LITTLETON, Colo., May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE MKT:URG, TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") announces the results of the Company's
Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held May 18, 2017, including the election of
Directors.
Each of the nominee Directors listed in the Company's management proxy circular dated April 13,
2017 was elected as a Director. The Company received proxies with regard to voting on the six Directors nominated for
election, as follows:
Nominee
|
Vote For
|
%
|
Votes Withheld
|
%
|
Jeffrey T. Klenda
|
45,967,692
|
99.53%
|
218,900
|
0.47%
|
James M. Franklin
|
41,184,798
|
89.17%
|
5,001,794
|
10.83%
|
Paul Macdonell
|
41,113,863
|
89.02%
|
5,072,729
|
10.98%
|
W. William Boberg
|
42,601,967
|
92.24%
|
3,584,625
|
7.76%
|
Thomas Parker
|
41,229,928
|
89.27%
|
4,956,664
|
10.73%
|
Gary C. Huber
|
42,383,774
|
91.77%
|
3,802,818
|
8.23%
|
Additionally, there were 45,907,361 non-votes in the election.
The Company's independent auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were reappointed by the Shareholders and the Directors of the
Company were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors.
The "say on pay" vote to approve executive compensation was approved with 90.16% of the votes cast voting for the non-binding
advisory vote.
The renewal of the Ur-Energy Inc. Stock Option Plan was approved by a majority of the votes represented (79.17%), after the
exclusion of votes held by certain insiders and their affiliates.
About Ur-Energy
Ur-Energy is a uranium mining company operating the Lost Creek in ‐ situ recovery uranium
facility in Wyoming. We have produced, packaged and shipped more than two 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 we have begun to submit applications for permits and licenses 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 the NYSE MKT under the symbol "URG" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol "URE." Ur-Energy's corporate office is located 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, Chair & CEO
866-981-4588
Jeff.Klenda@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., timing and ability to obtain all necessary permits for future
construction plans and operations; ability to meet production targets and maintain steady-state operations) 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. 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.sedar.com 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.
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