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StocksHigh Impact•6 March 2026•

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NexGen Energy Secures Final Federal Approval for Rook I Uranium Project in Canada

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Key Facts

1The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) approved the Environmental Assessment and issued a Licence to Prepare Site and Construct for the Rook I Project.

NexGen Energy Ltd. has officially received final federal regulatory approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for its flagship Rook I uranium project. The approval includes the completion of the federal Environmental Assessment and the issuance of a license to prepare the site and commence construction. This milestone marks a significant transition for the 100% owned project, moving it from the lengthy permitting phase into the active construction stage. As a major de-risking event, this development is expected to bolster investor confidence in NexGen's ability to bring one of the world's largest uranium deposits to production. The project is strategically positioned to meet the growing global demand for clean energy and nuclear fuel. Market analysts view this as a bullish catalyst for the company's shares listed on the TSX, NYSE, and ASX.