Exhibit 23.2
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                              Wheeler Wasoff, P.C.
                          Certified Public Accountants

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT



     We consent to the incorporation by reference into this Post Effective
Amendment No.2 to the Registration Statement of PYR Energy Corporation (the
"Company") on Form S-3 of our report dated October 8, 1999 relating to the
Company's financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for
the fiscal year ended August 31, 1999.

     We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in this
Registration Statement.

                                              /s/ WHEELER WASOFF, P.C.
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                                              WHEELER WASOFF, P.C.



                                              Denver, Colorado
                                              September 25, 2000