UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 20, 2006
Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported)
URANERZ ENERGY
CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
| Nevada | 000-50180 | 98-0365605 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File | (IRS Employer Identification |
| incorporation) | Number) | No.) |
| Suite 1410 - 800 West Pender Street, | |
| Vancouver, British Columbia Canada | V6C 2V6 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
604-689-1659
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 20, 2006, Uranerz Energy Corporation announced that it has staked and recorded an additional 54 federal lode mining claims at the Nichols Ranch property and an additional 28 claims have been staked and recorded at the Hank property. This recent claim staking activity is based on the results of the exploration drilling program conducted during the past two months.
Section 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | News Release dated September 20, 2006 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| URANERZ ENERGY CORPORATION | ||
| DATE: September 26, 2006 | By: | /s/ Aileen Lloyd |
| Aileen Lloyd | ||
| Secretary | ||