Drillhole RK-25-254 Returns 10.5m at 11.3% U3O8 in NexGen’s Latest Assays
NexGen Energy reports compelling high-grade uranium assay results from its Patterson Corridor East discovery, reinforcing the project's potential alongside the flagship Arrow deposit.
- Drillhole RK-25-254 yields 10.5m at 11.3% U3O8 with peak grades up to 56.2%
- Strong mineralization continuity confirmed over 330m vertical extent
- High-grade subdomains expanding with new assay results
- PCE discovery located 3.5km east of NexGen’s Arrow deposit
- Pending assays from deeper drillhole RK-25-256 could further enhance resource outlook
Significant Assay Results Highlight PCE Potential
NexGen Energy Ltd. has announced a fresh set of high-grade uranium assay results from its Patterson Corridor East (PCE) discovery, located in the prolific Athabasca Basin. The standout drillhole, RK-25-254, returned an impressive 10.5 meters grading 11.3% uranium oxide (U3O8), including intervals reaching as high as 56.2%. These results underscore the growing significance of PCE as a complement to NexGen’s flagship Arrow deposit, situated just 3.5 kilometers to the west.
Expanding Mineralized Footprint and Continuity
The new data confirm strong continuity of high-grade mineralization over a vertical extent exceeding 330 meters, with a mineralized footprint now defined at approximately 600 meters along strike and 600 meters vertically. Drillholes RK-25-244 and RK-25-231 further support this continuity, delivering substantial uranium grades over wide intervals. Notably, the high-grade subdomain has expanded to 210 meters in strike length and 335 meters vertically, signaling robust potential for resource growth.Strategic Positioning and Future Prospects
CEO Leigh Curyer emphasized the strategic importance of these results, highlighting the similarity in geological setting and technical advantages shared with the Arrow deposit. The PCE discovery is shaping up as a significant asset in NexGen’s portfolio, offering leverage to the global uranium market amid rising demand for clean energy fuels. The company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social governance remains a core pillar as it advances both projects.Vice President of Exploration Jason Craven noted the systematic approach to drilling and exploration has yielded consistent, world-class uranium grades, with much of the PCE area still untested. Pending assay results from drillhole RK-25-256, located deeper down dip, are eagerly awaited and could further enhance the understanding of the deposit’s scale and grade continuity.
With the Rook I Project nearing final federal approvals and PCE rapidly evolving, NexGen is positioning itself as a key player in North America’s critical minerals and energy security landscape. The company’s exploration success at PCE not only validates its bold, cost-effective drilling strategy but also hints at the possibility of another major uranium discovery in the Athabasca Basin.
Bottom Line?
NexGen’s Patterson Corridor East discovery is rapidly emerging as a high-grade uranium powerhouse, with upcoming assay results poised to shape its future trajectory.
Questions in the middle?
- How will pending assay results from drillhole RK-25-256 impact the overall resource estimate?
- What are the implications of PCE’s expanding high-grade subdomains for NexGen’s production timeline?
- How might NexGen’s dual-project strategy influence uranium supply dynamics in North America?
