Uranium Energy News Releases
Uranium Energy Corp Welcomes Mark Katsumata to the Company’s Board of Directors
May 14, 2009
AUSTIN, TX - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE AMEX: UEC; the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Katsumata to its board of directors.
Mr. Katsumata is a Certified General Accountant in Canada with an extensive background in both U.S. and Canadian accounting and regulatory procedures specifically pertaining to mining. Mr. Katsumata will also serve on the Company’s Audit Committee as its Chairman. Erik Essiger earlier served as the Company’s Audit Committee Chairman and continues as a director.
Since 1994, Mr. Katsumata has served as the chief financial officer/vice president, finance for a number of publicly-listed companies, including Denison Mines Corp, where he was responsible for managing all financial and tax matters.
Amir Adnani, president and CEO, stated, “The Company welcomes Mr. Katsumata to its Board of Directors. His accounting and regulatory compliance expertise will further enhance the Company’s corporate governance mandate.”
About Uranium Energy Corp
Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE AMEX: UEC) is a US-based resource company with the objective of becoming a near-term ISR uranium producer in the United States. Utilizing its extensive information library of historic uranium exploration and development work, the Company has acquired and is advancing uranium properties throughout the southwestern US. A Draft Mine Permit was recently issued for the Company’s lead project, the Goliad ISR Uranium Project in south Texas. Operational management is comprised of pre-eminent uranium mining and exploration professionals whose collective experience in this industry gives the Company ongoing uranium mine-finding and mine development expertise.
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Stock Exchange Information:
New York Stock Exchange AMEX Symbol: UEC
Frankfurt Stock Exchange Symbol: U6Z
WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103
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