Northwire Canada EditionThursday, July 16, 2026
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Management

Data Watts investment Impact Uranium appoints CEO

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Executive Summary

  • Impact Uranium Group Ltd., a portfolio company of Data Watts Partners Inc., appointed Owen King as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Owen King brings over 20 years of mining and energy sector leadership, including board experience with Opawica Explorations.
  • The appointment is highlighted by Data Watts CEO Ron Loborec as strengthening governance and positioning the company to capitalize on growing uranium demand for nuclear power.

Key Details

  • Appointment: Owen King named CEO of Impact Uranium Group Ltd.; will assume full executive responsibilities immediately.
  • Background: >20 years in mining/energy, extensive junior exploration experience, former board member of Opawica Explorations (gold projects in Quebec). Continues to serve on that board while leading Impact Uranium.
  • Data Watts Position: Data Watts Partners Inc. maintains an equity stake in Impact Uranium and views the leadership change as a catalyst for value creation across its portfolio.
  • Quote from Ron Loborec (CEO, Data Watts): “With demand for nuclear energy and uranium supply security at the forefront of the global energy transition, Mr. King's appointment comes at a great time… we look forward to working with Mr. King and his team to deliver value to our Data Watts economy portfolio and shareholders.”
  • Impact Uranium Focus: Canadian exploration firm targeting uranium projects in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin; aims to support clean‑energy transition and secure uranium supply for nuclear generation.

Notable Quotes

“His executive experience, combined with strong governance from his board role, lifts the leadership acumen across our group of investments.” – Ron Loborec, CEO, Data Watts Partners Inc.

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