Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) has received ministerial approval for the company’s environmental impact statement (EIS) under The Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan) for the Patterson Lake South (PLS) Project in the Athabasca Basin, Canada.
The EIS marks an important milestone for the project and is a requirement for the permits and licences to be issued by provincial and federal authorities prior to construction and operation.
The Minister of Environment in Saskatchewan approved the EIS for the project, following their technical acceptance of the document in June 2025 and an extensive review period.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says that the province welcomes Paladin’s continued focus on Patterson Lake and moving the project forward in a sustainable way.
“Our province continues to be a leader in all aspects of uranium production and the environmental approval will assist this project to move forward and further enhance our world-class energy sector,” Moe says.
Paladin is working closely with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to progress the PLS Project and its licensing.
Paladin CEO Paul Hemburrow says that the company is delighted by the provincial support they have received.
“The PLS Project is an economically and strategically important development within Canada and we will continue to progress the construction licensing process with the CNSC,” Hemburrow says.
Paladin Energy is a uranium producer with 75% ownership of the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia. The company also has a portfolio of exploration and development assets in Canada and Australia.
Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au
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