EU 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
enCore Energy Corp. · Nasdaq · Miscellaneous Metal Ores · CIK 1500881 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “Servicing our debt requires a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash flow from our business operations to pay our debt.”
New heading “Fluctuations in the fair value of our marketable equity securities could materially affect our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.”
New heading “Changing global and regional political and economic conditions could adversely impact our business.”
New heading “We currently are subject to, and in the future may be subject to, litigation, disputes or regulatory inquiries for a variety of claims, which could adversely affect our results of operations, harm our reputation or otherwise negatively affect our business.”
New heading “The capped call transactions related to our Convertible Senior Notes may affect the value of our common shares.”
New heading “We are a “smaller reporting company” under the federal securities laws and will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements.”
Removed heading “There may be potential undisclosed liabilities associated with the Alta Mesa acquisition.”
Removed heading “We may be subject to litigation and other legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business and may be involved in disputes with other parties in the future which may result in litigation.”
Removed heading “Imports from state-owned enterprises may continue to challenge the U.S. uranium industry.”
Removed heading “Our management must devote substantial time and cost to the establishment, modification and maintenance of effective internal controls required by Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”). These requirements take additional time resources and increase our legal and financial compliance costs. If we are unable to maintain effective internal controls, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements could be impaired, investors could lose confidence in our financial information and the price of our common shares could decline.”
Removed heading “Changes in climate conditions and regulatory regime could adversely affect our business and operations.”
Largest changes
“Recent political and economic shifts, both domestic and international, may create uncertainty and pose risks to our operations and business. Government policies related to protectionism, economic nationalism and attitudes toward multinational corporations could result in regulatory changes, trade barriers or investment restrictions. Additionally, international trade disputes, including tariffs, counter tariffs, export controls, sanctions and currency regulations, may increase costs, further disrupt supply chains, and have other negative impacts on our business and operating models. …”see in full comparison
“From time to time, we may be involved in litigation, disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business. These may include claims, lawsuits and proceedings involving labor and employment, wage and hour, commercial, alleged securities law violations or other investor claims, and other matters. For example, we currently are involved in a federal securities class action litigation, as described further in [Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies]. …”see in full comparison
“Our indebtedness as of December 31, 2025 was $110.0 million, which includes our Convertible Senior Notes. Our ability to make scheduled payments of the principal of, to pay interest on, or to refinance our indebtedness, including our Convertible Senior Notes, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control. In addition, holders of the Convertible Senior Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their notes for cash upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes. …”see in full comparison
“We currently are subject to, and in the future may be subject to, litigation, disputes or regulatory inquiries for a variety of claims, which could adversely affect our results of operations, harm our reputation or otherwise negatively affect our business.”see in full comparison
“We may be subject to litigation and other legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business and may be involved in disputes with other parties in the future which may result in litigation.”see in full comparison
“Changes in climate conditions and regulatory regime could adversely affect our business and operations.”see in full comparison
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•our history of negative operating cash flows and our ability to develop or maintain positive cash flow from our miningextraction activities and the ability to obtain additional financing, if needed, in connection with implementation of business and strategic plans;
•ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms when needed;
•we have experienced negative cash flows from operations and may need additional financing in connection with the implementation of our business and strategic plans from time to time;
•risks associated with our expansion-by-acquisition strategy;
•our reliance on key personnel, contractors and experts;
•involvement of external groups, including Native American tribestribes, or non-governmental organizations, in the permitting process;
•opposition to mining may disrupt our business activities;
•our ability to raise equity or obtain debt financing, including obtaining additional financing on acceptable terms when needed;
•riskrisks related to our operations on federal lands, including potential designation of national monuments or withdrawal or permits;
•taxation implications of U.S. holders because the Company may be a passive foreign investment company;
•potential dilution if we issue additional common shares or securities convertible into common sharesshares, such as our 5.50% convertible senior convertible due 2030 (the “Convertible Senior Notes”) and the related capped call transactions;
•our expectation to not declare or pay dividends; and
•Unitedpotential Stateslack investorsof mayaccess faceto challengesenforcement in enforcingof civil liabilities against the Company, its directors,directors andor its officers;
•taxation implications of U.S. holders because the Company may be passive foreign investment company;
For the year ended December 31, 2024,2025, enCore had negative operating cash flow and will require significant cash and/or alternative financing arrangements in order to develop its assets and meet its ongoing general and administrative costs and exploration commitments and to maintain its mineral property interests, which may require working capital and/or project financing in the future. As an exploration stage company, the Company has no source of operating cash flow and itsCompany’s operations to date have been funded primarily from debt and equity financings. As a result of the expenses to be incurred by the Company in connection with its business objectives for the development of the Company’s material projects, the Company anticipates that negative operating cash flows willcould continue for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Company will require substantial additional capital in order to fund its future exploration and development activities for its material projects. The Company does not currently have any additional arrangements in place for this funding and there is no assurance that such funding will be achieved when required. Any failure to obtain additional financing on favorable terms or failure to achieve and maintain profitability and positive operating cash flows will have a material adverse effect on enCore’s financial condition and results of operations.
The exploration, construction, development and acquisition of mineral properties and the ongoing operation of mines and other facilities requires a substantial amount of capital and may depend on our ability to obtain financing through joint ventures, debt financing, equity financing or other means. WeAccordingly, we may accordingly need furtheradditional capital in order to take advantage of further opportunities or acquisitions. Our financial condition, general market conditions, volatile uranium and vanadium markets, volatile interest rates, legal claims against us, a significant disruption to our business or operations, or other factors may make it difficult to secure financing necessary for the expansion of mining activities or to take advantage of opportunities for acquisitions. Further, volatility in the credit markets may increase costs associated with debt instruments due to increased spreads over relevant interest rate benchmarks, or may affect our ability, or the ability of third parties we seek to do business with, to access those markets.
Continued volatility in equity markets, specifically including energy and commodity markets, may increase the costs associated with equity financings due to a low share price and may create the potential need for us to offer higher discounts and other value (e.g., warrants). There is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining required financing as and when needed and on acceptable terms, if at all.
Servicing our debt requires a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash flow from our business operations to pay our debt.
Our indebtedness as of December 31, 2025 was $110.0 million, which includes our Convertible Senior Notes. Our ability to make scheduled payments of the principal of, to pay interest on, or to refinance our indebtedness, including our Convertible Senior Notes, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control. In addition, holders of the Convertible Senior Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their notes for cash upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes. Our business may not continue to generate cash flow from operations in the future sufficient to service our debt. If we are unable to generate such cash flow, we may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as selling assets, restructuring debt, incurring more debt or obtaining additional equity capital on terms that may be onerous or highly dilutive. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness will depend on the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. We may not be able to engage in any of these activities or engage in these activities on desirable terms, which could result in a default on our debt obligations or negatively affect our liquidity position.
Our corporate strategy includes acquisitions of mining assets and businesses. Such acquisitions are subject to risks and we may not realize the anticipated benefits of an acquisition.acquisition, which could impair our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and liquidity.
enCore has completed a number of transactions over the last several years and from time to time may evaluate opportunities to acquire uranium mining assets and businesses. Despite the Company’s belief that these transactions were, and others which may be completed in the future will be, in the Company’s best interest and benefit the Company and its shareholders, the Company may not realize the anticipated benefits of such transactions or realize the full value of the consideration paid or received to complete the transactions. In addition, acquisitions may be significant in size, may change the scale of enCore’s business and may expose it to new geographic, political, operating, financial and geological risks. enCore’s success in its acquisition activities depends on its ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, acquire them on acceptable terms and integrate their operations successfully with those of enCore. Any acquisitions would be accompanied by risks, such as the difficulty of assimilating the operations and personnel of any acquired companies; the potential disruption of enCore’s ongoing business; the inability of management to maximize the financial and strategic position of enCore through the successful incorporation of acquired assets and businesses; additional expenses associated with amortization of acquired intangible assets; the maintenance of uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies; the impairment of relationships with employees, customers and contractors as a result of any integration of new management personnel; dilution of enCore’s present shareholders or of its interest in its subsidiaries as a result of the issuance of sharesequity to pay for acquisitions; and the potential unknown liabilities associated with acquired assets and businesses. There can be no assurance that enCore would be successful in overcoming these risks or any other problems encountered in connection with such acquisitions, which could result in accounting impairments, write-downs of the carrying values of mineral properties or other assets and could accordingly have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and liquidity.
None of our properties currently contain any known Mineral Reserves. Some or all of our properties, projects and facilities may not be economic for uranium,uranium extraction, recovery or processing at any point in time. Generally, we intend to continue to hold, and in certain cases advance, properties, projects and facilities which may not be economic at any point in time in anticipation of possible future increases in the prices of uranium, as the case may be. However, in those circumstances, there can be no assurance at any time that such prices will ever, or within a reasonable time period, increase to the levels required to advance those properties or, in the case of projects or facilities on standby, to resume exploration, extraction, recovery or processing activities at those projects or facilities. In the event of depressed commodity prices, we wouldmay continue to hold our standby properties, projects and facilities because we believe that prices aremay be likely to rise,rise to such levels within a reasonable time period to justify future production. This ability to maintain scalability as commodity prices increase is a key component of our business strategy. However, as there is a cost associated with holding and, in some cases, maintaining such properties, projects and facilities on standby during periods of depressed commodity prices, in those circumstances we continuously evaluate, on a case-by-case basis, such costs against the prospects for price increases, and may from time to time sell, drop or reclaim any such properties, projects or facilities.
We may not realize any or all of the anticipated benefits from the Alta Mesa uranium project.Project.
As part of our business strategy, we expect to see certain near-term benefits, including a licensed uranium productionextraction facility with licensed and permitted Mineral Resources that will add to our overall productionextraction capacity in South Texas, as well as longer-term opportunities for growth from a large contiguous mineral property that has significant identified Mineral Resources and the potential for additional Mineral Resources that could be discovered on that property. Any benefits and growth that we realize from such efforts may differ materially from our estimates. In particular, our estimates of the potential benefits and growth from the acquisition of the Alta Mesa Project are based in part on a valuation of the Alta Mesa Project that may differ from the performance of the Alta Mesa Project on a going-forward basis. Achieving the benefits of the acquisition of the Alta Mesa Project will depend, in part, on our ability to integrate operations of the Alta Mesa Project successfully and efficiently with our business. The challenges involved in this integration, which may be complex and time-consuming, include the following:
In addition, any benefits that we realize may be offset, in whole or in part, by reductions in revenues, or through increases in other expenses, including costs to achieve our estimated synergies and growth. Our plans for the Alta Mesa Project are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that may change at any time. We cannot assure you that our initiatives will be completed as anticipated or that the benefits we expect will be achieved on a timely basis or at all. It may take longer than expected to achieve the anticipated benefits and growth and there is no guarantee that the Alta Mesa Project will reachmaintain near-termextraction production.levels. If the Alta Mesa Project does not achieve the anticipated benefits and growth or reachmaintain near-termextraction production,levels, this may adversely affect the future financial results of the Company.
There may be potential undisclosed liabilities associated with the Alta Mesa acquisition.
In connection with the Alta Mesa Acquisition, there may be liabilities that the Company failed to discover or was unable to accurately quantify in its due diligence, which it conducted prior to the execution of the Acquisition Agreement, and the Company may not be indemnified for some or all of these liabilities, which may negatively affect securityholders. The discovery of any material liabilities, or the inability to obtain full recourse for such liabilities, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or future prospects.
Fluctuations in the fair value of our marketable equity securities could materially affect our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
We hold investments in publicly traded equity securities that are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The market prices of these securities are subject to volatility due to factors beyond our control, including fluctuations in the broader equity markets, changes in investor sentiment, macroeconomic conditions, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, industry specific developments, and company specific events affecting the issuers of such securities. As a result, the fair value of our marketable securities may decline significantly over short periods of time.
Unrealized losses resulting from declines in the market value of our equity securities are recorded in our results of operations and could adversely affect our reported earnings, even if we do not intend to sell the underlying securities and the issuers’ long-term fundamentals remain unchanged. In addition, if we determine that it is appropriate to divest any of these investments during periods of market weakness, we may be required to realize losses that could negatively impact our liquidity and financial condition. Accordingly, volatility in the fair value of our marketable securities could cause significant variability in our financial results from period to period.
There are risks associated with the exploration of, development of, and productionextraction from mineral properties.
Development of any of enCore’s properties are subject to numerous risks, including, but not limited to, delays in obtaining equipment, material and services essential to developing the projects in a timely manner; changes in environmental or other government regulations; currency exchange rates; labor shortages; and fluctuation in metal prices. Furthermore, the economic feasibility of developing a mineral project is based on many factors such as estimation of mineral reserves, tonnage and grade, anticipated metallurgical recoveries, environmental considerations and permitting, future metal prices and anticipated capital and operating costs of these projects, and it is possible that actual capital and operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly from those estimated for a project prior to production.extraction.
With all mineral operations there is uncertainty and, therefore, risk associated with operating parameters and costs resulting from the scaling up of extraction methods tested in laboratory conditions. Development of a mineral property does not assure a profit on the investment or recovery of costs. In addition, extraction hazards or environmental damage could greatly increase the cost of operations, and various operating conditions may adversely affect the productionextraction from mineral properties. These conditions include delays in obtaining governmental approvals or consents, insufficient transportation capacity or other geological, geotechnical and mechanical conditions. While diligent supervision and effective maintenance operations can contribute to maximizing productionextraction rates over time, productionextraction delays from normal operating conditions cannot be eliminated and can be expected to adversely affect revenue and cash flow levels to varying degrees.
Our business relies on the use of independent drilling rig contractors, and their operations are subject to many hazards inherent in the drilling industry, including environmental pollution, blowouts, cratering, explosions, fires, loss of well control, loss of or damage to the wellbore or underground reservoir, damaged or lost drilling equipment and damage or loss from inclement weather or natural disasters, whether or not climate related.disasters. Any of these hazards could result in personal injury or death, damage to or destruction of equipment and facilities, suspension of operations, environmental and natural resources damage, reputational harm and damage to the property of others.
There is no assurance that the foregoing risks and hazards will not occur or will not result in damage to, or destruction of, the properties and assets of enCore, personal injury or death, environmental damage, delays in or interruption of or cessation of productionextraction from the properties or impairment of enCore’s exploration or development activities or in unsuccessful exploration, which could result in unforeseen costs, monetary losses and potential legal liability and adverse governmental action, all of which could have an adverse impact on enCore’s future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition.
The Company owns twothree drilling rigs that it will lease to its existing independent contractors to provide the ability for them to capitalize additional drilling capacity and support the Company’s exploration drilling program. There is a risk that the leased equipment could become outdated quickly, leaving us with technology that is no longer suitable for our needs. Drilling rigs are known to carry high maintenance costs, and while leases may include some maintenance, unforeseen repairs or significant maintenance needs could result in additional costs not factored into the lease agreement. As a lessor, we do not control the equipment while it is operated by the lesseelessee, and there could be a serious incident such as a fatality, serious injury, or serious damage to our leased equipment.
The independentIndependent contractors that operate drilling rigs,rigs owned or usedleased by the Company to conduct exploration activities on our mineral properties. Their operating expense includes all direct and indirect costs associated with the operation, maintenance and support of our drilling and related equipment, many of which are not affected by changes in day rates and some of which are not affected by utilization. During periods of reduced revenues or activity, certain of their fixed costs (such as depreciation) may not decline and often they may incur additional costs. During times of reduced utilization, reductions in costs may not be immediate as they may not be able to fully reduce the cost of their support operations in a particular geographic region due to the need to support the remaining drilling rigs in that region. Accordingly, a decline in revenues due to lower day rates or utilization may not be offset by a corresponding decrease in drilling services and solutions expense, which could have a material adverse effect on their ability to conduct drilling operations on theour behalf ofwhich the Company that cancould have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
No assurance can be given that estimates of commodity prices used in preliminary economic assessmentassessments will actually be realized.
The advancement of mineral properties through exploration to commercial operation normally requires securing and maintaining key permits and/or licenses (collectively, the “permits”) from regulatory or governmental authorities. While enCore puts its reasonable best efforts into securing the permits necessary to advance its properties according to the policies and guidelines applicable to each permit, approval of permits rests solely with the governing agency and is outside of enCore’s control. In addition to the statutory and regulatory processes, there are other intangible factors, such as limited agency staffing due to budgetary constraints and staff turnover and government shutdowns that can impact permit and license reviews and approvals.
The requirements for obtaining a RML for the Company’s mineral properties in the United States allows for public participation. Third parties may object to the issuance of RMLs and/or permits required by the Company, which may significantly delay the Company’s ability to obtain an RML and/or permit. Also, insufficient or insufficiently trained staffingstaff at regulatory agencies or government shutdowns may delay the issuance of required permits and licenses.permits. Generally, public objections can be overcome through the procedures set forth in the applicable permitting legislation; however, significant financial resources and managerial resources are required through this process. In addition, the various regulatory agencies must allow and fully consider the public objections/comments according to such procedures set out in the applicable legislation and there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining an RML and/or permit, which could have a material adverse effect on the viability of a project.
None of the Company’s mineral properties are located within the boundaries of Native American lands or other property interests that are controlled or owned by Native Americans under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government. However, under Federalfederal legislation, historic cultural properties of religious significance that can be identified are to be avoided or activities are to be mitigated such that the essential nature of the properties is not lost to a culture. Throughout the western United States, Native American tribes have had historical relationships with properties that are now owned by private parties, the federal government or state governments. In any federal permitting action on these properties, the agency involved is required to make an effort to communicate with Native American tribes to determine any areas of traditional cultural significance, which involves “government to government” discussions with the potentially affected Native American tribes; therefore, delays in permitting may occur through this process. In the event that traditional cultural properties are identified within a project area, the Company and the agency must determine the best method of development to ensure that disturbances are minimized or mitigated, which could be costly and have an adverse impact on enCore’s future cash flowsflows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition.
Permits received are subject to expiration and we may not be able to obtain, maintain or amend rights, authorizations, licenses, permits or consents required for our operations.
The Company competes with other miningenergy companies and individuals for capital, mining interests on exploration properties and undeveloped lands, acquisitions of Mineral Resources and reserves and other mining assets. The Company also competes with other miningenergy companies to attract and retain key executives and employees. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue to be able to compete successfully with its competitors in acquiring such properties and assets or in attracting and retaining skilled and experienced employees. The miningenergy industry has been impacted by increased worldwide demand for critical resources such as input commodities, drilling equipment, tires and skilled labor, and these shortages have caused unanticipated cost increases and delays in delivery times, thereby impacting operating costs, capital expenditures and productionextraction schedules.
Nuclear energy competes with other sources of energy, including oil, natural gas, coal and hydroelectricity. These other energy sources are to some extent interchangeable with nuclear energy, particularly over the longer term. Sustained lower prices of oil, natural gas, coal and hydro-electricity may result in lower demand for uranium concentrates, which could have a material adverse effect on itsour business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and liquidity. Technical advances in, and government support and subsidies for, renewable energy sources could make these forms of energy more viable and have a greater impact on nuclear fuel demands.
enCore’s future revenues will be directly related to the prices of uranium as its revenues will be derived from uranium mining. The Company’s financial condition, results of operations, earnings and operating cash flows will be significantly affected by the market price of uranium, which is cyclical and subject to substantial short and long-term price fluctuations. Among other factors, uranium prices also affect the value of the Company’s resources, as well as the market price of theits common shares.
Uranium prices are and will continue to be affected by numerous factors beyond enCore’s control. Such factors include, among others, the demand for nuclear power; political and economic conditions in uranium producing and consuming countries such as Canada, the United States, Russia and other former Soviet Republicsrepublics; reprocessing of used reactor fuel and the re-enrichment of depleted uranium tails; sales of excess civilian and military inventories (including from the dismantling of nuclear weapons) by governments and industry participants; and production levels and costs of production in countries such as Russia and former Soviet republics, AfricaAustralia and Australiacountries in Africa; international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the war in Iran); geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics or pandemics. The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Company. These and other similar events could adversely affect the United States and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility.
If, after the commencement of commercial production, the uranium price falls below the costs of productionextraction at enCore’s mines for a sustained period, it may not be economically feasible to continue productionextraction at such sites. This would materially and adversely affect production, profitabilityextraction and enCore’s results of operation and financial position. A decline in the uranium price may also require enCore to write down its Mineral Resources, which would have a material adverse effect on its earnings and profitability.
Changing global and regional political and economic conditions could adversely impact our business.
Recent political and economic shifts, both domestic and international, may create uncertainty and pose risks to our operations and business. Government policies related to protectionism, economic nationalism and attitudes toward multinational corporations could result in regulatory changes, trade barriers or investment restrictions. Additionally, international trade disputes, including tariffs, counter tariffs, export controls, sanctions and currency regulations, may increase costs, further disrupt supply chains, and have other negative impacts on our business and operating models. Furthermore, market volatility, driven by shifts in U.S. and foreign trade policies, fluctuating interest rates or currency controls may affect commodity prices, capital availability and investor confidence. Even the perception of these risks could lead to reduced investment, higher production and operating costs, and other operational challenges. If such trends continue, they may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance; it is difficult to estimate the impact on our business.
We currently are subject to, and in the future may be subject to, litigation, disputes or regulatory inquiries for a variety of claims, which could adversely affect our results of operations, harm our reputation or otherwise negatively affect our business.
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation, disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business. These may include claims, lawsuits and proceedings involving labor and employment, wage and hour, commercial, alleged securities law violations or other investor claims, and other matters. For example, we currently are involved in a federal securities class action litigation, as described further in [Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies]. Although we intend to defend against the claims vigorously and carry directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage, it is possible that our insurance may not cover all potential claims to which we are exposed and/or may not be adequate to fully cover liability that may be imposed as a result of such claims. Any claims against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time, adversely affect our reputation and/or result in the diversion of significant operational resources. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, we cannot ensure that such actions, including the federal securities class action litigation, will not have a material adverse effect on our revenue, business, brand, results of operations and financial condition.
We may be subject to litigation and other legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business and may be involved in disputes with other parties in the future which may result in litigation.
The Company may be subject to litigation and other legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business and may be involved in disputes with other parties in the future, which may result in litigation. The causes of potential future litigation and legal proceedings cannot be known and may arise from, among other things, business activities, environmental laws, permitting and licensing activities, volatility in share prices or failure to comply with disclosure obligations. The results of litigation and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and may include potential injunctions pending the outcome of such litigation and proceedings. If the Company is unable to resolve these disputes favorably, it may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial performance, cash flow and results of operations. Securities class-action litigation often has been brought against companies in periods of volatility in the market price of their securities and following major corporate transactions or mergers and acquisitions. The Company may in the future be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and damages and divert management’s attention and resources.
Mineral exploration and the development of mines and related facilities is contingent upon governmental approvals, licenses and permits which are complex and time consuming to obtain and which, depending on the location of the project, involve multiple governmental agencies. The receipt, duration, amendment or renewal of such approvals, licenses and permits are subject to many variables outside of enCore’s control, including inadequate agency staff experience, inability of governmental agencies to process licenses and permits in a timely manner, reduced agency staff capacity, potential legal challenges from various stakeholders such as environmental groups, non-governmental organizations, aboriginal groups or other claimants. The costs and delays associated with obtaining necessary approvals, licenses and permits and complying with these approvals, licenses and permits and applicable laws and regulations could stop or materially delay or restrict enCore from proceeding with the development of an exploration project or the operation or further development of a mine. Any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations or approvals, licenses or permits, even if inadvertent, could result in interruption or closure of exploration, development or mining operations, or material fines, penalties or other liabilities.
Where required, obtaining necessary permits to conduct exploration or mining operations can be a complex and time consuming process, and enCorethere cannotis assureno whetherassurance that any necessary permits will be obtainable on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all.
The mining industry is subject to significant risks that could result in damage to or destruction of property and facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage and pollution, delays in production,extraction, expropriation of assets and loss of title to mining claims. No assurance can be given that insurance to cover the risks to which enCore’s activities are subject will be available at all or at commercially reasonable premiums. enCore currently maintains insurance within ranges of coverage that it believes to be consistent with industry practice for companies of a similar stage of development. enCore carries liability insurance with respect to its mineral exploration operations which includes a form of environmental liability insurance. SinceBecause insurance against environmental risks (including liability for pollution) or other hazards resulting from exploration and development activities iscan be prohibitively expensive, enCore’s insurance coverage is limited. The payment of any such liabilities would reduce the funds available to enCore. If enCore is unable to fully fund the cost of remedying an environmental problem, it might be required to suspend operations or enter into costly interim compliance measures pending completion of a permanent remedy.
The Company maintains its accounting records and reports its financial position and results in U.S. Dollars. In addition to its listing on Nasdaq, the Company’s common shares are listed for trading on the TSX-V and trades in Canadian Dollars. In addition, enCore raisesmay raise funds through equity issuances which arecould be priced in U.S. Dollars or Canadian Dollars. Fluctuations in the Canadian currency exchange rate relative to the U.S. currency could significantly impact the Company, including its financial results, operations or the trading value of its securities. The price of uranium is quoted in U.S. Dollars, and a decrease in value of the U.S. Dollar would result in a relative decrease in the valuation of uranium and the associated market value from a Canadian currency perspective.
We utilize novel mining methods for productionextraction at our properties, which may not yield anticipated results.
The Company focuses on the ISR mining method for productionextraction at its properties. WhileWe have completed technical studies completedwith respect to date indicate thatthe ground conditions and the mineral resources estimated to be contained on the Company’s Rosita, Dewey-Burdock, Gas Hills, Mesteña Grande and Alta Mesa ISR uranium projects, and such studies indicate that the projects are amenable to extraction by way of ISR,ISR; however, actual conditions could be materially different from those estimated based on the Company’s technical studies completed to-date. While industry best practices have been utilized in the development of its estimates, actual results from the application of the ISR mining method may differ significantly. The Company will need to complete substantial additional work to further advance and/or confirm its current estimates for the use of the ISR mining method on its properties. As a result, it is possible that current estimates may not be achieved on any of the Company’s mining properties, which could adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial condition.
The Company may also intend to hold physical uranium for long-term investment. During this term, the value of the Company’s uranium holdings will fluctuate and accordinglyaccordingly, the Company will be subject to losses should it ultimately determine to sell the uranium at prices lower than the acquisition cost. In addition, the Company may incur income statement losses, should uranium prices decrease or foreign exchange rates fluctuate unfavorably in future financial periods. The Company may be required to sell a portion or all of the physical uranium accumulated to fund its operations should other forms of financing not be available to fund the Company’s capital requirements, which could result in losses and adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial condition.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
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Largest changes
“In response, on November 15, the Russian government imposed “temporary limits” on the export of enriched uranium to the USA, as a retaliatory move following the enactment of the US ban on Russian uranium imports.[3] In September 2024, the U.S. …”see in full comparison
“•Since March 30, 2025, the United States has implemented a series of aggressive tariff measures that have reshaped global trade relations. On March 24, President Trump issued Executive Order 14245, imposing a 25% tariff on all goods imported from countries that continue purchasing Venezuelan oil. This was followed by a broader escalation during what the administration termed “Liberation Day,” from April 2 to April 5. …”see in full comparison
“Impairment of Long-lived Assets: The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Mineral rights and properties and mining properties are monitored for impairment based on factors such as uranium prices, government regulations, our continued right to explore the area, exploration reports, assays, technical reports, drill results and our continued plans to fund exploration and development programs on the property.”see in full comparison
“•U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (Republican - South Dakota) is reportedly prepared to schedule a vote on a previously postponed Russia sanctions measure. The legislation, the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241), was introduced in April by Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat - Connecticut) and currently has the support of 84 additional senators. A companion measure in the House of Representatives has garnered backing from more than 100 members.”see in full comparison
“•During the year ended December 31, 2025, NextEra Energy announced two agreements with Google, which will strengthen U.S. nuclear leadership and help meet growing energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) with clean and reliable nuclear energy. The cornerstone of this collaboration is the planned restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, the only nuclear facility in the U.S. state of Iowa. The plant (615 MWe BWR), which was shut down in 2020, is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2029, pending regulatory approvals to restart the plant.”see in full comparison
“Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023”see in full comparison
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Business Overview enCore Energy Corp., America’s Clean Energy Company™, was incorporated on October 30, 2009, under the Laws of British Columbia and is a reporting issuer in all of the provinces and territories of Canada. As of January 1, 2025, the Company ceased to be a “foreign private issuer” and has become a “domestic issuer” and a non-accelerated filer within the meanings under the Exchange Act. As a result, the Company must comply with the filing deadlines and disclosure obligations of a domestic issuer and non-accelerated filer as set forth in the Exchange Act. This classification impacts the timing of our periodic filings, internal control assessments, and other regulatory requirements. The Company’s common shares are listed on Nasdaq and the TSX-V under the trading symbol EU.
We are an Exploration Stage Issuer as defined by S-K 1300 as we have not established proven or probable mineral reserves, through the completion of a pre-feasibility or feasibility study for any of our uranium projects, as required by the SEC to be defined as a Development Stage Issuer. Even though we commenced extraction of uranium at our Rosita Project and our Alta Mesa Project, the Company remains classified as an Exploration Stage Issuer and will continue to remain an Exploration Stage Issuer until such time as proven or probable mineral reserves have been established at one of our uranium projects.
The Company is focused on extracting domestic uranium within the United States. The Company utilizes only proven ISR technology to provide necessary fuel for the generation of clean, reliable, and carbon-free nuclear energy. In 2023, the Company commenced uranium extraction at the Rosita CPPs and at the Alta Mesa CPP in South Texas. enCore’s strategy is to build uranium extraction capacity by developing and placing into operation a series of uranium extraction facilities in South Texas, followed by a future pipeline of exploration projects in South Dakota and Wyoming, becoming a leading supplier of domestic uranium to fuel a growing demand for clean energy generation using nuclear power.
Industry and Market Update
Business Overview
The following discussion is designed to provide information that we believe necessary for an understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of our operations. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements and related notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP.
The primary use of uranium is to fuel nuclear power plants for the generation of carbon and emission free electricity. According to the World Nuclear Association (“WNA”), as of JanuarySeptember 2025, there were 440 operable nuclear reactors world-wide, which required approximately 175.2180 to 225 million pounds of U3O8 annually at full operation. Worldwide, there are currently 65 new reactors under construction with an additional 86 reactors on order or in the planning stage and 344 having been proposed. According to data from TradeTech LLC (“TradeTech”), the world continues to require more uranium than it produces from primary extraction. The gap between demand and primary supply is being filled by stockpiled inventories and secondary supplies, which the Company believes have dwindled significantly in recent years.
According to the WNA in January 2025, the U.S. currently has 94 operating reactors, and other reactors on order, planned or proposed. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”), in 2023, the U.S. produced approximately 18.52% of its electricity from nuclear technology, while, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute (“NEI”), the U.S. achieved an average capacity factor of 92.7%, leading all other carbon-free sources by a wide margin. According to the EIA, U.S. utilities purchased approximately 51.63 million pounds of U3O8 in 2023 (the last year reported). However, in 2023, U.S. uranium production was only 0.05 million pounds, as reported by EIA.
Uranium is not traded on an open market or organized commodity exchange, although the CME Group provides financially settled uranium futures contracts. Typically, buyers and sellers negotiate transactions privately, either directly or through brokers and intermediaries. Spot uranium transactions typically involve deliveries that occur immediately and up to 12 months in the future. Term uranium transactions typically involve deliveries that occur more than 12 months in the future, with long-term transactions involving delivery terms of at least three years. Uranium prices, both spot and term, are primarily published by two independent market consulting firms, TradeTech and UxC, LLC, on a weekly and monthly basis, along with daily price indicators. Other brokers, including Uranium Markets LLC, Evolution Markets Inc. and Numerco Ltd., also publish daily average uranium prices.
During the period ending December 31, 2024, the uranium market saw uranium prices exceed $100 per pound U2O8 in the first quarter of the year.[1] By the end of the year, spot prices had moderated to $73.50 per pound U3O8.[2] The Company, as previously disclosed, continued to see continued nuclear utility and trading company interest in term contracting. Generally, spot and contracting volumes remain below levels observed in 2022 and 2023, and that is driven by continued geopolitical uncertainty, transportation challenges, trade restrictions, and uncertainty regarding new primary production supply. However, many of the same fundamentals that have led to the recent resurgence in support for nuclear power remain unchallenged. In 2025, the nuclear fuel market is poised to be influenced by three major macroeconomic forces: net-zero carbon emissions initiatives, emerging demand in the technology sector, and trade restrictions.
Net-zero policies require reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electricity generation that contributes to meaningful reductions in carbon emissions. These policies have led to a widespread recognition that nuclear power must play a role in meeting commitments to mitigate climate change through clean energy development. These developments build on a long-run trend in energy policy reform that has evolved to acknowledge and support nuclear power’s critical role in achieving carbon reduction goals, and now the financial markets are following with material support for real demand that is emerging faster than current generating capacity can satisfy.
While nuclear power has enjoyed renewed public support in recent years, as reported in several public sources, technology firms including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google recently announced plans to secure dedicated energy production output from nuclear power plants for their data centers. This includes agreements to build small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors in several regions.
Expanding the current reactor fleet to meet thatthe levellevels of electrical generating capacity remains a significant challenge to the nuclear industry. To meet those goals, the global industry must protect existing capacity, and there have been multiple public pronouncements from several countries, including the U.S.United States to protect existing nuclear generating capacity intact.capacity. In the U.S.,United States, as a result of clean energy credits granted beby several states and the production tax credit for nuclear power provided in the Inflation Reduction Act,Act of 2022, several nuclear utilities have announced operating life extensions and capacity expansions within their existing operating fleet. Also, the industry has seen a trulyan unprecedented trend in reactor recommissioning,recommissioning. In the U.S.,United States, where just a few years ago reactors were being shut down prematurely, nuclear plants such as Diablo Canyon, Palisades, Three Mile Island, and Duane Arnold are positioned to re-enter service.
Uprates and refurbishments have proven to be exceptionally economical for many reasons, including building on existing licenses and long-established operations. Moreover, several countries have announced plans to abandon plans to exit nuclear power, including Belgium, Japan, and South Korea. And other countries, such as Switzerland, appear to be reconsidering their exits.
There remains continued and growing support for the development of small modular reactors (“SMR”). The case for smaller reactors is largely built on cost savings as well as installation flexibility and scalability. Proponents of SMRs point to standardized design and serial production as the main drivers for reduced costs, with each manufactured unit becoming less expensive than the one before it. SMRs are expected to be smaller and more modular than traditional reactors, so they can be installed in locations would not accommodate larger reactors due to space and location. They can also be used on decommissioned coal power plant sites, which is being looked at as a way to transition to clean electricity.
With increasing demand expectations, there is an expectation that a likewise increase in uranium production must occur in an environment beset by risks, including import bans, sanctions, and secondary sanctions imposed by various countries, transportation issues, trade restrictions in other goods and services beyond nuclear fuel, and fewer available ports, all of which have all combined to create widespread uncertainty in the market regarding the availability of both current and future supply. The most notable recent trade restriction is the USA’s Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act (H.R. 1042), which was signed into law in May 2024 and prohibits the importation of unirradiated, low-enriched uranium produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity. The Act allows temporary waivers, during the period up to January 1, 2028, under certain circumstances.
In response, on November 15, the Russian government imposed “temporary limits” on the export of enriched uranium to the USA, as a retaliatory move following the enactment of the US ban on Russian uranium imports.[3] In September 2024, the U.S. Government announced that it was investigating a significant increase in enriched uranium imported from China when Russian imports were being considered for an outright ban in the context of possible circumvention of the Russian Suspension Agreement.[4] Additionally, in November 2024, the President-elect, Donald Trump declared on social media that he intends to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods entering the USA from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office (January 20, 2025). Subsequent to that date, President Trump announced the tariffs will go into effect February 3, 2025. It is unknown the direct impacts these tariffs will have on the uranium market, at this time.
Below is a list of some of the recent government policy news that can influence the uranium market.
•On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued two Executive Orders that specifically refencedreferenced nuclear power and uranium as key parts to expanding energy production in the U.S.United States. The Executive Order titled, “Unleashing American EnergyEnergy,”, in addition to directing federal agencies to advance permitting for energy projects also called for uranium to be designated as a “critical mineral” by the U.S. Geological Survey. The Executive Order titled, “Declaring a National Energy EmergencyEmergency,”, that directs federal agencies, under emergency authority, to advance permit and license approvals for the production of energy and energy resources. In that Executive Order, uranium is defined as an “energy resource” and subject to the emergency declaration. The U.S. Senate, on February 3, 2025, confirmed Chris Wright, former CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, to serve as Energy Secretary. The following day, Wright issued his first Secretarial Order, which directs the Department of Energy (“DOE”) to take immediate action to unleash energy produced in the U.S. in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders. See updates below related to President Trump’s Executive Orders.
Below is a list of some of the recent government policy, U.S. market and global market news that can influence the uranium market.
U.S. Government Policy News
•U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (Republican - South Dakota) is reportedly prepared to schedule a vote on a previously postponed Russia sanctions measure. The legislation, the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241), was introduced in April by Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat - Connecticut) and currently has the support of 84 additional senators. A companion measure in the House of Representatives has garnered backing from more than 100 members.
•U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (Republican – Texas) and Martin Heinrich (Democrat – New Mexico) introduced the Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of in October 2025. The proposed legislation would direct the United States DOE to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with recycling the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, with particular emphasis on comparisons to interim storage alternatives.
•Westinghouse Electric Company, Cameco Corporation, and Brookfield Asset Management have announced that the U.S. Government has entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of nuclear power pursuant to Executive Orders issued by President Donald Trump on May 23, 2025. The initiative is expected to be supported by at least by an $80 billion investment for the construction of new nuclear reactors across the United States, utilizing Westinghouse reactor technology. Under the terms of the partnership, the U.S. Government will be granted a participation interest that, upon vesting, would entitle it to receive 20 percent of certain cash distributions made by Westinghouse, in excess of $17.5 billion, following the granting of the participation interest. Vesting is contingent upon the U.S. Government making a final investment decision and entering into definitive agreements for the construction of new Westinghouse nuclear reactors in the United States.
•On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, signed a Joint Declaration confirming the completion of negotiations on civil nuclear cooperation. The declaration established a legal foundation for expanded civil nuclear cooperation between the two countries and signaled the intent for a long-term, multi-billion-dollar partnership in civil nuclear energy, which may include development, deployment, and technology collaboration involving U.S. companies.
•The U.S. Army has identified nine military installations as potential sites for microreactor power plants under its Janus Program, a next-generation nuclear power initiative aimed at enhancing energy resilience. The program envisions the deployment of commercially built microreactors at selected bases across the United States.
•The U.S. DOE has selected the TVA and Holtec Government Services to support the early deployment of advanced light-water SMRs in the United States. The selected project teams are eligible to receive up to $800 million in federal cost-shared funding to advance initial SMR projects in Tennessee and Michigan.
•U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright noted in September 2025, that the United States should consider expanding its strategic uranium reserve, emphasizing the importance of securing long-term uranium supplies to support the nation’s nuclear energy program. During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the DOE issued funding opportunities and notices to accelerate domestic critical minerals and materials production, supporting technologies that underpin nuclear fuel supply chains and other strategic materials. In January 2026, DOE announced approximately $2.7 billion in contract awards to expand domestic uranium enrichment capacity for both low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). This initiative supports development of a more secure U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain and complements strategic reserve discussions by enhancing production capabilities.
•Since March 30, 2025, the United States has implemented a series of aggressive tariff measures that have reshaped global trade relations. On March 24, President Trump issued Executive Order 14245, imposing a 25% tariff on all goods imported from countries that continue purchasing Venezuelan oil. This was followed by a broader escalation during what the administration termed “Liberation Day,” from April 2 to April 5. The United States enacted a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports, with reciprocal rates reaching as high as 34% on Chinese goods and 20–24% on products from the European Union and Japan. Steel and aluminum tariffs were also significantly increased during this period, rising to 50% globally. Legal challenges quickly followed: On May 28, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade ruled that the Liberation Day tariffs exceeded presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), issuing an injunction to block enforcement. Tariffs based on Section 232 (national security) and Section 301 (China-related trade practices) remain legally intact and enforceable as of December 31, 2025. The IEEPA tariffs also remains, thus collection continued until February 2026, when the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs were unconstitutional.
•President Trump signed an Executive Order on February 14, 2025, to establish the National Energy Dominance Council, which is chaired by the Secretary of Interior, Doug Burgum, and vice-chaired by Energy Secretary, Chris Wright. The council's members also include the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, and Secretary of Transportation. The Council was expected to present President Trump with a plan for how to raise awareness of the American energy dominance plan within 100 days. As of December 31, 2025, the council has actively advanced its agenda with the following:
•Encouragement for power plants to increase output by 10% to 15% to support rising electricity demand, especially from artificial intelligence systems.
•Advancing the reversal of the Biden era Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) export clause. The reversal of the export clause has led to the approval of record levels of future U.S. LNG exports in an effort to position the U.S. as the leading LNG exporter in the world.
•The Council has also outlined the initiative to re-open closed power plants, expanding energy infrastructure, launching small modular nuclear reactors, and fast tracking mining/mineral projects.
The Council met during the year ended December 31, 2025, however, no public version of the meeting notes and/or strategy has been made available.
U.S. Market News
•X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, a U.S. based developer of advanced nuclear reactor and fuel technologies, has announced a Series C-1 financing round totaling approximately $500 million, anchored by Amazon.com, Inc. The investment will support the completion of X-Energy’s reactor design and licensing activities, as well as fund the initial phase of its TRISO-X fuel fabrication facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to help address growing energy demand.
•Global Laser Enrichment (“GLE”) has concluded an independent, third-party validation of its next-generation uranium enrichment technology, which confirms that the company has achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 following the completion of its large-scale enrichment demonstration program.
•California-based General Matter announced plans to build a privately developed facility to enrich uranium in the state of Kentucky. The company, which is backed by investor Peter Thiel, said it intends to make a “historic investment in American nuclear infrastructure” by restoring a shuttered facility in Paducah, Kentucky. General Matter was one of four companies selected in October 2024 by the DOE to provide enrichment services to help establish a U.S. supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium for advanced reactor designs.
•Uranium Energy Corporation launched the United States Uranium Refining and Conversion Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary that will engage in the feasibility of developing a new state-of-the-art American uranium refining and conversion facility.
•During the year ended December 31, 2025, NextEra Energy announced two agreements with Google, which will strengthen U.S. nuclear leadership and help meet growing energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) with clean and reliable nuclear energy. The cornerstone of this collaboration is the planned restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, the only nuclear facility in the U.S. state of Iowa. The plant (615 MWe BWR), which was shut down in 2020, is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2029, pending regulatory approvals to restart the plant.
•The New York Power Authority has issued its first solicitations as part of a new initiative to develop 1 GW of advanced nuclear energy.
•Crusoe, an artificial intelligence data center developer, has entered into a partnership with Blue Energy, a U.S. based nuclear energy company, to develop a nuclear-powered data center campus with up to 1.5 GW of capacity at the Port of Victoria in Victoria, Texas. The planned 1,600-acre campus is expected to begin receiving power as early as 2028, initially supplied by natural gas–fired generation, with a transition to nuclear energy targeted for completion by 2031.
•Constellation, a U.S. based energy company, announced that its Crane Clean Energy Center has secured a $1.0 billion loan from the DOE. This transaction marks the first instance in which the DOE Loan Programs Office has simultaneously finalized a conditional loan commitment and achieved financial close.
•Urenco USA has achieved two significant milestones at its uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico: the company’s first production of enriched uranium exceeding 5% U-235, and the startup of an additional centrifuge cascade as part of its ongoing capacity expansion program.
•Four public electric utilities -Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District, and Lincoln Electric System—together with the Grand River Dam Authority of Oklahoma, have jointly announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Great Plains New Nuclear Consortium.
•Centrus Energy announced that it has commenced domestic centrifuge manufacturing to support commercial LEU enrichment operations at its facility in Piketon, Ohio.
•The state of Texas is moving toward the creation of a taxpayer funded nuclear power incentive fund. About 80% of the fund’s $350 million would be dedicated toward reimbursing construction costs for functional nuclear reactors. The remainder would be used for research and development. As of October 2025, several companies and projects have expressed interest in Texas’s $350 million nuclear incentive fund, established under House Bill 14. The fund is administered by the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, which was created to support the development of advanced nuclear reactors and associated industries in the state.
Global Market News
•Following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Government of Japan announced its intention to provide up to $332 billion in support for critical energy projects in the United States, including investments in the development and construction of nuclear reactor projects.
•During the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP 29), the USA announced new domestic nuclear energy deployment targets and a framework for action, which includes a target of 200 GW of new US nuclear energy capacity by 2050, and outlines pathways and actions to meet this goal. Meeting this target would triple US domestic nuclear energy capacity from current levels.
•Following the enactment of the Nuclear Fuel Security Act in 2024, the US Department of Energy (DOE) selected six companies from which it can sign contracts to procure low-enriched uranium (LEU) in order to incentivize the build-out of new uranium production capacity in the U.S.A. The companies include: American Centrifuge Operating, LLC; General Matter, Inc.; Global Laser Enrichment, LLC; Louisiana Energy Services, LLC; Laser Isotope Separation Technologies, Inc.; and Orano Federal Services; LLC. All contracts will last for up to 10 years and each awardee will receive a minimum contract of U.S. $2 million. The maximum value for all awardees totals $3.4 billion. The final award value will depend on competitive task orders to be subsequently issued by DOE.
•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that up to US$80 million is available through a new funding opportunity to spur advancements in the process to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). The funding will support industry partners developing innovative technologies and approaches to strengthening the HALEU supply chain in the USA.
[1] Nuclear Market Review week ending February 2, 2024, TradeTech LLC, 2024 [2] Nuclear Market Review, December 31, 2024, TradeTech LLC, 2024 [3] “Russia Temporarily Limits Enriched Uranium Supplies to US”, Bloomberg, November 15, 2024 [4] “Exclusive-US Probes Uranium Imports From China Amid Concerns Over Russian Ban”, Reuters, September 17,2024
During the year ended December 31, 2024,2025, enCorethe Company completed eight uranium sales totaling 720,000655,000 pounds U3O8of U3O8, not including converter and transaction costs, for an average sales price of $81.02$65.89 per pound U3O8,of not including converter and transaction costs. The Company used 580,000 pounds U3O8 was sourced from purchased uranium, and the balance was sourced from uranium produced at the Rosita and Alta Mesa, combined.U3O8.
To support the Company’s development plans, enCore’s uranium sales strategy provides a base level of projected income from sales contracts while preserving a significant ability to realize opportunities when strong short-term market fundamentals are present. This strategy assures that the Company will have committed sales to support the capital necessary for construction of new projects while maintaining flexibility to be opportunistic as market conditions continue to change in favorable ways.
The Company has been able to use improving uranium market conditions to create a balanced uranium sales agreement portfolioportfolio, to provide multiple pricing structures to support future market changes and support production plans. As of December 31, 2024,2025, we have executed elevenfourteen uranium sales agreements to supply uranium to nuclear power plants in the United States and one legacy uranium sales agreement with a uranium trading company. enCore’s uranium sales agreement portfolio is a mix of market related pricing, hybrid base price and market related pricing, base escalated pricing, and fixed prices. Of enCore’s twelve (12)fourteen current uranium sales agreements, two are market-related with no floors or ceilings,ceilings fiveand eight are market related that typically retain exposure to spot pricing, while including minimum floor and maximum ceiling prices, some of which are adjusted upwards periodically for inflation. Minimum floor prices are set at levels that provide the Company with a comfortable margin over its expected costs of operations in Texas while still allowing the Company to participate in anticipated escalations of the price of uranium. The Company will continue to assess opportunities to secure future sales agreements that will support its continued project and production growth strategies. The Company is committed to honoring all sales commitments. To meet delivery obligations during the year, as uranium extraction increased, the Company occasionally purchased U3O8 in the open market to fill those contractual obligations.
Corporate Updates for the Fourth Quarter 2025
•On October 14, 2025, the Company announced new uranium discoveries had been made in areas in or near existing wellfields. These discoveries were made as a result of a major ongoing re-analysis of thousands of historic drill holes from across the Alta Mesa Project that began in April 2025. This more granular and detailed evaluation has identified uranium mineralized roll fronts in at least three areas to date.
As of December 31, 2024, we have 4,455 million pounds U3O8 in committed uranium sales from 2025 through 2029. Five of the current contracts provide the optionality to add an additional 1,025 million pounds U3O8 through 2029. The annual schedule of contracted sales is shown in the table below:
* Deliveries during period are complete.
What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report filed on March 31, 2026.
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New heading “Alta Mesa Uranium Project, Texas”
New heading “2026 Alta Mesa CPP”
New heading “Dewey Burdock Project, South Dakota”
Removed heading “Total measured and indicated mineral resources 30.94 million lbs U3O8”
Removed heading “Total inferred mineral resources 20.54 million lbs U3O8”
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“•The U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Office of Nuclear Energy is launching an initiative to strengthen the nation’s nuclear fuel supply chain. Through the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium, the federal government will work with the domestic nuclear industry to help ensure that the United States has a secure and reliable supply of nuclear fuel for both the existing reactor fleet and the next generation of advanced reactors. …”see in full comparison
“Total measured and indicated mineral resources 30.94 million lbs U3O8”see in full comparison
“The Company continues to be impacted by delays in the permitting approval process associated with its assets in South Texas, including Alta Mesa and Upper Spring Creek. These delays have resulted in reduced overall production estimates for the year ending December 31, 2026. The Company has maintained its focus on developing its wellfields and has chosen to reduce its rig activity to better align its operational needs and strategic objectives. Beginning in April 2026, the Company began reducing its overall headcount by approximately 20%. …”see in full comparison
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Business Overview enCore Energy Corp., America’s Clean Energy Company™, was incorporated on October 30, 2009, under the Laws of British Columbia and is a reporting issuer in all of the provinces and territories of Canada. As of January 1, 2025, the Company ceased to be a “foreign private issuer” and has become a “domestic issuer” within the meanings under the Exchange Act. As a result, the Company must comply with the filing deadlines and disclosure obligations of a domestic issuer and non-accelerated filer as set forth in the Exchange Act. This classification impacts the timing of our periodic filings, internal control assessments, and other regulatory requirements. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) under the trading symbol EU.
The Company is focused on extracting domestic uranium within the United States. The Company utilizes only proven in-situ recovery (“ISR”) technology to provideproduce necessary fueluranium for use in the generation of clean, reliable, and carbon-free nuclear energy. In 2023, the Company commenced uranium extraction in South Texas. The Company’s strategy is to build uranium extraction capacity by developing and placing into operation a series of uranium extraction facilities in South Texas, followed by a future pipeline of exploration projects in South Dakota and Wyoming, becoming a leading supplier of domestic uranium to fuel a growing demand for clean energy generation using nuclear power.
The following developments are those management believes are most relevant to current and anticipated uranium market conditions and the Company’s business.
The primary use of uranium is to fuel nuclear power plants for the generation of carbon and emission free electricity. According to the World Nuclear Association (“WNA”),Association, as of April 2026, there were 438 operable nuclear reactors world-wide, which required approximately 178 to 180 million pounds of U3O8 annually at full operation. According to data from TradeTech LLC (“TradeTech”),LLC, the world continues to require more uranium than it produces from primary extraction. The gap between demand and primary supply is being filled by stockpiled inventories and secondary supplies, which the Company believes have dwindled significantly in recent years.
Expanding the current reactor fleet to meet theanticipated future levels of electrical generating capacity required remains a significant challenge to the nuclear industry. To meet those goals, the global industry must protect existing capacity, and there have been multiple public pronouncements from several countries, including the United StatesStates, to protect existing nuclear generating capacity. In the United States, as a result of clean energy credits granted by several states and the production tax credit for nuclear power provided in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, several nuclear utilities have announced operating life extensions and capacity expansions within their existing operating fleet. Also, the industry has seen an unprecedented trend in reactor recommissioning. In the United States, where just a few years ago reactors were being shut down prematurely, nuclear plants such as Palisades, Three Mile Island,Island (“Crane Clean Energy Center”), and Duane Arnold are positioned to re-enter service.
•The U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Office of Nuclear Energy is launching an initiative to strengthen the nation’s nuclear fuel supply chain. Through the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium, the federal government will work with the domestic nuclear industry to help ensure that the United States has a secure and reliable supply of nuclear fuel for both the existing reactor fleet and the next generation of advanced reactors. Comprised of representatives from more than 90 companies spanning the nuclear industrial base, the consortium will address all facets of the nuclear fuel supply chain, including mining and milling, conversion, enrichment, deconversion, fuel fabrication, recycling, and reprocessing. Under the “Nuclear Dominance-3 by 33” campaign, by 2033 the consortium aims to: (1) catalyze a secure and cost-competitive domestic fuel supply chain; (2) accelerate advanced reactor deployment and help close the nuclear fuel cycle; and (3) explore how the DPA framework can be leveraged to grow and align workforce, financing, innovation and collaboration to support expansion of U.S. nuclear energy.
•The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) has accepted for review and docketed the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s application for a construction permit for a research reactor based on NANO Nuclear Energy’s KRONOS Micro Modular Reactor technology. The NRC’s acceptance marks the beginning of the formal licensing process and initiates detailed technical, safety, environmental, and security reviews of the proposed reactor. Acceptance of the application does not constitute approval or issuance of a construction permit. The proposed reactor would be constructed in Champaign County, Illinois, pending completion of the NRC’s review and any subsequent licensing decision.
•The NRC released a draft Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (“FONSI”) concluding that restarting the Crane Clean Energy Center is not expected to result in significant adverse environmental impacts, pending completion of the public comment process and the agency’s final environment review.
•The DOE announced a conditional $17.5 billion loan commitment to help accelerate the deployment of 10 new Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors at five sites across the United States. The financing is intended to support the purchase of long-lead nuclear components, helping reduce construction timelines by up to three years. Each project is expected to include two reactors and be jointly owned by Westinghouse and a utility or energy company partner. The initiative is intended in part to help meet rapidly growing electricity demand, including that from artificial intelligence data centers.
•In January 2026, the DOE awarded $900 million each to Centrus Energy Corp., General Matter, Inc. and Orano. Distribution of the $2.7 billion award is contingent on specific milestones and is aimed at supporting the expansion of US domestic enrichment capacity. According to DOE’s task order, most of the funds will be directed toward construction of high-assay low enriched uranium enrichment capacity while also providing funds for additional low-enriched uranium capacity.
•On January 15, 2026, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Todd Young alongside U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman and John Moolenaar, introduced new bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support domestic supply chains for critical minerals to meet national and economic security needs through the creation of a new Strategic Resilience Reserve (SRR). This announcement along with President Donald Trump’s signing the proclamation on January 14, 2026 to also address national security threats posed by imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products, shows a coordinated policy push toward strengthening the U.S. critical mineral security.
•During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) formally announced a major agency-wide reorganization to streamline decision making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for a more efficient licensing and deployment of safe and innovative nuclear technology. The agency will reorganize around three core business lines, new reactors, operating reactors, and nuclear materials and waste.
•The NRC renewed the operating licenses for the two-unit Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in California for an additional 20 years, marking the 99th and 100th renewed commercial reactor operating licenses. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2, both pressurized water reactors, are located in Avila Beach, California. Unit 1’s operating license will now expire on November 2, 2044, and Unit 2’s will expire on August 26, 2045. However, operation beyond 2030 will require changes to California state law.
•The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa could receive the NRC’s package of restart licensing actions by January 2028, according to NRC officials during a public outreach meeting in Cedar Rapids. NextEra Energy announced plans in October 2025 to restart the 601 MWe boiling water reactor. The effort was further supported by a power purchase agreement between NextEra and Google to supply electricity for Google’s Cedar Rapids data center, although the January 2028 licensing target remains subject to the NRC’s review process and regulatory approval.
•ConverDyn has announced that it has begun analyzing the feasibility of a possible new uranium conversion plant. The Metropolis Works facility in Illinois is currently the only operating commercial uranium conversion facility in the United States. ConverDyn has retained an engineering firm to evaluate how long construction of a new plant would take, the expected cost, and whether a modular design is possible.
•NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced an all-stock merger valued at approximately $67 billion on May 18, 2026, that will create the world’s largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization. The combined company will operate as NextEra Energy and continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NEE. NextEra is the largest electric utility in the United States by market capitalization while Dominion Energy provides electricity in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Together, the two U.S. companies will create “one of the world’s largest energy infrastructure companies, with an unmatched operating platform benefiting customers,” according to NextEra’s press release issued on May 18, 2026. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
•Urenco USA announced plans to expand the capacity of its U.S. uranium enrichment facility by nearly 50%, adding 2.1 million separative work units of capacity. Following the completion of the expansion and ongoing capacity upgrades, the facility’s installed capacity is expected to exceed 7.0 million separative work units.
•The NRC has granted 20-year license extensions to the Edwin I. Hatch nuclear plant’s two reactors in Georgia. With the extensions, Units 1 and 2 are licensed to operate through August 2054 and June 2058, respectively.
•The U.S. Energy Information Agency released its annual report on domestic uranium production, finding that U.S. uranium mine production increased from 677,000 pounds U3O8 in 2024 to approximately 1.4 million pounds U3O8 in 2025, the highest annual production since 2017.
•Santee Cooper, in South Carolina, is moving forward with efforts to restart the construction of Units 2 and 3, both Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. The project is currently in the feasibility and development phase, with construction subject to an investment decision.
•In January 2026, U.S based tech company Meta signed deals with existing and new nuclear power providers to supply up to 6.6 giga watt of nuclear power by 2035. Meta stated the deals will provide ongoing collaboration with electric utility companies and power providers to meet the electricity demand for data centers it intends to bring online and will create in the next decade.
•U.S. energy company Vistra has entered into 20-year power purchase agreement to provide more than 2,600 mega watts of zero-carbon energy from a combination of three different Vistra nuclear power plants to support Meta's operations. Meta said its deal with Vistra involves more than 2.1 giga watts of power from Vistra’s Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant in the state of Pennsylvania and its Perry and David-Besse Nuclear Power Plants in Ohio, in addition to uprates at the Ohio plants. Meta's purchases under the agreements will begin in late 2026, with additional capacity added to the grid through 2034, when the full 2,609 mega watts of power will be online.
•On January 26, 2026, U.S. nuclear fuel supplier Centrus Energy, along with the state of Tennessee, announced the planned expansion in the state, transitioning its Oak Ridge facility to a "high-rate manufacturing plant." As part of the expansion, Centrus plans to invest more than $560 million in Anderson County, Tennessee over the next several years to support the investment in the production of thousands of advanced centrifuges.
•U.S. based nuclear services company, Energy Solutions has submitted a notice of intent to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirming plans to apply for a “major licensing action” for new nuclear generation at the shuttered Kewaunee Power Station in the state of Wisconsin.
•U.S. based Solstice Advanced Materials announced plans to expand uranium conversion production at its Metropolis Works Facility, in the state of Illinois, the sole United States uranium conversion facility. The additional production will bring the plant capacity to 10,000 tonnes of uranium fluorine.
•For the first time in a decade, the NRC has approved the construction of a new commercial nuclear reactor—Unit 1 at TerraPower’s Kemmerer Power Station in the state of Wyoming.
•Centrus Energy and Palantir Technologies Inc. have announced a partnership that will apply Palantir's artificial intelligence software to Centrus' expansion of its uranium enrichment capacity in the state of Ohio.
•Arizona Public Service has officially notified the NRC of its intent to renew the operating licenses for all three units at its Palo Verde Generating Station in Arizona, which could extend operations from the mid-2040s through the mid-2060s.
•Japan is considering replacing up to five of its aging reactors by the 2040s with a total capacity possibly reaching 5,500 MW. This represents an increase of nearly 20% above existing capacity.
•The government of Canada is developing a new nuclear strategy, which is expected to be released by the end of the year. According to an official statement by the Canadian government, the new strategy will be structured around four pillars: enabling new builds across Canada, being a global supplier and exporter of choice, expanding uranium production and nuclear fuel opportunities, and developing new Canadian nuclear innovations in fission and fusion.
•On March 14, 2026, GE Vernova and Hitachi, Ltd. have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Southeast Asia.
•Japan announced that it is scrapping the safety screening for two reactors at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant in central Japan, after plant operator Chubu Electric Power Co. was found to have fabricated data about earthquake risks.
During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company completed uranium sales totaling 270,000485,000 pounds of U3O8, not including converter and transaction costs, for an average sales price of $67.78$70.10 per pound of U3O8.
enCore’sThe Company’s uranium sales strategy provides a base level of projected income from sales contracts while preserving a significant ability to realize opportunities when strong short-term market fundamentals are present.contracts.
The Company has been able to use improving uranium market conditions to create a balanced uranium sales agreement portfolio, to provideproviding multiple pricing structures to support future market changes and support productionextraction plans. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we have executed fourteen uranium sales agreements to supply uranium to nuclear power plants in the United States and one legacy uranium sales agreement with a uranium trading company. enCore’s uranium sales agreement portfolio is a mix of market related pricing, hybrid base price and market related pricing, base escalated pricing, and fixed prices. OfThe enCore’sCompany has fourteen current uranium sales agreements, two are market-related with no floors or ceilings and eight are market related that typically retain exposure to spot pricing, while including minimum floor and maximum ceiling prices, some of which are adjusted upwards periodically for inflation. Minimum floor prices are set at levels that provide the Company with a comfortable margin over its expected costs of operations in Texas while still allowing the Company to participate in anticipated escalations of the price of uranium. The remaining agreements are fixed or a hybrid of both, fixed and market. The Company will continue to assess opportunities to secure future sales agreements that will support its continued project and productionextraction growth strategies. The Company is committed to honoring all sales commitments.
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Our Mineral Properties enCore controls key mineral properties within the United States, primarily in Texas, South Dakota, WyomingDakota and New Mexico.Wyoming. Our plants’current Central Processing Plants’ (“CPP”) operations are designed and permitted to process uranium from a mix of satellite ion exchange (“IX”) plants and primary sources within south Texas.
The South Texas Integrated ISR Project is an Exploration Stage Property, as defined by S-K 1300, which consists of five project areas: the Rosita Central Processing Plant (“Rosita CPP”), Butler Ranch Uranium ISR Project (“Butler Ranch”),Project, Upper Spring Creek - Brevard Area ISR Uranium Project (“USC – Brevard or Brevard”),Project, Upper Spring Creek - Brown Area ISR Uranium Project inclusive of the Brown and adjacent properties (“USC – Brown or Brown”), and Rosita South Cadena ISR Project. The Company owns 100% interest in the South Texas Integrated ISR Project (“RSwhich –is Cadenalocated oron Cadena”).over 7,074 acres of private land in the state of Texas.
The Alta Mesa Uranium Project (“Alta Mesa”) is an Exploration Stage Property, as defined by S-K 1300, and is a fully licensed and constructed ISR project and central processing facility,CPP, located on over 4,597 acres of private land in the state of Texas. The Company’s ownership interest is aligned with the current Joint Venture agreement providing for ownership of 70% of the Alta Mesa project.
The Mesteña Grande Uranium Project (“Mesteña Grande”) is an Exploration Stage Property, as defined by S-K 1300, located in Brooks and Jim Hogg Counties, Texas and is on land located adjacent to, and to the south, north, and west of the Alta Mesa Uranium Project.Mesa. The CompanyCompany’s owns a 100%ownership interest inis aligned with the current Joint Venture agreement providing for ownership of 70% of Mesteña Grande project.Grande. The property consists of over 200,000 mostly contiguous acres over an approximate area of 35 miles in a north-south direction by 30 miles in an east-west direction.acres.
The Dewey Burdock Project is an Exploration Stage Property, as defined by S-K 1300, located in southwest South Dakota and is part of the northwestern extension of the Edgemont Uranium Mining District. The Company owns a 100% interest in the Dewey Burdock Project. The project includes federal claims, private mineral rights and private surface rights controlling the entire area within the licensed project permit boundary as well as surrounding areas. The Company currently controls approximately 16,962 acres of net mineral rights and 12,613 acres of surface rights.
The Gas Hills Project, as defined by S-K 1300, is an Exploration Stage Property located in Wyoming. The Company owns a 100% interest in the Gas Hills Project located in the historic Gas Hills Uranium District 45 miles east of Riverton, Wyoming. The Gas Hills Project consists of approximately 1,280 surface acres and 12,960 net mineral acres of unpatented lode claims, a State of Wyoming mineral lease, and private mineral leases, all within a brownfield site which has experienced extensive uranium development including extraction and mill site production.development.
Exploration activities are currently being conducted on properties located adjacent to, and to the east of, the Alta Mesa mine site as part of our Alta Mesa East exploration project.project which began in November 2025. The Alta Mesa East prospect consists of 5,900 acres of private, trust-owned mineral leaseleases with approximately 4,897 acres of individual surface leases.
The Company’s exploration plan utilizes wide-spaced (800-1600 feet) drill spacing for regional assessment,assessment and closer-spaced drillholes (400-500 feet) with even closer offsets in areas of discovered mineralization. Uranium mineralization has been discovered within five primary sands beneath the site. DrillingExploration drilling is expected to continue throughout 20262026. and beyond. CompletedOngoing drilling results,results continue to advance the geologic interpretation,model and mineral resource assessments are pending.assessment.
The Company is focused on extracting domestic uranium inwithin the United States and delivering that uranium to customers.States. The Company currently utilizes only the proven ISR technology to provideproduce necessary fueluranium for use in the generation of clean, reliable, and carbon-free nuclear energy.
enCore owns 34 of the 1113 licensedconstructed and constructedexisting CPPsISR production-facilities in the United States. The Company has several key mineral resource projects in other jurisdictions within the United States. Our S-K 1300 compliant resources are listed below:
Total measured and indicated mineral resources 30.94 million lbs U3O8
Total inferred mineral resources 20.54 million lbs U3O8
The Company’s strategy over the next three years is centered around two of its fully licensed Texas CPPs: Rosita and Alta Mesa. The CPPs located at the Rosita and Alta Mesa projects are designed for processing feed resin from relocatable satellite IX plants employed at various deposits within several hundreds of miles of each plant. The Rosita CPP was the starting point for the Company’s Texas extraction strategy. The Rosita CPP facility is in partial standby while feeding solution from active groundwater reclamation. Rosita is located approximately 60 miles from Corpus Christi, Texas and has an 800,000-pound U3O8 per year processing capacity.
In February 2023, the Company acquired 100% of the Alta Mesa Uranium Project and the Mesteña Grande Uranium Project from Energy Fuels Inc., for $120 million. The Company’s fully licensed Alta Mesa CPP is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Corpus Christi, Texas, and has a production capacity of 1.5 million pounds of U3O8 per year through its IX system located at the plant. The facility has elution, precipitation, drying, and packaging capacity for 2.0 million pounds of U3O8 per year. This plant is designed to accept direct production feed to the IX columns in the plant and concurrently accept loaded resin from satellite locations, once the resin transfer system has been installed and permitted. The Alta Mesa Project includes existing and near-term Production Area Authorization (“PAA”), including fully permitted and authorized PAA-6 and PAA-7. The Mesteña Grande Uranium Project has additional inferred mineral resource areas that will require significant additional exploration drilling. In total, the Alta Mesa Uranium Project combined with the Mesteña Grande Uranium Project encompasses mineral leases on over 200,000 acres of private land.
In June 2024, the Company announced the successful startup of uranium extraction operations at the Alta Mesa Project. The initial ramp-up was a progressive process to advance and continue increased uranium extraction via direct feed to the Alta Mesa CPP. Final installation of PAA-7 was fully completed during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and extraction is continuing from this wellfield. The second IX circuit at the Alta Mesa CPP was brought online in early 2025 and extraction continues through both IX circuits In 2025, the Company announced new uranium discoveries made in areas in or near existing wellfields. These discoveries have been made as a result of a major ongoing re-analysis of thousands of historic drill holes that began in April 2025 across the Alta Mesa ISR Uranium Project. This more granular and detailed evaluation has identified uranium mineralized roll fronts. Follow up delineation drilling by the Company has identified new areas of mineralization which will require additional permitting prior to uranium extraction.
This additional roll front uranium mineralization has been discovered in close proximity to known and already exploited roll fronts. One of these new roll fronts has progressed to the point that monitor wells have now been installed and completed. Installation of the extraction wells and infrastructure are ongoing and expected to be online as soon as permitting is completed. Mineralized roll fronts have also been found overlying the past productive mineralization in PAA-4 with at least two new roll fronts discovered to date. This newly discovered mineralization lies at a depth of 320 to 345 feet, almost 200 feet above the previously exploited roll front. This shallow mineralization makes for shorter drill times with less footage required, less cement and shorter casing intervals resulting in significant cost savings in delineation and extraction versus deeper mineralization. Monitor wells have also been installed in this wellfield which will be designated as PAA-8. Permitting activities are continuing as well as delineation drilling activity. This granular re-analysis of previous drill data is expected to continue through 2026.
The Kingsville Dome CPP will require refurbishment and licensing prior to commencement of operations.
The Company has an experienced technical team with years of experience in ISR operations in Texas, Wyoming, and Nebraska supporting and managing our operations. We have been able to utilize our experience to self-execute the refurbishment of the Rosita and Alta Mesa CPPs, along with the design, construction and installation of infrastructure for three wellfields and two satellite IX facilities over a period of three years.
South Texas RegulatoryIntegrated ProceedingsISR Project (Rosita CPP)
In May 2026, the first phase of construction on the Upper Spring Creek- Brown satellite facility was completed. This is the largest satellite facility the Company has built to date. The newly constructed portion of the satellite currently can process 1,600 gallons per minute (gpm) through the facility, which represents 50% of the satellite’s planned flow capacity. This new plant is capable of producing from the first wellfield at the Upper Spring Creek Project area. Drilling activities for the first 800-gpm wellfield module are complete, and wellfield infrastructure is almost complete. Drilling and infrastructure activities for the three other 800 gpm modules are underway, with Module 2 drilling activities approximately 90% complete. Uranium extraction can begin as soon as the final authorization is received. Further expansion of the plant is currently underway. Once completed, it is expected to have a total capacity of 3,200 gpm to accommodate any future development or expansion in the immediate area.
A total of 273 holes have been drilled for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with 104 extraction and monitoring wells installed for Production Authorization Area One (“PAA-1”). The first operational wellfield has been completed and is currently awaiting final authorization for operation. Modules 2, 3 and 4 are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
In PAA-1, eight additional overlying monitoring wells were installed at the request of the TCEQ in May 2026. A hydrologic pump test and sampling campaign was completed following the installation of these eight wells, and in June 2026, this information was incorporated into a report that was filed with TCEQ. Minor modifications to the Class III Area permit were submitted to accommodate the monitoring wells proximity to the property lines and each other and are currently under TCEQ review.
TCEQ’s approval of the waste disposal well permit is expected in the third quarter of 2026 and construction is also planned for the third quarter of 2026.
Radioactive Material License (“RML”) and Area Underground Injection Control (“UIC”) Permit amendments for the Upper Spring Creek Expansion Project onto properties adjacent to the Brown, including Houdmann and Geffer properties, are currently being prepared for submission in the third quarter of 2026. The addition of these adjacent properties will increase the size of the extraction area for additional wellfield development.
EU insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 7 Form 4 filings (4 insiders, 9 trade dates, 594,905 shares, about $659.4K) and open-market sales in 0 filings. Net open-market shares: 594,905 (purchases minus sales); net value about $659.4K.Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Hudson Robert W. |
Option exercise | 60,000 | — | — |
| 2026-10-01 | Hudson Robert W. |
Shares withheld for tax | 14,610 | $1.04 | $15.2K |
| 2026-10-01 | Kremke Kevin L |
Option exercise | 62,500 | — | — |
| 2026-10-01 | Kremke Kevin L |
Shares withheld for tax | 15,219 | $1.04 | $15.8K |
| 2026-09-24 | Mccoig Dain A |
Option exercise | 25,000 | — | — |
| 2026-09-24 | Mccoig Dain A |
Shares withheld for tax | 6,088 | $1.22 | $7.4K |
| 2026-09-21 | Little Richard H |
Open-market purchase | 10,000 | $1.06 | $10.6K |
| 2026-09-18 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase | 100,000 | $0.81 | $81.0K |
| 2026-09-18 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase | 25,000 | $0.81 | $20.2K |
| 2026-09-15 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase | 50,000 | $0.89 | $44.5K |
| 2026-09-14 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase | 25,000 | $0.87 | $21.8K |
| 2026-09-14 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase | 100,000 | $0.84 | $84.0K |
| 2026-06-12 | Heili Wayne W. |
Open-market purchase | 35,000 | $1.44 | $50.4K |
| 2026-06-12 | Pelizza Mark S |
Open-market purchase | 723 | $1.39 | $1.0K |
| 2026-06-11 | Pelizza Mark S |
Open-market purchase | 99,182 | $1.37 | $135.9K |
| 2026-06-09 | Little Richard H |
Open-market purchase | 50,000 | $1.28 | $64.0K |
| 2026-05-19 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase |
25,000 | $1.39 | $34.8K |
| 2026-05-18 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase |
50,000 | $1.49 | $74.5K |
| 2026-05-18 | Sheriff William M |
Open-market purchase |
25,000 | $1.47 | $36.8K |
| 2026-05-01 | Mccoig Dain A |
Shares withheld for tax | 5,424 | $1.87 | $10.1K |
| 2026-05-01 | Mccoig Dain A |
Option exercise | 22,275 | — | — |
Well-known investors holding EU (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management (Israel Englander) | 2026-06-30 | 1,094,149 | $1.4M | 0.0% | Added 74% |
| AQR Capital Management (Cliff Asness) | 2026-06-30 | 680,543 | $891.5K | 0.0% | Added 65% |
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | 2026-06-30 | 304,202 | $398.5K | 0.0% | Reduced 17% |
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 193,351 | $253.3K | 0.0% | Added 254% |
| Two Sigma Investments | 2026-06-30 | 14,100 | $18.5K | 0.0% | Reduced 98% |