Peninsula Energy Limited Secures Wyoming Approval to Launch Phase 2 Processing at Lance, Paving the Way to Dried Yellowcake Production and Strategic Board Upgrade
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Peninsula Energy Limited secures regulatory approval to begin Phase 2 feed into its Lance Project’s Central Processing Plant, paving the way for dried yellowcake production in the September quarter. The Board also welcomes veteran Keith Bowes, bolstering expertise for future growth.
Peninsula Energy Limited has secured regulatory approval from Wyoming’s Uranium Recovery Program to initiate Phase 2 operations at its Lance Project in Wyoming, USA. This clearance authorizes the company to commence transferring uranium held on resin into the central processing plant, a critical step toward producing dried yellowcake, which is anticipated in the September quarter. The development highlights the integrity and safety of the plant's processes and signals a positive stride in the company’s roadmap to re-establish the Lance Project as a sustainable uranium production site.
The company is actively advancing the commissioning of the central processing plant while also focusing on securing the funding necessary to complete the reset of the Lance Project. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to position Peninsula Energy Limited as a major independent producer of yellowcake, tapping into the growing United States energy market. The firm’s progress in the uranium sector comes amid the backdrop of increasing demand for clean energy sources.
In tandem with the operational update, Peninsula Energy Limited announced the immediate appointment of Keith Bowes as a Non-Executive Director on its Board. With over 30 years of experience in resources project development and operations across multiple continents, his expertise is expected to bolster the company’s turnaround strategy at the Lance Project. His appointment follows an earlier announcement linked to an upcoming capital raise and underscores the company’s commitment to seasoned leadership.
The announcement clarifies that this update is distinct from previous communications regarding a trading halt. Peninsula Energy Limited’s shares will remain suspended while the company finalizes production guidance and secures additional capital, a factor that investors should monitor closely.
Market sentiment remains mixed. On the bullish side, the regulatory approval and operational milestone signal potential progress towards production, supported by strong executive leadership that could enhance investor confidence in the company’s long-term prospects. Conversely, the ongoing trading suspension and the need for further capital raise introduce uncertainties, particularly for short-term investors, as these issues could impede immediate liquidity and heighten operational risks.