Paladin Energy (PALA.F) Earnings Call Presentation

PLS Project Overview - The PLS Project is located in the Athabasca Basin, Canada, a premier high-grade uranium mining jurisdiction[36] - The project targets first uranium production in 2031, reflecting engineering, procurement, construction, and regulatory approval timelines[23] - The project boasts a probable mineral reserve of 93.7 Mlb U3O8 at 1.41%[21] Economic Outcomes - The initial mine life is estimated at 10 years[22] - Average annual production target is approximately 9.1 Mlb U3O8 over the mine life[21, 22] - The Life of Mine (LOM) operating cash cost is forecast at US$11.7/lb[23] - The pre-production capital cost is estimated at US$1,226 million[22, 23] - The sustaining capital cost (LOM) is estimated at US$325 million[22] Growth Potential - The company is focused on extending Triple R mineralized zones and infill drilling to convert 25.1 Mlb U3O8 of indicated mineral resources and 10.9 Mlb U3O8 of inferred mineral resources to mineral reserves[28] - Drilling at the Saloon East zone is planned to follow up on significant radioactivity intersected in 2024 and 2025[28]