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Saskatchewan’s Rook I Mine Could Make Canada the World’s Largest Uranium Exporter

Canada is on the brink of becoming the world’s largest uranium exporter as NexGen Energy’s Rook I mine in Saskatchewan moves toward final approval by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The project, located in the Athabasca Basin, is designed to produce up to 14 million kilograms of uranium annually, generating an estimated $38 billion in revenue over a 24‑year life. It also pledges to hire 75 percent of its workforce from nearby Indigenous communities, creating hundreds of jobs. Approval will hinge on the CNSC’s assessment of water and radiation safety measures.