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SUBSEQUENT EVENT | 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On February 7, 2022, the Board of Directors of Westwater Resources, Inc. accepted the decision of Christopher M. Jones, currently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer for Westwater Resources, Inc. and member of the Westwater Resources, Inc. Board of Directors, to retire effective February 25, 2022. Also on February 7, 2022, the Board of Directors elected Chad M. Potter, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer for Westwater Resources, Inc., as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 26, 2022. The Board of Directors also appointed Chad M. Potter to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors as a result of Mr. Jones’ retirement. In addition, Terence J. Cryan, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, will become Executive Chairman effective February 26, 2022. ​

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