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Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Energy Fuels Reports Strong Output at Uranium Mine

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Energy Fuels Inc. said that its Pinyon Plain mine in Arizona outperformed production estimates in the second quarter of 2025. The Lakewood company mined 638,700 pounds of uranium during this period, with 230,661 pounds extracted in June alone. The average uranium grade at the mine was 3.51% in June and 2.23% for the quarter. Mark...

Ur-Energy Appoints New President

Ur-Energy Inc. has named Matthew Gili as its new president as the company works to enhance its uranium production capabilities in Wyoming. This decision is part of Ur-Energy’s succession planning and strategic growth initiatives. The Littleton company is advancing towards full production at its Lost Creek mine and is set to begin operations at its...

Energy Fuels Secures Final Approvals for Rare Earth Project

Energy Fuels Inc. has received final regulatory approval from the Government of Victoria, Australia, for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sand Project. This project, a joint venture with Astron Corp., is recognized as a leading near-term source of rare earth minerals. With this approval, Lakewood-based Energy Fuels can move forward with critical steps, including...

Solitario Raises $4.5M in Private Placement

Solitario Resources Corp. completed a private placement, securing $4.5 million through the sale of 7,142,855 shares of its common stock at $0.63 per share. The offering involved investments from Newmont Overseas Exploration Ltd., a subsidiary of Newmont Corp., and Wexford Capital Partners, a private investment firm. Newmont acquired 1,587,300 shares, increasing its stake in Solitario...

Bruce Hansen Named Chair of Energy Fuels Board

Energy Fuels Inc. has reported the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders, held virtually on June 11, 2025. Eleven nominees were elected as directors of the Lakewood company, with shareholder support reflected in the vote counts. Among the results, Michael Stirzaker received the highest approval with 98.89% of votes for his election,...

Energy Fuels Reports Record Uranium Production and Project Advancements

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Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a Lakewood producer of uranium and rare earth elements, reported significant progress in its uranium operations, highlighting record production and ongoing development projects supported by recent executive orders from President Trump. In May, the Pinyon Plain mine in Arizona produced nearly 260,000 pounds of U3O8, representing a...

Golden Minerals Appoints New CFO

Golden Minerals Co. (OTCQB: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has reported that Anil Jiwani will succeed Joe Dwyer as chief financial officer effective June 1, 2025. Dwyer will resign from his position as CFO effective May 31, 2025. Jiwani joins Golden Minerals with nearly 20 years of experience in accounting, financial and strategic management, and corporate...

Jeffco’s Top Public Cos. Ranked by 2024 Revenue

A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during...

Ur-Energy Secures Approval to Expand Mining at Lost Creek

Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) has gained approval from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Division for amendments to its Lost Creek Permit to Mine. This approval allows the company to construct and operate up to six additional mine units at the LC East Project and in the HJ horizon at Lost Creek. The...