The Rook I uranium project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. (Image: NexGen Energy)
Canada’s largest development-stage uranium project has reached the final stage of project approval. Vancouver-based NexGen Energy (TSX: NXE; NYSE: NXE; ASX: NXG) has announced that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission CNSC has set commission hearing dates for NexGen’s Rook I project for November 19, 2025, and February 9 to 13, 2026.
After CNSC hearings conclude, the CNSC will render final approval of the project.
NexGen has proposed Rook 1 as a new underground mine and mill development located in the uranium-rich district of the southwestern area of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan – a premier mining jurisdiction. Rook 1 is centred around the Arrow deposit in the Athabasca basin. Industry observers have said this is one of the world’s leading resources.
