(Source: PrimeNewswire)

RIVERTON, Wyo., Sept. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corp. (Nasdaq:USEG) ("USE" or the "Company"), a diversified natural resources exploration and development company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum, geothermal, and real estate assets, today announced that the Company's management team will present at the upcoming 2009 West Coast Energy Conference, co-hosted by EQUITIES Magazine and C. K. Cooper and Company.
The date, time and location of U.S. Energy Corp.'s presentation are as follows:
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Keith G. Larsen, CEO
Venue: Balboa Bay Club & Resort
Newport Beach, CA
Webcast:
https://equitiesmagazine.omnovia.com/registration/pid=77781252698847
An archive of the presentation will be available on the EQUITIES magazine website for at least 120 days following the live presentation.
About U.S. Energy
U.S. Energy Corp. is a diversified natural resource company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum, geothermal, and real estate assets. The Company has committed to drill up to 15 initial wells with Brigham Exploration in the Williston Basin with a goal of exiting 2009 with a daily oil and gas production rate of 1,200 BOE. The Company has entered into a $400 million option agreement with Thompson Creek Metals to develop the Mt. Emmons molybdenum project, and has a significant interest in 95,000 acres of geothermal leases. The Company is headquartered in Riverton, Wyoming, and its common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "USEG".
The U.S. Energy Corp. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5043
About EQUITIES Magazine
Since 1951, EQUITIES Magazine has been a leading media company providing business editorial content designed to serve the needs of business leaders, professionals, institutional investors and retail investors. We are focused on business and the business of making money, not on lifestyle subjects. We publish original reporting in print and on the Internet at www.equitiesmagazine.com, as well as select content at www.nasdaq.com. For 28 years we have hosted our own branded investor conferences that connect public company CEO's with our loyal readers in the investment community.
About C. K. Cooper & Company
C. K. Cooper & Company is a full-service investment bank headquartered in Irvine, California. The Company is focused on providing superior and insightful research coverage to its clients; innovative investment banking solutions supported by sales and trading services; and portfolio advisory and management services for private clients. Though C. K.