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Key Takeaways
- enCore Energy Corp. (NYSE American: EU, TSXV: EU) has announced the appointment of Dain McCoig as the Director of Technical Services.
- Mr. McCoig brings over 15 years of experience in uranium extraction and In-Situ Recovery (ISR) processing at enCore’s South Texas plants.
- In his new role, Mr. McCoig will be responsible for providing engineering and technical support for all projects within enCore’s production pipeline.
Dain McCoig’s Extensive Experience
Dain McCoig has an extensive background in uranium extraction and processing, particularly in In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology. He has spent more than 15 years working at enCore Energy’s South Texas plants, focusing on uranium extraction and ISR processing.
During his career, Mr. McCoig has held various roles at enCore Energy and Uranium Resources Inc. (URI). He started as the Plant Engineer for URI at the Kingsville Dome ISR Uranium Central Processing Plant in South Texas. He later served as Plant Superintendent, Senior Engineer, Manager of Operations, and Vice President of Operations at URI, working on projects in South Texas and New Mexico. Mr. McCoig has been involved in all aspects of the uranium extraction process, including design, construction, operations, and reclamation. He has overseen the startup of multiple processing plants, including the Rosita CPP and the Kingsville CPP.
Mr. McCoig holds a BSc in engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas.
Supporting Production Pipeline Projects
In his new role as the Director of Technical Services, Mr. McCoig will be responsible for providing engineering and technical support for all projects within enCore Energy’s production pipeline. This includes overseeing the engineering aspects and providing technical expertise to ensure the success of the company’s uranium extraction and processing operations.
Paul Goranson, Chief Executive Officer of enCore Energy, expressed his pleasure at working with Mr. McCoig again and highlighted the importance of an experienced team in pushing enCore’s Rosita CPP and Alta Mesa CPP back into production.
About enCore Energy Corp.
enCore Energy Corp., also known as “America’s Clean Energy Companyâ„¢,” is focused on becoming the next uranium producer in the United States. The company utilizes In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology for uranium extraction, which involves a non-invasive process using natural groundwater and oxygen to recover uranium.
enCore Energy plans to start uranium production at its licensed and past-producing South Texas Rosita Processing Plant in 2023 and its licensed and past-producing South Texas Alta Mesa Processing Plant in 2024. The company also has future projects in its production pipeline, including the Dewey-Burdock project in South Dakota and the Gas Hills project in Wyoming, along with significant uranium resource endowments in New Mexico.
The enCore team, led by industry experts, is dedicated to leveraging their expertise in ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle. The company is committed to creating positive impacts in local communities and working with indigenous governments.
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For more information about enCore Energy Corp. and its uranium production projects, please visit the company’s website at www.encoreenergycorp.com.
