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Denison Mines Announces Signing of Impact Benefit Agreement and Exploration Agreement with Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, MN-S NR-1, and MN-S NR-3
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison", "DML" or "Company") (TSX: DML, NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce the signing of an Impact
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[{"type":"text","content":" TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Denison Mines Corp. (\"Denison\", \"DML\" or \"Company\") (TSX: DML, NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce the signing of an Impact Benefit Agreement (\"IBA\") between Denison and the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (\"MN–S\"), 13 MN–S Locals, MN-S Northern Region 1 (\"MN–S NR-1\"), and MN–S Northern Region 3 (\"MN–S NR-3\") (collectively, the \"Métis Parties\"). The IBA confirms the Métis Parties' consent to and support for the development and operation of Denison's flagship Wheeler River Project (the \"Project\") in northern Saskatchewan. In addition, the parties have also entered into an Exploration Agreement (the \"Exploration Agreement\") covering Denison's exploration and evaluation activities within MN–S NR-1 and MN–S NR-3 of the Métis Homeland (see Figure 1). . MN–S President Glen McCallum said, \"Denison Mines recognized its duty to consult with MN- S Regions, MN–S Locals, and communities on the Wheeler River Project early in the planning stages. All parties have been negotiating since 2019. The MN–S commends Denison's commitment to environmental reclamation post-project and stability for citizens into the future. Today's IBA not only represents enormous economic opportunities for Métis families, but a milestone in our government's relationship with Denison and other industry partners.\" David Cates, President and CEO of Denison, commented, \"We extend our sincere appreciation to the leadership of the MN–S, MN–S NR-1, MN–S NR-3, and the 13 MN–S Locals for trusting Denison to advance the Wheeler River Project within the Métis Homeland. Since the beginning of our engagement with the MN–S, our team has remained deeply committed to building a long-lasting relationship grounded in trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Formalizing both the IBA and the Exploration Agreement reflects the progress we have made together, and also our shared commitment to ensuring that the interests, knowledge, and voices of Métis citizens in Saskatchewan are meaningfully incorporated into the construction and future operation of the Project and Denison's exploration and evaluation activities in MN–S NR-1 and MN–S NR-3.\" Laura Burnouf, Regional Director of MN–S NR-1 said, \"Northern Saskatchewan is not only rich in natural resources, it is vibrant with the culture, tra...