westwater resources, inc. operates as a diversified energy materials development company. it primarily explores for lithium, graphite, uranium, and vanadium deposits. the company's principal project is the coosa graphite project covering an area of approximately 41,965 acres situated in east-central alabama. it also holds interest in lithium projects, which include columbus basin project covers an area of approximately 14,200 acres comprise of 2 blocks of unpatented placer claims located in western nevada; and the sal rica project covers an area of approximately 13,260 acres situated in the northwestern utah. it addition, the company holds interests in various uranium projects, including 188,700 acres in the west-central part of the new mexico; and texas. the company was formerly known as uranium resources, inc. and changed its name to westwater resources, inc. in august 2017. westwater resources, inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in centennial, colorado.