Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-215444
URANIUM ENERGY CORP.
$100,000,000
Common Shares
Debt Securities
Warrants
Subscription Receipts
Units
Uranium Energy Corp. (“we” or the
“Company”) may offer and sell, from time to time, up to $100,000,000 aggregate initial offering price of our common
shares (“Common Shares”), debt securities (“Debt Securities”), warrants to purchase Common Shares or Debt
Securities (“Warrants”), subscription receipts for Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or any combination thereof
(“Subscription Receipts”), or any combination of Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or Subscription Receipts
(“Units”) (collectively, the Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants, Subscription Receipts and Units are referred
to as the “Securities”) in one or more transactions under this prospectus (the “Prospectus”).
This Prospectus provides
you with a general description of the Securities that we may offer. Each time we offer Securities, we will provide you with a prospectus
supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) that describes specific information about the particular Securities being
offered and may add, update or change information contained in this Prospectus. You should read both this Prospectus and the Prospectus
Supplement, together with any additional information which is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus.
This Prospectus
may not be used to offer or sell securities without the Prospectus Supplement which includes a description of the method and terms
of that offering.
We may sell the Securities
on a continuous or delayed basis to or through underwriters, dealers or agents or directly to purchasers. The Prospectus Supplement,
which we will provide to you each time we offer Securities, will set forth the names of any underwriters, dealers or agents involved
in the sale of the Securities, and any applicable fee, commission or discount arrangements with them. For additional information
on the methods of sale, you should refer to the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” in this Prospectus.
The Common Shares
are traded on the NYSE MKT LLC (“NYSE MKT”) under the symbol “UEC”. On March 9, 2017, the last reported
sale price of the Common Shares on NYSE MKT was $1.34 per Common Share.
There is currently no market through which the Securities,
other than the Common Shares, may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell the Securities purchased under this Prospectus.
This may affect the pricing of the Securities, other than the Common Shares, in the secondary market, the transparency and availability
of trading prices, the liquidity of these Securities and the extent of issuer regulation.
Investing in the
Securities involves risks. See “Risk Factors” on page 8.
Neither the Securities
and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these Securities or passed upon the
adequacy or accuracy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this Prospectus
is March 10, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This Prospectus is a part of a registration
statement that we filed with the SEC utilizing a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process,
we may sell any combination of the Securities described in this Prospectus in one or more offerings up to a total dollar amount
of initial aggregate offering price of $100,000,000. This Prospectus provides you with a general description of the Securities
that we may offer. The specific terms of the Securities in respect of which this Prospectus is being delivered will be set forth
in a Prospectus Supplement and may include, where applicable: (i) in the case of Common Shares, the number of Common Shares
offered, the offering price and any other specific terms of the offering; (ii) in the case of Debt Securities, the specific
designation, aggregate principal amount, currency or the currency unit for which such Debt Securities may be purchased, maturity,
interest provisions, authorized denominations, offering price, covenants, events of default, any redemption terms, any sinking
fund provisions, any exchange or conversion terms, whether payment on the Debt Securities will be senior or subordinated to our
other liabilities and obligations and any other specific terms; (iii) in the case of Warrants, the designation, number and
terms of the Common Shares or Debt Securities purchasable upon exercise of the Warrants, any procedures that will result in the
adjustment of those numbers, the exercise price, dates and periods of exercise, and the currency or the currency unit in which
the exercise price must be paid and any other specific terms; (iv) in the case of Subscription Receipts, the designation, number
and terms of the Common Shares, Warrants or Debt Securities receivable upon satisfaction of certain release conditions, any procedures
that will result in the adjustment of those numbers, any additional payments to be made to holders of Subscription Receipts upon
satisfaction of the release conditions, the terms of the release conditions, terms governing the escrow of all or a portion of
the gross proceeds from the sale of the Subscription Receipts, terms for the refund of all or a portion of the purchase price for
Subscription Receipts in the event the release conditions are not met and any other specific terms; and (v) in the case of Units,
the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares, Warrants, Debt Securities or Subscription Receipts comprising the Units.
A Prospectus Supplement may include specific variable terms pertaining to the Securities that are not within the alternatives and
parameters set forth in this Prospectus.
In connection with any offering of the Securities
(unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement), the underwriters or agents may over-allot or effect transactions which
stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities offered at a higher level than that which might exist in the open market.
Such transactions, if commenced, may be interrupted or discontinued at any time. See “Plan of Distribution”.
Please carefully read both this Prospectus
and any Prospectus Supplement together with the documents incorporated herein by reference under “Documents Incorporated
by Reference”.
Owning securities may subject you to tax
consequences in the United States. This Prospectus or any applicable Prospectus Supplement may not describe these tax consequences
fully. You should read the tax discussion in any Prospectus Supplement with respect to a particular offering and consult your own
tax advisor with respect to your own particular circumstances.
References in this Prospectus to “$”
are to United States dollars.
You should rely only on the information contained
in this Prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained in this Prospectus.
The distribution or possession of this Prospectus in or from certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. This Prospectus is
not an offer to sell these Securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these Securities in any jurisdiction where the offer
or sale is not permitted or where the person making the offer or sale is not qualified to do so or to any person to whom it is
not permitted to make such offer or sale. The information contained in this Prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this
Prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this Prospectus or of any sale of the Securities. Our business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.
SUMMARY
Our Company
Corporate Organization
Uranium Energy Corp. was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Nevada on May 16, 2003 under the name “Carlin Gold Inc.” During 2004, we changed our business
operations and focus from precious metals exploration to uranium exploration in the United States. On January 24, 2005, we completed
a reverse stock split of our common stock on the basis of one share for each two outstanding shares and amended our Articles of
Incorporation to change our name to “Uranium Energy Corp.”. Effective February 28, 2006, we completed a forward stock
split of our common stock on the basis of 1.5 shares for each outstanding share and amended our Articles of Incorporation to increase
our authorized capital from 75,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share to 750,000,000 shares of common
stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. In June 2007, we changed our fiscal year end from December 31 to July 31.
On December 31, 2007, we incorporated a wholly-owned
subsidiary, UEC Resources Ltd., under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Effective December 18, 2009, we acquired
a 100% interest in the South Texas Mining Venture, L.L.P. (“STMV”), a Texas limited liability partnership, from each
of URN Resources Inc., a subsidiary of Uranium One Inc., and Everest Exploration, Inc. (“STMV Acquisition”). On September
3, 2010, we incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, UEC Paraguay Corp., under the laws of the State of Nevada. Effective May 24,
2011, we acquired a 100% in interest in Piedra Rica Mining S.A., a private company incorporated in Paraguay. Effective September
9, 2011, we acquired a 100% interest in Concentric Energy Corp., a private company incorporated in the State of Nevada. Effective
March 30, 2012, we acquired a 100% interest in Cue Resources Ltd., a publicly-traded company incorporated in the Province of British
Columbia, Canada. Effective March 4, 2016, we acquired a 100% interest in JDL Resources Inc., a private company incorporated in
Cayman Islands, and were granted an option to acquire a 100% interest in CIC Resources (Paraguay) Inc., a company organized and
existing under the laws of the Cayman Islands.
Our principal offices are located at 500 North
Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 800N, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 and 1030 West Georgia Street, Suite 1830, Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada V6E 2Y3.
Our Business
We are engaged in uranium mining and related
activities, including exploration, pre-extraction, extraction and processing, on uranium projects located in the United States
and Paraguay. We utilize in-situ recovery (“ISR”) mining where possible which we believe, when compared to conventional
open pit or underground mining, requires lower capital and operating expenditures with a shorter lead time to extraction and a
reduced impact on the environment. We do not expect, however, to utilize ISR mining for all of our mineral rights in which case
we would expect to rely on conventional open pit and/or underground mining techniques. We have one uranium mine located in the
State of Texas, the Palangana Mine, which utilizes ISR mining and commenced extraction of uranium oxide (“U
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or yellowcake, in November 2010. We have one uranium processing facility located in the State of Texas, the Hobson Processing Facility,
which processes material from the Palangana Mine into drums of U
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, our only sales product and source of
revenue, for shipping to a third-party storage and sales facility. Since commencement of uranium extraction from the Palangana
Mine in November 2010 to July 31, 2015, the Hobson Processing Facility has processed 578,000 pounds of U
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At October 31, 2016, we had no uranium supply or “off-take” agreements in place.
Our fully-licensed and 100%-owned Hobson Processing
Facility forms the basis for our regional operating strategy in the State of Texas, specifically the South Texas Uranium Belt where
we utilize ISR mining. We utilize a “hub-and-spoke” strategy whereby the Hobson Processing Facility acts as the central
processing site (the “hub”) for our Palangana Mine and future satellite uranium mining activities, such as our Burke
Hollow and Goliad Projects, located within the South Texas Uranium Belt (the “spokes”). The Hobson Processing Facility
has a physical capacity to process uranium-loaded resins up to a total of two million pounds of U
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annually
and is licensed to process up to one million pounds of U
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annually.
We hold certain mineral rights in various stages
in the States of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas and in the Republic of Paraguay, many of which are located in historically
successful mining areas and have been the subject of past exploration and pre-extraction activities by other mining companies.
We do not expect, however, to utilize ISR mining for all of our mineral rights in which case we would expect to rely on conventional
open pit and/or underground mining techniques.
Our operating and strategic framework is based
on expanding our uranium extraction activities, which includes advancing certain uranium projects with established mineralized
materials towards uranium extraction, and establishing additional mineralized materials on our existing uranium projects or through
acquisition of additional uranium projects.
We may acquire additional mineral rights as
opportunities arise.
In September 2013, we implemented our strategic
plan for reduced operations to align our operations to a weak uranium market in a challenging post-Fukushima environment. As part
of this strategy, we operated our Palangana Mine at a reduced pace while maintaining Palangana Mine and the Hobson Facility in
a state of operational readiness. This strategy also included the deferral of major exploration and pre-extraction expenditures
and maintaining the core exploration projects in good standing in anticipation of a recovery in uranium prices.
The Securities Offered under this Prospectus
We may offer the Common Shares, Debt Securities,
Warrants, Subscription Receipts or Units with a total value of up to $100,000,000 from time to time under this Prospectus, together
with any applicable Prospectus Supplement and related free writing prospectus, at prices and on terms to be determined by market
conditions at the time of offering. This Prospectus provides you with a general description of the Securities we may offer. Each
time we offer Securities, we will provide a Prospectus Supplement that will describe the specific amounts, prices and other important
terms of the Securities, including, to the extent applicable:
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A Prospectus Supplement and any related free
writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this Prospectus
or in documents we have incorporated by reference. However, no Prospectus Supplement or free writing prospectus will offer a security
that is not registered and described in this Prospectus at the time of the effectiveness of the registration statement of which
this Prospectus is a part.
We may sell the Securities on a continuous
or delayed basis to or through underwriters, dealers or agents or directly to purchasers. The Prospectus Supplement, which we will
provide to you each time we offer Securities, will set forth the names of any underwriters, dealers or agents involved in the sale
of the Securities, and any applicable fee, commission or discount arrangements with them.
Common Shares
We may offer Common Shares. Holders of Common
Shares are entitled to one vote per Common Share on all matters that require shareholder approval. Holders of our Common Shares
are entitled to dividends when and if declared by our Board of Directors. Our Common Shares are described in greater detail in
this Prospectus under “Description of Common Shares.”
Debt Securities
We may offer Debt Securities from time to time,
in one or more series, as either senior or subordinated debt or as senior or subordinated convertible debt. The Debt Securities
will be issued under one or more documents called indentures, which are contracts between our Company and a trustee for the holders
of the Debt Securities. In this Prospectus, we have summarized certain general features of the Debt Securities under “Description
of Debt Securities.” We urge you, however, to read any Prospectus Supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may
authorize to be provided to you related to the series of Debt Securities being offered, as well as the complete indentures that
contain the terms of the Debt Securities. A form of indenture has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which
this Prospectus is a part, and supplemental indentures and forms of Debt Securities containing the terms of Debt Securities being
offered will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part, or incorporated by reference
from a current report on Form 8-K that we file with the SEC.
Warrants
We may offer Warrants for the purchase of Common
Shares or Debt Securities, in one or more series, from time to time. We may issue Warrants independently or together with Common
Shares, Debt Securities, or Subscription Receipts, and the Warrants may be attached to or separate from such securities.
The Warrants will be evidenced by warrant certificates
and may be issued under one or more warrant indentures, which are contracts between our Company and a warrant trustee for the holders
of the Warrants. We may also choose to act as our own warrant trustee. In this Prospectus, we have summarized certain general features
of the Warrants under “Description of Warrants.” We urge you, however, to read any Prospectus Supplement and any free
writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of Warrants being offered, as well as the
warrant certificates and, if applicable, the warrant indentures, that contain the terms of the Warrants. Specific warrant certificates
and, if applicable, warrant indentures, will contain additional important terms and provisions and will be filed as exhibits to
the registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part, or incorporated by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that
we file with the SEC.
Subscription Receipts
We may issue Subscription Receipts, which will
entitle holders to receive upon satisfaction of certain release conditions and for no additional consideration, Common Shares,
Debt Securities, Warrants or any combination thereof. Subscription Receipts will be issued pursuant to one or more subscription
receipt agreements, each to be entered into between our Company and an escrow agent, which will establish the terms and conditions
of the Subscription Receipts. Each escrow agent will be a financial institution organized under the laws of the United States or
any state thereof, or Canada or a province thereof, and authorized to carry on business as a trustee. A copy of the form of subscription
receipt agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part, or will be incorporated
by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that we file with the SEC.
Units
We may offer Units consisting of Common Shares,
Debt Securities, Warrants and/or Subscription Receipts to purchase any of such securities in one or more series. In this Prospectus,
we have summarized certain general features of the Units under “Description of Units.” We urge you, however, to read
any Prospectus Supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of
Units being offered. We may evidence each series of units by unit certificates that we will issue under a separate unit agreement
with a unit agent. We may also choose to act as our own unit agent. We will file as exhibits to the registration statement of which
this Prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that we file with the SEC, any
unit agreements that describe the terms of the series of Units we are offering before the issuance of the related series of Units.
THIS PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE USED TO OFFER
OR SELL ANY SECURITIES UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT.
RISK FACTORS
Prospective investors should carefully
consider the following risks, as well as the other information contained in this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by
reference herein, including the risks described in our annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, before
investing in our securities. Any one of these material risks and uncertainties has the potential to cause actual results, performance,
achievements or events to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or events implied, suggested
or expressed by any forward-looking statements made by us or by persons acting on our behalf. Refer to "Forward-Looking Statements".
There is no assurance that we will be
successful in preventing the material adverse effects that any one or more of the following material risks and uncertainties may
cause on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results, which may result in a significant decrease in the
market price of our common stock. Furthermore, there is no assurance that these material risks and uncertainties represent a complete
list of the material risks and uncertainties facing us. There may be additional risks and uncertainties of a material nature that,
as of the date of this prospectus, we are unaware of or that we consider immaterial that may become material in the future, any
one or more of which may result in a material adverse effect on us. You could lose all or a significant portion of your investment
due to any of these risks and uncertainties.
Risks Related to Our Company and Business
Evaluating our future performance may
be difficult since we have a limited financial and operating history, with significant negative cash flow and accumulated deficit
to date. Furthermore, there is no assurance that we will be successful in securing any form of additional financing in the future;
therefore substantial doubt exists as to whether our cash resources and/or working capital will be sufficient to enable the Company
to continue its operations over the next twelve months. Our long-term success will depend ultimately on our ability to achieve
and maintain profitability and to develop positive cash flow from our mining activities.
Uranium Energy Corp. was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Nevada on May 16, 2003 and since 2004, we have been engaged in uranium mining and related activities,
including exploration, pre-extraction, extraction and processing, on projects located in the United States and Paraguay. In November
2010, we commenced uranium extraction for the first time at our Palangana Mine utilizing ISR and processed those materials at our
Hobson Processing Facility into drums of U
3
O
8
, our only sales product and source of revenue. We also hold
uranium projects in various stages of exploration and pre-extraction in the States of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas and
the Republic of Paraguay.
We have a history of significant negative cash
flow and net losses, with an accumulated deficit balance of $213.6 million at October 31, 2016. Historically, we have been reliant
primarily on equity financings from the sale of our common stock and, for the year ended July 31, 2014 (“Fiscal 2014”)
and Fiscal 2013, on debt financing in order to fund our operations. Although we generated revenues from sales of U
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during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 of $3.1 million, $9.0 million and $13.8 million, respectively, with no revenues
from sales of U
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generated during the three months ended October 31, 2016, Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2014 or
for any periods prior to Fiscal 2012, we have yet to achieve profitability or develop positive cash flow from our operations, and
we do not expect to achieve profitability or develop positive cash flow from operations in the near term. As a result of our limited
financial and operating history, including our significant negative cash flow and net losses to date, it may be difficult to evaluate
our future performance.
At October 31, 2016, we had a working capital
of $3.6 million including cash and cash equivalents of $4.3 million. As the Company does not expect to achieve and maintain profitability
in the near term, the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to obtain adequate additional
financing which we have successfully secured since inception, including those from asset divestitures. However, there is no assurance
that we will be successful in securing any form of additional financing in the future and therefore, substantial doubt exists as
to whether our cash resources and/or working capital will be sufficient to enable the Company to continue its operations over the
next twelve months.
Our reliance on equity and debt financings
is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, and their availability whenever such additional financing is required, will
be dependent on many factors beyond our control including, but not limited to, the market price of uranium, the continuing public
support of nuclear power as a viable source of electrical generation, the volatility in the global financial markets affecting
our stock price and the status of the worldwide economy, any one of which may cause significant challenges in our ability to access
additional financing, including access to the equity and credit markets. We may also be required to seek other forms of financing,
such as asset divestitures or joint venture arrangements to continue advancing our uranium projects which would depend entirely
on finding a suitable third party willing to enter into such an arrangement, typically involving an assignment of a percentage
interest in a mineral project.
Our long-term success, including the recoverability
of the carrying values of our assets and our ability to acquire additional uranium projects and continue with exploration and pre-extraction
activities and mining activities on our existing uranium projects, will depend ultimately on our ability to achieve and maintain
profitability and positive cash flow from our operations by establishing ore bodies that contain commercially recoverable uranium
and to develop these into profitable mining activities. The economic viability of our mining activities, including the expected
duration and profitability of our Palangana Mine and of any future satellite ISR mines, such as our Burke Hollow and Goliad Projects,
located within the South Texas Uranium Belt, has many risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant,
prolonged decrease in the market price of uranium; (ii) difficulty in marketing and/or selling uranium concentrates; (iii) significantly
higher than expected capital costs to construct the mine and/or processing plant; (iv) significantly higher than expected extraction
costs; (v) significantly lower than expected uranium extraction; (vi) significant delays, reductions or stoppages of uranium extraction
activities; and (vii) the introduction of significantly more stringent regulatory laws and regulations. Our mining activities may
change as a result of any one or more of these risks and uncertainties and there is no assurance that any ore body that we extract
mineralized materials from will result in achieving and maintaining profitability and developing positive cash flow.
Our operations are capital intensive,
and we will require significant additional financing to acquire additional uranium projects and continue with our exploration and
pre-extraction activities on our existing uranium projects.
Our operations are capital intensive and future
capital expenditures are expected to be substantial. We will require significant additional financing to fund our operations, including
acquiring additional uranium projects and continuing with our exploration and pre-extraction activities which include assaying,
drilling, geological and geochemical analysis and mine construction costs. In the absence of such additional financing we would
not be able to fund our operations or continue with our exploration and pre-extraction activities, which may result in delays,
curtailment or abandonment of any one or all of our uranium projects.
If we are unable to service our indebtedness,
we may be faced with accelerated repayments or lose the assets securing our indebtedness. Furthermore, restrictive covenants governing
our indebtedness may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies.
On February 9, 2016, we entered into the Second
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with our Lenders under which we had previously drawn down the maximum $20 million in principal.
The Credit Facility requires monthly interest payments calculated at 8% per annum and other periodic fees, and principal repayments
of $1.67 million per month over a twelve-month period commencing on February 1, 2019. Our ability to continue making these scheduled
payments will be dependent on and may change as a result of our financial condition and operating results. Failure to make any
one of these scheduled payments will put us in default with the Credit Facility which, if not addressed or waived, could require
accelerated repayment of our indebtedness and/or enforcement by the Lenders against the Company’s assets. Enforcement against
our assets would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.
Furthermore, the Credit Facility includes restrictive
covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to sell our assets or to incur additional indebtedness other than permitted
indebtedness, which may restrict our ability to pursue certain business strategies from time to time. If we do not comply with
these restrictive covenants, we could be in default which, if not addressed or waived, could require accelerated repayment of our
indebtedness and/or enforcement by the Lenders against our assets.
Our uranium extraction and sales history
is limited, with our uranium extraction to date originating from a single uranium mine. Our ability to continue generating revenue
is subject to a number of factors, any one or more of which may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results
.
We have a limited history of uranium extraction
and generating revenue. In November 2010, we commenced uranium extraction at a single uranium mine, our Palangana Mine, which has
been our sole source for the U
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sold to generate our revenues from sales of U
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during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 of $3.1 million, $9.0 million and $13.8 million, respectively, with no revenues
from sales of U
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generated during the three months ended October 31, 2016, Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2014 or
for any periods prior to Fiscal 2012.
In September 2013, we implemented our strategic
plan to operate our Palangana Mine at a reduced pace to align our operations to a weak uranium commodity market in a challenging
post-Fukushima environment. This strategy has included the deferral of major pre-extraction expenditures and remaining in a state
of operational readiness in anticipation of a recovery in uranium prices. Our ability to continue generating revenue from
the Palangana Mine is subject to a number of factors which include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant, prolonged decrease
in the market price of uranium; (ii) difficulty in marketing and/or selling uranium concentrates; (iii) significantly higher than
expected capital costs to construct the mine and/or processing plant; (iv) significantly higher than expected extraction costs;
(v) significantly lower than expected uranium extraction; (vi) significant delays, reductions or stoppages of uranium extraction
activities; and (vii) the introduction of significantly more stringent regulatory laws and regulations. Furthermore, continued
mining activities at the Palangana Mine will eventually deplete the Palangana Mine or cause such activities to become uneconomical,
and if we are unable to directly acquire or develop existing uranium projects, such as our Burke Hollow and Goliad Projects, into
additional uranium mines from which we can commence uranium extraction, it will negatively impact our ability to generate revenues.
Any one or more of these occurrences may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
Uranium exploration and pre-extraction
programs and mining activities are inherently subject to numerous significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ
significantly from expectations or anticipated amounts. Furthermore, exploration programs conducted on our uranium projects may
not result in the establishment of ore bodies that contain commercially recoverable uranium.
Uranium exploration and pre-extraction programs
and mining activities are inherently subject to numerous significant risks and uncertainties, with many beyond our control and
including, but not limited to: (i) unanticipated ground and water conditions and adverse claims to water rights; (ii) unusual or
unexpected geological formations; (iii) metallurgical and other processing problems; (iv) the occurrence of unusual weather or
operating conditions and other force majeure events; (v) lower than expected ore grades; (vi) industrial accidents; (vii) delays
in the receipt of or failure to receive necessary government permits; (viii) delays in transportation; (ix) availability of contractors
and labor; (x) government permit restrictions and regulation restrictions; (xi) unavailability of materials and equipment; and
(xii) the failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations. These risks and uncertainties
could result in: (i) delays, reductions or stoppages in our mining activities; (ii) increased capital and/or extraction costs;
(iii) damage to, or destruction of, our mineral projects, extraction facilities or other properties; (iv) personal injuries; (v)
environmental damage; (vi) monetary losses; and (vii) legal claims.
Success in uranium exploration is dependent
on many factors, including, without limitation, the experience and capabilities of a company’s management, the availability
of geological expertise and the availability of sufficient funds to conduct the exploration program. Even if an exploration program
is successful and commercially recoverable uranium is established, it may take a number of years from the initial phases of drilling
and identification of the mineralization until extraction is possible, during which time the economic feasibility of extraction
may change such that the uranium ceases to be economically recoverable. Uranium exploration is frequently non-productive due, for
example, to poor exploration results or the inability to establish ore bodies that contain commercially recoverable uranium, in
which case the uranium project may be abandoned and written-off. Furthermore, we will not be able to benefit from our exploration
efforts and recover the expenditures that we incur on our exploration programs if we do not establish ore bodies that contain commercially
recoverable uranium and develop these uranium projects into profitable mining activities, and there is no assurance that we will
be successful in doing so for any of our uranium projects.
Whether an ore body contains commercially recoverable
uranium depends on many factors including, without limitation: (i) the particular attributes, including material changes to those
attributes, of the ore body such as size, grade, recovery rates and proximity to infrastructure; (ii) the market price of uranium,
which may be volatile; and (iii) government regulations and regulatory requirements including, without limitation, those relating
to environmental protection, permitting and land use, taxes, land tenure and transportation.
We have not established proven or probable
reserves through the completion of a “final” or “bankable” feasibility study for any of our uranium projects,
including our Palangana Mine. Furthermore, we have no plans to establish proven or probable reserves for any of our uranium projects
for which we plan on utilizing in-situ recovery (“ISR”) mining, such as the Palangana Mine. Since we commenced extraction
of mineralized materials from the Palangana Mine without having established proven or probable reserves, it may result in our mining
activities at the Palangana Mine, and at any future uranium projects for which proven or probable reserves are not established,
being inherently riskier than other mining activities for which proven and probable reserves have been established.
We have established the existence of mineralized
materials for certain uranium projects, including our Palangana Mine. We have not established proven or probable reserves, as defined
by the SEC under Industry Guide 7, through the completion of a “final” or “bankable” feasibility study
for any of our uranium projects, including the Palangana Mine. Furthermore, we have no plans to establish proven or probable reserves
for any of our uranium projects for which we plan on utilizing ISR mining, such as the Palangana Mine. Since we commenced uranium
extraction at the Palangana Mine without having established proven or probable reserves, there may be greater inherent uncertainty
as to whether or not any mineralized material can be economically extracted as originally planned and anticipated. Any mineralized
materials established or extracted from the Palangana Mine should not in any way be associated with having established or produced
from proven or probable reserves.
Since we are in the Exploration Stage,
pre-production expenditures including those related to pre-extraction activities are expensed as incurred, the effects of which
may result in our consolidated financial statements not being directly comparable to the financial statements of companies in the
Production Stage.
Despite the fact that we commenced uranium
extraction at our Palangana Mine in November 2010, we remain in the Exploration Stage as defined under Industry Guide 7, and will
continue to remain in the Exploration Stage until such time proven or probable reserves have been established, which may never
occur. We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP under which acquisition costs of mineral rights
are initially capitalized as incurred while pre-production expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time we exit the Exploration
Stage. Expenditures relating to exploration activities are expensed as incurred and expenditures relating to pre-extraction
activities are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that uranium project, after
which subsequent expenditures relating to mine development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred.
We have neither established nor have any plans
to establish proven or probable reserves for our uranium projects for which we plan on utilizing ISR mining, such as at our Palangana
Mine. Companies in the Production Stage as defined by the SEC under Industry Guide 7, having established proven and probable reserves
and exited the Exploration Stage, typically capitalize expenditures relating to ongoing development activities, with corresponding
depletion calculated over proven and probable reserves using the units-of-production method and allocated to future reporting periods
to inventory and, as that inventory is sold, to cost of goods sold. As we are in the Exploration Stage, it has resulted in us reporting
larger losses than if we had been in the Production Stage due to the expensing, instead of capitalization, of expenditures relating
to ongoing mill and mine pre-extraction activities. Additionally, there would be no corresponding amortization allocated to our
future reporting periods since those costs would have been expensed previously, resulting in both lower inventory costs and cost
of goods sold and results of operations with higher gross profits and lower losses than if we had been in the Production Stage.
Any capitalized costs, such as acquisition costs of mineral rights, are depleted over the estimated extraction life using the straight-line
method. As a result, our consolidated financial statements may not be directly comparable to the financial statements of companies
in the Production Stage.
Estimated costs of future reclamation
obligations may be significantly exceeded by actual costs incurred in the future. Furthermore, only a portion of the financial
assurance required for the future reclamation obligations has been funded.
We are responsible for certain remediation
and decommissioning activities in the future primarily for our Hobson Processing Facility and our Palangana Mine, and have recorded
a liability of $3.8 million on our balance sheet at October 31, 2016, to recognize the present value of the estimated costs of
such reclamation obligations. Should the actual costs to fulfill these future reclamation obligations materially exceed
these estimated costs, it may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results, including not having the
financial resources required to fulfill such obligations when required to do so.
During Fiscal 2015, we secured $5.6 million
of surety bonds as an alternate source of financial assurance for the estimated costs of the reclamation obligations of our Hobson
Processing Facility and our Palangana Mine, of which we have $1.7 million funded and held as restricted cash for collateral purposes
as required by the surety. We may be required at any time to fund the remaining $3.9 million or any portion thereof for a number
of reasons including, but not limited to, the following: (i) the terms of the surety bonds are amended, such as an increase in
collateral requirements; (ii) we are in default with the terms of the surety bonds; (iii) the surety bonds are no longer acceptable
as an alternate source of financial assurance by the regulatory authorities; or (iv) the surety encounters financial difficulties.
Should any one or more of these events occur in the future, we may not have the financial resources to fund the remaining amount
or any portion thereof when required to do so.
We do not insure against all of the risks
we face in our operations.
In general, where coverage is available and
not prohibitively expensive relative to the perceived risk, we will maintain insurance against such risk, subject to exclusions
and limitations. We currently maintain insurance against certain risks including securities and general commercial liability claims
and certain physical assets used in our operations, subject to exclusions and limitations, however, we do not maintain insurance
to cover all of the potential risks and hazards associated with our operations. We may be subject to liability for environmental,
pollution or other hazards associated with our exploration, pre-extraction and extraction activities, which we may not be insured
against, which may exceed the limits of our insurance coverage or which we may elect not to insure against because of high premiums
or other reasons. Furthermore, we cannot provide assurance that any insurance coverage we currently have will continue to be available
at reasonable premiums or that such insurance will adequately cover any resulting liability.
Acquisitions that we may make from time
to time could have an adverse impact on us.
From time to time, we examine opportunities
to acquire additional mining assets and businesses. Any acquisition that we may choose to complete may be of a significant size,
may change the scale of our business and operations, and may expose us to new geographic, political, operating, financial and geological
risks. Our success in our acquisition activities depends on our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, negotiate
acceptable terms for any such acquisition, and integrate the acquired operations successfully with those of our Company. Any acquisitions
would be accompanied by risks which could have a material adverse effect on our business. For example: (i) there may be a significant
change in commodity prices after we have committed to complete the transaction and established the purchase price or exchange ratio;
(ii) a material ore body may prove to be below expectations; (iii) we may have difficulty integrating and assimilating the operations
and personnel of any acquired companies, realizing anticipated synergies and maximizing the financial and strategic position of
the combined enterprise, and maintaining uniform standards, policies and controls across the organization; (iv) the integration
of the acquired business or assets may disrupt our ongoing business and our relationships with employees, customers, suppliers
and contractors; and (v) the acquired business or assets may have unknown liabilities which may be significant. In the event that
we choose to raise debt capital to finance any such acquisition, our leverage will be increased. If we choose to use equity as
consideration for such acquisition, existing shareholders may suffer dilution. Alternatively, we may choose to finance any such
acquisition with our existing resources. There can be no assurance that we would be successful in overcoming these risks or any
other problems encountered in connection with such acquisitions.
The uranium industry is subject to numerous
stringent laws, regulations and standards, including environmental protection laws and regulations. If any changes occur that would
make these laws, regulations and standards more stringent, it may require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated or cause
substantial delays, which would have a material adverse effect on our operations.
Uranium exploration and pre-extraction programs
and mining activities are subject to numerous stringent laws, regulations and standards at the federal, state, and local levels
governing permitting, pre-extraction, extraction, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, protection
and reclamation of the environment, protection of endangered and protected species, mine safety, hazardous substances and other
matters. Our compliance with these requirements requires significant financial and personnel resources.
The laws, regulations, policies or current
administrative practices of any government body, organization or regulatory agency in the United States or any other applicable
jurisdiction, may change or be applied or interpreted in a manner which may also have a material adverse effect on our operations.
The actions, policies or regulations, or changes thereto, of any government body or regulatory agency or special interest group,
may also have a material adverse effect on our operations.
Uranium exploration and pre-extraction programs
and mining activities are subject to stringent environmental protection laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
These laws and regulations include permitting and reclamation requirements, regulate emissions, water storage and discharges and
disposal of hazardous wastes. Uranium mining activities are also subject to laws and regulations which seek to maintain health
and safety standards by regulating the design and use of mining methods. Various permits from governmental and regulatory bodies
are required for mining to commence or continue, and no assurance can be provided that required permits will be received in a timely
manner.
Our compliance costs including the posting
of surety bonds associated with environmental protection laws and regulations and health and safety standards have been significant
to date, and are expected to increase in scale and scope as we expand our operations in the future. Furthermore, environmental
protection laws and regulations may become more stringent in the future, and compliance with such changes may require capital outlays
in excess of those anticipated or cause substantial delays, which would have a material adverse effect on our operations.
To the best of our knowledge, our operations
are in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable laws, regulations and standards. If we become subject to liability
for any violations, we may not be able or may elect not to insure against such risk due to high insurance premiums or other reasons.
Where coverage is available and not prohibitively expensive relative to the perceived risk, we will maintain insurance against
such risk, subject to exclusions and limitations. However, we cannot provide any assurance that such insurance will continue to
be available at reasonable premiums or that such insurance will be adequate to cover any resulting liability.
We may not be able to obtain, maintain
or amend
rights, authorizations, licenses, permits or consents required for our operations.
Our exploration and mining activities are dependent
upon the grant of appropriate rights, authorizations, licences, permits and consents, as well as continuation and amendment of
these rights, authorizations, licences, permits and consents already granted, which may be granted for a defined period of time,
or may not be granted or may be withdrawn or made subject to limitations. There can be no assurance that all necessary rights,
authorizations, licences, permits and consents will be granted to us, or that authorizations, licences, permits and consents already
granted will not be withdrawn or made subject to limitations.
Major nuclear incidents may have adverse
effects on the nuclear and uranium industries.
The nuclear incident that occurred in Japan
in March 2011 had
significant and
adverse effects on both the nuclear
and uranium industries. If another nuclear incident were to occur, it may have further adverse effects for both industries. Public
opinion of nuclear power as a source of electrical generation may be adversely affected, which may cause governments of certain
countries to further i
ncrease regulation for the nuclear industry, reduce
or abandon current reliance on nuclear power or reduce or abandon existing plans for nuclear power expansion. Any one of these
occurrences has the potential to reduce current and/or future demand for nuclear power, resulting in lower demand for uranium and
lower market prices for uranium, adversely affecting the Company’s operations and prospects. Furthermore, the
growth
of the nuclear and uranium industries is dependent on continuing and growing public support of nuclear power as a viable source
of electrical generation.
The marketability of uranium concentrates
will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control which may result in our inability to receive an adequate return on our
invested capital.
The marketability of uranium concentrates extracted
by us will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include macroeconomic factors, fluctuations in the
market price of uranium, governmental regulations, land tenure and use, regulations concerning the importing and exporting of uranium
and environmental protection regulations. The future effects of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but any one or a
combination of these factors may result in our inability to receive an adequate return on our invested capital.
The uranium industry is highly competitive
and we may not be successful in acquiring additional projects.
The uranium industry is highly competitive,
and our competition includes larger, more established companies with longer operating histories that not only explore for and produce
uranium, but also market uranium and other products on a regional, national or worldwide basis. Due to their greater financial
and technical resources, we may not be able to acquire additional uranium projects in a competitive bidding process involving such
companies. Additionally, these larger companies have greater resources to continue with their operations during periods of depressed
market conditions.
We hold mineral rights in foreign jurisdictions
which could be subject to additional risks due to political, taxation, economic and cultural factors.
We hold certain mineral rights located in Paraguay
through the acquisition of Piedra Rica Mining S.A., Transandes Paraguay S.A. and Trier S.A., which are incorporated in Paraguay.
Operations in foreign jurisdictions outside of the United States and Canada, especially in developing countries, may be subject
to additional risks as they may have different political, regulatory, taxation, economic and cultural environments that may adversely
affect the value or continued viability of our rights. These additional risks include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in governments
or senior government officials; (ii) changes to existing laws or policies on foreign investments, environmental protection, mining
and ownership of mineral interests; (iii) renegotiation, cancellation, expropriation and nationalization of existing permits or
contracts; (iv) foreign currency controls and fluctuations; and (v) civil disturbances, terrorism and war.
In the event of a dispute arising at our foreign
operations in Paraguay, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting
foreign persons to the jurisdiction of the courts in the United States or Canada. We may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing
our rights with respect to a government entity or instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Any adverse or
arbitrary decision of a foreign court may have a material and adverse impact on our business, prospects, financial condition and
results of operations.
The title to our mineral property interests
may be challenged.
Although we have taken reasonable measures
to ensure proper title to our interests in mineral properties and other assets, there is no guarantee that the title to any of
such interests will not be challenged. No assurance can be given that we will be able to secure the grant or the renewal of existing
mineral rights and tenures on terms satisfactory to us, or that governments in the jurisdictions in which we operate will not revoke
or significantly alter such rights or tenures or that such rights or tenures will not be challenged or impugned by third parties,
including local governments, aboriginal peoples or other claimants. Our mineral properties may be subject to prior unregistered
agreements, transfers or claims, and title may be affected by, among other things, undetected defects. A successful challenge to
the precise area and location of our claims could result in us being unable to operate on our properties as permitted or being
unable to enforce our rights with respect to our properties.
Due to the nature of our business, we
may be subject to legal proceedings which may divert management’s time and attention from our business and result in substantial
damage awards.
Due to the nature of our business, we may be
subject to numerous regulatory investigations, securities claims, civil claims, lawsuits and other proceedings in the ordinary
course of our business including those described in our annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The
outcome of these lawsuits is uncertain and subject to inherent uncertainties, and the actual costs to be incurred will depend
upon many unknown factors. We may be forced to expend significant resources in the defense of these suits, and we may not prevail.
Defending against these and other lawsuits in the future may not only require us to incur significant legal fees and expenses,
but may become time-consuming for us and detract from our ability to fully focus our internal resources on our business activities.
The results of any legal proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty due to the uncertainty inherent in litigation, the difficulty
of predicting decisions of regulators, judges and juries and the possibility that decisions may be reversed on appeal. There can
be no assurances that these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or operating results.
We depend on certain key personnel, and
our success will depend on our continued ability to retain and attract such qualified personnel.
Our success is dependent on the efforts, abilities
and continued service of certain senior officers and key employees and consultants. A number of our key employees and consultants
have significant experience in the uranium industry. A loss of service from any one of these individuals may adversely affect our
operations, and we may have difficulty or may not be able to locate and hire a suitable replacement.
Certain directors and officers may be
subject to conflicts of interest.
The majority of our directors and officers
are involved in other business ventures including similar capacities with other private or publicly-traded companies. Such individuals
may have significant responsibilities to these other business ventures, including consulting relationships, which may require significant
amounts of their available time. Conflicts of interest may include decisions on how much time to devote to our business affairs
and what business opportunities should be presented to us. Our Code of Business Conduct for Directors, Officers and Employees provides
for guidance on conflicts of interest.
The laws of the State of Nevada and our
Articles of Incorporation may protect our directors and officers from certain types of lawsuits.
The laws of the State of Nevada provide that
our directors and officers will not be liable to the Company or its stockholders for monetary damages for all but certain types
of conduct as directors and officers of the Company. Our Bylaws provide for broad indemnification powers to all persons against
all damages incurred in connection with our business to the fullest extent provided or allowed by law. These indemnification provisions
may require us to use our limited assets to defend our directors and officers against claims, and may have the effect of preventing
stockholders from recovering damages against our directors and officers caused by their negligence, poor judgment or other circumstances.
Several of our directors and officers
are residents outside of the U.S., and it may be difficult for stockholders to enforce within the U.S. any judgments obtained against
such directors or officers.
Several of our directors and officers are nationals
and/or residents of countries other than the United States, and all or a substantial portion of such persons’ assets are
located outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process on such directors
and officers, or enforce within the United States any judgments obtained against such directors and officers, including judgments
predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof. Consequently,
stockholders may be effectively prevented from pursuing remedies against such directors and officers under United States federal
securities laws. In addition, stockholders may not be able to commence an action in a Canadian court predicated upon the civil
liability provisions under United States federal securities laws. The foregoing risks also apply to those experts identified in
this document that are not residents of the United States.
Disclosure controls and procedures and
internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed and operated, are designed to obtain reasonable, and not
absolute, assurance as to its reliability and effectiveness.
Management’s evaluation on the effectiveness
of disclosure controls and procedures is designed to ensure that information required for disclosure in our public filings is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis to our senior management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure. Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance
that transactions are properly authorized, assets are safeguarded against unauthorized or improper use and transactions are properly
recorded and reported. However, any system of controls, no matter how well designed and operated, is based in part upon certain
assumptions designed to obtain reasonable, and not absolute, assurance as to its reliability and effectiveness. Any failure to
maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures in the future may result in our inability to continue meeting our reporting
obligations in a timely manner, qualified audit opinions or restatements of our financial reports, any one of which may affect
the market price for our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
Historically, the market price of our
common stock has been and may continue to fluctuate significantly.
On September 28, 2007, our common stock commenced
trading on the NYSE MKT (formerly known as the American Stock Exchange and the NYSE Amex Equities Exchange) and prior to that,
traded on the OTC Bulletin Board.
The global markets have experienced significant
and increased volatility in the past, and have been impacted by the effects of mass sub-prime mortgage defaults and liquidity problems
of the asset-backed commercial paper market, resulting in a number of large financial institutions requiring government bailouts
or filing for bankruptcy. The effects of these past events and any similar events in the future may continue to or further affect
the global markets, which may directly affect the market price of our common stock and our accessibility for additional financing.
Although this volatility may be unrelated to specific company performance, it can have an adverse effect on the market price of
our shares which, historically, has fluctuated significantly and may continue to do so in the future.
In addition to the volatility associated with
general economic trends and market conditions, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly due to the impact
of any one or more events, including, but not limited to, the following: (i) volatility in the uranium market; (ii) occurrence
of a major nuclear incident such as the events in Fukushima in March 2011; (iii) changes in the outlook for the nuclear power and
uranium industries; (iv) failure to meet market expectations on our exploration, pre-extraction or extraction activities, including
abandonment of key uranium projects; (v) sales of a large number of our shares held by certain stockholders including institutions
and insiders; (vi) downward revisions to previous estimates on us by analysts; (vii) removal from market indices; (viii) legal
claims brought forth against us; and (ix) introduction of technological innovations by competitors or in competing technologies.
A prolonged decline in the market price
of our common stock could affect our ability to obtain additional financing which would adversely affect our operations.
Historically, we have relied on equity financing
and more recently, on debt financing, as primary sources of financing. A prolonged decline in the market price of our common stock
or a reduction in our accessibility to the global markets may result in our inability to secure additional financing which would
have an adverse effect on our operations.
Additional issuances of our common stock
may result in significant dilution to our existing shareholders and reduce the market value of their investment.
We are authorized to issue 750,000,000 shares
of common stock of which 117,399,087 shares were issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2016. Future issuances for financings,
mergers and acquisitions, exercise of stock options and share purchase warrants and for other reasons may result in significant
dilution to and be issued at prices substantially below the price paid for our shares held by our existing stockholders. Significant
dilution would reduce the proportionate ownership and voting power held by our existing stockholders, and may result in a decrease
in the market price of our shares.
We filed a Form S-3 shelf registration statement,
which was declared effective on January 10, 2014 (the “2014 Shelf”). The 2014 Shelf provides for the public offer and
sale of certain securities of the Company from time to time, at our discretion, up to an aggregate offering amount of $100 million,
of which a total of $35.1 million has been utilized through public offerings to date. This Form S-3 shelf registration statement
(the “2017 Shelf”), which when declared effective by the SEC, will replace the 2014 Shelf and the 2014 Shelf will be
deemed terminated. When the 2017 Shelf is declared effective by the SEC, it will provide for the public offer and sale of certain
securities of the Company from time to time, at our discretion, up to an aggregate offering amount of $100 million.
We are subject to the continued listing
criteria of the NYSE MKT and our failure to satisfy these criteria may result in delisting of our common stock
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Our common stock is currently listed on the
NYSE MKT. In order to maintain this listing, we must maintain certain share prices, financial and share distribution
targets, including maintaining a minimum amount of shareholders’ equity and a minimum number of public shareholders.
In addition to these objective standards, the NYSE MKT may delist the securities of any issuer (i) if, in its opinion, the issuer’s
financial condition and/or operating results appear unsatisfactory; (ii) if it appears that the extent of public distribution or
the aggregate market value of the security has become so reduced as to make continued listing on the NYSE MKT inadvisable; (iii)
if the issuer sells or disposes of principal operating assets or ceases to be an operating company; (iv) if an issuer fails to
comply with the NYSE MKT’s listing requirements; (v) if an issuer’s common stock sells at what the NYSE MKT considers
a “low selling price” and the issuer fails to correct this via a reverse split of shares after notification by the
NYSE MKT; or (vi) if any other event occurs or any condition exists which makes continued listing on the NYSE MKT, in its opinion,
inadvisable.
If the NYSE MKT delists our common stock, investors
may face material adverse consequences, including, but not limited to, a lack of trading market for our securities, reduced liquidity,
decreased analyst coverage of our securities, and an inability for us to obtain additional financing to fund our operations.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This Prospectus, including the documents that
are and will be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, include statements and information about our strategy, objectives,
plans and expectations for the future that are not statements or information of historical fact. These statements and information
are considered to be forward-looking statements, or forward-looking information, within the meaning of and under the protection
provided by the safe harbor provision for forward-looking statements as contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 and similar Canadian securities laws.
Forward-looking statements, and any estimates
and assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our views and expectations for the future as of the
date of such statements, which can change significantly. Furthermore, forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown
risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results, performance, achievements or events to be materially different from any
future results, performance, achievements or events implied, suggested or expressed by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly,
forward-looking statements in this Prospectus or in any documents incorporate by reference into this Prospectus should not be unduly
relied upon.
Forward-looking statements may be based on
a number of material estimates and assumptions, of which any one or more may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements
may be identifiable by terminology concerning the future, such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”,
“could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “goal”,
“likely”, “may”, “might”, “outlook”, “plan”, “predict”,
“potential”, “project”, “should”, “schedule”, “strategy”, “target”,
“will” or “would”, and similar expressions or variations thereof including the negative use of such terminology.
Examples in this Prospectus or in any documents incorporated by reference include, but are not limited to, such forward-looking
statements reflecting or pertaining to:
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extraction and reclamation activities for our uranium projects including the Palangana Mine;
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and assumptions upon which they are based, are made as of the date of this Prospectus or the date of any documents incorporated
by reference into this Prospectus, as applicable, and we do not intend or undertake to revise, update or supplement any forward-looking
statements to reflect actual results, future events or changes in estimates and assumptions or other factors affecting such forward-looking
statements, except as required by applicable securities laws. Should one or more forward-looking statements be revised, updated
or supplemented, no inference should be made that we will revise, update or supplement any other forward looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known
and unknown risks and uncertainties. As discussed in more detail under "Risk Factors" in this Prospectus, we have identified
a number of material risks and uncertainties which reflect our outlook and conditions known to us as of the date of this Prospectus,
including but not limited to the following:
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our operations are inherently subject to numerous significant risks and uncertainties, many beyond
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Any one of the foregoing material risks and
uncertainties has the potential to cause actual results, performance, achievements or events to be materially different from any
future results, performance, achievements or events implied, suggested or expressed by any forward-looking statements made by us
or by persons acting on our behalf. Furthermore, there is no assurance that we will be successful in preventing the material adverse
effects that any one or more of these material risks and uncertainties may cause on our business, prospects, financial condition
and operating results, or that the foregoing list represents a complete list of the material risks and uncertainties facing us.
There may be additional risks and uncertainties of a material nature that, as of the date of this Prospectus, we are unaware of
or that we consider immaterial that may become material in the future, any one or more of which may result in a material adverse
effect on us.
Forward-looking statements made by us or by
persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary information.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
We did not have any fixed charges during the
fiscal year ended July 31, 2012. Although we did incur fixed charges during the fiscal years ended July 31, 2013, 2014, 2015 and
2016 and for the three months ended October 31, 2016 in the form of interest expenses. However, we did not have any net earnings
from continued operations during these periods. Accordingly, we have no ratio of earnings to fixed charges to illustrate for such
periods.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Except as otherwise provided in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Securities covered by this Prospectus for general
corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, exploration and development of existing
or acquired mineral properties or repayment of indebtedness.
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON SHARES
We are authorized to issue 750,000,000 common
shares with a par value of $0.001. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company, the holders of our common shares
are entitled to share ratably in all net assets available for distribution to common stockholders after payment to creditors. Our
common stock is not convertible or redeemable and has no preemptive, subscription or conversion rights. Each outstanding share
of common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. There are no cumulative voting rights.
The holders of outstanding shares of common
stock are entitled to receive dividends out of assets legally available therefore at such times and in such amounts as our board
of directors may from time to time determine. Holders of common stock will share equally on a per share basis in any dividend declared
by the board of directors. We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on
such stock in the foreseeable future.
We may, from time to time, issue Common Shares
or other securities otherwise than through the Offering of Securities pursuant to this Prospectus.
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
We may issue Debt Securities in one or more
series under an indenture (the “Indenture”), to be entered into between us and Transfer Online, Inc. as trustee.
The Indenture will be subject to and governed by the United States Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust
Indenture Act”). A copy of the form of the Indenture will be filed with the SEC as an exhibit to the registration statement
of which this Prospectus forms a part and will be filed on SEDAR. The following description sets forth certain general terms and
provisions of the Debt Securities and is not intended to be complete. For a more complete description, prospective investors should
refer to the Indenture and the terms of the Debt Securities. If Debt Securities are issued, we will describe in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement the particular terms and provisions of any series of Debt Securities and a description of how the general
terms and provisions described below may apply to that series of Debt Securities. Prospective investors should rely on information
in the applicable Prospectus Supplement and not on the following information to the extent that the information in such Prospectus
Supplement is different from the following information. We will file as exhibits to the registration statement of which this Prospectus
is a part, or will incorporate by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that we file with the SEC, any supplemental
indenture describing the terms and conditions of Debt Securities we are offering before the issuance of such Debt Securities.
We may issue debt securities and incur additional
indebtedness other than through the offering of Debt Securities pursuant to this Prospectus.
General
The Indenture will not limit the aggregate
principal amount of Debt Securities that we may issue under the Indenture and will not limit the amount of other indebtedness that
we may incur. The Indenture will provide that we may issue Debt Securities from time to time in one or more series and may be denominated
and payable in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars or any foreign currency. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement, the Debt Securities will be unsecured obligations of our Company. The Indenture will also permit our Company to increase
the principal amount of any series of the Debt Securities previously issued and to issue that increased principal amount.
The applicable Prospectus Supplement for any
series of Debt Securities that we offer will describe the specific terms of the Debt Securities and may include, but is not limited
to, any of the following:
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the title of the Debt Securities;
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the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities;
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the percentage of principal amount at which the Debt Securities will be issued;
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whether payment on the Debt Securities will be senior or subordinated to our other liabilities
or obligations;
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whether payment of the Debt Securities will be guaranteed by any other person;
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the date or dates, or the methods by which such dates will be determined or extended, on which
we may issue the Debt Securities and the date or dates, or the methods by which such dates will be determined or extended, on which
we will pay the principal and any premium on the Debt Securities and the portion (if less than the principal amount) of Debt Securities
to be payable upon a declaration of acceleration of maturity;
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whether the Debt Securities will bear interest, the interest rate (whether fixed or variable) or
the method of determining the interest rate, the date from which interest will accrue, the dates on which we will pay interest
and the record dates for interest payments, or the methods by which such dates will be determined or extended;
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the place or places we will pay principal, premium, if any, and interest and the place or places
where Debt Securities can be presented for registration of transfer or exchange;
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whether and under what circumstances we will be required to pay any additional amounts for withholding
or deduction for taxes with respect to the Debt Securities, and whether and on what terms we will have the option to redeem the
Debt Securities rather than pay the additional amounts;
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whether we will be obligated to redeem or repurchase the Debt Securities pursuant to any sinking
or purchase fund or other provisions, or at the option of a holder and the terms and conditions of such redemption;
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whether we may redeem the Debt Securities prior to maturity and the terms and conditions of any
such redemption;
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the denominations in which we will issue any registered Debt Securities, if other than denominations
of $1,000 and any multiple of $l,000 and, if other than denominations of $5,000, the denominations in which any unregistered debt
security shall be issuable;
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whether we will make payments on the Debt Securities in a currency or currency unit other than
U.S. dollars or by delivery of our common shares or other property;
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whether payments on the Debt Securities will be payable with reference to any index, formula or
other method;
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whether we will issue the Debt Securities as global securities and, if so, the identity of the
depositary for the global securities;
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whether we will issue the Debt Securities as unregistered securities, registered securities or
both;
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any changes or additions to events of default or covenants whether or not such events of default
or covenants are consistent with the events of default or covenants in the Indenture;
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the applicability of, and any changes or additions to, the provisions for defeasance described
under “Defeasance” below;
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whether the holders of any series of Debt Securities have special rights if specified events occur;
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the terms, if any, for any conversion or exchange of the Debt Securities for any other securities;
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provisions as to modification, amendment or variation of any rights or terms attaching to the Debt
Securities; and
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any other terms, conditions, rights and preferences (or limitations on such rights and preferences)
including covenants and events of default which apply solely to a particular series of the Debt Securities being offered which
do not apply generally to other Debt Securities, or any covenants or events of default generally applicable to the Debt Securities
which do not apply to a particular series of the Debt Securities.
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Unless stated otherwise in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement, no holder of Debt Securities will have the right to require our Company to repurchase the Debt Securities and there
will be no increase in the interest rate if we become involved in a highly leveraged transaction or if our Company has a change
of control.
We may issue Debt Securities bearing no interest
or interest at a rate below the prevailing market rate at the time of issuance, and offer and sell the Debt Securities at a discount
below their stated principal amount. We may also sell any of the Debt Securities for a foreign currency or currency unit, and payments
on the Debt Securities may be payable in a foreign currency or currency unit. In any of these cases, we will describe certain Canadian
federal and U.S. federal income tax consequences and other special considerations in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
We may issue Debt Securities with terms different
from those of Debt Securities previously issued and, without the consent of the holders thereof, we may reopen a previous issue
of a series of Debt Securities and issue additional Debt Securities of such series (unless the reopening was restricted when such
series was created).
Ranking and Other Indebtedness
Unless otherwise indicated in an applicable
Prospectus Supplement, the Debt Securities will be unsecured obligations and will rank equally with all of our other unsecured
and other subordinated debt from time to time outstanding and equally with other Debt Securities issued under the Indenture. The
Indenture will provide that the Debt Securities will be subordinated to and junior in right of payment to all present and future
Senior Indebtedness. “Senior Indebtedness” will be defined in the Indenture as: (a) all indebtedness of our Company
in respect of borrowed money, other than: (i) indebtedness evidenced by the Debt Securities; and (ii) indebtedness which, by the
terms of the instrument creating or evidencing it, is expressed to rank in right of payment equally with or subordinate to the
indebtedness evidenced by the Debt Securities; (b) all obligations of our Company for the reimbursement of amounts paid pursuant
to any letter of credit, banker’s acceptance or similar credit transaction; and (c) all obligations of the type referred
to in paragraphs (a) through (b) above of other persons for the payment of which we are responsible or liable as obligor, guarantor
or otherwise. For greater certainty, “Senior Indebtedness” will include all indebtedness of our Company for borrowed
money which is outstanding as at the date of the Indenture.
Our Board of Directors may establish the extent
and manner, if any, to which payment on or in respect of a series of Debt Securities will be senior or will be subordinated to
the prior payment of our other liabilities and obligations, other than Senior Indebtedness, and whether the payment of principal,
premium, if any, and interest, if any, will be guaranteed by any other person and the nature and priority of any security.
Debt Securities in Global Form
The Depositary and Book-Entry
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement, a series of the Debt Securities may be issued in whole or in part in global form as a “global security”
and will be registered in the name of or issued in bearer form and be deposited with a depositary, or its nominee, each of which
will be identified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement relating to that series. Unless and until exchanged, in whole or in
part, for the Debt Securities in definitive registered form, a global security may not be transferred except as a whole by the
depositary for such global security to a nominee of the depositary, by a nominee of the depositary to the depositary or another
nominee of the depositary or by the depositary or any such nominee to a successor of the depositary or a nominee of the successor.
The specific terms of the depositary arrangement
with respect to any portion of a particular series of the Debt Securities to be represented by a global security will be described
in the applicable Prospectus Supplement relating to such series. We anticipate that the provisions described in this section will
apply to all depositary arrangements.
Upon the issuance of a global security, the
depositary therefor or its nominee will credit, on its book entry and registration system, the respective principal amounts of
the Debt Securities represented by the global security to the accounts of such persons, designated as “participants”,
having accounts with such depositary or its nominee. Such accounts shall be designated by the underwriters, dealers or agents participating
in the distribution of the Debt Securities or by our Company if such Debt Securities are offered and sold directly by our Company.
Ownership of beneficial interests in a global security will be limited to participants or persons that may hold beneficial interests
through participants. Ownership of beneficial interests in a global security will be shown on, and the transfer of that ownership
will be effected only through, records maintained by the depositary therefor or its nominee (with respect to interests of participants)
or by participants or persons that hold through participants (with respect to interests of persons other than participants). The
laws of some states in the United States may require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of such securities
in definitive form.
So long as the depositary for a global security
or its nominee is the registered owner of the global security or holder of a global security in bearer form, such depositary or
such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the Debt Securities represented by the global
security for all purposes under the Indenture. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a global security will
not be entitled to have a series of the Debt Securities represented by the global security registered in their names, will not
receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of such series of the Debt Securities in definitive form and will not be considered
the owners or holders thereof under the Indenture.
Any payments of principal, premium, if any,
and interest, if any, on global securities registered in the name of a depositary or securities registrar will be made to the depositary
or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owner of the global security representing such Debt Securities. None of our
Company, any trustee or any paying agent for the Debt Securities represented by the global securities will have any responsibility
or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests of the global
security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests.
We expect that the depositary for a global
security or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, if any, will credit participants’
accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the global
security as shown on the records of such depositary or its nominee. We also expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial
interests in a global security held through such participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices,
as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers registered in “street name”, and will be the
responsibility of such participants.
Discontinuance of Depositary’s Services
If a depositary for a global security representing
a particular series of the Debt Securities is at any time unwilling or unable to continue as depositary or, if at any time the
depositary for such series shall no longer be registered or in good standing under the Exchange Act, and a successor depositary
is not appointed by us within 90 days, we will issue such series of the Debt Securities in definitive form in exchange for a global
security representing such series of the Debt Securities. If an event of default under the Indenture has occurred and is continuing,
Debt Securities in definitive form will be printed and delivered upon written request by the holder to the trustee. In addition,
we may at any time and in our sole discretion determine not to have a series of the Debt Securities represented by a global security
and, in such event, will issue a series of the Debt Securities in definitive form in exchange for all of the global securities
representing that series of Debt Securities.
Debt Securities in Definitive Form
A series of the Debt Securities may be issued
in definitive form, solely as registered securities, solely as unregistered securities or as both registered securities and unregistered
securities. Registered securities will be issuable in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 and unregistered
securities will be issuable in denominations of $5,000 and integral multiples of $5,000 or, in each case, in such other denominations
as may be set out in the terms of the Debt Securities of any particular series. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement, unregistered securities will have interest coupons attached.
Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement, payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the Debt Securities (other than global securities)
will be made at the office or agency designated by our Company, or at our option we can pay principal, interest, if any, and premium,
if any, by cheque mailed or delivered to the address of the person entitled at the address appearing in the security register of
the trustee or electronic funds wire or other transmission to an account of persons who meet certain thresholds set out in the
Indenture who are entitled to receive payments by wire transfer. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement,
payment of interest, if any, will be made to the persons in whose name the Debt Securities are registered at the close of business
on the day or days specified by us.
At the option of the holder of Debt Securities,
registered securities of any series will be exchangeable for other registered securities of the same series, of any authorized
denomination and of a like aggregate principal amount. If, but only if, provided in an applicable Prospectus Supplement, unregistered
securities (with all unmatured coupons, except as provided below, and all matured coupons in default) of any series may be exchanged
for registered securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and tenor.
In such event, unregistered securities surrendered in a permitted exchange for registered securities between a regular record date
or a special record date and the relevant date for payment of interest shall be surrendered without the coupon relating to such
date for payment of interest, and interest will not be payable on such date for payment of interest in respect of the registered
security issued in exchange for such unregistered security, but will be payable only to the holder of such coupon when due in accordance
with the terms of the Indenture. Unless otherwise specified in an applicable Prospectus Supplement, unregistered securities will
not be issued in exchange for registered securities.
The applicable Prospectus Supplement may indicate
the places to register a transfer of the Debt Securities in definitive form. Service charges may be payable by the holder for any
registration of transfer or exchange of the Debt Securities in definitive form, and we may, in certain instances, require a sum
sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charges payable in connection with these transactions.
We shall not be required to:
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issue, register the transfer of or exchange any series of the Debt Securities in definitive form
during a period beginning at the opening of 15 business days before any selection of securities of that series of the Debt Securities
to be redeemed and ending on the relevant date of notice of such redemption, as provided in the Indenture;
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register the transfer of or exchange any registered security in definitive form, or portion thereof,
called for redemption, except the unredeemed portion of any registered security being redeemed in part;
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exchange any unregistered security called for redemption except to the extent that such unregistered
security may be exchanged for a registered security of that series and like tenor; provided that such registered security will
be simultaneously surrendered for redemption with written instructions for payment consistent with the provisions of the Indenture;
or
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issue, register the transfer of or exchange any of the Debt Securities in definitive form which
have been surrendered for repayment at the option of the holder, except the portion, if any, of such Debt Securities not to be
so repaid.
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Merger, Amalgamation or Consolidation
The Indenture will provide that we may not
amalgamate or consolidate with, merge into or enter into any statutory arrangement with any other person or, directly or indirectly,
convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of our properties and assets to another person, unless among other items:
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the resulting, surviving or transferee person is organized and existing under the laws of Canada,
or any province or territory thereof, the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, or, if the amalgamation,
merger, consolidation, statutory arrangement or other transaction would not impair the rights of holders, any other country;
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the resulting, surviving or transferee person, if other than our Company, assumes all of our obligations
under the Debt Securities and the Indenture; and
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immediately after the transaction, no default or event of default under the Indenture shall have
happened and be continuing.
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When such a successor person assumes our obligations
in such circumstances, subject to certain exceptions, we shall be discharged from all obligations and covenants under the Debt
Securities and the Indenture.
Provision of Financial Information
We will file with the trustee, within 20 days
after we file or furnish them with the SEC, copies of our annual reports and of the information, documents and other reports (or
copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the SEC may by rules and regulations prescribe) which we are required to file
or furnish with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Notwithstanding that we may not remain subject
to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act or otherwise report on an annual and quarterly basis on
forms provided for such annual and quarterly reporting pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC, we will continue
to provide the trustee:
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within 20 days after the time periods required for the filing or furnishing of such forms by the
SEC, annual reports on Form 10-K or any successor form, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or any successor form and current reports
of Form 8-K or any successor form.
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Events of Default
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular series of Debt Securities, the following is a summary of events which will, with
respect to any series of the Debt Securities, constitute an event of default under the Indenture with respect to the Debt Securities
of that series:
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we fail to pay principal of, or any premium on, or any Additional Amounts in respect of, any Debt
Security of that series when it is due and payable;
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we fail to pay interest (including Additional Amounts) payable on any Debt Security of that series
when it becomes due and payable, and such default continues for 30 days;
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we fail to make any required sinking fund or analogous payment for that series of Debt Securities;
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we fail to observe or perform any of our covenants or agreements in the Indenture that affect or
are applicable to the Debt Securities of that series for 90 days after written notice to us by the trustee or to us and the trustee
by holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Debt Securities of that series;
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a default (as defined in any indenture or instrument under which we or one of our subsidiaries
has at the date of the Indenture or will thereafter have outstanding any indebtedness) has occurred and is continuing, or we or
any of our subsidiaries has failed to pay principal amounts with respect to such indebtedness at maturity and such event of default
or failure to pay has resulted in such indebtedness under such indenture or instrument being declared due, payable or otherwise
being accelerated, in either event so that an amount in excess of the greater of $15,000,000 and 2% of our shareholders’
equity will be or become due, payable and accelerated upon such declaration or prior to the date on which the same would otherwise
have become due, payable and accelerated (the “Accelerated Indebtedness”), and such acceleration will not be rescinded
or annulled, or such event of default or failure to pay under such indenture or instrument will not be remedied or cured, whether
by payment or otherwise, or waived by the holders of such Accelerated Indebtedness, then (i) if the Accelerated Indebtedness will
be as a result of an event of default which is not related to the failure to pay principal or interest on the terms, at the times,
and on the conditions set out in any such indenture or instrument, it will not be considered an event of default for the purposes
of the indenture governing the Debt Securities until 30 days after such indebtedness has been accelerated, or (ii) if the Accelerated
Indebtedness will occur as a result of such failure to pay principal or interest or as a result of an event of default which is
related to the failure to pay principal or interest on the terms, at the times, and on the conditions set out in any such indenture
or instrument, then (A) if such Accelerated Indebtedness is, by its terms, non-recourse to our Company or our subsidiaries, it
will be considered an event of default for purposes of the Indenture governing the Debt Securities; or (B) if such Accelerated
Indebtedness is recourse to our Company or our subsidiaries, any requirement in connection with such failure to pay or event of
default for the giving of notice or the lapse of time or the happening of any further condition, event or act under such indenture
or instrument in connection with such failure to pay or event of default will be applicable together with an additional seven days
before being considered an event of default for the purposes of the Indenture;
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certain events involving our bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization; and
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any other event of default provided for in that series of Debt Securities.
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A default under one series of Debt Securities
will not necessarily be a default under another series. The trustee may withhold notice to the holders of the Debt Securities of
any default, except in the payment of principal or premium, if any, or interest, if any, if in good faith it considers it in the
interests of the holders to do so and so advises us in writing.
If an event of default (except for events involving
our bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization) for any series of Debt Securities occurs and continues, the trustee or the holders
of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities of that series may require us to repay immediately:
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the entire principal and interest of the Debt Securities of the series; or
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if the Debt Securities are discounted securities, that portion of the principal as is described
in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
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If an event of default relates to events involving
our bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, the principal of all Debt Securities will become immediately due and payable without
any action by the trustee or any holder.
Subject to certain conditions, the holders
of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities of the affected series can rescind and annul an accelerated
payment requirement. If Debt Securities are discounted securities, the applicable Prospectus Supplement will contain provisions
relating to the acceleration of maturity of a portion of the principal amount of the discounted securities upon the occurrence
or continuance of an event of default.
Other than its duties in case of a default,
the trustee is not obligated to exercise any of the rights or powers that it will have under the Indenture at the request or direction
of any holders, unless the holders offer the trustee reasonable security or indemnity. If they provide this reasonable security
or indemnity, the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of any series of Debt Securities may, subject to certain
limitations, direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee, or exercising
any trust or power conferred upon the trustee, for any series of Debt Securities.
We will be required to furnish to the trustee
a statement annually as to our compliance with all conditions and covenants under the Indenture and, if we are not in compliance,
we must specify any defaults. We will also be required to notify the trustee as soon as practicable upon becoming aware of any
event of default.
No holder of a Debt Security of any series
will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or a trustee,
or for any other remedy, unless:
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the holder has previously given to the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default
with respect to the Debt Securities of the affected series;
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the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding Debt Securities of the series
affected by an event of default have made a written request, and the holders have offered reasonable indemnity, to the trustee
to institute a proceeding as trustee; and
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the trustee has failed to institute a proceeding, and has not received from the holders of a majority
in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Debt Securities of the series affected by an event of default a direction inconsistent
with the request, within 60 days after receipt of the holders’ notice, request and offer of indemnity.
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However, such above-mentioned limitations do
not apply to a suit instituted by the holder of a Debt Security for the enforcement of payment of the principal of or any premium,
if any, or interest on such Debt Security on or after the applicable due date specified in such Debt Security.
Defeasance
When we use the term “defeasance”,
it means discharge from our obligations with respect to any Debt Securities of or within a series under the Indenture. Unless otherwise
specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, if we deposit with the trustee cash, government securities or a combination
thereof sufficient to pay the principal, interest, if any, premium, if any, and any other sums due to the stated maturity date
or a redemption date of the Debt Securities of a series, then at our option:
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we will be discharged from the obligations with respect to the Debt Securities of that series;
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we will no longer be under any obligation to comply with certain restrictive covenants under the
Indenture and certain events of default will no longer apply to us.
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If this happens, the holders of the Debt Securities
of the affected series will not be entitled to the benefits of the Indenture except for registration of transfer and exchange of
Debt Securities and the replacement of lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Debt Securities. These holders may look only to the
deposited fund for payment on their Debt Securities.
To exercise the defeasance option, we must
deliver to the trustee:
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an opinion of counsel in the United States to the effect that the holders of the outstanding Debt
Securities of the affected series will not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of a defeasance
and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been
the case if the defeasance had not occurred;
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an opinion of counsel in Canada or a ruling from the Canada Revenue Agency to the effect that the
holders of the outstanding Debt Securities of the affected series will not recognize income, gain or loss for Canadian federal,
provincial or territorial income or other tax purposes as a result of a defeasance and will be subject to Canadian federal, provincial
or territorial income tax and other tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case
had the defeasance not occurred; and
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a certificate of one of our officers and an opinion of counsel, each stating that all conditions
precedent provided for relating to defeasance have been complied with.
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If we are to be discharged from our obligations
with respect to the Debt Securities, and not just from our covenants, the U.S. opinion must be based upon a ruling from or published
by the United States Internal Revenue Service or a change in law to that effect.
In addition to the delivery of the opinions
described above, the following conditions must be met before we may exercise our defeasance option:
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no event of default or event that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, shall
constitute an event of default shall have occurred and be continuing for the Debt Securities of the affected series;
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we are not an “insolvent person” within the meaning of applicable bankruptcy and insolvency
legislation; and
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other customary conditions precedent are satisfied.
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Modification and Waiver
Modifications and amendments of the Indenture
may be made by our Company and the trustee pursuant to one or more Supplemental Indentures (a “Supplemental Indenture”)
with the consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Debt Securities of each series affected
by the modification. However, without the consent of each holder affected, no such modification may:
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change the stated maturity of the principal of, premium, if any, or any installment of interest,
if any, on any Debt Security;
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reduce the principal, premium, if any, or rate of interest, if any, or change any obligation of
our Company to pay any Additional Amounts;
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reduce the amount of principal of a debt security payable upon acceleration of its maturity or
the amount provable in bankruptcy;
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change the place or currency of any payment;
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affect the holder’s right to require our Company to repurchase the Debt Securities at the
holder’s option;
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impair the right of the holders to institute a suit to enforce their rights to payment;
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adversely affect any conversion or exchange right related to a series of Debt Securities;
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reduce the percentage of Debt Securities required to modify the Indenture or to waive compliance
with certain provisions of the Indenture; or
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reduce the percentage in principal amount of outstanding Debt Securities necessary to take certain
actions.
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The holders of a majority in principal amount
of outstanding Debt Securities of any series may on behalf of the holders of all Debt Securities of that series waive, insofar
as only that series is concerned, past defaults under the Indenture and compliance by our Company with certain restrictive provisions
of the Indenture. However, these holders may not waive a default in any payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest on any
Debt Security or compliance with a provision that cannot be modified without the consent of each holder affected.
We may modify the Indenture pursuant to a Supplemental
Indenture without the consent of any holders to:
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provide for unregistered securities to become registered securities under the Indenture and make
other such changes to unregistered securities that in each case do not materially and adversely affect the interests of holders
of outstanding Debt Securities;
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establish the forms of the Debt Securities;
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appoint a successor trustee under the Indenture;
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add provisions to permit or facilitate the defeasance and discharge of the Debt Securities as long
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cure any ambiguity, correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision or make any other
provisions in each case that would not materially and adversely affect the interests of holders of outstanding Debt Securities,
if any;
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comply with any applicable laws of the United States and Canada in order to effect and maintain
the qualification of the Indenture under such laws to the extent they do not conflict with the applicable laws of the United States;
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Governing Law
The Indenture and the Debt Securities will
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
The Trustee
Any trustee under the Indenture or its affiliates
may provide other services to our Company in the ordinary course of their business. If the trustee or any affiliate acquires any
conflicting interest and a default occurs with respect to the Debt Securities, the trustee must eliminate the conflict or resign.
Resignation and Removal of Trustee
The trustee may resign or be removed with respect
to one or more series of the Debt Securities and a successor trustee may be appointed to act with respect to such series.
Consent to Service
In connection with the Indenture, we will irrevocably
designate and appoint CT Corporation System, 111 8
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as our Company’s authorized agent upon which process may be served in any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating
to the Indenture or the Debt Securities that may be instituted in any U.S. federal or New York State court located in The Borough
of Manhattan, in the City of New York, or brought by the trustee (whether in its individual capacity or in its capacity as trustee
under the Indenture), and will irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
Enforceability of Judgments
Because all or substantially all of our assets,
as well as the assets of certain of the directors of our Company, are within the United States, any judgment obtained in Canada
against our Company or certain of our directors, including judgments with respect to the payment of principal on the Debt Securities,
may not be collectible within Canada.
We have been advised that there is doubt as
to the enforceability in the United States, by a court in original actions or actions to enforce judgments of Canadian courts,
of civil liabilities predicated solely upon Canadian federal or provincial securities laws.
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
The following description, together with the
additional information we may include in any applicable Prospectus Supplements and free writing prospectuses, summarizes the material
terms and provisions of the Warrants that we may offer under this Prospectus, which may consist of Warrants to purchase Common
Shares or Debt Securities and may be issued in one or more series. Warrants may be offered independently or together with Common
Shares, Debt Securities or Subscription Receipts offered by any Prospectus Supplement, and may be attached to or separate from
those Securities. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any Warrants that we may offer under this Prospectus,
we will describe the particular terms of any series of Warrants that we may offer in more detail in the applicable Prospectus Supplement
and any applicable free writing prospectus. The terms of any Warrants offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the
terms described below.
General
We will evidence each series of Warrants by
Warrant certificates (“Warrant Certificates”) that we may issue under one or more warrant indentures (each, a “Warrant
Indenture”), which we may enter into with a warrant trustee (the “Warrant Trustee”) that we will name in the
relevant Prospectus Supplement. We may also choose to act as our own Warrant Trustee.
This summary of some of the provisions of the
Warrants is not complete. The statements made in this Prospectus relating to any Warrant Indenture and Warrants to be issued under
this Prospectus are summaries of certain anticipated provisions thereof and do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and
are qualified in their entirety by reference to, all provisions of the applicable Warrant Certificate and, if applicable, Warrant
Indenture. Prospective investors should refer to the Warrant Certificate and/or Warrant Indenture relating to the specific Warrants
being offered for the complete terms of the Warrants. We will file as exhibits to the registration statement of which this Prospectus
is a part, or will incorporate by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that we file with the SEC, any Warrant Certificate
and/or Warrant Indenture describing the terms and conditions of Warrants we are offering before the issuance of such Warrants.
The applicable Prospectus Supplement relating
to any Warrants offered by our Company will describe the particular terms of those Warrants and include specific terms relating
to the offering.
Equity Warrants
The particular terms of each issue of equity
warrants (“Equity Warrants”) will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include,
where applicable:
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the date on which the right to exercise the Equity Warrants will commence and the date on which
the right will expire;
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the number of Common Shares that may be purchased upon exercise of each Equity Warrant and the
price at which and currency or currencies in which the Common Shares may be purchased upon exercise of each Equity Warrant;
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the designation and terms of any Securities with which the Equity Warrants will be offered, if
any, and the number of the Equity Warrants that will be offered with each Security;
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the date or dates, if any, on or after which the Equity Warrants and the other Securities with
which the Equity Warrants will be offered will be transferable separately;
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whether the Equity Warrants will be subject to redemption and, if so, the terms of such redemption
provisions;
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whether we will issue the Equity Warrants as global securities and, if so, the identity of the
depositary of the global securities;
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whether the Equity Warrants will be listed on any exchange;
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material United States and Canadian federal income tax consequences of owning the Equity Warrants;
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any other material terms or conditions of the Equity Warrants.
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The particular terms of each issue of debt
warrants (“Debt Warrants”) will be described in the related Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where
applicable:
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the date on which the right to exercise the Debt Warrants will commence and the date on which the
right will expire;
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the principal amount of Debt Securities that may be purchased upon exercise of each Debt Warrant
and the price at which and currency or currencies in which that principal amount of Debt Securities may be purchased upon exercise
of each Debt Warrant;
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the designation and terms of any Securities with which the Debt Warrants will be offered, if any,
and the number of the Debt Warrants that will be offered with each Security;
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the date or dates, if any, on or after which the Debt Warrants and the other Securities with which
the Debt Warrants will be offered will be transferable separately;
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the terms and provisions of the Debt Securities issuable upon the exercise of the Debt Warrants;
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the minimum or maximum amount of Debt Warrants that may be exercised at any one time;
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whether the Debt Warrants will be subject to redemption, and, if so, the terms of such redemption
provisions;
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whether we will issue the Debt Warrants as global securities and, if so, the identity of the depositary
of the global securities;
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whether the Debt Warrants will be listed on any exchange;
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material United States and Canadian federal income tax consequences of owning the Debt Warrants;
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Rights of Holders Prior to Exercise
Prior to the exercise of their Warrants, holders
of Warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the Common Shares or Debt Securities issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
Exercise of Warrants
Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase
the Securities that we specify in the applicable Prospectus Supplement at the exercise price that we describe therein. Unless we
otherwise specify in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, holders of the Warrants may exercise the Warrants at any time up to
the specified time on the expiration date that we set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. After the close of business
on the expiration date, unexercised Warrants will become void.
Holders of the Warrants may exercise the Warrants
by delivering the Warrant Certificate representing the Warrants to be exercised together with specified information, and paying
the required amount to our Company or, if applicable, the Warrant Trustee, in immediately available funds, as provided in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement. We will set forth on the Warrant Certificate and in the applicable Prospectus Supplement the information
that the holder of the Warrant will be required to deliver to our Company or, if applicable, the Warrant Trustee.
Upon receipt of the required payment and the
Warrant Certificate properly completed and duly executed at our Company or, if applicable, the corporate trust office of the Warrant
Trustee or any other office indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, we will issue and deliver the securities purchasable
upon such exercise. If fewer than all of the Warrants represented by the Warrant Certificate are exercised, then we will issue
a new Warrant Certificate for the remaining amount of Warrants. If we so indicate in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, holders
of the Warrants may surrender securities as all or part of the exercise price for Warrants.
Anti-Dilution
The Warrant Certificate and/or Warrant Indenture
will specify that upon the subdivision, consolidation, reclassification or other material change of the Common Shares or Debt Securities
or any other reorganization, amalgamation, merger or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, the Warrants will thereafter
evidence the right of the holder to receive the securities, property or cash deliverable in exchange for or on the conversion of
or in respect of the Common Shares or Debt Securities to which the holder of a Common Share or Debt Security would have been entitled
immediately after such event. Similarly, any distribution to all or substantially all of the holders of Common Shares of rights,
options, warrants, evidences of indebtedness or assets will result in an adjustment in the number of Common Shares to be issued
to holders of Equity Warrants.
Global Securities
We may issue Warrants in whole or in part in
the form of one or more global securities, which will be registered in the name of and be deposited with a depositary, or its nominee,
each of which will be identified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. The global securities may be in temporary or permanent
form. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe the terms of any depositary arrangement and the rights and limitations
of owners of beneficial interests in any global security. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe the exchange, registration
and transfer rights relating to any global security.
Modifications
The Warrant Certificate and/or Warrant Indenture
will provide for modifications and alterations to the Warrants issued thereunder by way of a resolution of holders of Warrants
at a meeting of such holders or a consent in writing from such holders. The number of holders of Warrants required to pass such
a resolution or execute such a written consent will be specified in the Warrant Certificate and/or Warrant Indenture.
We may amend any Warrant Certificate and/or
Warrant Indenture and the Warrants, without the consent of the holders of the Warrants, to cure any ambiguity, to cure, correct
or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision, or in any other manner that will not materially and adversely affect the
interests of holders of outstanding Warrants.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS
We may issue Subscription Receipts, which will
entitle holders to receive upon satisfaction of certain release conditions and for no additional consideration, Common Shares,
Debt Securities, Warrants or any combination thereof. Subscription Receipts will be issued pursuant to one or more subscription
receipt agreements (each, a “Subscription Receipt Agreement”), each to be entered into between our Company and an escrow
agent (the “Escrow Agent”), which will establish the terms and conditions of the Subscription Receipts. Each Escrow
Agent will be a financial institution organized under the laws of the United States or a state thereof, or Canada or a province
thereof, and authorized to carry on business as an escrow agent. We will file as exhibits to the registration statement of which
this Prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that we file with the SEC, any
Subscription Receipt Agreement describing the terms and conditions of Subscription Receipts we are offering before the issuance
of such Subscription Receipts.
The following description sets forth certain
general terms and provisions of Subscription Receipts and is not intended to be complete. The statements made in this Prospectus
relating to any Subscription Receipt Agreement and Subscription Receipts to be issued thereunder are summaries of certain anticipated
provisions thereof and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, all provisions of the applicable Subscription
Receipt Agreement and the Prospectus Supplement describing such Subscription Receipt Agreement.
The Prospectus Supplement relating to any Subscription
Receipts we offer will describe the Subscription Receipts and include specific terms relating to their offering. All such terms
will comply with the requirements of NYSE MKT relating to Subscription Receipts. If underwriters or agents are used in the sale
of Subscription Receipts, one or more of such underwriters or agents may also be parties to the Subscription Receipt Agreement
governing the Subscription Receipts sold to or through such underwriters or agents.
General
The Prospectus Supplement and the Subscription
Receipt Agreement for any Subscription Receipts we offer will describe the specific terms of the Subscription Receipts and may
include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
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the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or combination
thereof to be received by holders of Subscription Receipts upon satisfaction of the release conditions, and the procedures that
will result in the adjustment of those numbers;
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the conditions (the “Release Conditions”) that must be met in order for holders of
Subscription Receipts to receive for no additional consideration Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or a combination thereof;
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the procedures for the issuance and delivery of Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or a combination
thereof to holders of Subscription Receipts upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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whether any payments will be made to holders of Subscription Receipts upon delivery of the Common
Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or a combination thereof upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions (
e.g.
, an amount
equal to dividends declared on Common Shares by our Company to holders of record during the period from the date of issuance of
the Subscription Receipts to the date of issuance of any Common Shares pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Receipt Agreement,
or an amount equal to interest payable by our Company in respect of Debt Securities during the period from the date of issuance
of the Subscription Receipts to the date of issuance of the Debt Securities pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Receipt Agreement);
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the terms and conditions under which the Escrow Agent will hold all or a portion of the gross proceeds
from the sale of Subscription Receipts, together with interest and income earned thereon (collectively, the “Escrowed Funds”),
pending satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Escrow Agent will hold Common Shares, Debt Securities,
Warrants or a combination thereof pending satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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the terms and conditions under which the Escrow Agent will release all or a portion of the Escrowed
Funds to our Company upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions;
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if the Subscription Receipts are sold to or through underwriters or agents, the terms and conditions
under which the Escrow Agent will release a portion of the Escrowed Funds to such underwriters or agents in payment of all or a
portion of their fees or commission in connection with the sale of the Subscription Receipts;
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procedures for the refund by the Escrow Agent to holders of Subscription Receipts of all or a portion
of the subscription price for their Subscription Receipts, plus any
pro rata
entitlement to interest earned or income generated
on such amount, if the Release Conditions are not satisfied;
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any entitlement of our Company to purchase the Subscription Receipts in the open market by private
agreement or otherwise;
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whether we will issue the Subscription Receipts as global securities and, if so, the identity of
the depositary for the global securities;
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whether we will issue the Subscription Receipts as bearer securities, registered securities or
both;
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provisions as to modification, amendment or variation of the Subscription Receipt Agreement or
any rights or terms attaching to the Subscription Receipts;
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the identity of the Escrow Agent;
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whether the Subscription Receipts will be listed on any exchange;
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material United States and Canadian federal tax consequences of owning the Subscription Receipts;
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In addition, the Prospectus Supplement and
the Subscription Receipt Agreement for any Subscription Receipts we offer will describe all contractual rights of rescission that
will be granted to initial purchasers of Subscription Receipts in the event this Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement under which
Subscription Receipts are issued or any amendment hereto or thereto contains a misrepresentation, as discussed further under the
sub-paragraph entitled “Rescission” below.
The holders of Subscription Receipts will
not be shareholders of our Company. Holders of Subscription Receipts are entitled only to receive Common Shares, Debt Securities,
Warrants or a combination thereof on exchange of their Subscription Receipts, plus any cash payments provided for under the Subscription
Receipt Agreement, if the Release Conditions are satisfied. If the Release Conditions are not satisfied, the holders of Subscription
Receipts shall be entitled to a refund of all or a portion of the subscription price therefor and all or a portion of the
pro
rata
share of interest earned or income generated thereon, as provided in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
Escrow
The Escrowed Funds will be held in escrow by
the Escrow Agent, and such Escrowed Funds will be released to our Company (and, if the Subscription Receipts are sold to or through
underwriters or agents, a portion of the Escrowed Funds may be released to such underwriters or agents in payment of all or a portion
of their fees in connection with the sale of the Subscription Receipts) at the time and under the terms specified by the Subscription
Receipt Agreement. If the Release Conditions are not satisfied, holders of Subscription Receipts will receive a refund of all or
a portion of the subscription price for their Subscription Receipts plus their
pro rata
entitlement to interest earned or
income generated on such amount, in accordance with the terms of the Subscription Receipt Agreement. Common Shares, Debt Securities
or Warrants may be held in escrow by the Escrow Agent, and will be released to the holders of Subscription Receipts following satisfaction
of the Release Conditions at the time and under the terms specified in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
Anti-Dilution
The Subscription Receipt Agreement will specify
that upon the subdivision, consolidation, reclassification or other material change of the Common Shares, Debt Securities or Warrants
or any other reorganization, amalgamation, merger or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, the Subscription Receipts
will thereafter evidence the right of the holder to receive the securities, property or cash deliverable in exchange for or on
the conversion of or in respect of the Common Shares, Debt Securities or Warrants to which the holder of a Common Share, Debt Security
or Warrant would have been entitled immediately after such event. Similarly, any distribution to all or substantially all of the
holders of Common Shares of rights, options, warrants, evidences of indebtedness or assets will result in an adjustment in the
number of Common Shares to be issued to holders of Subscription Receipts whose Subscription Receipts entitle the holders thereof
to receive Common Shares. Alternatively, such securities, evidences of indebtedness or assets may, at the option of our Company,
be issued to the Escrow Agent and delivered to holders of Subscription Receipts on exercise thereof. The Subscription Receipt Agreement
will also provide that if other actions of our Company affect the Common Shares, Debt Securities or Warrants, which, in the reasonable
opinion of the directors of our Company, would materially affect the rights of the holders of Subscription Receipts and/or the
rights attached to the Subscription Receipts, the number of Common Shares, Debt Securities or Warrants which are to be received
pursuant to the Subscription Receipts shall be adjusted in such manner, if any, and at such time as our directors may in their
discretion reasonably determine to be equitable to the holders of Subscription Receipts in such circumstances.
Rescission
The Subscription Receipt Agreement will also
provide that any misrepresentation in this Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement under which the Subscription Receipts are offered,
or any amendment thereto, will entitle each initial purchaser of Subscription Receipts to a contractual right of rescission following
the issuance of the Common Shares, Debt Securities or Warrants to such purchaser entitling such purchaser to receive the amount
paid for the Subscription Receipts upon surrender of the Common Shares, Debt Securities or Warrants, provided that such remedy
for rescission is exercised in the time stipulated in the Subscription Receipt Agreement. This right of rescission does not extend
to holders of Subscription Receipts who acquire such Subscription Receipts from an initial purchaser, on the open market or otherwise,
or to initial purchasers who acquire Subscription Receipts in the United States.
Global Securities
We may issue Subscription Receipts in whole
or in part in the form of one or more global securities, which will be registered in the name of and be deposited with a depositary,
or its nominee, each of which will be identified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. The global securities may be in temporary
or permanent form. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe the terms of any depositary arrangement and the rights and
limitations of owners of beneficial interests in any global security. The applicable Prospectus Supplement also will describe the
exchange, registration and transfer rights relating to any global security.
Modifications
The Subscription Receipt Agreement will provide
for modifications and alterations to the Subscription Receipts issued thereunder by way of a resolution of holders of Subscription
Receipts at a meeting of such holders or a consent in writing from such holders. The number of holders of Subscriptions Receipts
required to pass such a resolution or execute such a written consent will be specified in the Subscription Receipt Agreement.
DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
The following description, together with the
additional information we may include in any applicable Prospectus Supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of
the Units that we may offer under this Prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any Units that
we may offer under this Prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any series of Units in more detail in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement. The terms of any Units offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described below.
We will file as exhibits to the registration
statement of which this Prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from a current report on Form 8-K that we file
with the SEC, the form of unit agreement, if any (“Unit Agreement”), between our Company and a unit agent, if any (“Unit
Agent”), that describes the terms and conditions of the series of Units we are offering, and any supplemental agreements,
before the issuance of the related series of Units. We may also choose to act as our own Unit Agent. The following summaries of
material terms and provisions of the Units are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions
of the Unit Agreement, if applicable, and any supplemental agreements applicable to a particular series of Units. We urge you to
read the applicable Prospectus Supplements related to the particular series of Units that we sell under this Prospectus, as well
as the complete Unit Agreement, if applicable, and any supplemental agreements that contain the terms of the Units.
General
We may issue units comprising one or more of
Common Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants and Subscription Receipts in any combination. Each Unit will be issued so that the holder
of the Unit is also the holder of each security included in the Unit. Thus, the holder of a Unit will have the rights and obligations
of a holder of each included security. The Unit Agreement, if applicable, under which a Unit is issued may provide that the securities
included in the Unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a specified date.
We will describe in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement the terms of the series of Units, including:
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the designation and terms of the Units
and of the securities comprising the Units, including whether and under what circumstances those securities may be held or transferred
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Unit Agreement that differ from those described below; and
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The provisions described in this section, as
well as those described under “Description of Common Shares,” “Description of Debt Securities,” “Description
of Warrants,” and “Description of Subscription Receipts” will apply to each Unit and to any Common Share, Debt
Security, Warrant or Subscription Receipt included in each Unit, respectively.
Issuance in Series
We may issue Units in such amounts and in numerous
distinct series as we determine.
Enforceability of Rights by Holders of Units
Each Unit Agent, if applicable, will act solely
as our agent under the applicable Unit Agreement, if any, and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust
with any holder of any Unit. A single bank or trust company may act as Unit Agent for more than one series of Units. A Unit Agent
will have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by our Company under the applicable Unit Agreement, if any, or Unit,
including any duty or responsibility to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise, or to make any demand upon our Company. Any
holder of a Unit may, without the consent of the related Unit Agent, if applicable, or the holder of any other Unit, enforce by
appropriate legal action its rights as holder under any security included in the Unit.
Our Company, any Unit Agent, and any of their
agents may treat the registered holder of any Unit Certificate as an absolute owner of the Units evidenced by that certificate
for any purpose and as the person entitled to exercise the rights attaching to the Units so requested, despite any notice to the
contrary.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
General
We may offer and sell the Securities, separately
or together: (a) to one or more underwriters or dealers; (b) through one or more agents; or (c) directly to one or more other purchasers.
The Securities offered pursuant to any Prospectus Supplement may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions at: (i)
a fixed price or prices, which may be changed from time to time; (ii) market prices prevailing at the time of sale; (iii) prices
related to such prevailing market prices; or (iv) other negotiated prices. We may only offer and sell the Securities pursuant to
a Prospectus Supplement during the period that this Prospectus, including any amendments hereto, remains effective. The Prospectus
Supplement for any of the Securities being offered thereby will set forth the terms of the offering of such Securities, including
the type of Security being offered, the name or names of any underwriters, dealers or agents, the purchase price of such Securities,
the proceeds to our Company from such sale, any underwriting commissions or discounts and other items constituting underwriters’
compensation and any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to dealers. Only underwriters so named in the Prospectus
Supplement are deemed to be underwriters in connection with the Securities offered thereby.
By Underwriters
If underwriters are used in the sale, the Securities
will be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including
negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. Unless otherwise
set forth in the Prospectus Supplement relating thereto, the obligations of underwriters to purchase the Securities will be subject
to certain conditions, but the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of the Securities offered by the Prospectus Supplement
if any of such Securities are purchased. We may offer the Securities to the public through underwriting syndicates represented
by managing underwriters or by underwriters without a syndicate. We may agree to pay the underwriters a fee or commission for various
services relating to the offering of any Securities. Any such fee or commission will be paid out of the general corporate funds
of our Company. We may use underwriters with whom we have a material relationship. We will describe in the Prospectus Supplement,
naming the underwriter, the nature of any such relationship.
By Dealers
If dealers are used, and if so specified in
the applicable Prospectus Supplement, we will sell such Securities to the dealers as principals. The dealers may then resell such
Securities to the public at varying prices to be determined by such dealers at the time of resale. Any public offering price and
any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to dealers may be changed from time to time. We will set forth the names
of the dealers and the terms of the transaction in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
By Agents
The Securities may also be sold through agents
designated by our Company. Any agent involved will be named, and any fees or commissions payable by our Company to such agent will
be set forth, in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Any such fees or commissions will be paid out of the general corporate funds
of our Company. Unless otherwise indicated in the Prospectus Supplement, any agent will be acting on a best efforts basis for the
period of its appointment.
Direct Sales
Securities may also be sold directly by our
Company at such prices and upon such terms as agreed to by our Company and the purchaser. In this case, no underwriters, dealers
or agents would be involved in the offering.
General Information
Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate
in the distribution of the Securities offered by this Prospectus may be deemed underwriters under the Securities Act, and any discounts
or commissions they receive from us and any profit on their resale of the securities may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act.
Underwriters, dealers or agents who participate
in the distribution of Securities may be entitled under agreements to be entered into with our Company to indemnification by our
Company against certain liabilities, including liabilities under Canadian provincial and territorial and United States securities
legislation, or to contribution with respect to payments which such underwriters, dealers or agents may be required to make in
respect thereof. Such underwriters, dealers or agents may be customers of, engage in transactions with, or perform services for,
our Company in the ordinary course of business.
We may enter into derivative transactions with
third parties, or sell securities not covered by this Prospectus to third parties in privately negotiated transactions. If the
applicable Prospectus Supplement indicates, in connection with those derivatives, the third parties may sell securities covered
by this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, including in short sale transactions. If so, the third parties may
use securities pledged by us or borrowed from us or others to settle those sales or to close out any related open borrowings of
stock, and may use securities received from us in settlement of those derivatives to close out any related open borrowings of stock.
The third parties in such sale transactions will be identified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
One or more firms, referred to as “remarketing
firms,” may also offer or sell the Securities, if the Prospectus Supplement so indicates, in connection with a remarketing
arrangement upon their purchase. Remarketing firms will act as principals for their own accounts or as agents for us. These remarketing
firms will offer or sell the Securities in accordance with the terms of the Securities. The Prospectus Supplement will identify
any remarketing firm and the terms of its agreement, if any, with us and will describe the remarketing firm’s compensation.
Remarketing firms may be deemed to be underwriters in connection with the Securities they remarket.
In connection with any offering of Securities,
underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities offered at a
level above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued
at any time.
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following is a general summary of the material
U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a beneficial owner of Debt Securities and Common Shares acquired pursuant
to this Prospectus. This summary does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership, and exercise
of Warrants, Subscription Receipts, or Units.
Scope of this Summary
This summary is for general information purposes
only and does not purport to be a complete analysis or listing of all potential U.S. federal income tax consequences related to
the acquisition, ownership and disposition of Debt Securities and Common Shares. Except as specifically set forth below, this summary
does not discuss applicable tax reporting requirements. In addition, this summary does not take into account the individual facts
and circumstances of any particular holder that may affect the U.S. federal income tax consequences to such holder. Accordingly,
this summary is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or U.S. federal income tax advice with respect to any
particular holder. Each holder should consult its own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, state and local, and non-U.S. tax
consequences related to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of Debt Securities and Common Shares.
No legal opinion from U.S. legal counsel or
ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has been requested, or will be obtained, regarding the U.S. federal
income tax consequences related to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of Debt Securities and Common Shares. This summary
is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS is not precluded from taking a position that is different from, and contrary to, the positions
taken in this summary.
Authorities
This summary is based on the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury Regulations (whether final, temporary, or proposed), published rulings
of the IRS, published administrative positions of the IRS, and U.S. court decisions that are applicable and, in each case, as in
effect and available, as of the date of this Prospectus. Any of the authorities on which this summary is based could be changed
in a material and adverse manner at any time, and any such change could be applied on a retroactive basis. This summary does not
discuss the potential effects, whether adverse or beneficial, of any proposed legislation that, if enacted, could be applied on
a retroactive basis.
U.S. Holders
As used in this summary, the term “U.S.
Holder” means a beneficial owner of Debt Securities or Common Shares acquired pursuant to this Prospectus that is, for U.S.
federal income tax purposes:
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an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;
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a corporation (or other entity classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes)
created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
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an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source;
or
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a trust that (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and
the control of one or more U.S. persons for all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid election in effect under
applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.
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Non-U.S. Holders
The term “Non-U.S. Holder” means
any beneficial owner of Debt Securities or Common Shares acquired pursuant to this Prospectus that is neither a U.S. Holder nor
a partnership (nor other entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes).
Holders Subject to Special U.S. Federal
Income Tax Rules
This summary deals only with persons or entities
who hold Debt Securities or Common Shares as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property
held for investment purposes). This summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be applicable
to holders in light of their particular circumstances or to holders subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax
law, such as (without limitation):
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banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions;
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dealers or traders in securities, commodities or foreign currencies;
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regulated investment companies;
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U.S. expatriates or former long-term residents of the United States;
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persons holding Debt Securities or Common Shares as part of a straddle, appreciated financial position,
synthetic security, hedge, conversion or constructive sale transaction or other integrated investment;
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entities that acquire Debt Securities or Common Shares that are treated as partnerships for U.S.
federal income tax purposes and partners in such partnerships;
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real estate investment trusts;
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U.S. Holders that have a “functional currency” other than the U.S. dollar;
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holders that acquired Debt Securities or Common Shares in connection with the exercise of employee
stock options or otherwise as consideration for services; or
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holders that are “controlled foreign corporations”, “passive foreign investment
companies” and corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax.
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Holders that are subject to special provisions
under the Code, including holders described immediately above, should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal,
state and local, and non-U.S. tax consequences arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of Debt
Securities and Common Shares.
If an entity or arrangement that is classified
as a partnership (or other “pass-through” entity) for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds Debt Securities or Common
Shares, the U.S. federal income tax consequences to such entity and the partners (or other owners) of such entity generally will
depend on the activities of the entity and the status of such partners (or owners). This summary does not address the tax consequences
to any such partner, owner or entity. Partners (or other owners) of entities or arrangements that are classified as partnerships
or as “pass-through” entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes should consult their own tax advisors regarding
the U.S. federal income tax consequences arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of Debt Securities
and Common Shares.
Tax Consequences Not Addressed
This summary does not address the U.S. state
and local, U.S. federal estate and gift, U.S. Medicare, U.S. federal alternative minimum tax, or non-U.S. tax consequences to holders
of Debt Securities and Common Shares. Each holder should consult its own tax advisors regarding the U.S. state and local, U.S.
federal estate and gift, U.S. federal alternative minimum tax, and non-U.S. tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership, and
disposition of Debt Securities and Common Shares.
Debt Securities
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to
U.S. Holders
Payments of Interest
Interest on a Debt Security generally will
be taxable to a U.S. Holder as ordinary interest income at the time of receipt or accrual in accordance with the U.S. Holder’s
method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Sale, Exchange or Retirement of Debt
Securities
Upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other
taxable disposition of a Debt Security, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the
amount realized on the disposition, less any accrued but unpaid interest, which will be taxable as ordinary income in the manner
described above under “Payments of Interest,” and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Debt Security.
The adjusted tax basis of a Debt Security generally will equal its initial cost reduced by principal payments previously received
on the Debt Security. Gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s
holding period for the Debt Security exceeds one year at the time of the disposition. Deductions for capital losses are subject
to complex limitations under the Code.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information reporting requirements generally
will apply to payments of interest on Debt Securities and to the proceeds of a sale of Debt Securities paid to a U.S. Holder unless
the U.S. Holder is an exempt recipient (such as a corporation). Backup withholding will apply to those payments if the U.S. Holder
fails to provide its correct taxpayer identification number or certification of exempt status, or if the U.S. Holder is notified
by the IRS that it has failed to report in full payments of interest and dividend income. Backup withholding is not an additional
tax, and any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules generally will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S.
Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided the required information is furnished in a timely manner to
the IRS.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to
Non-U.S. Holders
U.S. Federal Withholding Tax
The 30% U.S. federal withholding tax will not
apply to any payment of interest on a Debt Security to a Non-U.S. Holder under the “portfolio interest rule” if certain
requirements are satisfied and provided that:
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interest paid on the Debt Securities is not effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s
conduct of a trade or business in the United States;
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the Non-U.S. Holder does not actually (or constructively) own 10% or more of the total combined
voting power of all classes of the Company’s voting stock within the meaning of the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations;
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the Non-U.S. Holder is not a controlled foreign corporation that is related directly or constructively
to the Company through stock ownership; or
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the Non-U.S. Holder provides its name and address on an IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (or other applicable
form), and certifies, under penalties of perjury, that it is not a United States person as defined under the Code (generally through
the provision of an IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or other applicable form).
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If a Non-U.S. Holder cannot satisfy the requirements
above, payments of interest will generally be subject to the 30% U.S. federal withholding tax, unless such Non-U.S. Holder provides
the Company with a properly executed:
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IRS Form W-8BEN (or other applicable form) claiming an exemption from or reduction in withholding
under the benefit of an applicable income tax treaty; or
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IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable form) stating that interest paid on the Debt Securities is
not subject to withholding tax because it is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States
(as discussed below under “U.S. Federal Income Tax”).
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The 30% U.S. federal withholding tax generally
will not apply to any payment of principal or gain that a Non-U.S. Holder realizes on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition
of a Debt Security.
U.S. Federal Income Tax
If a Non-U.S. Holder is engaged in a trade
or business in the United States and interest on the Debt Securities is effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or
business (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment), then such Non-U.S.
Holder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on that interest on a net income basis in the same manner as if such Non-U.S.
Holder were a U.S. person as defined under the Code, and such Non-U.S. Holder will be exempt from the 30% U.S. federal withholding
tax, provided the certification requirements discussed above in “U.S. Federal Withholding Tax” are satisfied. In addition,
if the Non-U.S. Holder is a foreign corporation, such holder may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (or lower applicable
income tax treaty rate) of such interest, subject to adjustments.
Any gain realized on the disposition of a Debt
Security, including as redemption by the Company as discussed below, generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless:
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the gain is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by the Non-U.S. Holder
(and, where an income tax treaty applies, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment of the Non-U.S. Holder), in which case
the Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to tax on the net gain from the disposition at regular graduated U.S. federal income tax rates,
and if the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation, may be subject to an additional U.S. branch profits tax at a gross rate equal to 30%
of its effectively connected earnings and profits for that taxable year, subject to any exemption or lower rate as may be specified
by an applicable income tax treaty; or
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the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in
the taxable year of disposition and certain other conditions are met, in which case the Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to a 30%
tax on the gain from the sale, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses.
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Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Generally, the Company must report to the IRS
and to a Non-U.S. Holder the amount of interest paid to such Non-U.S. Holder and the amount of tax, if any, withheld with respect
to those payments. Copies of the information returns reporting such interest payments and any withholding may also be made available
to the tax authorities in the country in which such Non-U.S. Holder resides under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.
In general, a Non-U.S. Holder will not be subject
to backup withholding with respect to payments on the Debt Securities that the Company makes to such Non-U.S. Holder provided that
the Company does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that such Non-U.S. Holder is a U.S. person as defined under the Code,
and the Company received from such Non-U.S. Holder the statement described above under “U.S. Federal Withholding Tax.”
Information reporting and, depending on the
circumstances, backup withholding will apply to the proceeds of a sale of the Debt Securities within the United States or conducted
through certain U.S.-related financial intermediaries, unless the Non-U.S. Holder certifies, under penalties of perjury, that such
holder is a Non-U.S. Holder (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that such holder is a U.S. person as
defined under the Code), or such holder otherwise establishes an exemption.
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding
rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the
required information is furnished to the IRS.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code (commonly
referred to as “FATCA”) impose a reporting regime and potentially a 30% withholding tax on certain payments made to
or through (i) a “foreign financial institution” (as specifically defined in the Code) that does not enter into an
agreement with the IRS to provide the IRS with certain information in respect of its account holders and investors or (ii) a “non-financial
foreign entity” (as specifically defined in the Code) that does not provide sufficient information with respect to its substantial
U.S. owners (if any). The United States has entered into, and continues to negotiate, intergovernmental agreements (each, an “IGA”)
with a number of other jurisdictions to facilitate the implementation of FATCA. An IGA may significantly alter the application
of FATCA and its information reporting and withholding requirements with respect to any particular investor.
FATCA withholding may apply to payments in
respect of the Debt Securities and, in the case of a sale or other disposition of Debt Securities occurring after December 31,
2018, the gross proceeds of such sale or other disposition if the payee does not provide documentation (typically IRS Form W-9
or the relevant IRS Form W-8) providing the required information or establishing compliance with, or an exemption from, FATCA.
FATCA is particularly complex and its application remains uncertain. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding
how these rules may apply in their particular circumstances.
Common
Shares
U.S.
Federal Income Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders
Distributions
Distributions made on Common Shares generally
will be included in a U.S. Holder’s income as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Company’s current and accumulated
earnings and profits (determined under U.S. federal income tax principles) as of the end of the taxable year in which the distribution
occurs. However, with respect to dividends received by certain non-corporate U.S. Holders (including individuals), such dividends
are generally taxed at the applicable long-term capital gains rates (currently at a maximum tax rate of 20%), provided certain
holding period and other requirements are satisfied. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits will
be treated as a return of capital to the extent of a U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Common Shares and thereafter
as capital gain from the sale or exchange of the Common Shares, which will be taxable according to rules discussed under the heading
“Sale, Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares,” below. Dividends received by a corporate holder may
be eligible for a dividends received deduction, subject to applicable limitations.
Sale, Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition
of Common Shares
Upon the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition
of Common Shares, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between (i) the amount of
cash and the fair market value of any property received upon such taxable disposition and (ii) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted
tax basis in the Common Shares. Such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if a U.S. Holder’s holding
period in the Common Shares is more than one year at the time of the taxable disposition. Long-term capital gains recognized by
certain non-corporate U.S. Holders (including individuals) will generally be subject to a maximum U.S. federal income tax rate
of 20%. Deductions for capital losses are subject to complex limitations under the Code.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information reporting requirements generally
will apply to payments of dividends on Common Shares and to the proceeds of a sale of Common Shares paid to a U.S. Holder unless
the U.S. Holder is an exempt recipient (such as a corporation). Backup withholding will apply to those payments if the U.S. Holder
fails to provide its correct taxpayer identification number or certification of exempt status, or if the U.S. Holder is notified
by the IRS that it has failed to report in full payments of interest and dividend income. Backup withholding is not an additional
tax, and any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules generally will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S.
Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided the required information is furnished in a timely manner to
the IRS.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to
Non-U.S. Holders
Dividends
Distributions on Common Shares paid to Non-U.S.
Holders will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from the Company’s current and
accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. To the extent those distributions exceed
current and accumulated earnings and profits, they will constitute a return of capital and will first reduce a Non-U.S. Holder’s
basis in Common Shares, but not below zero, and then will be treated as gain from the sale of stock, which will be taxable according
to rules discussed below under the heading “Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares.” Any dividends paid
to a Non-U.S. Holder with respect to Common Shares generally will be subject to withholding tax at a 30% gross rate, subject to
any exemption or lower rate under an applicable treaty if the Non-U.S. Holder provides the Company with a properly executed IRS
Form W-8BEN, unless the Non-U.S. Holder provides the Company with a properly executed IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable form)
relating to income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.
Dividends that are effectively connected with
the conduct of a trade or business within the United States and includible in the Non-U.S. Holder’s gross income are not
subject to the withholding tax (assuming proper certification and disclosure), but instead are subject to U.S. federal income tax
on a net income basis at applicable graduated individual or corporate rates. Any such effectively connected income received by
a non-U.S. corporation may, under certain circumstances, be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate, subject
to any exemption or lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.
A Non-U.S. Holder of Common Shares who wishes
to claim the benefit of an applicable treaty rate or exemption is required to satisfy certain certification and other requirements.
If a Non-U.S. Holder is eligible for an exemption from or a reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty,
it may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS.
Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of
Common Shares
In general, a Non-U.S. Holder of Common Shares
will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on gain recognized from a sale, exchange, or other taxable disposition of such Common
Shares, unless:
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the gain is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by the Non-U.S. Holder
(and, where an income tax treaty applies, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment of the Non-U.S. Holder), in which case
the Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to tax on the net gain from the disposition at regular graduated U.S. federal income tax rates,
and if the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation, may be subject to an additional U.S. branch profits tax at a gross rate equal to 30%
of its effectively connected earnings and profits for that taxable year, subject to any exemption or lower rate as may be specified
by an applicable income tax treaty;
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the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in
the taxable year of the disposition and certain other conditions are met, in which case the Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to
a 30% tax on the gain from the sale, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses; or
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the Company is or has been a “United States real property holding corporation” (“USRPHC”)
for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time during the shorter of the Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period or the 5-year
period ending on the date of the disposition; provided that, as long as the Company’s Common Shares regularly traded on an
established securities market as determined under the Treasury Regulations (the “Regularly Traded Exception”), a Non-U.S.
Holder would not be subject to taxation on the gain on the disposition of Common Shares under this rule unless the Non-U.S. Holder
has owned more than 5% of our common stock at any time during such 5-year or shorter period (a “5% Shareholder”). Non-U.S.
Holders should be aware that the Company has made no determination as to whether the Company is or has been a USRPHC, and the Company
can provide no assurances that it is not and will not become a USRPHC in the future. In addition, in the event that the Company
is or becomes a USRPHC, the Company can provide no assurances that the Common Shares will meet the Regularly Traded Exception at
the time a Non-U.S. Holder purchases such Common Shares or sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes of such Common Shares. Non-U.S.
Holders should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the consequences to them of investing in a USRPHC. If the Company
is a USRPHC, a Non-U.S. Holder will be taxed as if any gain or loss were effectively connected with the conduct of a U.S. trade
or business as described above in “Dividends” in the event that (i) such holder is a 5% Shareholder, or (ii) the Regularly
Traded Exception is not satisfied during the relevant period.
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Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Generally, the Company must report annually
to the IRS and to Non-U.S. Holders the amount of dividends paid on the Common Shares to Non-U.S. Holders and the amount of tax,
if any, withheld with respect to those dividends. Copies of the information returns reporting such dividends and withholding may
also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which a Non-U.S. Holder resides under the provisions of an applicable
income tax treaty.
In general, a Non-U.S. Holder will not be subject
to backup withholding with respect to payments of dividends by the Company, provided the Company receives a statement meeting certain
requirements to the effect that the Non-U.S. Holder is not a U.S. person and the Company does not have actual knowledge or reason
to know that the holder is a U.S. person, as defined under the Code, or the Non-U.S. Holder otherwise establishes an exemption.
The requirements for the statement will be met if (1) the Non-U.S. Holder provides its name, address and U.S. taxpayer identification
number, if any, and certifies, under penalty of perjury, that it is not a U.S. person (which certification may be made on IRS Form
W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E or other applicable form) or (2) a financial institution holding the instrument on behalf of the Non-U.S. Holder
certifies, under penalty of perjury, that such statement has been received by it and furnishes the Company or the paying agent
with a copy of the statement. In addition, a Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to information reporting and, depending on the circumstances,
backup withholding with respect to payments of the proceeds of a sale of Common Shares within the United States or conducted through
certain U.S.-related financial intermediaries, unless the statement described above has been received, and the Company does not
have actual knowledge or reason to know that a holder is a U.S. person, as defined under the Code, or the Non-U.S. Holder otherwise
establishes an exemption. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules
will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided the
required information is furnished in a timely manner to the IRS.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
FATCA imposes a reporting regime and potentially
a 30% withholding tax on certain payments made to or through (i) a “foreign financial institution” (as specifically
defined in the Code) that does not enter into an agreement with the IRS to provide the IRS with certain information in respect
of its account holders and investors or (ii) a “non-financial foreign entity” (as specifically defined in the Code)
that does not provide sufficient information with respect to its substantial U.S. owners (if any). The United States has entered
into, and continues to negotiate, IGAs with a number of other jurisdictions to facilitate the implementation of FATCA. An IGA may
significantly alter the application of FATCA and its information reporting and withholding requirements with respect to any particular
investor.
FATCA withholding may apply to dividends and
other payments in respect of Common Shares and, in the case of a sale or other disposition of Common Shares occurring after December
31, 2018, the gross proceeds of such disposition if the payee does not provide documentation (typically IRS Form W-9 or the relevant
IRS Form W-8) providing the required information or establishing compliance with, or an exemption from, FATCA. FATCA is particularly
complex and its application remains uncertain. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding how these rules
may apply in their particular circumstances.
INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
The law firm of McMillan LLP has acted as our
Company’s legal counsel by providing an opinion on the validity of the securities, other than Debt Securities, offered in
this Prospectus and applicable Prospectus Supplements.
The law firm of Locke Lord LLP has acted as
special New York legal counsel to our Company by providing an opinion on the validity of the Debt Securities offered in this Prospectus
and applicable Prospectus Supplements. Such Debt Securities may be offered in one or more series under an Indenture to be entered
into between us and Transfer Online, Inc. as trustee.
Counsel named in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement will pass upon legal matters for any underwriters, dealers or agents.
The consolidated financial statements of Uranium
Energy Corp. appearing in Uranium Energy Corp.’s Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended July 31, 2016, have been audited
by Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, included therein,
and incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated financial statements are incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon
such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
No expert or counsel named in this prospectus
as having prepared or certified any part of this prospectus or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being
registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency
basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant,
nor was any such person connected with the registrant as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director,
officer, or employee.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Our registrar and transfer agent for our common shares is Transfer
Online, Inc. located at 512 SE Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., 97214.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Filing of Canadian Prospectus
On January 5, 2017, and as amended and restated
on March 3, 2017, we filed a prospectus pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system between the United States and Canada
with the securities regulatory authorities in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island,
which upon final receipt, will permit our Company
to offer and sell the Securities for gross proceeds of up to $100,000,000. The Securities that may be sold in the Provinces of
Canada named above, together with the Securities to be sold in the United States pursuant to this Prospectus, will not exceed $100,000,000.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to “incorporate by
reference” information into this prospectus, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you
to another document filed separately with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is deemed to be a part of this prospectus,
except for any information superseded by information in this prospectus.
The following documents filed by our company
with the SEC are incorporated herein by reference:
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(a)
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our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016 that we filed with the SEC
on October 14, 2016;
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(b)
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our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for our fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2016, that we filed
with the SEC on December 12, 2016;
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(c)
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our Current Report on Form 8-K that we filed with the SEC on January 17, 2017;
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(d)
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our Current Report on Form 8-K that we filed with the SEC on March 9, 2017;
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(e)
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our proxy statement on Schedule 14A that we filed with the SEC on June 15, 2016; and
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(f)
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the description of our common stock contained in the Registration Statement on Form 8-A, as filed
with the SEC on December 12, 2005, as updated in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the SEC on February
9, 2006, which disclosed the increase in the Company’s authorized share capital to 750,000,000 shares of common stock.
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All reports and other documents subsequently
filed by us pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the Exchange Act prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment
which indicates that all securities offered hereby have been sold or which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, shall
be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part hereof from the date of the filing of such reports and documents.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated by reference in this registration statement shall be deemed to be modified or
superseded for purposes of this registration statement to the extent that a statement contained in this registration statement
or in any subsequently filed document that is also incorporated by reference in this registration statement modifies or supersedes
such statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute
a part of this registration statement.
We will provide to each person, including any
beneficial owner, to whom a Prospectus is delivered, a copy of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference
in the Prospectus but not delivered with the Prospectus. We will provide this information, at no cost to the requester, upon written
or oral request to us at the following address or telephone number:
Amir Adnani, President and Chief Executive Officer
1030 West Georgia Street, Suite 1830
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 2Y3
Telephone: (604) 682-9775
We file annual
and quarterly reports, current reports on Form 8-K and proxy statements with the SEC. The public may read and copy
any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street N.E., Washington, DC 20549. The public
may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an
Internet site (
http://www.sec.gov
) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding
issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
We have filed a registration statement on Form
S-3 with the SEC for the securities we are offering by this Prospectus. This Prospectus does not include all of the information
contained in the registration statement. You should refer to the registration statement and its exhibits for additional information.
URANIUM ENERGY CORP.
$100,000,000
Common Shares
Debt Securities
Warrants
Subscription Receipts
Units
PROSPECTUS
March 10, 2017
We have not authorized any dealer, salesperson
or other person to give any information or represent anything not contained in or incorporated by reference into this Prospectus.
You must not rely on any unauthorized information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should
not rely on it. This Prospectus does not offer to sell any shares in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful. Neither the delivery
of this Prospectus, nor any sale made hereunder, shall create any implication that the information in this Prospectus is correct
after the date hereof.
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