Interview with Mark Chalmers, President & CEO of Energy Fuels Inc.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/energy-fuels-nyseuuuu-critical-minerals-hub-takes-shape-in-united-states-6778

Recording date: 21st March 2025

Energy Fuels (NYSE: UUUU) stands at the forefront of America's critical minerals renaissance, offering investors a rare opportunity to capitalize on the urgent national push to secure domestic supply chains. Unlike most players in this space who remain in planning stages, Energy Fuels has already produced rare earth products at its White Mesa Mill, demonstrating operational capabilities that set it apart from competitors.

The company's strategic vision extends beyond mere production to creating an integrated hub for at least ten commercially recoverable critical elements. This diversified approach spans uranium, rare earth elements, and heavy mineral sands, providing multiple revenue streams and reducing single-commodity risk. CEO Mark Chalmers' five-year strategy of building this capability has positioned the company perfectly to benefit from the new administration's emphasis on reshoring critical mineral production.

Energy Fuels' international partnerships further strengthen its competitive position. Its strategic alliance with South Korean industrial giant POSCO creates a pathway to transform their rare earth materials into high-value magnets for electric vehicles and other applications, potentially as soon as this year. Meanwhile, projects advancing in Madagascar and Australia will secure long-term feedstock supplies while generating cash flow through titanium and zirconium production.

The company's ambitious "Project 2028" aims to supply 50% of America's rare earth needs by that year, representing substantial scaling potential from current operations. With Final Investment Decisions advancing on multiple projects, Energy Fuels expects to demonstrate the economic viability of its integrated approach by year-end.

For investors seeking exposure to critical minerals without Chinese supply chain risk, Energy Fuels offers a unique combination of current production, advancing projects, strategic partnerships, and strong government alignment. As global competition for these essential materials intensifies, Energy Fuels' first-mover advantage and execution track record position it to capture significant value in this rapidly evolving market.

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