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- **Strategic Shift at Kellyton**: Westwater is optimizing Phase 1 production to align with existing offtake agreements, reducing capital requirements and improving operational efficiency.
- **Financial Resilience**: $55 million raised in H2 2025 provides liquidity to pursue projects, with cautious equity issuance to preserve shareholder value.
- **Government Support Pursuits**: Actively seeking DOE funding and FAST-41 permitting acceleration to advance Coosa deposit development.
- **Market Pricing Stability**: Anode pricing remains stable, with potential upside from supply chain constraints.
- **Vertical Integration Vision**: Coosa deposit development aims to create a fully integrated U.S. battery materials supply chain, reducing reliance on imports.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Stellantis Offtake Termination**: The company announced the termination of its offtake agreement with Stellantis, one of three agreements underpinning its debt project financing. Remaining agreements with SK On and Hiller Carbon remain intact.
- **Kellyton Optimization**: Management is refocusing on aligning Kellyton Phase 1 production with existing offtake commitments to reduce capital requirements and improve resilience. A strategic review is expected to conclude early 2026.
- **Financial Flexibility**: $55 million raised in H2 2025 provides runway to pursue objectives, including Kellyton ramp-up and Coosa permitting.

**【CEO Frank Bakker’s Commentary】**
- **Kellyton Progress**: The qualification line is producing 1+ metric tons of battery-grade natural graphite samples, with upgrades enabling faster cycle times and higher yields. Full commercial production readiness is a key focus.
- **Vertical Integration**: Coosa deposit development aims to create a vertically integrated supply chain, reducing costs and enhancing domestic battery materials leadership.
- **Strategic Adaptation**: The company is optimizing Phase 1 to align with customer demand, aiming to reduce capital expenditures while maintaining a swift path to commercial production.

**【CFO Steven Cates’ Financial Update】**
- **Liquidity**: $53 million cash balance as of November 5, 2025, providing flexibility for project investments.
- **Government Funding Pursuits**: Engaging with DOE’s Critical Materials Innovation Program and FAST-41 to accelerate Coosa permitting. U.S. Export-Import Bank application under review despite government shutdown delays.
- **Capital Discipline**: Balancing equity issuance with the need for liquidity to advance projects and seize opportunities.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Permitting Delays**: Government shutdown impacted travel and permitting progress, but the company remains optimistic about resuming DOE engagement.
- **Market Pricing**: Anode pricing appears stable, with potential for increases due to tariffs and supply chain uncertainties.
- **SMR Reactor Interest**: No current interest from SMR developers, but the company will explore potential opportunities.
- **Government Funding Clarity**: DOE allocations for critical minerals processing and Office of Strategic Capital funding are key focus areas.

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