Initial Ruling Finds Chinese Producers are Receiving Unfair Government Subsidies U.S. - Imposed Tariffs Should Benefit Domestic Anode Producers Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), announced today its support of the U.S. Department of Commerce's ("DOC") preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of anode material from the People's Republic of China. The DOC's initial ruling determined that Chinese producers of anode material are receiving unfair government subsidies, and as a result, are now expected to be subject to U.S. import tariffs of up to 721%. "This importan

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR) an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, today announced it received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") that Westwater's patent application is approved for issuance. Westwater filed an application, in August 2021, to patent methods of purifying graphite at the Kellyton Graphite Plant. With this Notice, PTO's examination of the application is complete. "Over the past 4 years, Westwater has diligently worked with the PTO as it considered our patent application," said John W. Lawrence, Westwater's Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary. "We are extremely pleased

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR) an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, today announced its next investor conference call will be held on May 27, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Management plans to discuss progress at its Kellyton Graphite Plant, customer engagement and progress on the syndication of a secured debt financing. Live Conference Call 1-833-752-3988 (USA and Canada) 1-647-849-3183 (International) Conference ID: Westwater Resources, Inc Conference Call Webcast: westwaterresources.net/investors/presentations-events/ Conference Call Replay 1-855-669-9658 (USA and Canada) 1-412-317-0088 (International) Access Code: 5266049

Estimated Costs for the Kellyton Graphite Plant (Phase I) Remain at $245M Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and to provide business and financial updates. 2025 First Quarter Business Highlights Expected Phase I construction costs at the Kellyton Graphite Plant remain $245 million. Shipped a customer sample of over 800 kg produced on the qualification line at the Kellyton Graphite Plant. Increased the technical readiness of the Kellyton Graphite Plant. "Despite tariffs and an inflationary envir

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), announced today that it has received a letter of interest from US EXIM Bank ("EXIM") for its Kellyton Graphite Plant, under the "Make More in America Initiative" and the "China and Transformational Export Program." The letter of interest is separate from the Phase I debt syndication process for the Kellyton plant previously announced, which is still progressing. "Westwater continues to make progress syndicating its previously announced debt facility. This LOI from EXIM adds additional potential sources of funding as we continue the development of our Kellyto

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), announced today that it is experiencing increased demand for its natural graphite anode material that will be produced from its Kellyton Graphite Plant after the implementation of global tariffs. Worldwide, the vast majority of natural graphite anode material is currently imported from Chinese producers. While subject to continuing uncertainty, currently the import tariff on natural graphite anode material from China is 170%. Although some types of natural graphite used in other industries is exempt from some of the recent tariff increases, natural graphite

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), supports U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order enacting immediate measures to increase U.S. critical mineral production. The U.S. currently relies on imports of at least 15 critical minerals, including graphite which is currently supplied almost entirely by companies located in China. The new executive order effective March 20, 2025, names the Defense Production Act and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation as mechanisms for supporting an effort to provide financing, loans and other investment support to domestically process critical

100% of Anticipated Annual Phase I CSPG Production Under Contract 10% Reduction in Estimated Construction Costs of Kellyton Graphite Plant Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce its results for the year ended December 31, 2024, and to provide business and financial updates. 2024 Key Highlights During 2024, Westwater achieved critical milestones and achievements related to its planned natural graphite business, notably: On February 5, 2024, Westwater announced its off-take agreement with SK On for Coated Spherical Purified Graphite ("CSPG"). On July 18, 20

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), announced today that its Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant received certifications under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for its quality management system, which covers production, shipping, maintenance, R&D/lab, purchasing, scheduling and human resources. "Over the past year, our Company has made significant advancements and investments in its Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant and these ISO certifications are another step in our plan to complete and commission this facility," says John Strickland, Director of Operations at Kellyton. "Certifying our proce

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater" or the "Company"), supports the recently announced 10% increase in Chinese import tariffs affecting natural graphite. The tariff increase effective March 4, 2025 follows the previous round of 10% tariff increases imposed by the U.S. on all goods originating from China on February 4, 2025. With this new increase, imported Chinese natural graphite tariffs now total 45%. The pending trade case that is currently under review by the International Trade Commission, with updates expected in May 2025, could potentially further increase graphite tariffs up to a level of 920%. Jon Jaco

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Frank Bakker Appointed President & CEO; Executives Promoted Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company ("Westwater Resources" or the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Frank Bakker as Westwater's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Mr. Bakker has been serving as Westwater's Vice President and General Manager – Alabama Graphite Products. Terence J. Cryan, Executive Chairman of Westwater's Board of Directors, stated, "Frank is an experienced executive with a proven track record in engineering, project management, and plant construction and operations for large-scale p

Headquartered in Alabama, Potter will lead the Company's efforts to construct its first-of-its-kind graphite processing plant Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), a battery graphite development company, today announced the appointment of Chad M. Potter, a metals industry executive with almost two decades' experience, as the company's new Chief Operating Officer. Potter's appointment follows Westwater's June 22 announcement that it will bring a first-of-its kind, advanced graphite processing plant to the state of Alabama. For the past several years, Potter, 46 years old, was the COO and VP of Operations in Alabama, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee at American Consolidated Industries, headquar

Steve Cates Appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR), an energy materials company and developer of U.S. mineral resources essential for batteries for energy storage, today announced the appointment of Steven M. Cates as Chief Accounting Officer & Controller ("CAO"), effective May 10, 2021. As the Company's CAO, Mr. Cates will serve as the principal accounting officer overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, tax and treasury functions. Mr. Cates will report to Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey L. Vigil, who will continue to serve as the Company's principal financial officer. Christopher M. Jones, President and Chief Executive