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Document And Entity Information

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Jun. 30, 2016
Jul. 28, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   143,605,552
Entity Registrant Name UR-ENERGY INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001375205  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer