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Bitcoin mining firm TeraWulf has sold its stake in the 200 megawatt Nautilus Bitcoin mining facility to its partner, Talen Energy, for $92 million. The transaction includes $85 million in cash and 30,000 Bitcoin miners and related equipment valued at $7 million. TeraWulf aims to leverage these proceeds to reinvest in both artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and expanding its Bitcoin mining operations.
<a href="https://thecoinrise.com/bitcoin-mining-firm-terawulf-raises-200m/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TeraWulf plans to build</a> a new 20 megawatt facility dedicated to hosting AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers at its Lake Mariner site in western New York. Additionally, the company will allocate funds to purchase more Bitcoin miners at a discounted rate, thanks to a favorable procurement agreement.
These efforts are geared toward reducing the firm’s cost-to-mine and improving profitability, all while maintaining a <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/terawulf-closes-50m-add-on-loan-facility-and-initial-delivery-of-3000-s19-xp-bitmain-antminers/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">commitment to zero-carbon energy use in its operations</a>.
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-optimizing-profitability-and-expanding-hash-rate-span">Optimizing Profitability and Expanding Hash Rate</h2>
The $92 million deal is projected to have a major impact on TeraWulf’s operational efficiency. By selling its stake in the Nautilus facility, TeraWulf is expected to achieve a 3.4x return on its original investment.
According to the company’s October 3 <a href="https://investors.terawulf.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/86/terawulf-monetizes-equity-interests-in-nautilus-joint" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">statement</a>, the sale supports its long-term strategy of upgrading its Bitcoin mining fleet, with plans to ramp up its hash rate to 13 exahashes per second by March 2025.
TeraWulf is currently working on completing its new “MB-5” Bitcoin mining building, which is expected to contribute to the firm’s goal of bolstering its overall output. The company emphasized that the transaction aligns with its focus on cost management, operational efficiency, and delivering long-term value to shareholders.
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-talen-energy-s-ownership-and-future-plans-span">Talen Energy’s Ownership and Future Plans</h2>
Following the sale, Talen Energy became the sole owner of the Nautilus mining site in Pennsylvania. However, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/talen-energy-offers-up-nuclear-powered-crypto-mining-campus-stake-sources-say-2024-08-01/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reports</a> from August suggest that Talen has been exploring the possibility of selling its entire stake in the adjacent Pennsylvania nuclear plant, raising questions about its long-term plans in the energy and Bitcoin mining sectors.
TeraWulf’s share price (WULF) surged 8% to $4.71 following the announcement, signaling a positive reception from investors. This strategic move reinforces the firm’s ambition to be a key player in both AI infrastructure and the future of Bitcoin mining, backed by a robust commitment to cost efficiency and sustainability.
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TeraWulf Sells Stake in Bitcoin Mining Facility for $92M, Plans to Reinvest

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