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Uranium Energy Corp Applauds U.S. Government's Designation of Uranium as a Critical Mineral
Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC), the "Company" or "UEC") applauds the U.S. Government decision to add uranium in the U.S. Geological Survey's ("USGS") Final 2025 Critical Minerals List, as published in the Federal Register, recognizing its essential role in America's energy and national security.
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