NexGen Energy Ltd. today announced the launch of an expanded 2023 exploration program designed to explore the prospective areas identified by the 2022 detailed geophysical survey. The company has also planned a major geophysical program in 2023 to generate drill targets in high priority areas of its mineral tenure in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan.
Use of muon tomography to optimize time and costs
CEO Leigh Curyer commented, “We are excited to begin this expanded exploration program in 2023. We aim to test new “Arrow” type mineralized zones on our dominant land position in the southwestern Athabasca Basin. We are committed to optimizing our drilling time and cost through the use of advanced techniques such as muon tomography.”
Grant Greenwood, Vice President of Exploration, added, “The 2022 drilling program highlighted many promising zones for follow-up drilling in 2023. We are excited to refine the stacked anomalies identified through the geophysical surveys and the encouraging results from the 2022 drilling.”
Contributing to decarbonization, energy security and access to energy for all
The 2023 exploration drilling will include 22,500 metres of drilling in nine (9) conductive trends, with up to three (3) rigs in operation. The goal of this program is to systematically test the priority conductors identified by the 2022 geophysical survey and the encouraging results of the 2022 drilling.
In conclusion, NexGen Energy Ltd. is gearing up for an exciting year in 2023 with the launch of this expanded exploration program, which aims to explore promising mineralized zones and refine identified stacked anomalies with state-of-the-art techniques. The company aims to address the major global challenges of decarbonization, energy security and energy access for all, while setting new standards in sustainability for all stakeholders.
