US District Court for Arizona Rejects Challenge to Energy Fuels Canyon Mine

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEMKT:UUUU,TSX:EFR) announced that the United States District Court for the District of Arizona denied a challenge, including claims alleging non-compliance with certain environmental and cultural procedural laws, by non-government organizations and a Native American tribe to the Company’s ability to operate its Canyon mine. Judge David G. Campbell ordered the plaintiffs’ action terminated and granted summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Forest Service and Energy Fuels.

As quoted in the press release:

The court’s decision affirms the Company’s right to continue with mine development and uranium production at the Canyon mine in accordance with previously obtained rights and regulatory approvals. In his order, Judge David G. Campbell granted summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Forest Service (“USFS”) and Energy Fuels, and ordered the plaintiffs’ action terminated. The court rejected all of the plaintiffs’ claims, including claims alleging non-compliance with certain environmental and cultural procedural laws. The court also found that USFS properly consulted with the Native American tribe when the Company decided to resume active mining operations. No substantive environmental, health or safety issues were asserted by the plaintiffs.

Energy Fuels CEO, Stephen Antony, said:

We are pleased that the federal court rejected the plaintiffs’ challenges to the Canyon mine, which allows us to continue our development of this high-grade deposit. In rejecting all of the plaintiffs’ claims, Judge Campbell noted that the government engaged in extensive environmental analysis and consultations regarding this project. The Canyon mine has been heavily studied, and the technical and geologic characteristics of the project are well-understood. Energy Fuels is absolutely committed to operating the Canyon mine in a responsible manner, and we are proud to do our part in providing clean energy to the world, as the uranium we produce will reduce air pollution and help address climate change.

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