Inventory Growth at Lost Creek
Ended 2025 with 406,000 pounds in inventory at Lost Creek, a 21% increase versus 2024.
Material Production Improvement
Pounds drummed in 2025 increased by 65% year-over-year; pounds captured increased by 40%, and profit per pound sold improved by more than $12.
Competitive Cash Costs
Average cash cost per pound sold (including severance and ad valorem taxes) was $42.89 in 2025.
Expanded Resource Base and Extended Mine Life (Lost Creek)
Updated S-K 1300 technical report: Lost Creek measured & indicated resource ~11,900,000 lbs and inferred ~10,400,000 lbs; estimated mine life extended by nearly three years.
Improved Project Economics (Lost Creek)
Post-tax net cash flow increased to $442,000,000 (roughly 45% higher than prior estimate); NPV (8%) estimated at $244,000,000 and IRR ~66%.
Shirley Basin Progress Toward Initial Production
Shirley Basin initial processing plant nearing completion with all ion exchange columns and heat tanks installed; 469 injection/production wells drilled; Header House 1 ready pending state approval.
Shirley Basin Economic Estimate
March 2024 technical report for Shirley Basin: measured & indicated resource 8,800,000 lbs, estimated post-tax net cash flow $119,000,000, NPV (8%) $82,000,000, IRR 69%, estimated all-in cost $50/lb.
Strengthened Balance Sheet
Year-end cash of $123,900,000 driven largely by convertible senior notes; cash as of 03/04/2026 was $115,300,000, and an additional ~$18,500,000 is expected from recently exercised warrants.
Positive Gross Profit Milestone
Finished the fiscal year with a positive gross profit of $74,000, noted as an encouraging operational milestone.
Exploration and Development Pipeline Expansion
Lost Soldier: 18 aquifer test wells installed and aquifer testing beginning; North Hassel: 32 wide-spaced holes (33,000 feet) drilled with seven holes showing significant mineralization and 13 intercepts exceeding Lost Creek cut-off grade; planning: complete 50-hole North Hassel program then move to 120-hole Lost Creek South program.
Contracted Sales for 2026
Contracted sales of 1,300,000 pounds for 2026 for proceeds up to $82,000,000; 379,000 pounds in conversion facility inventory as of March 4.
Workforce Growth to Support Expansion
Company workforce grew by 55% in 2025 with 56 new hires, primarily to support Shirley Basin and strengthen operations, technical, and corporate teams.