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Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU, TSX: EFR) generates frequent news as a U.S.-based critical materials company focused on uranium, rare earth elements (REEs), heavy mineral sands, vanadium and medical isotopes. Company announcements highlight its position as the leading U.S. producer of natural uranium concentrate and its growing rare earth business centered on the White Mesa Mill in Utah, the only fully licensed and operating conventional uranium processing facility in the United States.
On this page, readers can follow UUUU news related to uranium production milestones, mine development, and sales contracts with nuclear utilities. Recent releases describe year-end uranium production and sales exceeding guidance, ramp-ups at mines such as Pinyon Plain and La Sal, and updates on long-term uranium sales contracts with U.S. nuclear power generators.
Energy Fuels also issues detailed updates on its rare earth initiatives. News items cover Bankable Feasibility Studies for expanded REE processing circuits at the White Mesa Mill, pilot and qualification results for NdPr and heavy rare earth oxides like dysprosium, and the company’s progress toward commercial-scale production of light and heavy REE oxides. Additional coverage addresses the development of heavy mineral sands projects, including the Vara Mada Project in Madagascar, the Bahia Project in Brazil, and the Donald Project joint venture in Australia.
Investors and observers can use this news feed to review announcements on financing transactions, such as convertible senior notes offerings, regulatory filings, technical reports prepared under NI 43-101 and S-K 1300, and governance developments. For those tracking uranium, rare earth and critical mineral themes, the Energy Fuels news page provides a centralized view of the company’s operational, project and capital markets updates over time.
Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) announced the acquisition of 17 mineral concessions in Brazil's Bahia State, covering approximately 37,300 acres. The Bahia Project is expected to enhance the company’s rare earth element (REE) supply chain, focusing on monazite, which contains both REEs and uranium. Plans include extensive exploration to define resource quantities, with an estimated annual output of 3,000 to 10,000 tonnes of monazite concentrate. The acquisition aims to solidify Energy Fuels' position as a global rare earth producer while ensuring a controlled supply for its White Mesa Mill.
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) reported its Q1-2022 financial results, highlighting a strong balance sheet with $136.6 million in working capital and no debt. The company produced approximately 60 metric tonnes of rare earth carbonate with plans to expand REE production. Energy Fuels is benefiting from rising uranium and vanadium prices, driven by geopolitical tensions. The company sold 150,000 pounds of vanadium at an average price of $20.65 per pound. They continue to explore new revenue sources, including U.S. uranium reserves, as market conditions improve.
Energy Fuels announced three significant commercial shipments in the week of April 4, 2022, marking a milestone for the company. The White Mesa Mill shipped natural uranium concentrates to Illinois, vanadium pentoxide to Pennsylvania, and high-purity rare earth carbonate to Estonia. This feat marks the first commercial-scale rare earth separation in the U.S. since the early 2000s, establishing Energy Fuels as a key player in the clean energy and critical mineral sectors. The uranium price has soared to $63.25 per pound and vanadium to $12.00 per pound, pointing to robust market conditions.
Energy Fuels reported a net income of $1.5 million for 2021, marking a significant turnaround from a $27.8 million loss in 2020. The company holds $143.2 million in working capital with no debt, and its inventory is valued at $60.6 million. Commodity prices saw notable increases, with uranium up 38% and neodymium-praseodymium oxide rising 112%. Energy Fuels is enhancing its rare earth element (REE) production, with plans for larger-scale separation operations. The company remains cautious about uranium production until suitable long-term sales contracts are secured.
Energy Fuels (UUUU) has successfully completed the laboratory evaluation of rare earth minerals from IperionX’s Titan Project in Tennessee. The results indicate the minerals are suitable as high-quality feedstock for Energy Fuels’ commercial production of mixed rare earth carbonate at its White Mesa Mill in Utah. The Titan Project is rich in valuable light and heavy rare earth elements, which could enhance the U.S. supply chain for rare earth magnets. This collaboration aims to establish a fully integrated rare earth magnet supply chain in the U.S., crucial for the defense and clean energy sectors.
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Nanoscale Powders LLC to develop a novel technology for producing rare earth metals. This new technology aims to reduce production costs, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions significantly. The collaboration could enhance Energy Fuels' position in the rare earth supply chain, leveraging its White Mesa Mill in Utah for production. The company plans to invest up to $10 million to advance this technology, targeting a production rate of 10 kg per hour of NdPr metal.
Hyperion Metals has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chemours for the potential supply of titanium feedstocks, including ilmenite, rutile, and staurolite, from the Titan Project in Tennessee. The agreement aims for an initial five-year term, enabling the delivery of up to 50,000 tonnes of ilmenite, 10,000 tonnes of rutile, and 10,000 tonnes of staurolite annually. This partnership could significantly lower carbon emissions through local sourcing, presenting a strategic advantage for both companies in the critical minerals sector.
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) reported financial results for Q3 2021, highlighting a robust balance sheet with $132.8 million in working capital, including $100.8 million in cash. The net loss for the quarter was $8 million, attributed to increased costs in ramping up rare earth element production. Uranium prices rose 42% between June 30 and October 15, 2021, enhancing market opportunities. The company sold non-core uranium projects for approximately $35.1 million, while engaging in new rare earth initiatives and collaborations aimed at medical isotope production.
Energy Fuels Inc. announced the establishment of the San Juan County Clean Energy Foundation to support local communities near its White Mesa Mill in Utah. The Company deposited $1 million into the fund and plans to contribute 1% of future Mill revenues annually. The Foundation aims to enhance education, environment, health, and economic advancement in the region. CEO Mark Chalmers emphasized the company's commitment to sustainable development and its role in promoting clean energy. The community will have a say in funding allocation through a community-based Advisory Board.
Energy Fuels has commenced the production and shipment of mixed rare earth carbonate from its White Mesa Mill in Utah, sending approximately 300 tonnes to Europe. This milestone contributes to a domestic supply chain, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and stimulating economic benefits for the San Juan County community. The company, already the largest uranium producer in the U.S., plans to process up to 15,000 tons of monazite annually, potentially fulfilling 50% of U.S. rare earth demand. With expectations of a fivefold increase in rare earth demand over the next decade, this initiative emphasizes national security and economic growth.
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