PYR Energy Corp., Denver, (Amex: PYR) has retained C.K. Cooper & Co. Inc. to seek strategic alternatives for the company following several unsolicited bids. The company has assets in the Rockies, Texas, Gulf Coast and in Canada consisting of a total 37,275 developed leasehold acres and interests in 89 oil and gas wells. Proved reserves as of Aug. 31 include 518,788 barrels of oil and gas liquids and 2.8 million barrels of gas.