Denison Mines (DML) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
13 Mar, 2026Strategic positioning and asset portfolio
Holds a diversified portfolio of four low-cost uranium development projects in the Athabasca Basin, all ranked in UxC's "First Tier" of global assets, with Phoenix recognized as the #1 non-precious mining development project globally in 2025.
Effective 95% interest in the flagship Wheeler River project, which includes Phoenix (ISR, construction-stage) and Gryphon (underground, development-stage), with construction at Phoenix set to begin March 2026.
Additional interests include 22.5% in the McClean Lake mill and mines, 25.17% in the high-grade Midwest project, and 70.55% in the Waterbury Lake project.
Large exploration land position (~457,000 hectares) and minority stakes in major projects operated by industry leaders.
Project economics and development timeline
Phoenix ISR project targets first production by mid-2028, with a two-year construction period and updated initial capex of C$600M (100% basis).
Phoenix feasibility study (2023, updated 2026) shows post-tax NPV8% of C$1.57B, IRR of 73%, and average all-in cost of US$18.41/lb U3O8.
Gryphon PFS update (2023) estimates after-tax NPV8% of C$864M, IRR of 37.6%, and all-in cost of US$25.47/lb U3O8.
Midwest PEA (2025) demonstrates after-tax NPV8% of C$965M, IRR of 82.7%, and all-in cost of US$25.78/lb U3O8, with payback under one year.
Waterbury Lake PEA (2020) highlights low-cost ISR potential, with pre-tax IRR of 50% at US$65/lb U3O8.
Operational readiness and risk management
Technical de-risking completed for Phoenix, with ~87% engineering complete and C$47M spent on long-lead procurement.
Final regulatory approvals and community agreements in place for Phoenix, with construction management contract awarded and grid power available.
Robust balance sheet with ~C$718M in cash, physical uranium, and investments, supporting project financing and construction.
Convertible notes issued, increasing financial flexibility; no other debt drawn as of September 2025.
Latest events from Denison Mines
- Phoenix ISR uranium mine construction approved and funded, targeting first production by mid-2028.DML
Q4 202511 Mar 2026 - First uranium output, strong liquidity, and Phoenix ISR progress mark a pivotal Q3 2025.DML
Q3 20257 Nov 2025 - Phoenix ISR project advanced toward 2028 production, with strong regulatory and community support.DML
Q4 20243 Oct 2025 - Phoenix ISR project engineering advanced, regulatory milestones achieved, and key partnerships secured.DML
Q3 20243 Oct 2025 - Convertible note deal raises $345M, minimizes dilution, and supports uranium project growth.DML
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