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NexGen Energy (Canada) Ltd (ASX:NXG)

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Current share price for NXG : $15.430 -2.43 (-13.61%)+
Announcement
Release
6 Mar 2026 9:19AM
Price at Release
$17.860
Full Release
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Summary
NexGen Energy Ltd. announced that it has received the final federal approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for its Rook I Uranium Project in Saskatchewan. This approval, which includes a Licence to Prepare Site and Construct, follows the successful completion of an extensive regulatory process. The project is poised to become the largest single-source uranium mine globally, with an annual production capacity of up to 30 million pounds, contributing significantly to global uranium supply. The construction is set to begin in the summer of 2026 and will take four years to complete. NexGen has worked closely with Indigenous communities and stakeholders to ensure the project meets high environmental and safety standards. The company is listed on various stock exchanges, including the TSX, NYSE, and ASX.
Key Points
  • NexGen received final federal approval for the Rook I Uranium Project.
  • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission granted a Licence to Prepare Site and Construct.
  • Rook I project will be the largest single-source uranium mine globally.
  • Expected annual production is up to 30 million pounds of uranium.
  • Construction will begin in the summer of 2026 and last four years.
  • The project aligns with environmental and safety standards.
  • NexGen has collaborated with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
  • Company is listed on TSX, NYSE, and ASX.
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