Ur-Energy’s
Common Shares Begin Trading on AMEX
Denver, Colorado (Marketwire –
July 24, 2008) Ur-Energy Inc.’s
(TSX:URE - AMEX:URG) (“Ur-Energy” or the “Corporation”) common
shares were listed today on the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) under the
symbol “URG”. The Corporation will retain its listing on the TSX
under the symbol “URE”.
Kellogg
Capital Group, LLC is the chosen specialist for Ur-Energy. A Kellogg
Capital Group specialist is given the responsibility of maintaining fair and
competitive markets while also assuring equal access to all investors and
delivering the best possible trading execution.
“The
American Stock Exchange is the premier exchange for mining companies and we are
pleased to welcome Ur-Energy Inc. to this growing segment,” said Neal Wolkoff,
Chairman and CEO, of the AMEX. “We look forward to working closely
with Ur-Energy on building shareholder value as well as providing the solid
support and services that are essential in today’s competitive
marketplace.”
Ur-Energy
President and CEO Bill Boberg stated, “We appreciate the American Stock
Exchange’s confidence in Ur-Energy. The AMEX is highly regarded and
Ur-Energy is honored to be an AMEX listed company.” Board Chairman
Jeff Klenda added, “We consider the AMEX the ideal trading platform in the
U.S. We look forward to a great working relationship with the AMEX
for many years to come.”
About
Ur-Energy
Ur-Energy
is a uranium exploration and development company currently in the process of
completing mine planning and permitting activities to bring its Lost Creek
Wyoming uranium deposit into production. Ur-Energy engages in the
identification, acquisition and exploration of uranium properties in both Canada
and the United States. Shares of the Corporation trade on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol “URE” and the American Stock Exchange under the
symbol “URG”. Ur-Energy has a registered office in Ottawa, Canada and
its corporate headquarters are located in Littleton, Colorado. The
Corporation’s website is at www.ur-energy.com.
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
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Dani
Wright, Manager, Investor/Public Relations
|
Bill
Boberg, CEO and President
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| 1-720-981-4588,
ext. 242 |
1-720-981-4588,
ext. 223 |
| 1-866-981-4588 |
1-866-981-4588 |
|
dani.wright@ur-energyusa.com
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bill.boberg@ur-energyusa.com
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This release may contain
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable
securities laws
regarding events or conditions that may occur in the future and are based on
current expectations that, while considered reasonable by
management at this time, inherently involve a number of significant business,
economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and
contingencies. Numerous factors could cause actual
events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties,
and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
expected results. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking
statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the
beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date hereof and
Ur-Energy disclaims any intent or obligation to update them or revise them to
reflect any change in circumstances or in management’s beliefs, expectations or
opinions that occur in the future.
