Energy Fuels Announces Q2-2025 Results

Core Insights - Energy Fuels Inc. reported record-breaking performance at its Pinyon Plain uranium mine, which is expected to drive lower-cost U3O8 production and improve financial results compared to Q1 2025 [1][2][3] - The company is advancing its rare earth element (REE) projects, including receiving final regulatory approval for the Donald Project, and is benefiting from a significantly improved pricing environment for REEs [1][4][5] Financial Highlights - The company had a working capital of $253.23 million as of June 30, 2025, with no debt, positioning it strongly for project advancements [10][27] - A net loss of $21.81 million was reported for Q2 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $26.32 million in Q1 2025 [10][25] - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $4.21 million, down from $8.72 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to lower uranium sales [25] Uranium Production and Sales - The company produced 180,000 pounds of finished U3O8 during Q2 2025 and sold 50,000 pounds on the spot market for $77.00 per pound [10][25] - Expected uranium mine production for 2025 is projected to be between 875,000 to 1,435,000 pounds of U3O8, with additional contributions from third-party ore purchases [10][11] - The average cost of goods sold for U3O8 is expected to decline to approximately $23 to $30 per pound by Q4 2025, enhancing profit margins [14] Rare Earth Elements (REE) Developments - The company has made significant progress in its REE projects, with Chinese neodymium-praseodymium prices increasing by approximately 19.5% recently [4][16] - The Donald Project has received final regulatory approval, allowing for the finalization of financing arrangements and a potential final investment decision by the end of 2025 [5][17] - Pilot-scale production of heavy REEs, including dysprosium and terbium, is underway, with commercial-scale production expected as early as Q4 2026 [6][17] Market Context - The spot price of U3O8 was reported at $71.50 per pound as of August 1, 2025, with long-term prices at $82.00 per pound [16] - The REE market is experiencing significant price increases, with European dysprosium and terbium prices exceeding Chinese prices by substantial margins [4][16] Strategic Initiatives - The company is enhancing its technical capabilities to produce heavy REEs at scale and is exploring various feedstocks for its production processes [21][29] - Energy Fuels is also advancing its Toliara Project in Madagascar, aiming for a final investment decision as early as 2026, contingent on negotiations with the government [21][29]