Eagle Nuclear Teams Up for 37.7M lb Aurora Deposit Pre-Feasibility Study by 2027
UEC•Eagle Nuclear Energy has engaged Yukuskokon Professional Services and expanded agreements with BBA USA Inc. and SLR International to oversee the Pre-Feasibility Study work program at its Aurora uranium project, which hosts 32.75 million pounds Indicated and 4.98 million pounds Inferred uranium. The PFS is targeted for the second half of 2027 pending Oregon state permit approvals.
1. Contractor Engagement
Eagle Nuclear Energy has finalized its roster of specialist contractors for the Aurora project by engaging Yukuskokon Professional Services for turnkey project management and geological support, expanding its agreement with BBA USA Inc. for real-time geological modeling and resource consulting, and extending SLR International’s role in hydrogeological and geochemical monitoring.
2. Timeline and Competitive Implications
With 32.75 million pounds Indicated and 4.98 million pounds Inferred uranium at Aurora, the company is now awaiting state-level permit approvals in Oregon before commencing drilling. Completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study in H2 2027 would position Eagle as a leading domestic uranium supplier, potentially intensifying competition for peers like Uranium Energy Corp.
