Paladin Energy share price rises as Kopernik slips below 5% stake, uranium hits $98
Paladin Energy shares closed up 1.4% at A$14.14 after Kopernik Global Investors disclosed it cut its stake below Australia’s 5% substantial holder threshold. Kopernik reported 8.7 million shares involved in the sale. Paladin’s stock is up about 45% year-to-date, tracking uranium prices, which hit US$98 a pound Thursday. The company reported a 16% jump in quarterly production and will release interim results Feb. 12.