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NexGen in Early Talks With Data‑Center Firms on Financing Uranium Mine as Rook 1 Clears Key Permit

Rising AI power needs are pushing hyperscalers to explore financing plus long‑term fuel contracts to secure nuclear‑reliable supply.

Overview

  • NexGen’s CEO said the company has held preliminary discussions with data‑center providers about potential financing tied to long‑term uranium supply, with no change of control contemplated.
  • Rook 1 in Saskatchewan secured a key mine permit this month, and NexGen expects final government approval by the end of June with a funding package targeted for the second quarter.
  • The company projects Rook 1 could supply more than 20% of global uranium demand and begin production in 2030, a timeline and scale that remain subject to approvals and financing.
  • Uranium is trading near $88 per pound after a late‑January spike above $100, reflecting tightened supply expectations and renewed interest in nuclear generation.
  • The IEA reports accelerating electricity demand through 2030, with the rapid expansion of data centers expected to drive a significant share of the increase, particularly in the United States.