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Westwater Resources, Inc. (WWR) is a diversified energy materials development company with a focus on exploring and developing a range of critical materials including lithium, graphite, uranium, and vanadium. The company’s primary project, the Coosa Graphite Project, spans approximately 41,965 acres in east-central Alabama, dedicated to the mining and production of high-purity natural graphite key for battery applications.
Westwater Resources also manages significant lithium projects such as the Columbus Basin Project covering around 14,200 acres in western Nevada and the Sal Rica Project covering approximately 13,260 acres in northwestern Utah. Apart from these, the company holds interests in various uranium projects, including extensive properties in New Mexico and Texas.
The company initially started as Uranium Resources, Inc., focusing primarily on uranium exploration and development. In August 2017, it rebranded to Westwater Resources, Inc. to better reflect its expanded scope into other energy materials.
Based in Centennial, Colorado, Westwater Resources is poised at the forefront of the evolving energy materials sector, especially with the growing demand for battery-grade materials driven by the electric vehicle and renewable energy markets. The company is committed to advancing its projects responsibly, ensuring sustainability and environmental stewardship in its operations.
Recent achievements include substantial progress in the Coosa Graphite Project, advancements in lithium extraction technologies, and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing resource development and market reach. The company continues to explore new opportunities and remains focused on delivering long-term value to its shareholders.
Westwater Resources (NYSE: WWR) has announced that the debt financing for completing the construction of its Kellyton Graphite Plant is expected to close in January 2025. During Q4, the company progressed through diligence and loan documentation processes, including hosting lenders at the Alabama site, completing technical due diligence with an independent engineering firm, and finalizing legal and insurance requirements. The company notes that the closing remains subject to customary terms, final due diligence, and loan conditions.
Westwater Resources (NYSE: WWR) announced key updates for Q3 2024. The company reduced estimated construction costs for Phase I of the Kellyton Graphite Plant by 9.6% to $245 million, down from $271 million, due to design optimization and savings in steel, piping, and equipment installation. WWR signed a binding off-take agreement with Hiller Carbon for graphite fines material, expecting approximately 14,000 mt annual production. The qualification line, expected to be operational in Q4 2024, will produce about 1 mt per day of CSPG for customer sampling. The company reported $4.5 million in cash as of September 30, 2024, and is working to secure debt financing for the remaining $124 million needed to complete Phase I construction.
Westwater Resources (NYSE: WWR) welcomes the U.S. Treasury Department's updated guidance on the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. The new guidance allows manufacturers to include both direct and indirect raw material costs in the 10% production tax credit calculation, specifically including graphite flake costs. This update positively impacts Westwater's debt financing economics and enhances its competitive position in producing domestic natural graphite.
Westwater Resources (NYSE: WWR) supports the USTR's decision to implement Section 301 tariffs on natural graphite imports from China. The new 25% tariff, effective in 2026, will apply to three new natural graphite products, expanding on existing tariffs for certain graphite forms. This decision is seen as critical for driving demand for U.S.-produced anode materials.
Jon Jacobs, Westwater's CCO, emphasized the importance of these tariffs in accelerating demand for domestically produced natural graphite. Westwater has made significant progress in constructing its U.S. natural graphite processing plant and has secured offtake deals for all planned CSPG and Fines production from the initial phase of the Kellyton graphite plant through 2031.
Westwater Resources (NYSE: WWR) has announced a binding off-take agreement with Hiller Carbon for the supply of 100% of its natural graphite Fines production from the Kellyton Graphite Plant in Alabama. This agreement, combined with previously announced CSPG off-take agreements with Stellantis and SK ON, means Westwater has now secured sales for 100% of all materials produced from its Kellyton Phase 1 plant.
Under the agreement, Hiller Carbon will purchase approximately 14,000 mt/year of Westwater's Phase I Fines production. Graphite Fines are a byproduct of the CSPG spherodizing process, which is part of producing Westwater's main focus: battery anode natural graphite. This deal marks Westwater's final commercial agreement for securing purchase commitments for all Phase I output, positioning the company to finalize its construction financing.
Westwater Resources (NYSE American: WWR) has entered into exclusivity with a global financial institution for a $150 million secured debt facility to complete Phase I construction of the Kellyton Plant. This milestone follows the company's second offtake agreement announced in July. Westwater aims to close the debt financing in Q4 2023, subject to customary terms, due diligence, and conditions.
The company has engaged McDermott Will & Emery as counsel and Cantor Fitzgerald as its investment banker to support the closing process. Additionally, Westwater will present at the 2024 Annual Gateway Conference on September 4th at 12:30 p.m. PT, providing an investor update as promised in their Q2 press release.
Westwater Resources (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, is set to present at the 2024 Annual Gateway Conference in San Francisco. The company's management team will deliver a presentation on September 4th at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time, which will be available via live webcast and replay.
In addition to the presentation, Westwater executives will be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the conference. This event provides an opportunity for investors and analysts to gain insights into Westwater's operations and future plans in the growing battery materials sector.
Westwater Resources (NYSE: WWR), a company focused on energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development, is set to participate in the 2024 Annual Gateway Conference in San Francisco. The event, scheduled for September 4-5 at the Four Seasons Hotel, will feature a presentation by Westwater's management team on September 4th at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay. In addition to the formal presentation, Westwater's executives will be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the conference. Interested parties can request invitations or schedule meetings by emailing conference@gateway-grp.com.
Westwater Resources (NYSE American: WWR) announced key updates for Q2 2024. Highlights include:
1. Secured off-take agreements for 100% of planned Phase I production (12,500 MT) of battery-grade natural graphite.
2. Invested over $120 million in the Kellyton Graphite Plant construction.
3. Started installing a qualification line at Kellyton to produce 5-10 MT batches of CSPG for customer qualification.
4. Progressing on debt financing negotiations for the remaining $150 million of the $271 million Phase I capital costs.
5. Cash balance of $3.2 million as of August 12, 2024.
Westwater is positioning itself as a key U.S.-based natural graphite producer, aligning with new government regulations on battery components for electric vehicle tax credits.
Westwater Resources (NYSE American: WWR) has announced a binding off-take agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), part of Stellantis, to supply natural graphite anode material from its Kellyton Graphite Plant in Alabama. This agreement, combined with a previous deal with SK ON, secures off-take for 100% of Kellyton Phase 1 capacity. FCA will purchase a percentage of their forecasted volume annually. Westwater has invested over $120 million in the Kellyton plant and is now seeking debt financing to complete construction. The company views this as a important step in establishing a U.S.-based supply chain for natural graphite anode material in the electric vehicle industry.
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