Peninsula Energy Limited Secures Final Permits for Kendrick Uranium Recovery, Unlocking a Decade of Production with a 26.2 Mlbs Resource Base
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Peninsula Energy Limited secures the final key permits in Wyoming to begin uranium recovery at its Kendrick Project Area. This major milestone fuels its growth strategy and offers promising near-term production prospects for investors entering the uranium market.
Peninsula Energy Limited has achieved a significant milestone by securing key regulatory approvals in Wyoming that pave the way for uranium recovery operations at its Kendrick Project Area. The company received a Permit to Mine and Source Materials Licence from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, along with an Aquifer Exemption from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These approvals mark the final major step needed to commence mining activities at Kendrick, a critical component in advancing Peninsula’s broader development strategy within its Lance Projects portfolio.
The Kendrick area, which spans nearly 8,000 acres including 720 acres of proposed wellfields, boasts a JORC (2012) compliant resource of 19.8 million pounds of U₃O₈. This project follows sequentially after production at the Ross Area, with the combined resources of these areas totaling 26.2 million pounds of uranium oxide. In total, the Lance Projects hold an estimated resource of 58.0 million pounds U₃O₈, projecting at least a decade of production-ready uranium supply for the company.
Amid these positive developments, Peninsula Energy Limited is addressing operational challenges. The company has temporarily paused uranium capture operations to resolve a piping issue within Phase I of its Central Processing Plant, with plans to finalize remedial actions before commissioning Phase II. The progress made in Phase II development, in collaboration with its primary contractor, suggests that commissioning and handover activities are expected to commence shortly. Company leadership remains focused on updating their production forecast to support the transition to a fully independent and sustainable uranium producer.
Investor sentiment may be mixed. On the bullish side, the recent regulatory approvals and substantial resource base underscore a clear path to expanding production and capitalizing on a recovering uranium market, which could drive long-term growth. Conversely, the technical setback at the Central Processing Plant may raise short-term concerns about operational delays and execution risks, potentially impacting near-term stability. This blend of strategic advancements and current operational challenges suggests that while the long-term outlook remains positive, investors may need to monitor the situation closely as the company works through these technical issues.