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Energy Fuels Receives Conditional U.S. Government Support to Accelerate Growth in Rare Earths and Critical Materials

Energy Fuels has begun construction to expand its White Mesa Mill in Utah for large-scale production of heavy rare-earth oxides. The expansion aims to boost US magnet supply and production of critical materials. The company previously received conditional government financing to scale rare earth production and is also acquiring Vacuumschmelze in a $1.9 billion deal.

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Energy Fuels has started construction on the Utah rare-earth expansion project.

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  1. Energy Fuels Expands Rare Earth Production in Utah

    Energy Fuels has begun construction to expand its White Mesa Mill in Utah for large-scale production of heavy rare-earth oxides. The expansion aims to boost US magnet supply and production of critical materials. The company previously received conditional government financing to scale rare earth production and is also acquiring Vacuumschmelze in a $1.9 billion deal.

    What's confirmed:

    • Energy Fuels is expanding its White Mesa Mill in Utah to produce heavy rare-earth oxides.
    • The planned expansion will add capacity to produce up to 20 t/y of terbium, 120 t/a of dysprosium, 140 t/a of samarium, and 20 t/a of europium.
    • Energy Fuels is acquiring Vacuumschmelze in a $1.9 billion deal.
    • The company previously received conditional government financing to scale rare earth production.
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  2. Energy Fuels Agrees to Acquire VAC for $1.9 Billion

    Energy Fuels is expanding its critical minerals operations through a definitive agreement to buy Vacuumschmelze and its subsidiaries. The deal involves a total cash-and-stock consideration of approximately $1.9 billion. This move follows previous conditional government financing to scale rare earth production.

    What's confirmed:

    • Energy Fuels entered a definitive agreement on June 23, 2026, to acquire 100% of Vacuumschmelze and its consolidated subsidiaries from Ara Partners.
    • The acquisition cost is approximately $1.9 billion in cash and stock.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Energy Fuels is attempting to establish a resilient Western duopoly in critical minerals for high-tech applications.
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  3. Energy Fuels Secures $725 Million Conditional US Government Loan

    Energy Fuels received a conditional financing commitment of $725 million from the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital. The 20-year senior-secured debt aims to expand rare earth and critical materials production. Funds will support the White Mesa Mill in Utah and a new domestic rare earth metals and alloy facility.

    What's confirmed:

    • The U.S. Office of Strategic Capital provided a conditional financing commitment of $725 million to Energy Fuels.
    • The loan is a 20-year senior-secured debt instrument.
    • Funding will support the White Mesa Mill in Utah and the construction of a new rare earth metals and alloy facility in the United States.
    • The investment targets the expansion of domestic rare earth and critical materials production and processing.
    • Energy Fuels operates the only conventional uranium mill in the U.S.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Energy Fuels intends to acquire VAC for $1.9 billion.
    • The funding originated from the Department of War.
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  4. Pentagon Provides $725 Million Loan to Energy Fuels for Rare Earths

    The U.S. government has issued a $725 million conditional loan to Energy Fuels. The funding targets the White Mesa site to build metallization capacity. This process converts rare earth oxides into neodymium-iron-boron alloys.

    What's confirmed:

    • Energy Fuels Inc. is a U.S.-based critical materials company focused on uranium, rare earth elements, heavy mineral sands, and vanadium.
    • The U.S. government provided a $725 million conditional loan to Energy Fuels.
    • The loan is intended to increase domestic production of critical materials and rare earth elements.
    • Energy Fuels is listed on the NYSE American as UUUU and the TSX as EFR.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Pentagon loan for White Mesa aims to close a metallization gap as China hits rivals.
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  5. U.S. Government Grants Conditional Loan to Energy Fuels for Rare Earths

    The U.S. government signed a $725 million conditional loan pact with Energy Fuels. The funding aims to increase domestic production of critical materials and rare earth elements. This support is part of a broader effort to accelerate growth in the sector.

    What's confirmed:

    • The U.S. signed a $725 million loan pact with Energy Fuels to boost domestic rare earth production.
    • Energy Fuels received conditional U.S. government support to grow its rare earths and critical materials production.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Pentagon signed two rare earth mineral loans totaling $1.2 billion.
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