Anfield Energy (TSXV:AEC) has embarked on a significant journey to revitalize the historic Shootaring Canyon uranium mill in Utah. This ambitious project aims to restart production by 2027marking a pivotal moment for the uranium industry in the United States.
The company announced on June 8 that it has initiated the dismantling of existing leach tanks at the facility. This preparatory work is crucial for reducing reclamation liabilities and paving the way for essential upgrades. The project builds on regulatory milestones achieved in early 2026, including the drilling of eight additional groundwater monitoring wells to meet the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (UDEQ) requirements.
Regulatory Milestones and Engineering Upgrades
Anfield Energy is diligently working towards securing the final radioactive materials license renewal from state regulators by the end of this year. To facilitate this, the company has engaged PSE Engineering to execute detailed engineering contracts. These contracts are designed to upgrade the mill’s processing circuit to a capacity of 1,000 tons of ore per day.
CEO Corey Dias emphasized the strategic importance of the Shootaring Canyon mill, stating, “Shootaring represents the next chapter in American conventional uranium milling. As one of only three fully licensed, permitted, and constructed conventional uranium mills in the country, its successful reactivation will mark a meaningful expansion of U.S. milling infrastructure — not competition for its own sake, but growth for the industry’s long-term resilience.”
The Historic Shootaring Canyon Mill
Constructed in 1980the Shootaring Canyon mill operated for a mere six months in 1982producing 27,825 pounds of uranium concentrate before closing due to a prolonged downturn in uranium prices. Anfield Energy acquired the idled asset from Uranium One in 2015 and has since designated it as the central processing hub for its network of satellite mining properties across the region.
The company has also made significant strides in developing its mining pipeline. Earlier this month, Anfield reported the completion of phase-one surface construction at its 100% owned Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium project in Utah. This project has received a fast-track designation from the government, highlighting its strategic importance. The site is now transitioning into a six-month second phase of development, which will supply feed material for Shootaring’s expanded daily throughput capacity.
Future Prospects and Strategic Vision
Anfield Energy’s vision extends beyond the immediate reactivation of the Shootaring Canyon mill. The company is committed to enhancing the mill’s infrastructure and ensuring its long-term viability. With the reactivation plan well underway, including an affirmative completeness review from the Utah DEQ, Shootaring is positioned to resume operations in 2027. This will add vital new domestic milling capacity and position Anfield as a leader in the wave of U.S. energy and nuclear energy independence.
CEO Corey Dias added, “With our reactivation plan well underway — including an affirmative completeness review from the Utah DEQ — Shootaring is positioned to resume operations in 2027, adding vital new domestic milling capacity and positioning Anfield as the next company to lead this wave of U.S. energy and nuclear energy independence.”
Anfield Energy’s efforts at the Shootaring Canyon mill represent a significant step forward in the uranium industry. By leveraging advanced engineering and strategic partnerships, the company is poised to play a crucial role in the future of U.S. energy production.
