George Glasier, CEO of Western Uranium and Vanadium, presents company´s recently released mid-year update for 2025, providing insights into the company’s cost-conscious approach, production developments and future plans, and outlining significant strategic shifts and operational milestones.

Strategic Shift Toward Cost Control and Discipline

Western Uranium and Vanadium has adopted a more conservative financial strategy following significant capital expenditures in 2024. The company invested heavily in equipment and infrastructure to prepare the Sunday Mine Complex for near full-scale production. With these investments largely complete, the focus has shifted to cost control and strategic discipline.

· Reduced Spending: The company has scaled back its mining crew and paused major equipment purchases, leveraging existing resources to maintain operational efficiency.

· Sage Mine and Van 4 Development: The reduced crew will refurbish the permitted Sage Mine in Utah for production, aligning its readiness with the Mustang Mineral Processing Plant’s timeline. Simultaneously, the team will develop the Van 4 Mine by constructing a new decline to access a high-grade ore deposit, utilizing existing equipment and staff.

· Long-Term Financial Prudence: Glasier emphasized minimizing shareholder dilution by avoiding unnecessary expenditures until market conditions improve, potentially in 2027 or 2028, when higher share prices could facilitate capital raises at better valuations.

This disciplined approach ensures the company remains well-positioned for future growth without overextending its financial resources.

Ore Delivery and Revenue Expectations

Western Uranium and Vanadium began delivering 792 tons of mined material to the White Mesa Mill under an ore purchase agreement. However, logistical challenges have slowed the process.

· Transportation Hurdles: Due to the hazardous nature of uranium ore, specialized licenses are required for transportation. Local truckers lack these qualifications, forcing the company to rely on its single licensed truck, delivering 40–50 tons daily, four to five days a week.

· Revenue Timeline: Payments for June deliveries are expected in September 2025, with July deliveries to follow later that month. Revenue will be reported in Q3 2025 financials, though contract terms remain confidential.

· Financial Impact: While specific revenue figures were not disclosed, the deliveries mark the company’s transition to revenue-generating operations, a significant milestone after reporting no revenue in Q2 2025.

These deliveries underscore Western’s progress toward operational cash flow, despite transportation constraints.

Sunday Mine Complex: Drilling Success and Reserve Quantification

The company completed 22,000 feet of horizontal drilling at the Sunday Mine Complex, confirming five mineral pockets. However, challenges remain in quantifying reserves.

· Drilling Outcomes: The underground drilling program successfully identified additional ore zones, but horizontal drilling could not determine ore thickness, a critical factor for reserve estimation.

· Next Steps: Surface drilling is required to quantify the reserves, but the rugged terrain and high costs have delayed these efforts beyond 2026. The current budget does not include surface drilling, reflecting the company’s cautious spending approach.

· Strategic Implications: The drilling data will guide future surface exploration to expand reserves, enhancing the Sunday Mine Complex’s long-term production potential.

This measured approach balances exploration ambitions with fiscal responsibility.

Mustang Mineral Processing Plant: Licensing and Development

The Mustang Mineral Processing Plant remains a cornerstone of Western’s long-term strategy, with steady progress on licensing and development.

· Licensing Timeline: The company has collected two quarters of background data, with two more quarters expected by early 2026. The application process will begin in Q1 or Q2 2026, with state approval anticipated within 9–12 months, targeting construction in early 2027 and operations by 2028.

· Market Demand: Interest from other mining companies highlights the Plant’s potential as a regional processing hub, with excess capacity planned to accommodate third-party ore.

The Mustang Plant is poised to capitalize on an anticipated uranium market recovery by 2028.

Kinetics Separation Technology: A Game-Changer in Progress

Western is exploring kinetics separation technology to enhance processing efficiency, though regulatory hurdles remain.

· Regulatory Challenges: Currently, kinetics separation requires a milling license, which is costlier and more complex than a mining license. As a result, the technology will be implemented at the Mustang Plant rather than the Sunday Mine.

· Maverick Site: The Maverick pre-processing facility will serve as the upgrading site for ore, with plans to classify waste from kinetics separation as mining waste, potentially easing regulatory requirements.

· Industry Developments: Discussions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and a pending license for DISA’s reclamation project suggest that regulations may evolve within two years, potentially simplifying kinetics separation deployment.

This technology could significantly reduce milling costs, enhancing Western’s competitive edge.

Advancing Other Projects: Topaz, San Rafael, and Hansen/Taylor Ranch

Western is actively pursuing less capital-intensive projects to diversify its portfolio.

· Topaz Mine: A monitor well has been drilled, and a permit application will be submitted within two months. With the portal already intact, the mine could resume operations within a year, supported by streamlined permitting under the Trump administration.

· San Rafael Project: Located on state land, this project requires three to five monitor wells, with drilling planned for mid-2026 due to contractor availability and costs. The state-only permitting process accelerates development.

· Hansen/Taylor Ranch: Discussions with Global Uranium Enrichment for a potential joint venture are underway. A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) has been reviewed, and further work will determine the mining method and initiate permitting in 2026.

These projects reflect Western’s strategic focus on low-cost, high-potential opportunities.

Property Acquisitions and Vanadium Strategy

With uranium prices currently depressed, Western sees opportunities for strategic acquisitions.

· Acquisitions: The company is exploring uranium and vanadium properties near the Mustang mill, aiming to capitalize on lower valuations before an expected price recovery.

· Vanadium Operations: While vanadium is being mined, its delivery to the White Mesa Mill is limited due to low prices and the mill’s shift to rare earth processing. Western is stockpiling vanadium for future processing at its own facilities.

These efforts position Western to expand its resource base and optimize vanadium production in a stronger market.

Looking Ahead: News Flow and Investor Expectations

Investors can anticipate updates on:

· Ore Deliveries and Financials: Q3 2025 financials will reflect revenue from ore deliveries, providing clarity on operational progress.

· Project Milestones: Developments at the Sage, Van 4, Topaz, San Rafael, and Hansen/Taylor Ranch projects will drive news flow.

· Property Acquisitions: Potential announcements of new resource properties near the Mustang mill are expected within months.

Western Uranium and Vanadium’s strategic shift toward cost control, coupled with steady operational progress, positions the company for sustainable growth as the uranium market evolves.

You can find the interview with George Glasier here: Western Uranium and Vanadium interview

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