Lakewood-based Energy Fuels says it will buy VAC in a deal valued at about $1.9 billion, a major move that could deepen the company’s role in supplying materials used in autos, defense, robotics and data centers. For Jefferson County’s business community, the announcement stands out because Energy Fuels is headquartered in Lakewood and the acquisition…more
Sanborn, through its Lakewood-based subsidiary EDCON-PRJ, is expanding its geothermal surveying operations to meet increased demand for subsurface data in the western United States. The company has completed three aeromagnetic surveys in the past two months and has additional projects underway to assist developers, researchers, and public agencies in evaluating geothermal resources. Nathan Campbell, Geophysicist…more
Energy Fuels Inc., headquartered in Lakewood, has reported that its uranium production and sales for fiscal year 2025 have surpassed initial guidance. The company produced over one million pounds of finished uranium, boosted mine production, and secured new long-term sales contracts. The Greener Colorado-based company stated that its Pinyon Plain Mine in Arizona and La…more
Energy Fuels Inc., based in Lakewood, has reached a significant milestone in the production of high-tech materials that could change how the United States builds electric cars and defense equipment. The company announced that its high-purity dysprosium oxide has passed strict quality tests by a major South Korean car manufacturer. This means the material is…more
Ur-Energy today announced that Penne Goplerud will retire as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary on January 6, 2026, after serving in the role since 2011. Goplerud joined Ur-Energy as Associate General Counsel in 2007 and had been providing outside counsel since 2005. Ur-Energy Chairman and CEO John Cash commended Goplerud for her commitment over the…more
The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. has announced the expansion of EDCON-PRJ’s capabilities following its integration into Sanborn’s operations. This move enhances Sanborn’s geophysical surveying services and provides EDCON-PRJ customers with improved technical capacity through Sanborn Geophysics. EDCON-PRJ has been recognized for 56 years in land and marine gravity and magnetics services for petroleum and mineral…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has successfully closed its upsized offering of convertible senior notes, raising a total of $700 million. This includes a full exercise of the initial purchasers’ option to buy an additional $100 million of notes. Goldman Sachs was the sole book-running manager for the offering, supported by Cantor, Morgan Stanley, BMO Capital Markets…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has priced an upsized private offering of $600 million in convertible senior notes due 2031. The offering, initially announced at $550 million, was increased due to investor demand and is expected to close on Oct. 3, pending customary conditions. The notes will carry an annual interest rate of 0.75%, payable semiannually, and…more
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU; TSX: EFR), a Lakewood-based producer of uranium and rare earth elements, announced plans to raise $550 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes due in 2031. The offering, subject to market conditions, targets qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the U.S. Securities Act. An additional $82.5 million…more
Ur-Energy Inc. has appointed Jade Walle as vice president of finance. Walle brings extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets and financial reporting in the mining and energy sectors. This addition aims to enhance the company’s leadership team as it expands its uranium recovery operations in Wyoming. Roger Smith, CFO of Littleton-based Ur-Energy, expressed enthusiasm…more
Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSE American: XPL; TSX: SLR) has reported a significant high-grade silver discovery at its Golden Crest project in South Dakota, marking a major milestone in the Wheat Ridge company’s 2025 exploration season. The standout result came from drill hole GC-012, which intersected 1,445 grams per tonne (46.5 ounces) of silver over 1.2…more
Energy Fuels Inc., a Lakewood-based producer of critical minerals, reported that its high-purity neodymium-praseodymium oxide has been successfully used to manufacture permanent magnets for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. This development comes after receiving confirmation from a leading global automotive supplier. The NdPr oxide, mined in Florida and Georgia and processed at Energy Fuels’ facility…more