NexGen Partners with Indigenous Communities to Develop New Hotel Supporting Rook I Project and Local Economy

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NexGen Energy announced a partnership with Clearwater River Dene Nation and Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Local 39 to build and operate a 59-room hotel in La Loche, supporting the Rook I Project and creating 36 local jobs.

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• Indigenous Partnership Established

  NexGen has partnered with the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) and Métis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) Local 39 to develop a new hotel.

• New Hotel Development

  A 59-room hotel with a conference center, restaurant, and cultural heritage center will be built in La Loche, Saskatchewan.

• Support for Rook I Project

  The hotel is strategically located to meet the growing accommodation demand from the construction and operations of NexGen's Rook I Project.

• Local Economic Growth and Job Creation

  The initiative will create 36 local full-time jobs and drive regional economic activity, with the communities becoming full owners and operators of the hotel.

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This partnership demonstrates NexGen's strong commitment to community engagement and social license, which is crucial for the long-term success and de-risking of large-scale resource projects like Rook I. By financially backstopping the hotel development and empowering Indigenous communities as full owners and operators, NexGen is fostering regional economic growth and creating local employment. This initiative strengthens stakeholder relations and provides essential infrastructure to support the increased demand from the Rook I Project's construction and operations, indirectly contributing to operational stability and project timelines.