Pre-registration closes Monday, October 13 at noon MT — walk-ups welcome!

What:
Energy Fuels Open House

When:
Oct. 14, 2025: 10 am – 3 pmOct. 15, 2025: 10 am – 2 pmOct. 15, 2025: 4 pm – 6 pm – Milling at the Mill (Tours Only).

Where:
White Mesa Mill
6425 S US-191
Blanding, UT 84511

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the White Mesa Mill – the only fully licensed and operating conventional uranium and rare earths processing facility in the Western Hemisphere.

This open house highlights Energy Fuels’ critically important role in producing the materials that support clean nuclear energy, high- tech manufacturing, and national security.

Tour the facility, hear from experts, and see how we’re rebuilding the domestic supply chain and driving innovation.

Critically Important Speakers

Leland Melvin is a former NFL player, astronaut, engineer, author and executive producer whose remarkable career spans sports, space exploration and education.

He joined NASA as an engineer and later became an astronaut, flying on two Space Shuttle Atlantis missions to the International Space Station in 2008 and 2009, contributing to critical research and operations in orbit. He’s also served as co-chair of the White House’s Federal Coordination in (STEM) Education Task Force, and was the United States representative and chair of the International Space Education Board (ISEB), fostering global collaboration in space education.

Featured Speakers

Maria Korsnick
President and CEO
Nuclear Energy Institute

Mike Kopp
U.S. Dept. of Energy
Senior Advisor to the Secretary

Take a guided tour of our facility and discover how Energy Fuels is actively making technological innovation possible.

Hear from company leadership, government officials, industry experts and others about mining, clean energy and critical mineral production.

Enjoy food and drinks, and special giveaways during this two-day community celebration.

EVENT FAQs

This open house offers an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the White Mesa Mill – the only operating conventional uranium and rare earth element processing facility in the Western Hemisphere. The event will showcase how we are supporting the nation’s clean technologies, energy security and advanced manufacturing industries by supplying materials that are essential for everything from electric vehicles and smartphones to medical treatments and national defense.

Attendees will hear from expert speakers and panelists, tour the facility, meet our skilled workforce, and learn how Energy Fuels is helping to restore and strengthen the domestic supply chain for uranium, rare earths, vanadium, titanium, zirconium and medical isotopes.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these critical minerals are sourced and processed right here in the U.S., and the role this facility plays in powering nuclear energy, supporting high-tech innovation and advancing economic development in the Four Corners region.

Come and go as you please. To get the most from your visit, we recommend reviewing the event agenda in advance to plan which sessions or activities that are of most interest. Don’t forget to sign up for the guided tour (approximately 30 minutes) and for updates to receive the latest event details.

This event is open to anyone, and all are welcome. However, due to safety requirements, mill tours are only available to guests over the age of 18.

If you plan to tour the mill, please wear close-toed shoes and be prepared to engage in light activity (such as standing, walking and using stairs) for about 30 minutes. A safety hat and glasses will be provided.

Yes. Lunch and beverages will be provided during the event.
Dress comfortably and appropriately for the predicted weather. And please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes.
Nearby accommodations are available in Blanding, Monticello, and Bluff, Utah. Energy Fuels has rooms blocked at Bears Ears Inn in Blanding and Atomic Blue Motor Inn in Monticello.

The White Mesa Mill is located near Blanding, Utah with regular commercial flights available into Cortez, CO (1 ½-hour drive to Blanding), Moab, UT (2-hour drive), Durango, CO (2 ½-hour drive), or Grand Junction, CO (3-hour drive).

Nearby accommodations are available in Blanding, Monticello, and Bluff, Utah and hotel blocks are available at Bears Ears Inn (Blanding) and Atomic Motor Inn (Monticello).

Southeast Utah is located in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Here are some things you can do around Blanding:

 

For more information, visit the Blanding Visitor Center or check out 101 Ways to Experience San Juan County, Utah.