Ur-Energy Announces the Appointment of Wayne Heili as President and COO

Ur-Energy Inc. (TSX:URE) reports the promotion of  Wayne W. Heili, VP of Mining and Engineering to President and Chief Operating Officer as well as a Director of the Company.

The press release is quoted as saying:

Mr. Heili will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on August 1, 2011, succeeding its current Chief Executive Officer, W. William Boberg, who will remain as a Director of the Company.”On behalf of Ur-Energy, I want to thank Bill Boberg for his years of service to the Company and his guidance and assistance to Wayne during this transition period. We wish Bill all the best in his future endeavors,” stated Board Chairman Jeffrey T. Klenda.

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