Vancouver, British Columbia — February 9, 2026 — Leads & Copy — NexGen Energy Ltd. is participating in Part 2 of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Commission Hearing this week for federal approval of its Rook I Project.
The hearing, which began at 9 a.m. CST on February 9, represents the final step in the federal regulatory process before a CNSC approval decision.
Part 2 proceedings are scheduled from February 9 to 12, providing involved parties and the public an opportunity to voice their views on the Project’s advancement. The four identified and verified potentially impacted Indigenous Nations in the Local Priority Area (LPA) will speak at the proceedings, expressing their support for the Project’s approval and NexGen’s industry-leading approach.
The hearing concludes over 12 years of environmental and social studies, highlighting NexGen’s engagement with local and Indigenous communities, delivering benefits since 2013.
NexGen is presenting a video during the Hearing showcasing the Company’s engagement principles and perspectives from LPA Indigenous and community leaders. The video highlights NexGen’s community programs focused on education, training, mentorship, and health and wellness.
NexGen’s video is available on the company’s homepage.
NexGen Energy Ltd. is focused on delivering clean energy fuel. The Rook I Project is being developed into a low-cost producing uranium mine, incorporating environmental and social governance standards. The Project is supported by an N.I. 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study.
NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NXE), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NXE) and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: NXG).
The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with its primary operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
NexGen’s Part 2 presentation video is available on NexGen’s homepage.
Source: NexGen Energy Ltd.
