NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) has announced expansion of the high-grade subdomain at its Patterson Corridor East discovery and the launch of its 2026 exploration program, totaling 45,500m.
The 2025 drilling program concluded with the high-grade subdomain growing 23% in vertical extent, from 335m to 412m, over a 210m strike length, while the overall mineralized footprint expanded to 700m vertical and 620m along strike.
Additional high-grade zones were identified at 850m below surface, highlighting potential for further growth.
Building on these results, the 2026 program will include 42,000m of diamond drilling at PCE—the largest program conducted at the discovery to date—focused on high-grade expansion and footprint growth.
Concurrently, NexGen will begin inaugural drilling on its 100%-owned SW3 property, advancing 3,500 meters to test high-priority targets in this greenfield area.
CEO Leigh Curyer emphasised that the dual focus on expanding high-grade subdomains and the overall mineralised system, combined with first-time drilling at SW3, reflects NexGen's commitment to advancing its Athabasca Basin holdings and supporting global energy security through reliable uranium production.
At the time of reporting, NexGen Energy's share price was $17.38.