NexGen outlines Rook I construction progress, targets up to 30 million lbs annual uranium output
NXE•Rook I construction progress and production target
NexGen highlighted construction progress at the Rook I uranium project, targeting output of up to 30 million lbs of U3O8 a year.
- Rook I is described as the largest single source of uranium under development, positioned at roughly 20% of global primary supply.
- The construction license was granted March 5, 2026; major construction began June 2026.
- Sales commitments total 11.7 million lbs with major utilities, structured around market-related pricing at delivery.
- The presentation flagged a projected primary uranium deficit of 335 million lbs a year by 2040 amid rising nuclear and AI-driven demand.




