NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen” or the “Company”) (TSX: NXE, NYSE MKT: NXE) announces that Bruce Sprague has tendered his resignation as Chief Financial Officer effective November 29, 2019. Leigh Curyer, Chief Executive Officer, the Board and all whom worked with Bruce at NexGen would like to thank him for his contributions and efforts. Bruce joined NexGen in November 2017 from Ernst & Young. Over the course of the last two years Bruce has supported NexGen in its transition. He played a significant role in progressing the Government Relations and Sustainability strategies as the Company is advancing final feasibility and permitting.
We wish him all the best and support with his future endeavors.
The Company has commenced a formal search for a new Chief Financial Officer.
In the interim, Travis McPherson, Vice President – Corporate Development and Investor Relations, and Rheal Assie, Financial Controller will assume the Chief Financial Officer duties.
About NexGen
NexGen is a British Columbia corporation with a focus on the acquisition, exploration and development of Canadian uranium projects. NexGen has a highly experienced team of uranium industry professionals with a successful track record in the discovery of uranium deposits and in developing projects through discovery to production.
NexGen owns a portfolio of prospective uranium exploration assets in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada; including a 100% interest in Rook I, location of the Arrow Deposit discovered in February 2014, the Bow discovery in March 2015, the Harpoon discovery in August 2016 and the Arrow South discovery in July 2017. NexGen is the recipient of the PDAC’s 2018 Bill Dennis Award and the 2019 Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.
Source: NexGen Energy Ltd.