Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 9, 2009 the Registrant issued the attached news release entitled "Uranerz Announces Drilling Update On Powder River Basin Projects" announcing the status of its 2009 drilling program on its projects in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming, U.S.A.. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 7.01 of this Report, including the exhibits attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("the Exchange Act"), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

The following Exhibits relating to Item 7.01 are intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.

Exhibit No. Description

(99.1) Press Release dated July 9, 2009*

*Furnished to the Commission pursuant to Item 7.01 above.