Asked about the implications of expanded conversion capacity for UEC's strategy and precise timing for milestones like siting, breaking ground, and feasibility study completion.

Amir emphasized the critical bottleneck in conversion globally and in the U.S., where only one facility exists. He stated that URNC plans are accelerating, with more updates expected this calendar year. The feasibility study is advancing, along with permitting, team building, and government engagement. He highlighted UEC's unique goal to build an integrated mining-to-conversion supply chain. “Our plans are, as we've mentioned in the quarter, accelerating and intensifying. We will have a lot more to report over the course of this calendar year. The feasibility study is advancing with floor permitting work, team building and our engagement with the government.”

Sought clarification on what drove the Q2 production decrease and what the ramp-up could look like in the next quarter, linking it to previous quarter's upgrades.

Amir and Brent explained that Q2 production was mainly from two header houses at Christensen Ranch. The decline was due to ongoing construction of new header houses and Burke Hollow completion, awaiting regulatory approvals. They clarified that both projects are fully permitted, and current reviews are for "nonsignificant revisions" related to wellfield data packages, which are taking longer due to increased industry activity. They expect approvals soon, enabling ramp-up. “The bulk of the production, Alex, in the last few quarters had been carried. Again, majority of the production has been carried by only header houses at Christensen Ranch, only two. And so any production step change here and growth will come from the additional header houses that have now been constructed. And the Burke Hollow satellite project that has been completed and expected to come on.”

Asked if regulators have provided any indication on the timeframe to catch up on the minor approvals needed for production ramp-up.

Amir stated it's difficult to provide exact timelines but expressed optimism for "days and weeks and not months and quarters." Brent added that regulatory agencies are collaborative, and UEC continues wellfield development in parallel. They are not providing guidance on approval timelines but will update as milestones are reached. “it's very difficult to provide. But the good news is that, again, we're not talking about long delays here, we really are optimistic that we're talking days and weeks and not months and quarters, Joe.”

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Uranium Energy (UEC) Q2 FY26 earnings call: guidance and Q&A

Earnings call· Jan 2026 (Q2 FY26)· Energy· Mar 10, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Executive summary

Uranium Energy Corp. Q2 FY26 — Strategic Positioning and Production Expansion

Uranium Energy Corp. delivered a quarter reinforcing its strategic positioning in the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain, leveraging its unhedged marketing strategy for strong realized prices. The company completed significant construction milestones at Burke Hollow and expanded its Wyoming ISR platform, though regulatory approvals are causing temporary delays in ramping up new production capacity. UEC continues to advance its integrated fuel cycle strategy with the URNC initiative, aiming to address critical bottlenecks in conversion.

Highlights

Sold 200,000 pounds of U3O8 at $101 per pound, approximately 25% above the quarterly average price of $80 per pound, generating over $20 million in revenue and $10 million in gross profit.
Maintained a strong financial position with $818 million in liquidity and no debt at quarter-end.
Completed construction at Burke Hollow, making it the newest ISR uranium mine in the United States.
Advanced the URNC initiative, including a detailed siting study, to build America's first integrated nuclear fuel supply chain.

Concerns

Experienced regulatory backlog across the sector, impacting the timing of final approvals for expanded production infrastructure at Christensen Ranch and Burke Hollow.
Q2 FY26 production of 45,743 pounds of U3O8 was primarily driven by only two active header houses at Christensen Ranch, awaiting regulatory approvals for new capacity.

Guidance & targets

Category	Target	Timeline	Confidence
Production volume weighting	Weighted towards second half of fiscal year, increasingly towards Q4 medium materiality	Q3 FY26, Q4 FY26	Medium

UEC operating KPIs by quarter

UEC operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI	This call Jan 2026 Q2 FY26	Apr 2026 Q3 FY26	Change vs prior quarter
U3O8 production	45.743K lbs During fiscal Q2, the UEC produced 45,743 pounds of U308 driven by only two active header houses at Christensen Ranch at a total cost per pound of $44.14 and a cash cost per pound of $39.66. Source: earnings call transcript	32K lbs During the quarter, 32,000 pounds of uranium concentrate were produced at a total cost of pound of $54.61, including a cash cost per pound of $46.69. Source: earnings call transcript	-30%

Operating figures the company stated on at least two of the calls shown, checked against each call's transcript. Click a figure to read the sentence. A dash means it was not stated that quarter.

Capital programs

Burke Hollow ISR mine construction completed

Start: discovery in 2012

Benefit:newest ISR uranium mine in the United States

Construction completed, expanded production infrastructure now in place, pending final regulatory approvals for operations. First production area includes 129 injection and recovery wells.

Christensen Ranch header house expansion completed

Benefit:4 new header houses completed, expanding wellfield capacity

Four new header houses completed in wellfield 11, ready for recirculation following state agency review and approvals. Production predominantly from new wells installed in 2025 with header houses 10-7 and 10-8.

Christensen Ranch header house expansion underway

Benefit:3 additional header houses, expanding wellfield capacity

Three additional header houses under construction in wellfield 12 (97% cased, house set, PLC/MCC in place) and one in wellfield 10 extension (94% cased, house set, PLC/MCC in place).

Irigaray central processing plant refurbishment completed

Benefit:24/7 operations, fully optimized for increased processing throughput

Refurbishment completed, allowing for 24/7 operations and fully optimizing the facility for increased processing throughput.

Ludeman project development underway

Benefit:delineating first planned wellfield, engineering for satellite ion exchange plant

Delineation continued at the first planned wellfield, while engineering progressed for the satellite ion exchange plant, serving as the second spoke to Irigaray.

Sweetwater development activities underway

Benefit:23 case monitor wells completed, 200-hole delineation drilling program commenced

Development activities accelerated with completion of 23 case monitor wells and a coring program. A 200-hole delineation drilling program commenced on March 2, 2026. Plan of operations progressed through BLM review for federal permitting.

Roughrider project core drilling program underway

Spent to date: over 30% completed

Benefit:supports upcoming prefeasibility study

More than 30% of the planned 4,000-meter core drilling program completed in support of the upcoming prefeasibility study. Working with SaskPower for high-voltage power connection.

URNC (Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp.) initiative underway

Benefit:feasibility study advancing, detailed siting study initiated, team expansion

Continued high-level engagement with government officials, feasibility study advancing, and detailed siting study initiated to evaluate potential U.S. locations for America's first integrated fuel supply chain.

Risks & headwinds

Regulatory backlog for permitting activity Current

Processing significantly higher levels of permitting activity than in many years

Mitigation:Working constructively with regulators and industry peers through a coordinated working group aimed at supporting efficient and responsible approvals.

U.S. reliance on foreign uranium processing capacity Current

Insufficient commercial UF6 capacity outside Russia and China; U.S. imports over 95% of uranium requirements

Mitigation:UEC's URNC initiative aims to rebuild a secure domestic uranium fuel supply chain, spanning mining, processing, refining, and conversion.

What to watch in Q3 FY26

Regulatory approvals for production ramp-up

Q3 FY26 / Q4 FY26

Current Pending for Burke Hollow and Christensen Ranch header houses.

Target Approvals received, allowing new capacity to come online.

Why it matters

Critical for increasing production volumes and realizing the benefits of completed infrastructure.

As soon as we receive the regulatory approvals that we've been discussing on this call, then we're able to turn on new capacity at Christensen Ranch and Burke Hollow. So Justin, we're obviously still inside fiscal Q3 right now. And so those developments could still happen in Q3 and positively impact Q3.

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Q&A highlights

Inquired about any sales post-quarter at $101/lb and if the 'sweet spot' price for selling inventory has changed from $80-$85/lb given current market prices.

Amir confirmed no subsequent sales beyond the reported 200,000 lbs at $101/lb. He reiterated the strength of UEC's 100% unhedged strategy, emphasizing opportunistic sales when pricing supports value, while maintaining significant inventory and liquidity. He also highlighted the strategic value of U.S.-produced pounds in the context of U.S. import reliance and upcoming policy developments.

“We'll remain opportunistic, Brian. We'll remain aligned with the fact that the company's capital needs total capital requirements are more than adequately covered with liquidity on hand. The inventory position that we have is very strategic and valuable.”

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Detailed narrative

Unhedged Marketing Strategy Success

UEC's unhedged marketing strategy proved successful, enabling the sale of 200,000 pounds of U3O8 at $101 per pound, significantly above the quarterly average price of $80 per pound. This opportunistic sale generated over $20 million in revenue and $10 million in gross profit, reinforcing the company's financial strength and disciplined approach to uranium marketing.

Production Infrastructure Expansion

The company achieved significant construction milestones, including the completion of Burke Hollow, now the newest ISR uranium mine in the U.S. Additionally, four new header houses were completed at Christensen Ranch, with three more under construction, expanding wellfield capacity for future ISR production growth. These developments are poised to increase output once final regulatory approvals are secured.

Regulatory Backlog and Industry Collaboration

The resurgence in domestic uranium development has led to a regulatory backlog, causing delays in processing permits for UEC's expanded production infrastructure. The company is actively collaborating with regulators and industry peers through a working group to support efficient and responsible approvals, viewing these as "growing pains" for an expanding industry.

Advancing the URNC Initiative

UEC is progressing its Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp. (URNC) initiative to address the critical bottleneck in Western nuclear fuel cycle conversion capacity. High-level engagement with government officials, advancement of the feasibility study, and initiation of a detailed siting study are underway to establish America's first integrated mining-to-conversion supply chain.

Development Projects Progression

Beyond current production hubs, UEC accelerated development activities at Sweetwater, completing 23 case monitor wells and commencing a 200-hole drilling program. In Saskatchewan, over 30% of the 4,000-meter core drilling program for the Roughrider project was completed, supporting an upcoming prefeasibility study and high-voltage power connection efforts.

Strategic Alignment with U.S. Policy

UEC's strategy is strongly aligned with strengthening U.S. policy support for domestic fuel security. Recent actions, including a Presidential Proclamation directing Section 232 negotiations on critical minerals (including uranium) and its formal addition to the U.S. Geological Survey Critical Minerals list, underscore the national need to rebuild a secure domestic uranium fuel supply chain, a gap UEC aims to fill.

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