Wood has been awarded a construction management contract by Denison Mines Corp. for the development of the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, marking a key step as the project advances toward the construction phase.
David Cates, President & CEO of Denison, commented, “In anticipation of receiving our Federal permits to prepare the site and construct the Wheeler River project, we are pleased to announce the award of the construction management contract to our trusted partners at Wood. The selection of Wood for construction management allows us to leverage our long-standing relationship with Wood’s Canadian team, which began with co-authoring the 2023 Feasibility Study for Phoenix and continued with the detailed design engineering for the Project over the last two years.
We are actively organizing our teams, including the onboarding of key construction personnel, to ensure we are ready to proceed with site preparation as soon as possible upon receipt of all required permits. Given Denison’s strong balance sheet, and advanced state of project engineering, construction planning, and procurement, we stand ready to make a Final Investment Decision and commence construction shortly after securing Federal approval of the Environmental Assessment and Licence to Prepare the Site for & Construct a Mine and Mill.”
Kris Homer, Senior Vice President of Minerals and Metals West at Wood, commented: “We value Denison’s continued trust in our team and look forward to working together to lead the Wheeler River project through the construction phase. Having supported Phoenix from the feasibility stage through detailed design, we understand the technical and execution requirements of this project.
Our priority is to enable a safe and seamless transition into execution – maintaining continuity of personnel, applying disciplined project management, and ensuring a predictable path to first production for this landmark project in the Canadian uranium industry. We look forward to continuing to work as an integrated team with Denison, combining our complementary project, construction, and uranium expertise to deliver Phoenix safely and successfully.”
The contract covers procurement and construction management services, with Wood responsible for overseeing the full processing plant scope, installation of selected site infrastructure, and integrated project controls. It also includes procurement support, on-site safety oversight, and performance reporting, delivered through a closely integrated project management structure with Denison.
Wood’s appointment provides continuity from engineering into execution, supporting efficient delivery over an estimated 24-month construction period. Denison has entered into the contract as the operator on behalf of the Wheeler River Joint Venture.
This award builds on Wood’s earlier role in the detailed design phase of the Phoenix project, reinforcing its end-to-end project delivery capabilities.
Source: Wood Group