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General Electric (GE) has partnered with United Nuclear Corp. for a $63 million uranium waste cleanup in New Mexico. Analysts' consensus targets suggest a modest upside potential for GE Aerospace, while GuruFocus indicates a significant potential downside based on its GF Value estimate. The estimated GF Value for GE Aerospace is $170.76 over one year, suggesting a potential downside of 37.95% from the current trading price.

General Electric (GE) and United Nuclear Corp. (UNC) have agreed to a consent decree with the U.S. government, Navajo Nation, and the State of New Mexico, requiring a $63 million cleanup of uranium mine waste in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation [1]. The agreement involves the removal of approximately one million cubic yards of contaminated waste from the Northeast Church Rock Superfund Site and its transfer to the UNC Mill Site, adjacent to Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.

The cleanup is expected to take more than a decade to complete and will be performed by UNC and GE, with the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for long-term stewardship and maintenance of the UNC Mill Site [1]. This agreement follows two decades of coordination between various federal and state agencies, as well as UNC and GE [1].

The Northeast Church Rock Mine operated from 1967 to 1982 and was the principal source of uranium ore for the UNC Mill. The mining operations left behind uranium mine waste piles, former ponds, and mill tailings storage areas, posing a risk of radioactive waste contamination to the environment and human health [1]. The UNC Mill Site, a former uranium mill, operated from 1977 to 1982 and generated mill tailings containing radionuclides and other hazardous substances [1].

While the cleanup will significantly improve the environmental conditions and human health in the affected areas, it may also impact the financial performance of GE. Analysts have set new price targets for GE Aerospace, indicating strong market confidence in the company's prospects. UBS Group, for instance, has set a new target of $321, while Barclays increased theirs to $295 [3]. However, GuruFocus indicates a significant potential downside for GE Aerospace, with its GF Value estimate suggesting a potential downside of 37.95% from the current trading price [3].

The consent decree is subject to a public comment period and final court approval. It is expected to improve the lives of Navajo people and make their land suitable for future residential use [1].

References:
[1] https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/united-nuclear-corporation-and-general-electric-perform-63-million-cleanup-uranium
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4483608-doj-says-general-electric-united-nuclear-agree-to-cleanup-of-new-mexico-uranium-mine-waste
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-meridian-wealth-management-llc-purchases-3149-shares-of-ge-aerospace-nysege-2025-08-12/