NEW YORK, June 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Uranium Energy Corp. ("UEC") (UEC) between October 14, 2014 and June 17, 2015.

You are hereby notified that a securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. If you purchased or otherwise acquired Uranium Energy Corp. shares between October 14, 2014 and June 17, 2015, your rights may be affected by this action. To get more information go to:

http://zlk.9nl.com/uranium-energy-uec

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@zlk.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

The complaint alleges that UEC achieved an unsustainable valuation by using paid stock promoters, yet failed to disclose the use of such promoters in its regulatory filings.

If you suffered a loss in UEC you have until August 28, 2015 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington D.C. The firm's attorneys have extensive expertise in prosecuting securities litigation involving financial fraud, representing investors throughout the nation in securities and shareholder lawsuits. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.