NexGen Energy Provides Rook I Update, Costs $645 Million More Than Expected
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NexGen Energy (NYSE:NXE) has announced that the construction costs for its Rook I uranium project in Saskatchewan have increased by nearly 70%, now totaling $1.6 billion. Operating costs are also projected to nearly double. Despite these increases, the project remains one of the largest and lowest-cost uranium mines globally. The project has received provincial environmental approval and is awaiting federal review.
August 02, 2024 | 1:59 pm
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NexGen Energy's Rook I project costs have surged by 70%, now totaling $1.6 billion. Operating costs are also projected to nearly double. Despite these increases, the project remains one of the largest and lowest-cost uranium mines globally.
The significant increase in construction and operating costs is likely to negatively impact NexGen Energy's stock price in the short term. However, the project remains a leading low-cost uranium mine, which may mitigate some of the negative impact.
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