Uranium Energy Corp. announced the appointment of Pat Obara, the company's current Vice President, Administration, as the company's interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Obara is replacing Mark Katsumata who is resigning to pursue other interests.

Mr. Obara served as the Chief Financial Officer of UEC from August 2006 to January 2011. Previously, Mr. Obara worked as a consultant to several private companies in the areas of corporate management, finance and administration.