Ur-Energy Provides Production and Construction Updates Including its Leadership Position as a Strategic Producer of US Uranium
Ur-Energy (NYSE:URG) has emerged as the largest uranium producer in the US, with its Lost Creek ISR project leading production from Q3 2023 through Q3 2024. The company captured approximately 81,767 pounds U3O8 in Q4 2024 and a total of 265,744 pounds U3O8 in 2024. Lost Creek's life of mine production exceeded 3.0 million pounds in Q3 2024.
The company is expanding operations with the Shirley Basin ISR project, currently under construction and expected to begin commissioning in January 2026. This addition will increase Ur-Energy's licensed production capacity by approximately 83%. Construction progress includes completed monitor well installation, power supply setup, and ongoing facility upgrades. The company maintains 20 drill rigs at Lost Creek and plans to deploy approximately six additional rigs at Shirley Basin in Q2 2025.
Ur-Energy also announced plans for a 2025 exploration program in the Great Divide Basin, targeting approximately 180 exploration holes and 20 wells across their 35,000-acre property portfolio.
Ur-Energy (NYSE:URG) è emersa come il maggiore produttore di uranio negli Stati Uniti, con il suo progetto Lost Creek ISR che guida la produzione dal Q3 2023 al Q3 2024. L'azienda ha catturato circa 81.767 libbre di U3O8 nel Q4 2024 e un totale di 265.744 libbre di U3O8 nel 2024. La produzione totale di Lost Creek ha superato le 3,0 milioni di libbre nel Q3 2024.
L'azienda sta espandendo le operazioni con il progetto Shirley Basin ISR, attualmente in costruzione e previsto per iniziare la messa in servizio a gennaio 2026. Questa aggiunta aumenterà la capacità di produzione concessa di Ur-Energy di circa l'83%. I progressi nella costruzione includono l'installazione delle sonde di monitoraggio completate, l'impostazione dell'alimentazione elettrica e i miglioramenti continui delle strutture. L'azienda mantiene 20 trivelle a Lost Creek e prevede di schierare circa sei trivelle aggiuntive a Shirley Basin nel Q2 2025.
Ur-Energy ha anche annunciato piani per un programma di esplorazione 2025 nel Great Divide Basin, mirando a circa 180 fori di esplorazione e 20 pozzi nel loro portafoglio di proprietà di 35.000 acri.
Ur-Energy (NYSE:URG) se ha consolidado como el mayor productor de uranio en Estados Unidos, con su proyecto Lost Creek ISR liderando la producción desde el Q3 2023 hasta el Q3 2024. La compañía capturó aproximadamente 81,767 libras de U3O8 en el Q4 2024 y un total de 265,744 libras de U3O8 en 2024. La producción total de Lost Creek superó las 3.0 millones de libras en Q3 2024.
La empresa está expandiendo operaciones con el proyecto Shirley Basin ISR, actualmente en construcción y se espera que comience a funcionar en enero de 2026. Esta adición aumentará la capacidad de producción permitida de Ur-Energy en aproximadamente un 83%. El progreso de la construcción incluye la instalación completada de pozos de monitoreo, la configuración del suministro de energía y las mejoras en las instalaciones en curso. La compañía mantiene 20 plataformas de perforación en Lost Creek y planea desplegar aproximadamente seis plataformas adicionales en Shirley Basin en el Q2 2025.
Ur-Energy también anunció planes para un programa de exploración 2025 en el Great Divide Basin, con el objetivo de aproximadamente 180 agujeros de exploración y 20 pozos a través de su cartera de propiedades de 35,000 acres.
Ur-Energy (NYSE:URG)는 미국의 최대 우라늄 생산업체로 부상했으며, Lost Creek ISR 프로젝트가 2023년 3분기부터 2024년 3분기까지 생산을 주도하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 4분기에 약 81,767파운드 U3O8을 포획했으며, 2024년 총 265,744파운드 U3O8을 생산했습니다. Lost Creek의 총 광산 생애 생산량은 2024년 3분기에 300만 파운드를 넘었습니다.
회사는 현재 건설 중인 Shirley Basin ISR 프로젝트로 운영을 확장하고 있으며, 2026년 1월에 가동을 시작할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 추가 프로젝트는 Ur-Energy의 허가된 생산 능력을 약 83% 증가시킬 것입니다. 건설 진행 상황에는 모니터링 우물 설치 완료, 전력 공급 설정 및 지속적인 시설 업그레이드가 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 Lost Creek에 20개의 드릴링 장비를 유지하고 있으며, 2025년 2분기에는 Shirley Basin에 약 6개의 추가 장비를 배치할 계획입니다.
Ur-Energy는 또한 2025년 탐사 프로그램 계획을 발표했으며, Great Divide Basin에서 약 180개의 탐사 구멍과 20개의 우물을 목표로 하여 35,000 에이커의 자산 포트폴리오를 보유하고 있습니다.
Ur-Energy (NYSE:URG) est devenu le plus grand producteur d'uranium aux États-Unis, avec son projet Lost Creek ISR qui mène la production du T3 2023 au T3 2024. La société a capturé environ 81 767 livres U3O8 au T4 2024 et un total de 265 744 livres U3O8 en 2024. La production totale de Lost Creek a dépassé les 3,0 millions de livres au T3 2024.
L'entreprise étend ses opérations avec le projet Shirley Basin ISR, actuellement en construction et prévu pour commencer sa mise en service en janvier 2026. Cette addition augmentera la capacité de production autorisée d'Ur-Energy d'environ 83 %. Les progrès de la construction comprennent l'installation de puits de surveillance terminée, la configuration de l'alimentation électrique, et les mises à niveau des installations en cours. La société maintient 20 foreuses à Lost Creek et prévoit de déployer environ six foreuses supplémentaires à Shirley Basin au T2 2025.
Ur-Energy a également annoncé des plans pour un programme d'exploration 2025 dans le Great Divide Basin, visant environ 180 trous d'exploration et 20 puits à travers leur portefeuille de propriétés de 35 000 acres.
Ur-Energy (NYSE:URG) hat sich als größter Uranproduzent in den USA etabliert, mit seinem Lost Creek ISR-Projekt, das die Produktion von Q3 2023 bis Q3 2024 anführt. Das Unternehmen hat im Q4 2024 etwa 81.767 Pfund U3O8 gewonnen und insgesamt 265.744 Pfund U3O8 im Jahr 2024 produziert. Die Lebensdauerproduktion von Lost Creek überstieg im Q3 2024 3,0 Millionen Pfund.
Das Unternehmen erweitert seine Aktivitäten mit dem Shirley Basin ISR-Projekt, das derzeit im Bau ist und voraussichtlich im Januar 2026 in Betrieb gehen wird. Diese Ergänzung wird die genehmigte Produktionskapazität von Ur-Energy um etwa 83 % erhöhen. Zu den Fortschritten beim Bau gehören die abgeschlossene Installation von Überwachungsbrunnen, die Einrichtung der Stromversorgung und laufende Verbesserungen der Einrichtungen. Das Unternehmen betreibt 20 Bohranlagen in Lost Creek und plant, im Q2 2025 etwa sechs zusätzliche Anlagen im Shirley Basin einzusetzen.
Ur-Energy gab auch Pläne für ein Erkundungsprogramm 2025 im Great Divide Basin bekannt, das etwa 180 Erkundungsbohrungen und 20 Brunnen über sein Eigentumsportfolio von 35.000 Acres umfasst.
- Largest uranium producer status in the US according to EIA
- Production of 265,744 pounds U3O8 in 2024, meeting guidance
- Shirley Basin project will increase production capacity by 83%
- Strong flow rates (70-80 gpm) confirmed in Shirley Basin test patterns
- All required permits received for Shirley Basin construction
- Ongoing maintenance issues requiring repairs on both dryers
- Staffing retention challenges noted, though improving recently
Insights
The operational updates from Ur-Energy reveal a company executing effectively on multiple fronts, with several key developments warranting investor attention:
Production Leadership: Lost Creek's emergence as the largest US uranium producer marks a significant milestone, with
Expansion Progress: The Shirley Basin project's development is particularly noteworthy for several reasons:
- Flow rate tests showing 70-80 gpm are consistent with historical data, suggesting reliable production potential
- Completion of 120 monitor wells and successful hydrologic testing reduces technical risk
- Infrastructure development including power supply, access roads and modular facilities is progressing on schedule
- The project will increase licensed production capacity by
83% , representing a transformative growth opportunity
Market Positioning: The timing of Ur-Energy's expansion aligns with favorable industry dynamics:
- Growing nuclear energy support, particularly for AI infrastructure power needs
- Potential trade policy changes that could benefit domestic producers
- Strategic importance in the context of energy security initiatives
Operational Resilience: The company has demonstrated strong operational management with:
- Successful staffing retention at Lost Creek with 85 employees
- Adequate drill rig capacity with 20 rigs at Lost Creek
- Proactive maintenance management of critical equipment like dryers
- Planned exploration program to grow mineral resources
These developments position Ur-Energy as a key player in the US uranium sector, with strong execution capabilities and significant growth potential through the Shirley Basin project's planned commissioning in early 2026.
LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") provides the following updates on the growing strategic importance of its leading US production portfolio anchored by its operating Lost Creek ISR uranium project and near-term production growth from the addition of its Shirley Basin ISR project currently under construction.
Production at Lost Creek continues to grow as set forth below. In 2025, we look forward to the build out of our Shirley Basin Project with commissioning expected to start in January 2026. Operations at Shirley Basin will increase Ur-Energy's licensed production capacity by approximately
Largest Uranium Producer in the US
Ur-Energy is proud to announce that Lost Creek is the largest uranium producer in the US according to the US Energy Information Administration's ("EIA") Domestic Uranium Production Report Third Quarter 2024 released in December 2024. The EIA report indicates that Lost Creek produced significantly more uranium in each quarter than any other mine in the US from Q3 2023 through the last reporting period of Q3 2024. We are also pleased to note that Lost Creek's life of mine production exceeded 3.0 million pounds in Q3 2024.
Lost Creek Production
Ramp up continued at Lost Creek with six header houses coming online in 2024. Most recently, Header House (HH) 2-12 came online in late January 2025. The average production solution head grade in Q4 2024 was 66.2 mg/L. We captured approximately 81,767 pounds U3O8 in Q4 2024, and a total of 265,744 pounds U3O8 in 2024, which was in line with our most recent guidance (see Ur-Energy's November 6, 2024 news release). We drummed 74,006 pounds U3O8 in Q4 2024 and a total of 249,210 pounds U3O8 in 2024.
We currently have 20 drill rigs turning at Lost Creek, which is adequate for our present development requirements and our planned exploration efforts for 2025. The Casper shop is functioning well and is capable of meeting our present header house development needs. At present, we have a full complement of approximately 85 Lost Creek employees and note that retention has improved in recent months. Significant repairs on Dryer #1 were completed in Q4 2024 allowing us take Dryer #2 down in January 2025 for minor maintenance repairs, which are expected to be completed in February at which time both dryers should be available for production. We will provide further updates in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is anticipated to be filed on or before March 10, 2025.
2025 Exploration Programs
This summer, we plan to conduct exploration programs designed to grow our reported uranium mineral resources in the Great Divide Basin. In addition to the Lost Creek permit area, we hold certain adjoining projects that together total more than 35,000 acres. These properties contain many prospective exploration targets, which we are currently evaluating for the 2025 exploration program. Drilling may also take place at others of our mineral properties in the Great Divide Basin, Wyoming. At this point, we expect to utilize our current drill rig fleet to drill approximately 180 exploration holes and 20 wells.
Shirley Basin Development
Installation of 120 monitor wells for the first mine unit at Shirley Basin (SB MU1) was completed in 2024 and hydrologic testing yielded excellent results that are consistent with historic test results. Installation of downhole pumps in the monitor wells will begin in the coming weeks allowing baseline sampling to be completed this spring. Installation of SB MU1 production wells will begin in Q2 2025 utilizing approximately six drill rigs, which will be in addition to the 20 rigs dedicated to Lost Creek.
Subsequent to year-end, we initiated production and injection testing of representative wells in Mine Unit 1 to facilitate better engineering of pumping and pipeline systems. The tests and related analyses are ongoing. Tests to date indicate that flow rates are strong. We expect flow rates will vary throughout the project but the production rates in the test patterns were within the range of 70 to 80 gpm. These rates are consistent with the high historic inflow of water into the underground workings at Shirley Basin in the early 1960s that drove innovation toward in situ mining at the project and resulted in the recovery of 1.5 million pounds of U3O8 through ISR, before other mining methods were initiated.
Power supply to the satellite plant construction area has been completed and the line is energized. The access road is complete, and the septic system is installed. Construction of fifteen IX columns remains on target with delivery expected in Q3 2025. Our purchasing program for equipment and materials continues, with an emphasis on continually reviewing the timing for long lead-time purchases such as electronic components and resin for capture of uranium. A contract has been signed with the local power company to upgrade the existing electrical substation with the goal of completing the upgrade early in Q4 2025. A backup trailer-mounted substation is available if the upgrade is not timely completed.
Initial plans to construct new offices and shops were revised in favor of installing modular offices and utilizing existing buildings for shops. Pictures of ongoing upgrades, which will be largely complete in Q1 2025, are shown below. The modular office space will be approximately 2,400 square feet and the building is scheduled to be delivered in Q3 2025. Additional modular office and facility buildings have been purchased and are on site at Shirley Basin.
All required permits for the construction and development of Shirley Basin have been received. We continue to expect construction at Shirley Basin to be complete in late 2025 with a pre-operation inspection by the State of Wyoming following soon after.
Strategic Assets Aligned with Recent Executive Orders from the White House
The Trump administration has prioritized several initiatives which the Company believes highlight the strategic value of its US uranium mines. Executive Orders were recently signed to increase domestic energy and critical minerals production and strengthen American leadership in Artificial Intelligence ("AI"). AI infrastructure has energy needs that are multiples of traditional data centers. Nuclear energy will play an integral role in filling this need as a clean, cost-effective source of baseload power as evidenced by the landmark 20-year Power Purchase Agreement between Constellation Energy and Microsoft which included the restart of the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear reactor.
In addition, the Trump administration has noted that it may implement tariffs on certain countries as a means to strengthen border security and address trade deficits which may be beneficial for US uranium producers that intend to supply US utilities. Last week, Department of Energy Secretary Wright issued a secretarial order titled "Unleashing the Golden Era of American Energy Dominance." The order states, in part, "[t]he long-awaited American nuclear renaissance must launch during President Trump's administration. As global energy demand continues to grow, America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy."
As the largest uranium producer in the US with a strong organic growth profile, it is an exciting time in the Company's history. Ur-Energy is pleased to play an important role in domestic energy production and security. We take this responsibility seriously and will continue to focus on responsible production, resource development and exploration.
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 and packaged approximately 2.8 million pounds U3O8 from Lost Creek since the commencement of operations. Ur-Energy has all major permits and authorizations to begin construction at Shirley Basin, the Company's second in situ recovery uranium facility in Wyoming and is advancing Shirley Basin construction and development following the March 2024 ‘go' decision for the mine. We await the remaining regulatory authorization for the expansion of Lost Creek. 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. The primary trading market for Ur‑Energy's common shares is on the NYSE American under the symbol "URG." Ur‑Energy's common shares also trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "URE." Ur-Energy's corporate office is in Littleton, Colorado and its registered office is in Ottawa, Ontario.
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John W. Cash, Chairman, CEO & President
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John.Cash@Ur-Energy.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws regarding events or conditions that may occur in the future (e.g., ability to continue to ramp-up production at Lost Creek, including addressing ongoing maintenance, staffing and drill rig issues; the outcome of the planned exploration program to grow our mineral resources, including timing for the program, and results of drilling; timing and ability to complete build out of Shirley Basin as currently projected, including among other variables, construction, purchasing, and securing drill rigs; how the current plans of the Trump administration may affect our industry and our business and whether growing global support for nuclear energy will continue) 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. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans," "expects," "does not expect," "is expected," "is likely," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates," "does not anticipate," or "believes," or variations of the foregoing, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "might" or "will be taken," "occur," "be achieved" or "have the potential to." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, capital and other costs varying significantly from estimates; failure to establish estimated resources and reserves; the grade and recovery of ore which is mined varying from estimates; production rates, methods and amounts varying from estimates; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; inflation; changes in exchange rates; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in development and other factors described in the public filings made by the Company at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov. 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.
SOURCE: Ur-Energy Inc.
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