Uranium sector

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The uranium sector continues to offer attractive long-term investment opportunities, supported by growing global demand for nuclear energy, particularly as AI and data centre expansion increases electricity requirements. Funding certainty has emerged as a key differentiator, with fully funded producers and developers outperforming companies still seeking capital.

Bannerman Energy stands out following its strategic CNNC partnership and successful equity raising, leaving its Etango project fully funded through construction without requiring debt under the base case.

Boss Energy delivered encouraging quarterly production despite weather disruptions, while Paladin Energy is expected to recover from a weaker first quarter as production improves.

Deep Yellow continues progressing its Tumas project but has deferred its final investment decision amid challenging funding conditions. Overall, the recent AI-led sector selloff may present an attractive opportunity to increase uranium exposure, particularly in companies with strong balance sheets, secured funding and credible production growth prospects.

Global X Uranium is rated a buy

Liontown

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Liontown

The company’s latest quarterly results reflect a challenging transition to underground mining, with production expected to improve significantly in the second half of FY2027.

Operating cash flow was A$47 million, or approximately A$69 million excluding a one-off customer settlement, while cash reserves remained strong at A$502 million despite increased capital expenditure and debt repayments. Importantly, the company appears well-funded to complete its A$389 million expansion program, with FY2027 capital expenditure forecast at A$175–195 million.

Although the quarter likely represents the low point in production, achieving full-year guidance will depend on increasing underground ore throughput towards 2.8Mtpa and improving recovery rates towards 70%. Successful execution could provide a meaningful catalyst for production growth, improved profitability and a potential share price re-rating.