Advancing a Focused U.S. Nuclear Fuel Cycle Strategy
Winnipeg, Manitoba--(Newsfile Corp. - March 23, 2026) - Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc., d/b/a Frontier Nuclear (NASDAQ:FNUC) ("Frontier"), a nuclear fuel cycle company, provides an update on its strategy and operations as it advances its transition toward a focused nuclear fuel cycle business.
Investment Thesis
Frontier is advancing a strategy to build a focused U.S. nuclear fuel cycle platform with exposure to uranium resources and select downstream technologies.
Frontier's approach is based on:
Developing a portfolio of U.S. uranium assets with potential for future production
Maintaining targeted equity exposure to enrichment and reactor technologies
Simplifying its asset base through the planned spin-off of non-core lithium assets
Aligning with long-term demand for secure domestic nuclear fuel supply
Frontier's objective is to establish a disciplined, strategically positioned presence across key segments of the nuclear fuel cycle.
CEO Commentary
"We continue to align Frontier around a focused uranium and nuclear fuel cycle strategy," said Frank Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer.
"Our priority is to allocate capital prudently across opportunities where we believe we can build long-term value and strategic relevance within the U.S. nuclear fuel cycle. The planned spin-off of our lithium assets is intended to further simplify the business and enhance that focus."
Strategic Focus
Frontier's current activities are concentrated in three segments of the nuclear fuel cycle:
Uranium mining and milling
Uranium enrichment
Small modular reactor technologies
Frontier's uranium portfolio includes:
Tallahassee Project (Colorado) - an established uranium resource base
Pine Ridge Project (Wyoming) - an exploration-stage asset in the Powder River Basin
Frontier's near-term focus is on advancing these assets through staged drilling, technical work programs, and development planning.
Frontier also holds equity interests in nuclear-related technologies:
Ubaryon, a developer of uranium enrichment technology, in which Frontier is the largest shareholder alongside Urenco
Kadmos Energy, an SMR-focused company pursuing deployment of light-water reactor technologies
These investments are intended to complement Frontier's uranium asset base by providing measured exposure to additional segments of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Lithium Asset Spin-Off
Frontier is planning the spin-off of its lithium assets into an independent entity.
The proposed spin-off is intended to:
Increase management focus on nuclear fuel cycle activities
Establish distinct strategic and capital allocation priorities
Improve transparency for shareholders
The structure, timing, and completion of any such transaction remain subject to further planning and required approvals.
2026 Priorities
Frontier's priorities for 2026 include:
Advancing its transition to a focused nuclear fuel cycle company
Progressing uranium assets through technical and development milestones
Supporting advancement of Ubaryon and Kadmos Energy
Evaluating select opportunities aligned with its strategy
About Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc.
Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc. is focused on building a U.S.-based nuclear fuel cycle platform through uranium exploration and development assets, together with targeted investments in enrichment and reactor technologies. Frontier continues to evaluate opportunities in the nuclear fuel cycle that align with its long-term strategic objectives.
For more information, visit: www.frontiernuclear.com
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For Further Information:
| Frank Wheatley | Investor Relations |
| Chief Executive Officer | [email protected] |
| [email protected] | www.frontiernuclear.com |
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