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The University of Wyoming Foundation, established in 1962, is dedicated to enhancing the financial support for the University of Wyoming through the management of private donations and endowments. Based in Laramie, Wyoming, the foundation's primary mission is to raise, receive, and manage funds that contribute to scholarships, faculty positions, research initiatives, and various academic programs. By strategically investing these assets, the foundation aims to maximize the impact of its financial resources, ensuring that the university can continue to provide high-quality education and services to its students and the broader community. The foundation plays a crucial role in sustaining the university's growth and development, maintaining its commitment to educational excellence since its inception in 1886.

Rare Element Resources is a mineral resource company dedicated to the exploration and development of rare-earth element deposits, particularly those with a favorable distribution of critical rare earth elements. The company's primary focus is on advancing the Bear Lodge Critical Rare Earth Project, located in northeast Wyoming, which it wholly owns. Established in 1999, Rare Element Resources aims to supply strategic materials essential for various technology industries. The company operates solely in the exploration of mineral properties, emphasizing its commitment to developing resources that are increasingly important in modern technological applications.

Energy Fuels Inc. is a leading producer of uranium in the United States, specializing in the extraction and recovery of both conventional and in-situ uranium. The company operates significant assets, including the White Mesa Mill in Utah, which is the only conventional uranium mill in the country, and the Nichols Ranch facility in Wyoming. With a combined licensed capacity to produce over 10 million pounds of uranium per year, Energy Fuels supplies natural uranium concentrates to major global nuclear utilities, supporting the production of carbon-free nuclear energy. In addition to uranium, the company also engages in the production of vanadium and holds a diverse portfolio of uranium and uranium/vanadium properties across several states, including Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Incorporated in 1987 and headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Energy Fuels was previously known as Volcanic Metals Exploration Inc. before rebranding in 2006.