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Forsys Announces Annual Meeting Voting Results
Globenewswire· 2025-06-30 17:23
Group 1 - Forsys Metals Corp. held its annual shareholder meeting virtually on June 30, 2025, with a total of 140,404,198 common shares voted, representing 66.46% of the issued and outstanding shares [1][2] - Shareholders elected five director nominees with significant support, including Martin Rowley (78.002%), Mark Frewin (85.581%), Jorge Estepa (85.581%), Knowledge Katti (99.953%), and Pierfranco Malpenga (99.950%) [2] - BDO Audit Pty Ltd. was re-appointed as the Company's auditors during the meeting [2] Group 2 - Forsys Metals Corp. is an emerging uranium developer focused on the Norasa Uranium Project in Namibia, which includes the Valencia and Namibplaas Uranium deposits [3]
5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in June
ZACKS· 2025-06-30 16:31
Market Overview - Wall Street is experiencing one of the strongest monthly advances in 2025, driven by optimism in global trade and reduced tariff fears, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index reaching all-time highs [1][2] - The S&P 500 has increased by 4.4%, the Nasdaq by nearly 6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 3.7% as the month comes to a close [2] ETF Performance - Five top-performing ETFs that contributed to the market rally in June include ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI), Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR), Global X Uranium ETF (URA), and Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (CHPS) [3] Key Drivers of Market Rally - The market's recovery is attributed to renewed investor optimism, particularly from the "Magnificent Seven" tech companies, which collectively added $4.7 trillion in market capitalization since April [4] - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25-4.50% on June 18, with dovish signals suggesting potential rate cuts as early as July [4] Geopolitical and Trade Factors - Geopolitical risks have diminished, particularly regarding the Israel-Iran conflict and U.S.-Canada trade tensions, which have eased following Canada’s removal of a digital-services tax [5] - However, uncertainty remains as a pause on retaliatory tariffs is set to expire in July, which could impact market sentiment if new tariffs are imposed [5] Detailed ETF Analysis - **ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)**: Up 24.6%, focuses on companies benefiting from technological advancements, with an asset base of $6.7 billion and an average daily volume of 12 million shares [6] - **Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI)**: Up 23.3%, targets North America's Bitcoin mining industry, with $155.4 million in assets and an average daily volume of 612,000 shares [7] - **Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR)**: Up 19.9%, invests in the hydrogen industry, holding $31.4 million in assets and trading 17,000 shares daily [8] - **Global X Uranium ETF (URA)**: Up 19.6%, provides access to uranium mining companies, with an asset base of $3.7 billion and an average daily volume of 5 million shares [10] - **Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (CHPS)**: Up 18.3%, targets the semiconductor industry, with $8.1 million in assets and an average daily volume of 1,000 shares [11]
Refined Energy Corp Files 43-101 Report, Drill Program Recommended
Globenewswire· 2025-06-30 12:00
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Refined Energy Corp. (CSE: RUU | OTC: RRUUF | FRA: CWA0) ("Refined" or the "Company") has filed a National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, technical report for the Dufferin Project in the Athabasca Basin. A drill program consisting of a minimum of four holes and 1,250 metres is recommended for the Dufferin West targets at a budget of $2,062,500. The technical report is available under the Company's Sedar+ profile ...
LEU Completes Phase II HALEU Delivery to Department of Energy
ZACKS· 2025-06-26 14:20
Core Insights - Centrus Energy Corp. has achieved a significant milestone by producing and delivering 900 kilograms of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to the U.S. Department of Energy, marking the completion of Phase II production targets under its contract [1][8] Group 1: HALEU Production and Contract Details - The contract with the Department of Energy was initiated in 2019 and re-awarded in 2022, with significant progress made, including the successful delivery of initial HALEU products in Phase I [2] - To date, Centrus Energy has delivered over 920 kilograms of HALEU, which is owned by the Department of Energy and can support national priorities such as advanced reactor development [3] - With Phase II completed, Centrus Energy is advancing to Phase III of its HALEU production contract, having secured a one-year extension through June 2026, with options for up to eight additional years [4][8] Group 2: Financial Performance - Centrus Energy reported quarterly earnings of 91 cents per share in Q1, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 10 cents per share, compared to a loss of 38 cents per share a year ago [6] - The company posted revenues of $73 million for the quarter ended March 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $65 million, and up from $44 million in the year-ago quarter [6] Group 3: Stock Performance - Over the past year, Centrus Energy's shares have increased by 311.8%, contrasting with a 15.9% decline in the industry [7]
Skyharbour’s JV Partner Orano Commences 6-7,000m Summer Drilling Program at the Preston Uranium Project
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 11:30
Vancouver, BC, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTCQX: SYHBF) (Frankfurt: SC1P) (“Skyharbour” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its joint-venture partner, Orano Canada Inc. (“Orano”), recently commenced a large-scale diamond drilling program at the 49,635-hectare Preston Uranium Project (“Preston” or the “Property”) located in the western Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada. The drilling program will consist of approximately 6,000 to 7,000 metres of dr ...
enCore Energy Announces High Uranium Extraction Rates in South Texas; Commends Texas for Energizing its Nuclear Energy Strategy with Passage of Three Key Bills
Prnewswire· 2025-06-26 11:00
Core Viewpoint - enCore Energy Corp. has achieved record uranium extraction rates at the Alta Mesa In-Situ Recovery (ISR) Uranium Central Processing Plant since operations began in June 2024, driven by management changes and operational efficiencies [1][2][3] Group 1: Operational Highlights - The Alta Mesa Project's Wellfield 7 has expanded with the addition of 28 wells, including 13 extraction wells and 15 injection wells, as part of a strategy to ramp up wellfield expansion every 4 to 5 weeks [2] - The company operates 24 drill rigs across its South Texas operations, indicating a consistent acceleration in wellfield development [2][5] - Recent uranium capture rates exceeded 3,000 pounds per day, peaking at 3,705 pounds on June 20, 2025, with an average of 2,410 pounds per day for the first 22 days of June 2025 [5] Group 2: Legislative Support - The company commended the Texas Legislature for passing legislation that streamlines the uranium recovery permitting process, which is expected to promote nuclear energy in Texas [1][3] Group 3: Project Capacity and Technology - The Alta Mesa CPP has a total operating capacity of 1.5 million pounds of uranium per year, with an additional drying capacity of 0.5 million pounds [4] - The project utilizes ISR technology, which is a non-invasive method for uranium extraction using natural groundwater and oxygen [6] Group 4: Future Projects - enCore Energy is planning future projects, including the Dewey-Burdock project in South Dakota and the Gas Hills project in Wyoming, as part of its project pipeline [11]
UUUU vs. NXE: Which Uranium Stock is the Better Pick Now?
ZACKS· 2025-06-25 15:41
Core Insights - Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) and NexGen Energy (NXE) are positioned to benefit from the global shift towards nuclear energy as a clean power source [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Energy Fuels has a market capitalization of $1.28 billion and is a leading U.S. producer of natural uranium concentrate [2] - NexGen Energy, valued at $3.86 billion, is an exploration and development stage company focused on uranium properties in Canada [2] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Uranium prices have rebounded after earlier declines due to oversupply and uncertain demand, driven by Sprott Physical Uranium Trust's plan to purchase $200 million worth of uranium and U.S. government initiatives to increase nuclear energy capacity by 2050 [3] - Rising energy needs from AI data centers are also contributing to long-term demand expectations for uranium [3] Group 3: Energy Fuels Analysis - Energy Fuels has produced two-thirds of all uranium in the U.S. since 2017 and aims to produce 6 million pounds of uranium annually [5] - The company owns the White Mesa Mill, the only operating conventional uranium mill in the U.S., and is also processing rare earth elements and vanadium oxide [6] - Energy Fuels reported a 33.5% year-over-year revenue decline to $16.9 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to deferred uranium sales [8] - The company expects to mine 55,000-80,000 tons of ore containing 875,000-1,435,000 pounds of uranium in 2025, a 22% increase from previous guidance [10] Group 4: NexGen Energy Analysis - NexGen Energy's Rook I project could triple Canada's uranium output, delivering up to 30 million pounds of high-grade uranium annually at a low cost [15] - The Arrow Deposit within the Rook I Project has significant measured and indicated resources totaling 257 million pounds of uranium [16] - NexGen has secured contracts to supply 1 million pounds of uranium annually from 2029 to 2033, providing financial stability [17] - In Q1 2025, NexGen reported an adjusted loss of four cents per share, reflecting ongoing operational costs [18] Group 5: Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Energy Fuels' 2025 earnings is a loss of 28 cents per share, with a projected revenue surge of 232.4% in 2026 [20] - NexGen Energy's 2025 earnings estimate is a loss of 13 cents per share, with no expected improvement in 2026 [21] Group 6: Price Performance and Valuation - Over the past year, UUUU shares have decreased by 3.4%, while NXE shares have dipped by 1.2% [24] - Energy Fuels is trading at a forward price-to-book multiple of 2.07X, while NexGen's multiple is at 5.02X [25] Group 7: Conclusion - Both companies are positioned to support the expansion of nuclear energy, with Energy Fuels diversifying into rare earth elements and NexGen focusing on a high-grade asset with strong margin potential [27][28]
ETFs to Watch as SoftBank Eyes $1T Arizona AI hub
ZACKS· 2025-06-25 14:06
With the global AI market projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2031, the field is emerging as an increasingly attractive investment opportunity. According to Statista, the U.S. AI market is expected to witness a CAGR of 26.95% from 2025 to 2031, reaching a valuation of $309.7 billion by 2031, cementing its position as the largest AI market globally.In addition to the optimistic growth forecasts, President Trump has repeatedly emphasized his ambition to make the United States the global leader in AI. This sta ...
Foremost Clean Energy Advances Exploration on its Wolverine Uranium Property
Globenewswire· 2025-06-25 13:00
Strategic Geochemical Radon Survey Underway to Enhance Understanding Along Key Geological Structure VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) ("Foremost" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced a radon survey at its Wolverine Uranium Property ("Wolverine"), which is located in the world- renowned Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan and situated on the southeastern edge of the Basin approximately 15 k ...
Is UUUU's HMS Diversification Strategy a Smart Long-Term Move?
ZACKS· 2025-06-20 16:51
Core Insights - Energy Fuels (UUUU) reported a 33.5% decline in revenues in Q1 2025 to $16.9 million due to withholding uranium sales amid falling prices [2][14] - The Heavy Mineral Sands (HMS) segment became the primary revenue contributor, generating $15.5 million from sales of rutile, ilmenite, and zircon [2][14] - The company is cautious about uranium sales in 2025, projecting only 220,000 pounds compared to 450,000 pounds in 2024, as uranium prices have decreased by approximately 12% over the past year [3][4] Revenue and Sales Performance - Q1 2025 revenues dropped to $16.9 million from $25 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to reduced uranium sales [2][14] - The HMS segment's revenue of $15.5 million came from the sale of 6,836 tons of rutile, 12,852 tons of ilmenite, and 1,429 tons of zircon, mainly from the Kwale Project [2][14] Future Outlook - Energy Fuels does not expect immediate production from the Kwale operation, which is in reclamation, until other projects are operational [4] - The company anticipates continued revenue declines and losses in 2025 due to reduced uranium sales and lower price expectations [4] Strategic Initiatives - The diversification into the HMS sector is seen as beneficial for long-term growth, targeting titanium and zirconium minerals while also producing monazite as a byproduct [5][6] - Energy Fuels acquired Base Resources in 2024, gaining control of the Toliara HMS project in Madagascar, with development expected to resume following the lifting of the project's suspension [7] - The company is also advancing its Bahia HMS project in Brazil and holds an option for up to 49% in the Donald Project in Australia, with a final investment decision expected in late 2025 [8] Industry Comparison - Cameco Corporation (CCJ) reported a 24% increase in Q1 revenues to $789 million, with uranium revenues up 10% to $619 million, indicating a contrasting performance in the uranium sector [11][12] - Energy Fuels shares have increased by 12.5% this year, outperforming the industry's growth of 0.4% [15]