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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2006
PYR Energy Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 001-15511 95-4580642
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
1675 Broadway, Suite 2450, Denver, Colorado 80202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (303) 825-3748
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
To the extent applicable, the disclosure in Item 8.01 below is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 8, 2006, PYR Energy Corporation entered into an employment
agreement dated September 5, 2006 (effective August 1, 2006) with D. Scott
Singdahlsen, our former chief executive officer. Mr. Singdahlsen will work on
projects as directed by our chief executive officer and our board of directors,
and he will develop new exploration/exploitation projects within the context of
our business plan and strategy. The agreement expires on July 31, 2007, but may
be extended for up to three additional periods of one-year each if mutually
agreed. Mr. Singdahlsen will receive a base salary of $14,583.33 per month and
will participate in project overrides.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
10. Employment Agreement with D. Scott Singdahlsen.
SIGNATURES
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 14, 2006 PYR ENERGY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Kenneth R. Berry, Jr.
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Kenneth R. Berry, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer