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
May 5, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported)
URANERZ ENERGY
CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
| NEVADA | 001-32974 | 98-0365605 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| incorporation) |
| 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
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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| Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On May 5, 2008, the registrant issued the attached press release regarding the termination of the option and joint venture agreement dated November 4, 2005 between the Company and Triex Minerals Corporation (“Triex”) relating to the Company’s mineral exploration properties in Cochrane River, Saskatchewan (the “Cochrane River Property”). As of April 24, 2008, Triex has terminated the option and joint venture agreement and forfeited its right to earn its first option of an undivided sixty percent (60%) interest in the Cochrane River Property. Management of the Company determined that the Cochrane River Property is not a material property to the Company. The press release is hereby being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form 8-K to satisfy the Company’s “public disclosure” obligations under Regulation FD of the SEC.
| Item 9.01. Exhibits. |
The following Exhibits relating to Item 7.01 are intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.
| (99.1) | Press Release dated May 5, 2008 |
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: May 5, 2008 | By: | “Sonya Reiss” |
| Sonya Reiss | ||
| Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Secretary | ||