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Shares of Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1, FRA:HT7, OTCQB:MTOPF) jumped 19% to 1.74p on Monday, bringing gains to 50% since Friday after the developer expanded an agreement to process abandoned uranium mine waste in Colorado.
The deal with DISA Technologies focuses on evaluating and potentially treating waste from eight separate dumps across the 490-hectare Uravan Belt project, according to a company announcement. This area is near the historic Buckhorn Mine, a region with a long history of uranium production.
The agreement gives Metals One a potential new revenue stream by remediating historical mine sites to extract critical metals. The Uravan Belt project's location in a known uranium district provides existing infrastructure and historical data that could accelerate development. The move comes as demand for uranium continues to grow for nuclear energy, a sector seeing renewed interest amid the global push for clean energy.
This focus on uranium positions Metals One in a market with strong fundamentals, even as other commodities face headwinds. The deal allows the company to potentially monetize assets that were previously considered liabilities, capitalizing on both the demand for uranium and the increasing focus on environmental remediation.
The rally in Metals One occurred despite a risk-off sentiment in broader financial markets. Escalating tensions in the Middle East and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude rising 1.2% to $110.63 a barrel. This has fueled global inflation concerns and sent investors seeking safety in the U.S. dollar.
Consequently, precious metals have come under pressure. COMEX gold fell 1.18% to $4,508 per ounce, while silver dropped 2.7% to $75.455 per ounce. Rising U.S. Treasury yields, with the 10-year note hitting 4.58%, have also reduced the appeal of non-interest-bearing assets like gold.
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