Urano Energy to Acquire Advanced Uranium Properties in Utah and Colorado

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Urano Energy Corp (CSE: UE, OTCQB: UECXF) has announced agreements to acquire uranium properties in Utah and Colorado for a total consideration of US$5.865 million in cash and US$4.8 million in shares, payable over five years. The share price will be determined by the 15-day volume weighted average at each payment date. The vendors will retain a 1% gross royalty on uranium production and a 10% net smelter returns royalty on vanadium production. The transaction is expected to close around December 2, 2024.

Positive

• Strategic expansion into uranium properties in key US mining regions
• Structured payment terms over 5 years reducing immediate financial burden
• Potential for dual-commodity revenue from uranium and vanadium production

Negative

• Significant total acquisition cost of US$10.665 million
• Future share issuance may lead to dilution
• High 10% royalty obligation on vanadium production
• 1% royalty burden on uranium production

CSE: UE
OTCQB: UECXF
www.uranoenergy.com

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Urano Energy Corp, (CSE: UE) (OTCQB: UECXF) (the "Company" or "Urano Energy") announced today that it has entered into purchase agreements to acquire mineral claims and mining leases located in Utah and Colorado, covering various uranium properties that are prospective for uranium mining in consideration for an aggregate of US$5,865,000 in cash and US$4,800,000 in shares of the Company, payable in installments over five years. The shares will be issued at a value equal to the 15-day volume weighted average price as at the date the payment is due. The vendors will retain a 1% gross royalty in respect of all uranium produced from the mineral claims and a net smelter returns royalty equal to 10% on all vanadium produced on the property. All vendors are at arm's length to the Company.

The Company will issue a further news release providing information on the uranium properties upon closing, anticipated to occur on or about December 2, 2024.

About Urano Energy Corp.
Urano Energy is a mineral exploration company focused on conventional uranium assets in the United States. The Company also holds a portfolio of gold and copper projects in Canada.

The securities referenced herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements
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SOURCE Urano Energy Corp.

FAQ

What is the total value of Urano Energy's (UECXF) uranium property acquisition in Utah and Colorado?

The total acquisition value is US$10.665 million, consisting of US$5.865 million in cash and US$4.8 million in shares, payable over five years.

What royalties will the vendors retain in Urano Energy's (UECXF) new uranium properties?

The vendors will retain a 1% gross royalty on uranium production and a 10% net smelter returns royalty on vanadium production.

When is the expected closing date for Urano Energy's (UECXF) Utah and Colorado property acquisition?

The acquisition is expected to close on or about December 2, 2024.

How will Urano Energy (UECXF) determine the share price for the acquisition payments?

The share price will be determined by the 15-day volume weighted average price as at the date each payment is due.