Western Uranium & Vanadium Bolsters Mining Team to Scale-Up Uranium Production
January 30, 2024
Western Uranium & Vanadium Bolsters Mining Team to Scale-Up Uranium Production
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto, Ontario and Nucla, Colorado - Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (CSE: WUC) (OTCQX: WSTRF) (“Western”
or the ”Company”) is excited to announce the elevation of Michael Rutter to the position of Chief Operating Officer and
the addition of Bruce Norquist to the team as General Manager of Mining Operations.
Michael Rutter, who joined the company as Vice President of Operations in 2016, has been promoted to Chief Operating
Officer. During his 22 years in the mining business, Mr. Rutter has gained extensive experience in conventional uranium
and vanadium mining and mineral processing . This includes roles as Maintenance and Operations Superintendent for
Energy Fuel Inc.’s production in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Previously, Mr. Rutter oversaw maintenance, planning, and
development for Lisbon Valley Mining, a copper miner. In 2023, he played a pivotal role in establishing Western’s in -
house mining team, expanding its fleet of mining equipment and vehicles, and advancing the Maverick Minerals
Processing Plant in Green River, Utah. His extensive history in mining, smelting, and refining, coupled with the years
dedicated to advancing mining projects within the Company has prepared Michael to spearhead production expansion
from Western’s mines and processing plant.
Bruce Norquist, P.E., has joined the Company as the General Manager of Mining Operations, overseeing resource
extraction and development across various projects. At the Sunday Mine Complex, he is tasked with implementing the
mine plan and refining development and production plans. At the San Rafael Project, Mr. Norquist will lead the
advancement of permitting, production of the mine plan, and management of start-up and operations. His experience in
the mining industry spans over 38 years, with over 28 years in uranium mining and milling. He has had both on -site and
corporate level engineering positions with Cotter Corporation and Energy Fuels Resources Corporation. He also has
mining experience in other metal sectors including the lead, zinc, gold, and silver subsidiaries of Teck, Newmont, and
Hecla. In many of these positions, he worked closely with the geology departments to opt imize mining operations. Mr.
Norquist, a registered Professional Engineer, holds B.Sc. degrees in Mining and Civil Engineering and a M.Sc. degree in
Mining Engineering, from the Colorado School of Mines.
George Glasier, President and CEO, stated "I have great confidence in the leadership of our mining team under Mike and
Bruce. We witnessed significant progress during 2023, the strategic reinforcement of our mining team will further
expedite mine development and operations. In response to favorabl e uranium market conditions, we have already
doubled operational capacity at the Sunday Mine Complex for 2024, with our mining teams operating seven days a
week. Fueled by the substantial increase in uranium prices and a positive mid -term supply outlook, w e are strategically
investing to accelerate and enhance uranium feedstock production for the Maverick Minerals Processing Plant".
About Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp.
Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. is ramping-up high-grade uranium and vanadium production at its Sunday Mine
Complex. In addition to the flagship property located in the prolific Uravan Mineral Belt , the production pipeline also
includes conventional projects in Colorado and Utah. The Maverick Minerals Processing Plant is being licen sed in Utah
and will include the kinetic separation process.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward -Looking Information: Certain information contained in this news release
constitutes “forward-looking information” or “forward -looking statements” within the mean ing of applicable securities
laws (collectively, “forward -looking statements”). Statements of that nature include statements relating to, or that are
dependent upon: the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding the Offering and exploration and
production plans and results; the timing of planned activities; whether the Company can raise any additional funds
required to implement its plans; whether regulatory or analogous requirements can be satisfied to permit planned
activities; and more generally to the Company’s business, and the economic and political environment applicable to its
operations, assets and plans. All such forward-looking statements are subject to important risk factors and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond the Compan y’s ability to control or predict. Please refer to the Company’s most recent
Management’s Discussion and Analysis, as well as its other filings at www.sec.gov and/or www.sedarplus.com, for a
more detailed review of those risk factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Company’s
forward-looking statements, and that these statements are made as of the date hereof. While the Company may do so,
it does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements at any particular time, except as and to
the extent required under applicable laws and regulations.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
George Glasier
President and CEO
970-864-2125
Robert Klein
Chief Financial Officer
908-872-7686