July 21 (Reuters) - Uex Corp UEX.TO
* Says JCU (Canada) exploration company limited have signed a joint venture agreement for Christie Lake Project
* Says UEX holds an option to earn up to a 70 pct interest in project
* Christie Lake Joint venture agreement signed
* Project is currently owned 10% by UEX and 90% by jcu
* Says fully vesting a 70 pct interest in project
* UEX will remain operator of Christie Lake Project
* UEX will have right, at a minimum, to set annual exploration program and budget to meet its commitments under option agreement
* Initial operator of joint venture will be selected by a majority vote of management committee Source text for Eikon: ID:nMKWklYkza Further company coverage: UEX.TO