NexGen Commences Expanded 43,000 Meter Drill Program at Patterson Corridor East

Core Viewpoint - NexGen Energy Ltd. has initiated a significant exploration drill program of 43,000 meters at the Patterson Corridor East (PCE) to expand on the mineralization discovered in early 2024, marking a 9,000 meter increase from the previous year's program [1][3] Exploration Program - The 2025 drilling program aims to test the extents of the mineralized footprint and investigate high-grade zones within the PCE area [2] - Initial results from the 2024 campaign showed that 19 out of 30 holes intersected mineralization, with 10 holes revealing high-grade mineralization exceeding 10,000 counts per second (cps) [2] - The mineralized footprint at PCE has expanded to 600 meters along strike and 600 meters vertically since its discovery [1] Financial Position - NexGen Energy is well-funded with over $800 million in cash and liquid assets, supporting both the Rook I Project and the PCE exploration program [3] Company Overview - NexGen Energy is focused on developing clean energy fuel, with its flagship Rook I Project positioned to become the largest low-cost uranium mine globally, adhering to high environmental and social governance standards [4] - The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and operates primarily in Saskatchewan, Canada [5]