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Denison Mines Corp. reports on uranium mining, exploration, and development activities tied to its Canadian asset base and uranium market exposure. Company updates include financial and operational results, the Phoenix ISR uranium mine, annual reporting, and capital and project decisions affecting its uranium portfolio.
Recurring news also covers Athabasca Basin exploration relationships, including Cosa-operated Murphy Lake North and Darby joint ventures in Saskatchewan where Denison holds 30% interests, and JCU-related project interests such as Millennium, Kiggavik, and Christie Lake. Industry updates place DNN within broader uranium supply, nuclear fuel, and nuclear energy market developments.
Denison Mines Corp. announced its Q3 2021 financial results, showcasing advancements in its Phoenix uranium project. Highlights included successful ISR field tests, initiation of a Feasibility Study, and exploration drilling at Wheeler River. The Company acquired a 50% stake in JCU for $20.5 million, enhancing its uranium assets. Denison also reported proceeds of up to $41.6 million from the sale of GoviEx shares. With positive market trends and a strong balance sheet, Denison is positioned to become a significant uranium supplier in the future.
Orano Canada and Denison Mines have successfully completed a five-year test mining program using the patented SABRE method at McClean Lake. Four mining cavities produced approximately 1,500 tonnes of high-grade uranium ore (4%-11% U3O8) without any safety or environmental incidents. The ore will be processed by the end of the year. The results confirm SABRE's capability for mining high-grade uranium, paving the way for future applications in the McClean Lake and Midwest properties as the partners explore its potential in improving uranium markets.
Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE American: DNN) announced successful results from its 2021 In-Situ Recovery (ISR) field test program at the Phoenix uranium deposit in Saskatchewan. Key achievements include:
- Meeting the commercial-scale production flow rate outlined in the Pre-Feasibility Study.
- Demonstrating hydraulic control during ion tracer testing.
- Confirming consistent breakthrough times between injection and recovery wells.
- Successfully completing a clean-up phase post-tracer test.
The results support ongoing development and de-risking of the ISR method for future phases of the Wheeler River Uranium Project.
Denison Mines Corp. has successfully completed the sale of 32,500,000 common shares of GoviEx Uranium Inc. for gross proceeds of $15,600,000. Additionally, Denison issued the same number of common share purchase warrants, allowing holders to acquire GoviEx shares at an exercise price of $0.80 over 18 months. If fully exercised, this could add $26,000,000 in gross proceeds to Denison. The company maintains a strong position with a 95% interest in the Wheeler River Uranium Project, the largest undeveloped uranium project in Saskatchewan.
Denison Mines Corp. (DNN) announced its agreement to sell 32.5 million shares and warrants of GoviEx Uranium Inc. in a private transaction, expected to close by October 2021. Denison will receive gross proceeds of $15.6 million from the share sale and an additional potential $26 million upon full warrant exercise. This sale decreases Denison's stake in GoviEx from 12.07% to 6.05%. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Following this disposition, Denison will file an early warning report reflecting the reduced ownership.
Denison Mines Corp. has entered into an equity distribution agreement for an at-the-market offering program, allowing for the sale of common shares in the aggregate amount of up to USD $50 million through Cantor Fitzgerald and Scotia Capital. The offering will take place on the TSX and NYSE American until October 16, 2023, subject to termination. Proceeds will fund mineral property evaluations, project engineering, and administrative expenses. The company emphasizes that actual proceeds may be significantly less than the USD $50 million cap.
Denison Mines Corp. has announced the initiation of an independent Feasibility Study (FS) for the Wheeler River Joint Venture's Phoenix uranium deposit, with Wood PLC appointed as the lead author. This decision follows successful de-risking activities confirming the project's technical viability. The FS aims to assess environmental stewardship, update mineral resource estimates, optimize mine design, enhance processing plant efficiency, and provide a Class 3 capital cost estimate. Denison holds a 95% ownership in Wheeler River, a crucial project in the Athabasca Basin region.
Denison Mines Corp. (TSX: DML, NYSE American: DNN) has successfully received a repayment of $20.45 million from UEX Corporation for a term loan associated with UEX's acquisition of JCU Exploration Company. This repayment concludes a prior loan arrangement established on August 3, 2021, during which UEX had already repaid $20.5 million. Denison has released the security tied to the loan, allowing UEX greater flexibility. CEO David Cates expressed enthusiasm about future collaborations on upcoming uranium projects in Canada.
Denison Mines Corp. (DNN) filed its Q2 2021 financial statements and MD&A, showcasing progress on the Phoenix uranium deposit, viewed as a low-cost mining opportunity amidst a recovering uranium market. The company enhanced its balance sheet through financings, acquiring a 50% interest in JCU for $20.5 million, and received $5.8 million from the conversion of Uranium Participation Corp. into the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust. Ongoing ISR field tests at Phoenix have yielded positive results, including a 50% increase in expected uranium recovery grades, while a significant high-grade uranium discovery was made outside the anticipated mining zone.
Denison Mines Corp. (DNN) announced positive interim results from metallurgical tests for the In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining operation at the Phoenix uranium deposit. The uranium head-grade has been consistently above 10 g/L, leading to a decision to increase the anticipated head-grade by 50% to 15 g/L. This adjustment is expected to optimize operating parameters and reduce costs for both operations and capital expenditures. Phase 1 of the Phoenix deposit is projected to contain approximately 22.2 million pounds of U3O8 in Probable reserves.