Australian uranium producer Paladin Energy PALAF soared following President Trump’s announcement of a $500 billion “Stargate AI” initiative. As investments pour into AI infrastructure, nuclear power emerged as the best solution for a stable, low-carbon energy supply.
In 2024, Paladin strategically strengthened its position in the global uranium market with its milestone acquisition of Fission Energy, taking over the high-profile Patterson Lake South (PLS) project in Canada’s Athabasca Basin.
“This acquisition is transformative,” said CEO Ian Purdy. “The PLS project elevates Paladin to a new scale, cementing our status as one of the world’s top uranium companies.” The PLS project, known for its high-grade uranium deposits, significantly boosts Paladin’s portfolio with an estimated resource of over 130 million pounds of uranium oxide equivalent.
The acquisition, finalized on December 24, met stringent Canadian government conditions to ensure national security and counter foreign influence. Among these conditions is the prohibition of China-sourced financing for the project and the restriction of uranium sales to China beyond existing agreements with China General Nuclear Power Group.
Outside of winter drilling programs for resource expansion at PLS and neighboring prospects, the firm is preparing the next exploration phase at the Michelin Project in Newfoundland and Labrador.
With six confirmed deposits in the area, containing over 80 million pounds of Measured and Indicated resources, Paladin is optimistic about further growth.
Meanwhile, Paladin’s Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia continues to grow its production. The mine produced 639,000 pounds of uranium oxide in the December quarter, including a record 308,000 pounds in December alone. By mid-2025, the mine will transition from processing stockpiled ore to high-grade ore, boosting annual production to the guidance range of 3 to 3.6 million pounds of uranium oxide.
“Restarting a mine and large processing facility involves a lot of moving parts. I am extremely happy with the work my team has done,” noted COO Paul Hemburrow.
The Paladin’s growing portfolio of over 544 million pounds of uranium oxide resources positions it as one of the most compelling pure-play uranium investments. With a diversified asset base and a dual listing in Australia and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (under the ticker PDN), the company is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for nuclear energy.
Price Watch: Paladin Energy closed the Australian trading session at AU$9.19, up 10.06% for the day.
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