Paladin Energy share price dips as uranium jumps above $100 and a big holder exits the 5% line
Paladin Energy shares fell 2.1% to A$13.84 Friday as uranium spot prices climbed above $100 a pound after heavy buying by Sprott Physical Uranium Trust. Kopernik Global Investors disclosed it dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold on Jan. 23. Paladin produced 1.23 million pounds of U3O8 in the December quarter, up 16%, and sold 1.43 million pounds at $71.8 per pound. Interim results are due Feb. 12.