Noble Plains Uranium is doubling down in Wyoming’s uranium heartland, the company stated in a press release.
The company just grabbed 16 more mineral claims—covering about 320 acres—on the eastern side of its Shirley East Project in the historic Shirley Basin. That’s not just any stretch of land. This latest move plants Noble Plains right next door to Uranium Energy Corp (UEC), a major player in the region.
Why this spot? It comes down to data—174 historic drillholes from the 1980s, many showing high levels of uranium. CEO Paul Cowley says those past drill patterns were a clear signal:
“This staking expands our presence in a district that has already proven its value.”
The Shirley Basin, once one of the most productive uranium regions in the US, pumped out over 51 million pounds of uranium between 1960 and 1992. Now, it’s back in the spotlight with new exploration and investment heating up. Noble Plains is clearly aiming to get in early and build momentum.
This land grab isn’t random. It fits neatly into the company’s broader strategy: target sites with brownfield potential (meaning they’ve been explored or mined before), and focus on ISR (In-Situ Recovery)-friendly areas to keep development costs down.
With this move, Noble Plains’ holdings now include Shirley Central and an expanded Shirley East, giving them both short-term drill targets and long-term upside. The company is also keeping busy elsewhere in Wyoming, with field programs and permitting underway in the Powder River and Shirley basins, gearing up for drilling in 2025.
It’s a classic case of using history to guide the future—and in the uranium world, old drillholes still tell powerful stories.
Visit www.nobleplains.com or reach out to Drew Zimmerman at (778) 686-0973.
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