Energy Fuels(UUUU) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Energy Fuels reported a net loss of $86 million or $0.38 per share for fiscal year 2025, compared to a net loss of $47 million or $0.28 per share in fiscal 2024, reflecting higher ongoing costs due to global operations expansion and investments in core projects [35] - The company ended the year with $1.4 billion in total assets and $927 million in working capital, including $862 million in cash and marketable securities [34] - The average cost of goods sold decreased from $53 per pound to $43 per pound by the end of 2025, with expectations to further decrease as production ramps up [17][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Energy Fuels mined over 1.7 million pounds of uranium and processed over 1 million pounds of finished U308 in 2025, with plans to materially increase uranium mining production and sales in 2026 [4][14] - The company sold 650,000 pounds of uranium at an average price of $74.20 per pound in 2025, an increase of 200,000 pounds year-over-year [36][18] - The rare earth segment made significant progress, including pilot production of Dysprosium and plans for Terbium oxides, with a feasibility study indicating a combined net present value of $3.7 billion for key projects [5][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average month-end uranium spot prices were approximately 13.8% lower in 2025 compared to 2024, impacting revenue per pound and gross margin percentage, which was 31% in 2025 [36] - The company anticipates stronger fundamentals for uranium prices and demand growth in the future, with expectations for gross margin to increase to 50% and above in 2026 [36][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Energy Fuels aims to solidify its position as the largest and lowest-cost U.S. uranium producer while emerging as a significant player in the rare earth and critical minerals market [6][3] - The company is focused on expanding its production capabilities through various projects, including the Donald Project and the Vara Mada project, which are expected to enhance its rare earth production capacity [30][32] - The proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) is expected to enhance margin capture and position the company to capitalize on the reshoring of U.S. manufacturing [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to execute its aggressive plans, highlighting the strong financial, technical, and commercial capabilities [3] - The transition to a new CEO is expected to maintain the momentum of growth and execution, with a focus on expanding the team to support multiple construction projects [43][81] - Management remains optimistic about the future of uranium and rare earth markets, emphasizing the importance of their diversified asset base [60][72] Other Important Information - The company completed a $700 million convertible note offering, which was oversubscribed and provides substantial flexibility to fund ongoing operations and strategic projects [34][37] - The White Mesa Mill is highlighted as a unique asset capable of processing both uranium and rare earths, positioning the company as a critical mineral hub [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timeline for heavy mineral sands projects - Management confirmed that the Donald Project is shovel-ready, with a focus on making a final investment decision soon, while progress on the Vara Mada project is ongoing with government support [51][52] Question: Updates on government support and offtake - Management noted that the scale of their operations and asset acquisitions has garnered attention from government entities, indicating potential for future support [57][60] Question: Factors driving uranium production guidance - The production guidance is dependent on the runtime of the mill and mining rates, with flexibility to switch between uranium and rare earth production as needed [63][82] Question: Spot market sales strategy - Management indicated a cautious approach to spot sales, preferring to sell at higher prices while maintaining a balance between spot and term contracts [66][68]