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Energy Fuels U.S. Rare Earth Processing Expansion Boasts Lower-Than-Expected CAPEX, Significant Annual EBITDA, and Among the Lowest Cost NdPr Production in the World
Energy Fuels U.S. Rare Earth Processing Expansion Boasts Lower-Than-Expected CAPEX, Significant Annual EBITDA, and Among the Lowest Cost NdPr Production in
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DENVER - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) ( Energy Fuels or the Company), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth elements (REEs), and other critical materials, released the results of a new Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for its planned Phase 2 circuit expansion (Phase 2 Circuit) of rare earth element (REE) processing at its 100%-owned White Mesa Mill in Utah (the Mill). The BFS confirms the expansion's exceptional economics, competitive cost structure and ability to supply a significant share of U.S. rare earth demand. ' Energy Fuels is on the cusp of solving America's rare earth processing 'bottleneck',' stated Mark S. Chalmers , CEO of Energy Fuels . 'Today's BFS shows that Energy Fuels is in the process of restoring a U.S. rare earth supply chain that is world-competitive. With an estimated capital cost of $410 million for the Phase 2 Circuit and an estimated all-in production cost of $29.39 /kg NdPr equivalent produced from our Vara Mada project, we believe our REE oxide production ranks among the lowest capital and operating costs globally.' Highlights of the BFS include: AACE International (AACE) Class 3 Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) analyzed planned Phase 2 circuit expansion (the Phase 2 Circuit) of REE processing and production capability at the Mill. Upon commissioning, Energy Fuels' Phase 2 Circuit is expected to become one of the world's largest and lowest cost producers of 'light' and 'heavy' rare earth oxides. The Mill, located in Utah , has the current installed capability in its existing Phase 1 circuit (Phase 1 Circuit) to produce roughly 1,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) NdPr oxide. The Phase 2 Circuit will increase production capability to over 6,000 tpa of NdPr (along with approximately 66 tpa of terbium (Tb) and 240 tpa of dysprosium (Dy)). $410 million initial capital cost for the Phase 2 Circuit (lower than previous estimates). $1.9 billion NPV8%, or $7.96 per share (based on current outstanding shares), and IRR of 33% (after-tax) for the Phase 2 Circuit, which does not include the Company's recently announced Vara Mada project or any of the Company's other HMS/monazite projects, all of which are expected to supply REE ore to the Mill for processing into REE oxides. NPV increases to $3.7 billion , or $15.26 per share (based on current shares outstanding), when the Phase 2 Circuit is combined with the recently announced $1.8 billion NPV from the Company's Vara Mada project $311 million of average annual EBITDA for first 15 years from the Phase 2 Circuit standalone, not including expected EBITDA from the Company's existing Phase 1 Circuit, recently announced expected project-level EBITDA from the Company's Vara Mada project, project-level EBITDA from any of the Company's other HMS/monazite projects, or the Company's U.S. industry leading uranium production. EBITDA increases to $765 million for the first 15 years when the Phase 2 Circuit is combined with the recently announced expected EBITDA from the Company's Vara Mada project over those years. Contact: Email: [email protected] Tel: 303.974.2140 Fax: 303.974.2141 About Energy Fuels Energy Fuels is a leading U.S. -based critical materials company, focused on uranium, rare earth elements (REEs), heavy mineral sands, vanadium and medical isotopes. Energy Fuels , which owns and operates several conventional and in-situ recovery uranium projects in the western United States , has been the leading U.S. producer of natural uranium concentrate for the past several years, which is sold to nuclear utilities for the production of carbon-free nuclear energy. Energy Fuels also owns the White Mesa Mill in Utah , which is the only fully licensed and operating conventional uranium processing facility in the United States . At the Mill, Energy Fuels also produces advanced REE products, vanadium oxide (when market conditions warrant), and is evaluating the potential recovery of certain medical isotopes from existing uranium process streams needed for emerging Targeted Alpha Therapy cancer treatments. Energy Fuels is also developing three (3) heavy mineral sands projects: the 100% owned Vara Mada Project in Madagascar ; the 100% owned Bahia Project in Brazil and the Donald Project in Australia in which Energy Fuels has the right to earn up to a 49% interest in a joint venture with Astron Corporation Limited . Energy Fuels , based near Denver, Colorado , trades its common shares on the NYSE American under the trading symbol 'UUUU,' and is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol 'EFR.' CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains certain 'Forward Looking Information' and 'Forward Looking Statements' within the meaning of applicable United States and Canadian securities legislation, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: any expectation as to capital or operational costs associated with the Phase 2 Circuit; any expectation that any such costs may be among the lowest cost NdPr production in the world; any expectation that Energy Fuels is positioned as the leading western rare earth producer helping to restore a U.S. rare earth supply chain that is world-competitive, or otherwise; any expectation that the Company's REE oxide production ranks among the lowest capital and operating costs globally; any expectation that the Company's Phase 2 Circuit will become one of the world's largest and lowest cost producers of 'light' and 'heavy' rare earth oxides; any expectation as to timelines for regulatory approvals, or that regulatory approvals will be obtained; any expectation that the Company will be successful in acquiring monazite purchased from third-party producers to the extent required to fill Mill capacity, or at all; any expectation as to commodity price forecasts; any expectation that the Company's operating costs and expected margins may be in the first quartile globally including Chinese producers; any expectation that the Company operates, or will continue to operate, at the very highest global standards for health, safety, environmental protection and sustainability; any expectation as to any of the key economic metrics discussed in this press release; any expectation as to annual production averages; any expectation regarding future processing of monazite from the Vara Mada project at the White Mesa Mill ; any expectation that the incremental cost of producing monazite at the Vara Mada project will be very minor; any expectation as to processing capabilities or costs at the White Mesa Mill ; any expectation as to development timelines with respect to the Phase 2 Circuit; any expectation that the Mill has the potential to supply up to 45% of total U.S. light REE oxide requirements and up to 100% of U.S. demand for 'heavy' REEs like dysprosium and terbium; any expectation that the Company will file an NI 43-101/S-K 1300 feasibility study for the Donald Project in Q1, 2026 or at all; any expectation that the Company will obtain all required approvals from and achieve sufficient legal and fiscal stability with the government of Madagascar , including the inclusion of monazite in the relevant permits for the Vara Mada project, to justify a positive final investment decision for the project, or the timing thereof; any expectation that market conditions may support rare earth production; any expectation that any of the Company's development projects will be brought into commercial production; any expectation that the Company will be successful at recovering certain medical isotopes from existing uranium process streams needed for emerging Targeted Alpha Therapy cancer treatments and any expectation that the Company is or will continue to be a leading producer of uranium, REEs and critical materials in the U.S. or otherwise. 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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include risks associated with: commodity prices and price fluctuations; engineering, construction, processing and mining difficulties, upsets and delays; permitting and licensing requirements and delays; changes to regulatory requirements; legal challenges; competition from other producers; government and political actions or inactions; market factors, including future demand for REEs, titanium and zirconium and the other factors described under the caption 'Risk Factors' in the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is available for review on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on the Company's website at www.energyfuels.com. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release, and Energy Fuels disclaims, other than as required by law, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, results, future events, circumstances, or if management's estimates or opinions should change, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Energy Fuels assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as otherwise required by law. (C) 2026 Electronic News Publishing, source ENP Newswire