LITTLETON, Colo., Jan. 9, 2019 /CNW/ -- Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE
American:URG) (TSX:URE) ("Ur-Energy" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce that Dr. James McWillie Franklin, a founding Director of
the Company and the Company Board's HSE & Technical Committee
Chairman, is being inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of
Fame.
A distinguished geoscientist, Dr. Franklin, Ph.D., FRSC,
P.Geo, spent much of his career with the Geological Survey of
Canada (GSC) documenting the complex evolution of the Canadian
Shield and the link to its phenomenal mineral wealth. During
his 40-year career, his most outstanding contributions relate to
volcanogenic massive sulphides, for which his geological
understanding has been communicated throughout the industry and
resulted in exploration successes. During his time as Director of
GSC's Seafloor Minerals Program, they discovered modern
massive-sulphide deposits on the mid-ocean ridges off the west
coast of Canada. Following his retirement as GSC's Chief
Scientist in 1997, he established the popular "Bacon and Eggheads"
forum in Ottawa to inform and
educate the Canadian government on the importance of science to the
country's economy. Dr. Franklin is well known and respected as a
supporter of various industry associations and causes, as well as a
mentor of young geoscientists.
Jeffrey Klenda, Chairman of the
Board of Ur-Energy, commented, "Dr. Franklin has contributed
significantly to the successes of Ur-Energy through his nearly
fifteen years of service as a Director on our Board. We have been
well-served to have such a distinguished and dedicated geoscientist
serving as the chairman of our HSE & Technical Committee. Dr.
Franklin's insatiable curiosity is only surpassed by his knowledge
and intellect. On behalf of the Board and Ur-Energy's management
and staff, I congratulate Dr. Franklin on this prestigious and
well-deserved honor."
Dr. Franklin and his fellow inductees will be honored at the
Canadian Mining Hall of Fame's 31st Annual Dinner and Induction
Ceremony on Thursday, January 10,
2019 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame was established in 1989 to
celebrate the individual leaders of the mining
industries. Since that time, more than 170 industry leaders
have been inducted who demonstrate excellence. These individuals
are explorers, company builders and community builders, and have
been selected from among the hundreds of thousands of people who
have contributed to building Canada's mining industry.
About Ur-Energy
Ur-Energy is a uranium mining company
operating the Lost Creek in-situ recovery uranium facility
in south-central Wyoming. We have
produced, packaged and shipped more than 2.4 million pounds from
Lost Creek since the commencement of operations. Applications are
under review by various agencies to incorporate our LC East project
area into the Lost Creek permits, and to construct and operate at
our Shirley Basin Project. Ur-Energy is engaged in uranium mining,
recovery and processing activities, including the acquisition,
exploration, development and operation of uranium mineral
properties in the United States.
Shares of Ur-Energy trade on NYSE American under the symbol "URG"
and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "URE."
Ur-Energy's corporate office is in Littleton, Colorado; its registered office is
in Ottawa, Ontario. Ur‑Energy's
website is www.ur-energy.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Jeffrey Klenda
Chairman & CEO
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866-981-4588
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Jeff.Klenda@ur-energy.com
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