Mike Heim's questions to ENERGY FUELS (UUUU) leadership • Q3 2023
Question
Asked about potential upgrade costs for the 2024 mill campaign, the reason for the drop in rare earth carbonate costs and its future sustainability, and the strategic focus of M&A activities.
Answer
The company stated the main capital cost is ~$25 million for the rare earth separation circuit, with no other major capital needed for restarting uranium production. The current rare earth carbonate cost is not a good forward indicator due to low production volumes; costs are expected to improve with scale. M&A for rare earths is focused on securing monazite resources ('tonnes in the ground'), while uranium M&A seeks operational synergies.