The Rook I Project is a proposed new underground uranium mine and mill development that is located in the southwestern area of the Athabasca Uranium Basin of northwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. The resource base for the Project is the land-based, basement-hosted, Arrow Deposit which is the largest development-stage uranium deposit in Canada. The Deposit is 100% owned by NexGen Energy Ltd. and the Project will be developed and operated by NexGen.
Rook I is situated approximately 155 km north of La Loche and 80 km south of the former Cluff Lake uranium mine. The site is connected by access road to existing provincial road 955. The project envisions an airstrip to fly in personnel and a 500-person permanent camp. NexGen is committed to achieving environmental excellence throughout all phases of project construction, operation, and decommissioning.
Engagement with public and Indigenous communities closest to the project began as early as 2013. NexGen is committed to meaningful engagement through all phases of the project.
A preliminary feasibility study was completed in 2018 with a full feasibility study now underway.
Baseline environmental studies to characterize features of the local and regional environment surrounding the Project site have begun and the potential effects of the Project will be comprehensively evaluated as part of the environmental assessment. The Project features and operational controls necessary to ensure that the Project will not have a significant environmental effect will be reflected in the final facility design.
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