Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock jumps premarket as $300 million ASM deal puts rare-earth supply chain in focus
Shares of Energy Fuels rose 7% to $23.52 in premarket trading after announcing a $300 million all-stock acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials. The deal aims to expand rare-earth metals and alloys output in South Korea and includes plans for a new U.S. plant. ASM shareholders will receive 0.053 Energy Fuels shares plus a special dividend per ASM share. Court hearings and a shareholder vote are expected in the first half of 2026.