Energy Fuels Appoints Ross Bhappu as CEO
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 03 2026
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Should l Buy UUUU?
In a regulatory filing, the company said, "On February 26, 2026, Energy Fuels announced that it expects to appoint Ross Bhappu, the President of the company, to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the company and as a Director effective April 15, 2026, consistent with the company's previously announced succession plans and in accordance with his existing employment agreement. Concurrently with Bhappu's appointment, Mark Chalmers, the current Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring on April 15, 2026 from his role as Chief Executive Officer, consistent with his planned retirement date. Upon his retirement, Chalmers will continue as a consultant to the company exclusively for two years to support, as required, Bhappu and others in the company with current and future growth initiatives. Chalmers will also be resigning from his position as a Director of the company upon his retirement. Chalmers' resignation from the Board of Directors is not due to any disagreement with the company on any matters related to the company's operations, policies or practices."
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Analyst Views on UUUU
Wall Street analysts forecast UUUU stock price to rise
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 19.870
Low
15.50
Averages
24.43
High
30.00
Current: 19.870
Low
15.50
Averages
24.43
High
30.00
About UUUU
Energy Fuels Inc. is a global critical mineral company. The Company focuses on uranium, rare earth elements (REEs), heavy mineral sands, vanadium and medical isotopes. The Company owns and operates several conventional and in-situ recovery uranium projects in the western United States. The Company has three heavy mineral sands projects: the 100% owned Vara Mada Project in Madagascar; the 100% owned Bahia Project in Brazil, and the Donald Project in Australia. The Vara Mada Project is located in south-west Madagascar, approximately 45-kilometer (km) north of the regional town and port of Toliara, which is rich in ilmenite, rutile, zircon and monazite. Its uranium projects are White Mesa Mill and Pinyon Plain Project. The White Mesa Mill Project is in Utah, which is the only fully licensed and operating conventional uranium processing facility in the United States. Its other projects include Hank Project, Jane Dough Project, Kwale Project, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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