Published: February 20, 2026 |

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Eagle Energy Metals has made the appointments of Ajay Toor as chief financial officer, Vishal Gupta as vice president of Operations, and Benjamin Egnew as head of Reactor Licensing. These additions bring deep financial, operational, and regulatory expertise as Eagle advances towards its planned listing on Nasdaq.

The appointments come at a pivotal time for the company as federal investment in next-generation nuclear technologies accelerates and U.S. agencies increase support for domestic uranium production. Eagle is expanding its leadership team to meet rising execution demands, strengthen public-company readiness, and advance its vertically integrated strategy.

“With one of the largest near-surface uranium resources in the country and exclusive SMR technology, Eagle is focused on building a platform that can support rising U.S. demand for carbon-free nuclear power,” said Mark Mukhija, CEO of Eagle Energy Metals.

“As our work advances and we move toward our planned Nasdaq listing, having the right leadership becomes increasingly important. Ajay, Vishal, and Ben add meaningful capability at an important time for us,” added Mukhija.

Ajay Toor, a CPA, brings more than nine years of experience in corporate finance, financial reporting, and public-company compliance. He has held CFO and director roles at multiple public companies in the mining and technology sectors, including NextGen Digital Platforms, American Tungsten Corp., and Rush Gold Corp. He has also held finance and accounting roles at Windset Farms, BroadbandTV (now RHEI), Baron Global Financial, and MNP LLP.

At Eagle, Toor will oversee all financial strategy, reporting, and public-company readiness as the company prepares for the next phase of growth in the U.S. nuclear sector.

“With so much momentum behind advanced nuclear, this is an exciting moment for Eagle. My focus is on building the financial and reporting foundation the company needs as it becomes a public company and prepares for long-term growth,” said Toor.

Vishal Gupta is a mining executive, professional geologist, and former investment banker with nearly two decades of experience across precious, base, battery, and energy metals. His work in capital markets includes technical due diligence, M&A advisory, and valuation analysis for resource projects across multiple jurisdictions. He has held C-suite and senior leadership roles at several mining companies and previously worked with Dundee Capital Markets, Cormark Securities, and Desjardins Securities. Gupta holds a Master of Science degree in geology from the University of Toronto and is registered as a P.Geo. with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.

At Eagle, he will guide day-to-day operational planning to help advance the company’s flagship Aurora uranium project towards pre-feasibility and eventual development as federal interest in domestic uranium supply continues to grow.

“Uranium resources of this scale are rare in the United States. Bringing one forward takes real operational discipline, and that’s exactly what I’m here to build at Eagle,” said Gupta.

Benjamin Egnew brings more than 27 years of nuclear experience across the U.S. Navy and the commercial nuclear fleet, with a background spanning operations, maintenance, training, and licensing. His leadership roles extend across both the Nuclear Navy and the Army National Guard’s Logistics Corps. He holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in nuclear engineering and engineering physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

At Eagle, he will oversee licensing and develop a regulatory structure aligned with DOE and NRC priorities as federal agencies fast-track advanced reactor projects and expand support for domestic uranium supply and the broader nuclear fuel cycle.

“Clear, consistent licensing work is central to deploying next-generation SMRs in the U.S. I’m excited to help build the processes that support that effort and give Eagle a stable foundation as we scale our reactor technology, and I’m eager to collaborate with the exceptional team at Eagle to turn that vision into reality,” said Egnew.

Eagle Energy Metals is a next-generation nuclear energy company that combines domestic uranium exploration with exclusive small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The company holds the rights to the largest open pit-constrained measured and indicated uranium deposit in the United States, located in southeastern Oregon. This includes the Aurora deposit and the adjacent Cordex deposit, which offers significant potential to expand the project’s overall resource inventory. By integrating advanced SMR technology with a sizeable uranium asset, Eagle is building an integrated nuclear platform positioned to help restore American leadership in the global nuclear industry.

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