Ur-Energy Inc. Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

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Net fair value of derivative liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, expected to be settled within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Indicates line item in statement of financial position that includes derivative asset classified as current.

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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, expected to be settled within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, expected to be settled within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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Indicates line item in statement of financial position that includes derivative liability classified as current.