Denison Mines has made a final investment decision to proceed with construction of the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine at its Wheeler River project in northern Saskatchewan, Canada.
The company said site preparation and construction activities are expected to begin in March 2026. Construction is planned to take about two years, with first production targeted for mid-2028.
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