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Ur-Energy(URG) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-08 20:26
Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE:URG) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Penne Goplerud - Investor Relations John Cash - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer & President Roger Smith - Chief Financial Officer Steve Hatten - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Heiko Ihle - H.C. Wainwright Matthew Key - B. Riley Securities Joseph Reagor - ROTH MKM Operator Good day and welcome to the Ur-Energy 2024 First Quarter Earnings Call. At this time, all particip ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-06 21:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State or other jurisdiction of inco ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-06 11:59
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 10758 West Centennial Road, Suite 200 Littleton, Colorado 80127 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC. (Exact name of registrant as sp ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-10-30 21:09
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State or other jurisdiction of ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-15 22:14
Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE:URG) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2023 3:30 PM ET Company Participants Penne Goplerud - Investor Relations John Cash - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Heiko Ihle - H.C. Wainwright Mike Kozak - Cantor Fitzgerald Joseph Reagor - ROTH MKM Operator Greetings. Welcome to Ur-Energy Inc. Second Quarter Earnings and Company Update Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-07 21:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State or other jurisdiction of incor ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-01 21:08
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State or other jurisdiction of inco ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-03-06 22:20
Part I [Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties](index=7&type=section&id=Items%201%20and%202.%20Business%20and%20Properties) Ur-Energy is a US-based uranium mining company focused on ISR operations at its Lost Creek and Shirley Basin projects, currently ramping up production to fulfill new sales agreements [Overview and Corporate Structure](index=7&type=section&id=Overview%20and%20Corporate%20Structure) Ur-Energy, a Canadian corporation operating through US subsidiaries, specializes in ISR uranium mining at its Lost Creek and Shirley Basin projects, with production ramping up to meet new sales commitments - The company engages in uranium mining, recovery, and processing, with its first ISR mine, the Lost Creek Project, commencing operations in **2013**[26](index=26&type=chunk) - In December 2022, the company decided to ramp up production to fulfill new sales commitments of **600,000 pounds of U3O8 annually**, starting in **2024**[27](index=27&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) - Despite commencing production in 2013, the company is classified as an "exploration stage issuer" due to the absence of established proven or probable mineral reserves[28](index=28&type=chunk) - The Lost Creek processing facility has a licensed capacity of up to **2.2 million pounds of U3O8 per year**, with approximately **1.2 million pounds** from its own wellfields, providing excess capacity for future projects[42](index=42&type=chunk) [Our Mineral Properties](index=10&type=section&id=Our%20Mineral%20Properties) Ur-Energy's primary mineral properties, Lost Creek and Shirley Basin in Wyoming, hold significant Measured, Indicated, and Inferred uranium resources Mineral Resources Summary (as of 12/31/2021) | Project | Category | Avg Grade (% eU3O8) | Short Tons (X 1000) | Pounds (X 1000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Lost Creek Property** | Measured | 0.048 | 7,115 | 6,887 | | | Indicated | 0.046 | 5,523 | 5,027 | | | **M&I Total** | | **12,638** | **11,914** | | | Inferred | 0.044 | 7,512 | 6,607 | | **Shirley Basin Project** | Measured | 0.275 | 1,367 | 7,521 | | | Indicated | 0.118 | 549 | 1,295 | | | **M&I Total** | | **1,916** | **8,816** | | | Inferred | - | - | - | - The Lost Creek Property comprises the operational Lost Creek Project and five adjoining projects, encompassing approximately **35,400 acres**[45](index=45&type=chunk)[66](index=66&type=chunk) - The Shirley Basin Project is fully permitted for construction and operation, with plans to install the first monitor well ring in **H1 2023**[36](index=36&type=chunk)[102](index=102&type=chunk) [Competition, Mineral Prices, and Regulations](index=23&type=section&id=Competition%2C%20Mineral%20Prices%2C%20and%20Regulations) The uranium industry is highly competitive with volatile prices, and the company's operations are subject to extensive and costly environmental and mining regulations Uranium Year-End Prices (US$/lb U3O8) | Price Type | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Spot Price | $30.20 | $42.05 | $47.68 | | Long-Term Price | $35.00 | $42.75 | $52.00 | - Competition includes larger, more established, and state-owned companies, posing challenges in securing sales agreements and property acquisitions[125](index=125&type=chunk) - Operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations from multiple authorities, imposing substantial costs and potential liabilities[130](index=130&type=chunk)[131](index=131&type=chunk)[135](index=135&type=chunk) [Human Resources and Corporate Information](index=26&type=section&id=Human%20Resources%20and%20Corporate%20Information) As of December 31, 2022, Ur-Energy employed 40 staff across its US corporate and operational offices, with ongoing hiring to support the Lost Creek production ramp-up - As of December 31, 2022, Lost Creek ISR, LLC employed **26 full-time staff** at the Lost Creek Project, and Ur-Energy USA had **14 employees** (10 full-time, 4 part-time)[145](index=145&type=chunk) - Hiring has been ongoing since **Q4 2021** to support construction, development, and the production ramp-up at Lost Creek[146](index=146&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=27&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant market, operational, regulatory, financial, and share-related risks, including price volatility, competition, and the need for additional capital - Market risks include volatile uranium prices, competition from state-owned enterprises, and reliance on a limited number of customers for sales contracts[155](index=155&type=chunk)[157](index=157&type=chunk)[158](index=158&type=chunk) - Operational risks arise from commencing production without established mineral reserves, increasing economic and technical uncertainty, and the inherent hazards of mining[167](index=167&type=chunk)[166](index=166&type=chunk) - Regulatory risks include extensive and evolving environmental laws that can delay projects and increase costs[164](index=164&type=chunk)[174](index=174&type=chunk)[177](index=177&type=chunk) - Financial risks include the need to raise additional capital, restrictive covenants in its State Bond Loan, and potential default if unable to service debt[187](index=187&type=chunk)[188](index=188&type=chunk)[189](index=189&type=chunk) - The company may be classified as a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC), potentially resulting in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences for U.S. shareholders[198](index=198&type=chunk) [Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](index=47&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports no unresolved staff comments - None [Item 3. Legal Proceedings](index=47&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no legal proceedings - None [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure](index=47&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosure) The company's Lost Creek operations are not subject to Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulation - The company's operations are not subject to regulation by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)[219](index=219&type=chunk) Part II [Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=48&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) Ur-Energy's common shares trade on the NYSE American and TSX, with **264.7 million** shares outstanding as of March 1, 2023, and no dividends paid or planned - Common shares are listed on the NYSE American (URG) and Toronto Stock Exchange (URE)[220](index=220&type=chunk) - As of March 1, 2023, **264,726,804 common shares** were issued and outstanding[220](index=220&type=chunk) - The company has not paid dividends and has no current plans to do so[222](index=222&type=chunk) [Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=49&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) In 2022, Ur-Energy secured new sales contracts, prompting a production ramp-up at Lost Creek, resulting in a **$17.1 million** net loss, with liquidity significantly boosted by a **$46.1 million** equity offering in early 2023 [2022 Developments](index=50&type=section&id=2022%20Developments) Key 2022 developments included securing multi-year sales agreements for **600,000 lbs U3O8** annually, initiating a production ramp-up at Lost Creek, and completing a **$46.1 million** equity financing post-year-end - Secured new multi-year sales agreements for annual delivery of **600,000 pounds of U3O8** beginning in **2024**, plus a **2023** delivery of **180,000 pounds**[235](index=235&type=chunk)[241](index=241&type=chunk)[242](index=242&type=chunk) - Awarded a contract to sell **100,000 pounds of U3O8** to the DOE National Nuclear Security Administration at **$64.47 per pound**, delivered in **January 2023**[243](index=243&type=chunk) - Continued construction and development in Mine Unit 2 at Lost Creek, installing wells for the fourth and fifth header houses to facilitate the production ramp-up[237](index=237&type=chunk) - Subsequent to year-end, closed an underwritten public offering in **February 2023**, raising gross proceeds of approximately **$46.1 million**[254](index=254&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=54&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) In 2022, Ur-Energy reported a net loss of **$17.1 million**, an improvement from **$22.9 million** in 2021, primarily due to a **$1.8 million** gain on warrant liability revaluation and increased operating costs from Lost Creek development Consolidated Results of Operations (in thousands) | | Year Ended Dec 31, 2022 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2021 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sales | $19 | $16 | $3 | | Gross loss | $(6,842) | $(6,984) | $142 | | Loss from operations | $(19,794) | $(16,757) | $(3,037) | | Net loss | $(17,140) | $(22,938) | $5,798 | | Loss per common share | $(0.08) | $(0.12) | $0.04 | U3O8 Production and Inventory | Metric | Unit | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pounds captured | lb | 325 | 251 | 10,789 | | Ending Inventory | lb | 325,147 | 284,859 | 284,661 | | Ending Inventory Value | $000 | $9,903 | $7,923 | $7,814 | | Avg. Cost/lb (Total) | $/lb | $30.46 | $27.81 | $27.45 | - Operating costs increased by **$3.2 million** in **2022**, primarily due to a **$2.8 million** increase in development expenses for drilling and supplies at Lost Creek's Mine Unit 2[272](index=272&type=chunk)[273](index=273&type=chunk)[274](index=274&type=chunk) - The company recognized a **$1.8 million** gain on warrant liability revaluation in **2022**, compared to a **$6.0 million** loss in **2021**, significantly impacting the net loss comparison[277](index=277&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=58&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Cash resources decreased to **$33.0 million** by December 31, 2022, primarily due to operating activities, but were significantly boosted to **$79.0 million** by March 1, 2023, following a **$46.1 million** equity offering - Cash resources were **$33.0 million** at December 31, 2022, down from **$46.2 million** at the end of **2021**[281](index=281&type=chunk) - Financing activities in **2022** provided **$5.9 million**, including **$3.7 million** from the At Market facility and **$2.9 million** from warrant exercises[283](index=283&type=chunk) - The outstanding balance on the Wyoming State Bond Loan was **$11.1 million** as of December 31, 2022, with principal repayments resuming in **October 2022**[284](index=284&type=chunk)[285](index=285&type=chunk) - As of March 1, 2023, the company's unrestricted cash position was **$79.0 million**, bolstered by a **February 2023** equity financing[294](index=294&type=chunk)[301](index=301&type=chunk) [Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=63&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company is exposed to significant commodity price risk due to volatile uranium prices, while interest rate and currency risks are considered low - The company is subject to commodity price risk from fluctuations in uranium spot and long-term prices, influenced by factors beyond its control[313](index=313&type=chunk) - Interest rate risk from cash and debt is not considered material, with a hypothetical **10%** change in rates having a negligible effect[311](index=311&type=chunk) - Currency risk is considered low, as the company maintains a small balance of approximately **$2.0 million Canadian dollars** for local expenses[312](index=312&type=chunk) [Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](index=66&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of December 31, 2022, management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective - Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of **December 31, 2022**[335](index=335&type=chunk) - Based on the COSO framework, management concluded that the company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of **December 31, 2022**[338](index=338&type=chunk) Part III [Items 10-14](index=68&type=section&id=Items%2010-14) Information for Items 10 through 14 is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement for the **2023** Annual Meeting of Shareholders - Information for Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement for the **2023** Annual Meeting of Shareholders[6](index=6&type=chunk)[344](index=344&type=chunk)[346](index=346&type=chunk) Part IV [Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=69&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists all exhibits filed with the **10-K** report, including corporate documents, agreements, certifications, and technical reports, with consolidated financial statements referenced from page F-1 - The Consolidated Financial Statements are filed as part of the Form **10-K** and begin on page **F-1**[352](index=352&type=chunk) - Filed exhibits include technical reports for the Lost Creek and Shirley Basin properties, financing agreements, employment agreements, and required CEO/CFO certifications[353](index=353&type=chunk)[354](index=354&type=chunk) Consolidated Financial Statements [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](index=72&type=section&id=Report%20of%20Independent%20Registered%20Public%20Accounting%20Firm) PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP issued an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements, identifying the assessment of impairment indicators for long-lived assets as a critical audit matter - The auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, issued an unqualified opinion, stating the financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with **US GAAP**[363](index=363&type=chunk) - A critical audit matter was identified regarding the assessment of impairment indicators for long-lived assets, involving significant management judgment and a high degree of auditor subjectivity[367](index=367&type=chunk)[369](index=369&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=74&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) The consolidated financial statements show a decrease in total assets to **$107.9 million** and total liabilities to **$45.4 million** in 2022, with a net loss of **$17.1 million** Consolidated Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $43,944 | $48,623 | | **Total Non-Current Assets** | $63,951 | $72,216 | | **Total Assets** | **$107,895** | **$120,839** | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $6,603 | $6,224 | | **Total Non-Current Liabilities** | $38,793 | $45,229 | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | $62,499 | $69,386 | | **Total Liabilities & Equity** | **$107,895** | **$120,839** | Consolidated Statement of Operations Summary (in thousands) | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sales | $19 | $16 | $8,316 | | Gross loss | $(6,842) | $(6,984) | $(4,652) | | Net loss | $(17,140) | $(22,938) | $(14,785) | | Loss per share (Basic & Diluted) | $(0.08) | $(0.12) | $(0.09) | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=77&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies, confirming the company's exploration stage status, with key financial figures including **$35.7 million** in mineral properties, **$11.1 million** State Bond Loan, and a **$46.1 million** equity financing post-year-end - The company remains an exploration stage issuer, having not established proven or probable reserves for its projects, including the producing Lost Creek Property[379](index=379&type=chunk)[381](index=381&type=chunk) - As of **December 31, 2022**, mineral properties were valued at **$35.7 million** and capital assets at **$20.1 million**, with no impairment indicators identified[372](index=372&type=chunk)[416](index=416&type=chunk)[417](index=417&type=chunk) - The outstanding balance of the State Bond Loan was **$11.1 million** as of **December 31, 2022**, with scheduled payments through **October 2024**[429](index=429&type=chunk)[430](index=430&type=chunk) - Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) for future reclamation were estimated at **$30.7 million**[433](index=433&type=chunk) - Subsequent to year-end, the company raised gross proceeds of approximately **$46.1 million** from an underwritten public offering in **February 2023** and received **$6.4 million** from a uranium sale to the DOE in **January 2023**[487](index=487&type=chunk)[488](index=488&type=chunk)
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-02 21:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Canada Not Applicable (I.R.S. Employe ...
Ur-Energy(URG) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-02 20:52
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF _________ TO _________. Commission File Number: 001-33905 UR-ENERGY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State or other jurisdiction of inco ...