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Sprott Physical Uranium Trust

Open

16.23

Mkt cap

4.4B

Volume

106K

High

16.65

P/E Ratio

2.29

52-wk high

25.10

Low

15.90

Div yield

N/A

52-wk low

15.90

Madison Metals CEO Duane Parnham highlights the strong support for uranium prices due to increased global demand for nuclear power amid climate change concerns and a shift towards net zero emissions. With 60 reactors under construction and 110 planned, the demand for uranium is expected to rise significantly, contrasting with the past decade's slump in uranium prices and mine development. The Sprott Physical Uranium Trust has notably impacted the market by amassing a large amount of uranium, contributing to price volatility. Recent M&A activity in the uranium sector is driven by the higher uranium prices, indicating a bullish outlook for the industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Matt Whittaker

April 23, 2024 | 2:10 pm

The uranium mining industry is witnessing a resurgence due to rising nuclear fuel prices, driven by increased interest in nuclear energy as a solution to climate change. This has led to the revival of old mines and a flurry of mergers and acquisitions in the sector. Companies like Cameco and Denison Mines are ramping up production in Canada, while NexGen Energy, 92 Energy, IsoEnergy, and Fission Uranium Corporation are engaging in significant financial activities to expand their operations. The U.S. is also seeing a revival in uranium production amid geopolitical tensions affecting uranium imports from Kazakhstan.

Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic

March 04, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and Macquarie (OTCPK: MCQEF), along with hedge funds, are entering the uranium derivatives market as uranium prices have doubled to $102 per pound due to a supply shortfall and increased demand for nuclear energy. Goldman Sachs is writing options on physical uranium, marking its first derivative for the metal. The bank has been involved in the uranium market since 2009 and holds significant uranium inventories. The interest in physical uranium is growing, with financial institutions holding a significant portion of the global annual consumption.

Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic

February 20, 2024 | 3:43 pm

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