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Citi Research Report Summary: Australia Uranium Mining

June 13, 2025

Key Deals & Market Dynamics

• Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (SPUT): Announced a ~US$100m bought deal financing with Canaccord Genuity as underwriter. Sold 5,800,000 units at US$17.25 each (above market price of US$16.98). The raise, if fully allocated, could purchase ~1.43M lbs of U3O8 at Friday's spot price of ~US$70. Citi believes this could influence spot prices given the market's thin trading.
• Current total U3O8 utility demand is >180mlb/year (mostly via term contracts).
• Citi maintains Buy ratings on SPUT (SPUT) and Boss Energy Ltd (BOE).
• Spot uranium price is considered higher than Friday's level relative to the Citi Research estimate.

Boss Energy Ltd (BOE.AX)

• Valuation: $4.60 (50% DCF: 1.2x NAV + 7x EV/EBITDA).
• Assumptions: WACC 7.5%, long-term U3O8 (US$/lb) 80 (Real terms growth), production (tons/y: WA) aligned with latest technical reports, strengthening spot AUD (AUD/USD) considered, extra resources (Gould’s Dam/Jason deposit) add value. YoY AUD/USD impact considered negative.
• Rating: High risk quantitative model score, but no High risk rating applied due to market cap & owning two producing mines.
• Downside Risks: Uranium price drop, AUD strengthening vs. USD, production delays/costs.
• Upside Catalysts: Higher spot/term price, AUD weakening vs. USD (given U3O8 stable), exploration success at Honeymoon/Joye deposits, cost optimisation, R&D collaboration success.

Paladin Energy Ltd (PDN.AX)

• Valuation: A$10.10 (100% DCF: 1.2x NAV + EV/Resource comp).
• Assumptions: WACC 7.5%, long-term U3O8 (US$/lb) 80 (real growth), mine plan aligned with technical report.
• Rating: High risk quantitative model score, but no High risk rating applied due to market cap and perceived lower risk restart plan.
• Downside Risks: Bearish U3O8 price (severe slowdown + Russian supply + Western Fueled capability), technical/social/Difficult restart at PLS, AUD strengthening vs. USD, production timing/ramping delays/cost escalations, political risks in Namibia/Australia/Canada.
• Upside Catalysts: Bullish U3O8 price (Russian ban), Nuclear buildouts (SMRs etc.), AUD weakening vs. USD, efficient operation/cost control, R&D success, resource re-rating.

Disclaimer/Analyst Disclosure

• The report is dated June 13, 2025.
• Investment ratings are highlighted, including Buy for BOE and PDN.
• Risks associated with traders and investment banks are mentioned.
• Analyst certification details are provided (Kate McCutcheon, Jack Whelan, Paul McTaggart, Samuel Schubert).
• Legal disclaimers regarding Citi's services, potential conflicts, and liabilities are elaborated.
• Standard buy/sell definitions and rating revision catalysts are detailed.
• Disclosure notes include potential ownership by Citi IM / Global Markets.
• Final note: Past performance is not indicative of future results; analyses are subject to change.