According to Uranerz, this license is the last NRC authorization required to commence on-site construction for eventual production at the uranium project, located in the Central Powder River Basin.

The company has initiated procurement of ion exchange equipment, including three sand filters and six resin loading columns, and the construction activities are expected to begin within the next few days.

Well-field installation equipment is also on order including a cement silo, cementing pressure pump units, mixing trucks and well casing, Uranerz said.