost advantage and vertically integrated platform, will create a unique opportunity to drive further regional consolidation.
Philip Williams, Chief Executive Officer and Director of IsoEnergy, commented, "The creation of DISA Uranium marks an important step in advancing IsoEnergy's strategy of building a globally diversified, development ready uranium platform. By contributing our permitted, past-producing
Greyson Buckingham, Chief Executive Officer of DISA Uranium, commented, "DISA Uranium was built on a straightforward idea: much of the uranium this country needs is already out of the ground, sitting in waste piles across the West. Remediating those abandoned mine sites and recovering the uranium and vanadium they hold is the core of our business, and the reason we hold the only NRC license of its kind. IsoEnergy's Utah Portfolio extends that platform — HPSA™ is designed to make those conventional assets meaningfully more economic by upgrading feedstock at the mine site and reducing what has to be transported and processed. Together, recovered legacy material and a scaled conventional resource base give us the feedstock to bring to life a new domestic uranium recycling and processing facility, the missing link in rebuilding an independent American nuclear fuel supply. With the support of this investor group, DISA Uranium is positioned to move quickly."
Benefits to IsoEnergy Shareholders
As the single largest shareholder of DISA Uranium, the Transaction will provide IsoEnergy's shareholders with exposure to a differentiated
- Exclusive rights to proprietary HPSA™ technology relating to uranium production provide a transformative economic advantage and clear path to production for the Utah Portfolio.
- Reinforced strategic position within
U.S . domestic nuclear fuel supply chain with expandedU.S . production capacity from DISA Uranium's expansive pipeline of legacy abandoned uranium remediation sites and other regional conventional uranium deposits, supported by the onlyU.S . NRC Source Materials License for uranium recovery from legacy waste across multiple sites. - Aligned with national priority to rebuild and secure the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain, supported by established relationships across federal, state, and tribal governments and a demonstrated record of executing alongside public and private sector partners at abandoned uranium mine sites on federal and tribal lands. IsoEnergy and DISA have agreed to explore opportunities to collaborate with respect to the marketing and sale of uranium produced.
- Robust financial sponsorship provides flexibility and support to rapidly advance strategic initiatives and pursue future growth opportunities.
- Enhances IsoEnergy's differentiated portfolio of equity and strategic investments, providing investors with exposure across the uranium value chain and the potential for re-rating.
About HPSA™ Technology and
HPSA™ is DISA's patented, modular mineral liberation technology that uses high-velocity slurry streams to generate particle-on-particle collisions, causing material to fracture along natural mineral grain boundaries. Unlike conventional mineral processing methods that rely on grinding media and chemical reagents, HPSA™ mechanically separates target minerals from host material, upgrading feed by concentrating valuable minerals into a smaller volume for downstream transportation and processing. The technology has advanced beyond the pilot stage and has been commercially validated, with eight continuous HPSA™ units deployed across four continents in mining applications.
Test work on mineralized material from IsoEnergy's Tony M Mine demonstrated the potential for approximately 4x grade uplift,
DISA Uranium's proprietary technology is complemented by a unique remediation platform. Through the only
Together, DISA Uranium's proprietary technology, unique remediation platform, and commercially validated processing capabilities position the Company to improve the economics of conventional uranium production while addressing legacy uranium mine remediation, creating a differentiated platform to support the rebuilding of the
Board of Directors and Management
Upon closing of the Transaction and Financing, the senior management team of DISA Uranium will be led by Greyson Buckingham, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of DISA, as well as a 10-year veteran of the
IsoEnergy's experienced
Board of Directors' Recommendations
After consultation with its financial and legal advisors, the Board of Directors of IsoEnergy unanimously determined that the Transaction is in the best interests of IsoEnergy and approved the definitive agreement.
Material Conditions to Completion of the Transaction
Immediately prior to closing of the Transaction, DISA will undertake a spin-out of its non-uranium and vanadium mineral processing business (the "Spin-Out"), which will continue as a separate, independent company, DISA Tech, Inc.
Closing of the Transaction is conditional upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including but not limited to the completion of the Spin-Out, closing of the Financing, receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and other conditions customary for a transaction of this nature.
Timing
The Transaction and Financing are expected to close in August 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Advisors
TD Securities Inc. is acting as financial advisor to IsoEnergy. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Parr Brown Gee & Loveless are acting as legal counsel to IsoEnergy.
Stifel is acting as financial advisor to DISA. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. is acting as legal counsel to DISA.
About DISA Uranium
DISA Uranium™ Corporation is redefining American uranium recovery and production. Headquartered in
About IsoEnergy Ltd.
IsoEnergy (NYSE American: ISOU; TSX: ISO) is a leading, globally diversified uranium company with substantial current and historical mineral resources in top uranium mining jurisdictions of Canada, the U.S. and Australia at varying stages of development, providing near-, medium- and long-term leverage to rising uranium prices. IsoEnergy is currently advancing its Larocque East project in Canada's Athabasca basin, which is home to the Hurricane deposit, boasting the world's highest-grade indicated uranium mineral resource.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, referred to as "forward-looking information"). Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". This forward-looking information may relate to the Transaction, including statements with respect to the completion of the Transaction, the Spin-Out and the Financing and the timing thereof; the anticipated benefits of the Transaction for shareholders of IsoEnergy; the expected receipt of regulatory and other approvals relating to the Transaction; the expected pro forma ownership interests of IsoEnergy in the Company; the future prospects of the Company; the anticipated benefits of HPSA™ technology; plans to develop a centralized uranium recycling and processing facility; expectations regarding increasing energy demand and federal support for domestic nuclear fuel in the U.S.; the expected gross proceeds of the Financing and the anticipated use thereof; and any other activities, events or developments that IsoEnergy expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at the time, are inherently subject to business, market and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, assumptions that the Transaction, the Spin-Out and the Financing will be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relevant agreements; that the parties will receive the required regulatory approvals and will satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to completion of the Transaction; the accuracy of management's assessment of the effects of the successful completion of the Transaction and that the anticipated benefits of the Transaction will be realized; the anticipated mineralization of IsoEnergy's projects being consistent with expectations and the potential benefits from such projects and any upside from such projects; the price of uranium; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms; that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Company's planned activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although IsoEnergy has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
Such statements represent the current views of IsoEnergy with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by IsoEnergy, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following: the inability of IsoEnergy and DISA to complete the Transaction and the Financing; a material adverse change in the timing of and the terms and conditions upon which the Transaction and the Financing are completed; the inability to satisfy or waive all conditions to completion of the Transaction; the failure to obtain regulatory approvals in connection with the Transaction; the inability of DISAUranium to realize the benefits anticipated from the Transaction and the timing to realize such benefits; changes to IsoEnergy's and/or DISA Uranium's current and future business plans and the strategic alternatives available thereto; growth prospects and outlook of DISA Uranium's business; negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing; uncertainty of additional financing; no known mineral reserves; aboriginal title and consultation issues; reliance on key management and other personnel; actual results of exploration activities being different than anticipated; changes in exploration programs based upon results; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena; other environmental risks; changes in laws and regulations; regulatory determinations and delays; stock market conditions generally; demand, supply and pricing for uranium; other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry, and general economic and political conditions in Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions where the Company conducts business. Other factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in IsoEnergy's most recent annual management's discussion and analysis and annual information form and IsoEnergy's other filings with the securities regulators which are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. IsoEnergy does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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