ASP Isotopes Inc. NASDAQ: ASPI ("ASP Isotopes” or the “Company”),
an advanced materials company dedicated to the development of
technology and processes for the production of isotopes for use in
multiple industries, today announced that it has entered into a
term sheet with TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company and
advanced nuclear energy developer, related to the construction of a
uranium enrichment facility capable of producing High Assay
Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) and the future supply of HALEU to
TerraPower, as a customer of Quantum Leap Energy LLC (QLE).
The term sheet contemplates the preparation of
definitive agreements pursuant to which TerraPower would provide
funding for the construction of a HALEU production facility. In
addition, the parties anticipate entering into a long-term supply
agreement for the HALEU expected to be produced at this facility
pursuant to which the customer would purchase all the HALEU
produced at the facility over a 10-year period after the expected
completion of the facility. It is anticipated that the definitive
agreements will be assigned to ASP Isotopes’ wholly owned
subsidiary, Quantum Leap Energy LLC (QLE). The term sheet contains
non-binding and binding provisions, including a period of
exclusivity during which ASP Isotopes will not negotiate with third
parties for the supply of HALEU or work on another ASP
technology-based uranium enrichment facility.
The Company is also in discussions with certain
financial institutions to provide additional capital for this HALEU
production facility, and all funding for this facility is expected
to be non-dilutive to ASPI shareholders and QLE convertible
noteholders.
During the next 30 years, global energy
consumption will likely double(1). To meet 2050 climate goals, this
must occur with a zero increase in carbon emissions. The advanced
nuclear fuels required during the next 50 years are expected to
differ significantly from those used in the last 50 years.
Specifically, many small modular and advanced reactors in the
future are expected to require HALEU.
The Company believes that its enrichment
technologies can be deployed in a new HALEU facility for
considerably lower capital costs, and in much less time, compared
to the construction of an enrichment facility using a traditional
centrifuge process of HALEU production. The Company has already
constructed or is in the process of constructing three isotope
enrichment facilities in South Africa. The first facility is
expected to enrich Carbon-14 for use in healthcare and
agrochemicals. The second facility is expected to enrich
Silicon-28, which the Company believes will enable faster, more
efficient semiconductors for use in artificial intelligence and
quantum computing. The third facility is expected to enrich
Ytterbium-176, a critically important raw material used in the
production of oncology therapies.
“Over the last several decades, the scientists at ASP Isotopes
have developed some of the world's most advanced isotope enrichment
technologies. This term sheet is further validation of our belief
that ASP Isotopes can offer scalable and capital efficient
technology solutions to the supply challenges which exist in global
isotope markets” said Paul Mann, Chairman and CEO of ASP Isotopes,
and Chairman and CEO of QLE.
About ASP Isotopes Inc.
ASP Isotopes Inc. is a development stage
advanced materials company dedicated to the development of
technology and processes to produce isotopes for use in multiple
industries. The Company employs proprietary technology, the
Aerodynamic Separation Process (“ASP technology”). The Company’s
initial focus is on producing and commercializing highly enriched
isotopes for the healthcare and technology industries. The Company
also plans to enrich isotopes for the nuclear energy sector using
Quantum Enrichment technology that the Company is developing. The
Company has isotope enrichment facilities in Pretoria, South
Africa, dedicated to the enrichment of isotopes of elements with a
low atomic mass (light isotopes).
There is a growing demand for isotopes such as
Silicon-28 for enabling quantum computing; Molybdenum-100,
Molybdenum-98, Zinc-68, Ytterbium-176, and Nickel-64 for new,
emerging healthcare applications, as well as Chlorine-37,
Lithium-6, Lithium-7 and Uranium-235 for green energy applications.
The ASP Technology (Aerodynamic Separation Process) is ideal for
enriching low and heavy atomic mass molecules. For more
information, please visit www.aspisotopes.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the
U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including,
without limitation, statements relating to the expectation of
entering into definitive agreements contemplated by the term sheet
with AMR companies and the final terms thereof, the expected value
of our HALEU supply agreement, the development of new technology
for the enrichment of nuclear isotopes and other industrial
isotopes, the competition from alternative technologies, the impact
of ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions and risks
on global supply chains, the market demand for enriched uranium,
the commencement of supply of isotopes to customers, and the
construction of additional enrichment facilities. Forward-looking
statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future
performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs,
expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business,
future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and
trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Forward-looking
statements can be identified by words such as “believes,” “plans,”
“anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “will,” “may,”
“might,” and words of a similar nature. Examples of forward-looking
statements include, among others but are not limited to, statements
we make regarding expected operating results, such as future
revenues and prospects from the potential commercialization of
isotopes, future performance under contracts, and our strategies
for product development, engaging with potential customers, market
position, and financial results. Because forward-looking statements
relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties,
risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict,
many of which are outside our control. Our actual results,
financial condition, and events may differ materially from those
indicated in the forward-looking statements based upon a number of
factors. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future
performance or developments. You are strongly cautioned that
reliance on any forward-looking statements involves known and
unknown risks and uncertainties. Therefore, you should not rely on
any of these forward-looking statements. There are many important
factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition
to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking
statements, including the outcomes of various strategies and
projects undertaken by the Company; the potential impact of laws or
government regulations or policies in South Africa, the United
Kingdom or elsewhere; our reliance on the efforts of third parties;
our ability to complete the construction and commissioning of our
enrichment plants or to commercialize isotopes using the ASP
technology or the Quantum Enrichment Process; our ability to obtain
regulatory approvals for the production and distribution of
isotopes; the financial terms of any current and future commercial
arrangements; our ability to complete certain transactions and
realize anticipated benefits from acquisitions; contracts,
dependence on our Intellectual Property (IP) rights, certain IP
rights of third parties; and the competitive nature of our
industry. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press
release is based only on information currently available to us and
speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future developments or
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forecasts that we obtained from internal research, publicly
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our potential market position relative to other companies are
approximated and based on third-party data and internal analysis
and estimates as of the date of this press release. We have not
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method by which sources obtained their data and because information
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availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of
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In addition, we do not know all of the assumptions regarding
general economic conditions or growth that were used in preparing
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indication of future success, revenues, results of operation, or
stock price. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by
reference to the cautionary statements set forth herein and should
not be relied upon.
Contacts
Jason Assad– Investor
relationsEmail: Jassad@aspisotopes.comTelephone:
561-709-3043
1. IEA. “Net Zero by 2050 – Analysis.” IEA,
www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050.
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