NexGen’s Drill Delivers a 0.5m Interval at 74.8% U3O8—A Global Standout
Early this morning, NexGen Energy announced a uranium discovery at Patterson Corridor East (PCE) that is making waves in mining circles: a 0.5 meter drill intercept returning a remarkable 74.8% U3O8—among the highest globally in recent history. The assay, taken from hole RK-25-256, is the company’s highest-grade result ever and elevates NexGen’s already significant profile within Canada’s renowned Athabasca Basin.
High-Grade Zone Extends Resource Potential
The standout result was part of a broader interval of 5.5 meters at 21.4% U3O8 (from 590.0 to 595.5m depth), and includes an exceptionally rich sub-zone: 2.5 meters grading 46.1% U3O8. An additional 1.5 meter section adjacent to this zone assayed at 5.28% U3O8. This ultra-high-grade uranium mineralization sits 119 meters down-dip from a previous key intercept and further demonstrates the continuity of the rich zone, currently interpreted to extend for at least 215 meters along dip at PCE.
Table: Key Assay Intervals from RK-25-256
| From (m) | To (m) | Width (m) | U3O8 (wt%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 590.0 | 595.5 | 5.5 | 21.4 |
| 592.0 | 594.5 | 2.5 | 46.1 |
| 593.0 | 593.5 | 0.5 | 74.8 |
| 596.0 | 597.5 | 1.5 | 5.28 |
| 596.0 | 596.5 | 0.5 | 15.8 |
Patterson Corridor East Now Rivals NexGen’s Arrow Deposit
The quality and frequency of these high-grade hits are reminiscent of NexGen’s Arrow deposit, only 3.5km away, long considered one of the world’s top uranium finds. According to CEO Leigh Curyer, these results place the PCE discovery “in a rare mineralized category on a world scale,” underscoring the strategic significance of Rook I’s expanding footprint.
Strategic Implications for NexGen and the Global Uranium Supply
The implications for NexGen’s resource base and for nuclear fuel supply security are significant. With more than 190,000 hectares of prospective ground under control, and multiple zones showing ultra-high grades, the company appears positioned to play a pivotal role in Canada’s, and the world’s, supply of critical clean energy minerals. In addition, NexGen’s stated focus on ESG leadership and community engagement supports the growing investor demand for responsible mining projects.
Takeaway: A Rarity That Deserves Attention
Ultra-high uranium grades such as these are seldom encountered. With global demand for clean energy minerals climbing, these drill results mark PCE—and by extension, NexGen—as a company and project worth monitoring closely as resource estimates are updated. Investors and industry observers should stay alert for additional drill news and project milestones as the resource picture sharpens over coming quarters.
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