Uranium Mine Opens At Lost Creek

A Colorado based energy company has announced uranium is being mined at a new facility in southwestern Wyoming.

The new Lost Creek mine is up and running after it received final approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Friday.

Ur-Energy Inc. out of Littleton, Colorado is operating the mine.  Ur-Energy is employing 60 people currently and has plans to add 40 more to it’s staff.

Wyoming is the nation’s leader in uranium, producing around 1.6 million pounds per year.