Deep Yellow provies March quarter update

The Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) share price is in focus today after the company reported major progress across its uranium project portfolio, with engineering at its flagship Tumas Project in Namibia now 68% complete and a strong cash balance of A$171.6 million at quarter end.

What did Deep Yellow report?

• Detailed engineering for the Tumas Project reached 68% completion, and bulk earthworks are now 91% done.
• The company finished tendering 79% of major process plant equipment packages at Tumas, advancing procurement readiness.
• Group cash balance stood at A$171.6 million as of 31 March 2026.
• A total of A$11.9 million was invested in project development and A$2.5 million in exploration during the quarter.
• Exploration drilling at the Tinkas Prospect completed 133 holes, underpinning regional growth potential.

What else do investors need to know?

During the quarter, Deep Yellow achieved several construction milestones at Tumas as it moves closer to making a final investment decision. The project’s key schedules and cost estimates are being actively updated as more data comes in, helping de-risk the path to development.

The company continued trade-off studies at Western Australia’s Mulga Rock Project, with new pilot test work confirming key mineral recoveries and lowering anticipated costs. At the Northern Territory’s Alligator River Project, recent seismic surveys have helped define priority drill targets for the next exploration season.

On the corporate front, Deep Yellow welcomed Greg Field as its new Managing Director and CEO, and appointed both a Chief Legal Officer and Head of Strategy to support its transition toward uranium production. The company made no mining production sales during the quarter.

What did Deep Yellow management say?

Managing Director/CEO Greg Field said:

Deep Yellow entered the March 2026 quarter with clear momentum across the business, underpinned by continued advancement of our flagship Tumas development project and a disciplined focus on creating long-term shareholder value. … Beyond Tumas, our broader portfolio continues to provide meaningful strategic leverage through exploration upside and development optionality across tier-one jurisdictions. With a strong balance sheet, an experienced leadership team and a high-quality asset base, Deep Yellow is well positioned to capture value through the next phase of the uranium cycle.

What’s next for Deep Yellow?

The company’s focus remains on readying Tumas for a final investment decision, completing outstanding engineering and early works, and progressing project financing. At Mulga Rock, the feasibility study and process optimisation are ongoing, with updated resource modelling due soon.

Looking forward, Deep Yellow’s exploration portfolio and firm financial footing put it in a strong position to benefit from ongoing improvements in uranium market fundamentals, including increasing long-term contract prices and demand for nuclear energy. Management has flagged that execution will continue to be disciplined, with an eye to both strategy and market timing.

Deep Yellow share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Deep Yellow shares have risen 90%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 10% over the same period.

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