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News.com.au
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- News.com.au
The drivers behind a long overdue re-rate for uranium equities
Uranium equities are poised to pounce as spot prices edge higher Outlook for nuclear and mining reform in the US has Recharge Metals smiling Microcaps poised to join mid-tier in sector re-rate After drifting lower for the first few months of this year, the uranium spot price appears to have bottomed, providing a catalyst for equities. Uranium surged to more than US$106 per pound in January last year but by April this year, it had fallen to closer to US$60/lb. Taylor Collison analyst Joshua Baker said equities had generally tracked the spot price over the past 18 months. 'So, whilst spot might not necessarily matter from an economic perspective of the companies, it does matter from the equity trading or investing side as you'll generally find that the equities will correlate to the prevailing spot price,' he told a webinar this week. With the spot price back over US$70/lb, Baker believes the downtrend is over and we're now in a consolidation phase. 'I think we're generally going to see positive news get bid in this consolidation phase, and these sort of phases do present interesting opportunities from an investing perspective, because you then get to buy with a base in the price,' he said. 'You're not worried that is going to keep going down as much as you might have been six months ago, and then you get to look forward to what those catalysts are that might actually drive a re-rate in the spot price, and then the equity prices going forward.' Baker pointed out that the sell-off in uranium equities had been aggressive when the spot price fell. The Global X Uranium ETF has doubled since April, when uranium was excluded from US tariffs, but Baker said that didn't tell the whole story. 'When you go through and digest what's actually driving that, Cameco is almost a quarter of the index, and a lot of that's probably just the fuel business and the Westinghouse side of it, given the prospectivity of builds,' he said. 'And then most of the other top 10 sector-linked companies are related to SMRs, technology or part components, so a lot of mining equities have still been left behind. 'We're starting to look forward to the next catalyst which will hopefully drive that re-rate that you would have by increasing allocation to uranium equities.' Mid-caps enjoy renewed attention Even with a bit of a dip in the past few weeks, uranium producers and developers have rebounded since 'Liberation Day' in the US. ASX leader Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) is up around 85% since April 7, while Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) more than doubled as it makes a comeback from operational issues at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia before a 10% hit Wednesday after FY26 guidance disappointed investors. Large-cap Canadian developer NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) is up by about 64%, while the trio of African developers – Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN), Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) and Aura Energy (ASX:AEE) – have also enjoyed substantial gains. However, all are still trading well below the highs seen last year. Analysts Jon Scholtz and George Ross from Argonaut see the uranium spot price rallying to US$100/lb by the end of this year. 'We note that there continues to be multiple catalysts for uranium equities in the near-term,' they said last month. 'These catalysts include: additional demand from data centres and AI, lift in spot pricing driven by producers covering contract books and financial players buying pounds, a close out of shorts; and FID decisions for uranium developers.' US-focused juniors in limelight The renewed enthusiasm for uranium equities is yet to trickle down to the explorers, particularly those with market caps of less than $10 million. Juniors in the US are particularly hopeful of some near-term attention, given the Trump Administration's push to boost its uranium and nuclear capacity. Recharge Metals (ASX:REC) holds the Carter uranium project in the US state of Montana but has been quiet the past few months. Managing director Felicity Repacholi said it was for good reason, as the company carried out field surveys and permitting. 'Essentially all the tasks enabling us to get on the ground and start drilling,' she said. The Carter project hosts the Acadia deposit, which has a historical resource of 3.7 million pounds at 1250 parts per million uranium oxide, and the Mindy deposit, which has a historical resource of 1.4Mlb at 1560ppm. 'Why Recharge and why now? We believe that uranium in the US is the right place at the right time, so our US uranium exposure aligns with this next wave of US energy and industrial policy that we can see coming through,' Repacholi said. 'As a low market cap company, at the moment we are providing maximum leverage to exploration success, news flow, discovery and any of this policy support that will flow through from the US system.' Pioneer Lithium (ASX:PLN) has been particularly busy this month, which has resulted in a plus-20% boost in its share price, though its market cap is still less than $6 million. As well as picking up prospective uranium ground in Namibia and Botswana, Pioneer just completed the first phase of a soil sampling program at its Skull Creek uranium project in Colorado. Assays are pending ahead of a second phase, with the results to help the company define drill targets. Aussie microcaps ready for re-rate Koba Resources (ASX:KOB) has a market cap of just over $7 million, and its share price, which had once closely tracked the uranium spot price, had fallen since April. 'We're really expecting that to close in the near term as uranium fundamentals continue to improve, and the uranium price gains momentum,' Koba managing director Ben Vallerine said. Koba's Yarramba project in South Australia is adjacent to Boss' Honeymoon uranium mine, and Koba is planning to restart drilling this quarter to follow up previous high-grade results. Already drilling in SA is Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3), which is leveraged to any success given its market cap of less than $5 million. The 3000m aircore program is about two thirds complete with the presence of uranium mineralisation already confirmed. Initial samples have been sent to the lab for assaying with results expected in about eight weeks. Heavy Rare Earths (ASX:HRE) recently acquired projects in SA, including the Radium Hill project. Recent rock chipping returned grades of up 9068ppm uranium oxide, as well as scandium and rare earths. The company is aiming to drill later this year.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US FTC demands better policing of 'Made in USA' claims, sends warning letters
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday called on and Walmart to crack down on third-party sellers that make deceptive "Made in USA" claims on the retailing giants' online marketplaces. In letters to Amazon and Walmart, the FTC said it had learned of several instances where third-party sellers falsely claimed their products were made in the United States. The FTC urged both companies to take "corrective action" against sellers whose "Made in USA" claims violate federal law and Amazon's and Walmart's codes of conduct. Four smaller retailers also received FTC warning letters demanding they cease "Made in USA" claims unless they prove "all or virtually all" of the products in question are made domestically. The four retailers are Oak Street Bootmakers in Chicago; Stand Flag Poles in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; football equipment maker Pro Sports Pads in Jacksonville, Florida, and medical products maker USA Big Mountain Paper, also in Jacksonville. "Consumers want to have confidence that when they buy something labeled 'Made in the USA' they are actually supporting American workers and the American economy," FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement. Walmart said in a statement it has "zero tolerance for noncompliant products from third-party sellers," and upon identifying those products has them removed. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Pro Sports Pads CEO Joshua Baker said his company complies with labeling laws, and sent the FTC proof it makes Pro Gear Custom shoulder pads in Jacksonville from domestic materials. The other companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Many companies have been accused by regulators or in private lawsuits of using imprecise labeling to induce shoppers to pay more, including through appeals to their patriotism. In 2021, the FTC adopted a " Made in USA Labeling Rule " to protect businesses and consumers.
Business Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Times
US FTC demands better policing of ‘Made in USA' claims, sends warning letters
THE US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday called on and Walmart to crack down on third-party sellers that make deceptive 'Made in USA' claims on the retailing giants' online marketplaces. In letters to Amazon and Walmart, the FTC said it had learned of several instances where third-party sellers falsely claimed their products were made in the United States. The FTC urged both companies to take 'corrective action' against sellers whose 'Made in USA' claims violate federal law and Amazon's and Walmart's codes of conduct. Four smaller retailers also received FTC warning letters demanding they cease 'Made in USA' claims unless they prove 'all or virtually all' of the products in question are made domestically. The four retailers are Oak Street Bootmakers in Chicago; Stand Flag Poles in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; football equipment maker Pro Sports Pads in Jacksonville, Florida, and medical products maker USA Big Mountain Paper, also in Jacksonville. 'Consumers want to have confidence that when they buy something labeled 'Made in the USA' they are actually supporting American workers and the American economy,' FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Walmart said in a statement it has 'zero tolerance for noncompliant products from third-party sellers,' and upon identifying those products has them removed. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Pro Sports Pads CEO Joshua Baker said his company complies with labeling laws, and sent the FTC proof it makes Pro Gear Custom shoulder pads in Jacksonville from domestic materials. The other companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Many companies have been accused by regulators or in private lawsuits of using imprecise labeling to induce shoppers to pay more, including through appeals to their patriotism. In 2021, the FTC adopted a 'Made in USA Labeling Rule' to protect businesses and consumers. The agency later brought cases against kitchenware and home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma and Pyrex kitchenware maker Instant Brands, and said it obtained US$15.8 million of judgments in 11 'Made in USA' enforcement actions between 2021 and 2024. REUTERS
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CHRISTUS Health opens new Tyler clinic to increase primary care access
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– CHRISTUS Health has opened a new, multi-provider family medicine and internal medicine clinic in Tyler with the first patients to be seen on Monday. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on Mount Pleasant facility The clinic located at The Village at Cumberland Park in the former BuyBuy Baby building will provide 'comprehensive primary care including preventative services, chronic disease management and physical exams for all ages.' The clinic has 30 exam rooms with full-service lab and onsite imaging. Photos courtesy of CHRISTUS Health 'This is a growing area in Tyler and an area that we saw as an opportunity to expand our footprint and access to care for the community,' Chief Medical Officer for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Dr. Brent Wadle said. 'This new location provides more visibility and accessibility to our providers, ensuring we reach as many people as possible. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on new Cancer Center in Longview CHRISTUS Heath said that at first, five providers including a nurse practitioner will see patients, with the clinic reserving space for an additional five providers within two years. The current providers are: Dr. Joshua Baker Dr. Brady Holstead Dr. Brian Kingston Dr. David Larson Nurse Practitioner Gabriela New 'Family medicine really is the core for everything in healthcare, it is where you go to prevent further issues from developing,' Larsen said. 'This is a beautiful new facility, in a really fast-growing part of the area, that will provide incredible access for people to establish the care they need for a healthy life.' According to CHRISTUS, the clinic will use the electronic health record system Epic which allows real-time patient information and appointment availability within CHRISTUS. This clinic is apart of the latest CHRISTUS expansion across East Texas with construction currently taking place in Longview, Mount Pleasant, Palestine and Sulphur Springs. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on new Sulphur Springs clinic 'We are excited about the growth we have underway here in Tyler and across all of East Texas,' Wadle said. 'Access to health care is critical, and we are committed to providing that care at all levels.' Patients can call the clinic at 903-606-5100 or visit the website to schedule an appointment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
