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Exercising ESG v.4

November 10, 2023

TMX Group
ESG, Investor Relations, Indigenous Relations

Exercising ESG - Steps in the Right Direction
NexGen Energy Ltd.
TSX:NXE
NexGen announced the signing of an Impact Benefit Agreement with the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Northern Region 2 and the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan. The Impact Benefit Agreement defines the environmental, cultural, economic, employment and other benefits to be provided to the communities by NexGen with respect to their Rook I Project. For more details on this engagement, see their press release.
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