# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001698535
**File Stem:** 0001062993-25-011982
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
**Character Count:** 104235
**Document Hash:** 26a2dcd90e7df9b8102b5d1e9edf12b7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001062993-25-011982.hdr.sgml**: 20250620

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001062993-25-011982

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SD

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250620

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250620

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NexGen Energy Ltd.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001698535
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS METAL ORES [1090]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 840123707
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SD
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38072
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251061440

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1021 WEST HASTINGS STREET
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6E 0C3
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (604) 428-4112

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1021 WEST HASTINGS STREET
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6E 0C3

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, D.C. 20549

**FORM SD**

**Specialized Disclosure Report**

**<u>NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| <u>**British Columbia, Canada**</u> | <u>**001-38072**</u> | <u>**Not applicable**</u> |
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |

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| **Suite 3150, 1021 - West Hastings Street**<br><u>**Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada**</u> | <u>**V6E 0C3**</u> |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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**Benjamin Salter**

**Chief Financial Officer**

**NexGen Energy Ltd.**

<u>**(604) 428-4112**</u>

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of person to contact in connection with this report)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, ___________.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

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**SECTION 1 - CONFLICT MINERALS DISCLOSURE**

**Item 1.01 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report**

Not applicable

**Item 1.02 - Exhibit**

Not applicable

**SECTION 2 - RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE**

**Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report**

NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen") is subject to Canada's Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"). NexGen is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2024 to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. NexGen's ESTMA report is available on NexGen's website at https://s28.q4cdn.com/891672792/files/doc_financials/2024/ar/2024_ESTMA_Report_Final.pdf or on the Government of Canada's website at https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/services-mining-industry/extractive-sector-transparency/links-estma-reports. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

**SECTION 3 - EXHIBITS**

**Item 3.01. Exhibits**

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **Description** |
| [2.01](exhibit2-01.htm) | [Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024](exhibit2-01.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.** | **NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.** | **NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.** |
| By: | /s/ Benjamin Salter | June 20, 2025 |
|  | Benjamin Salter | (Date) |
|  | Chief Financial Officer |  |

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## Ex-2

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| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. |
| **Reporting Year** | **From** | 2024-01-01 | **To:** | 2024-12-31 | **Date submitted** | 2025-05-28 |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E186014 | E186014 | ![](exhibit2-01x001.jpg) Original Submission <br>![](exhibit2-01x002.jpg) Amended Report | ![](exhibit2-01x001.jpg) Original Submission <br>![](exhibit2-01x002.jpg) Amended Report |  |  |
| **Other Subsidiaries Included**<br>(optional field) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Not Consolidated** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Not Substituted** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Attestation by Reporting Entity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* |
| **Full Name of Director or Officer of Reporting Entity** | **Benjamin Salter** | **Benjamin Salter** | **Benjamin Salter** | **Benjamin Salter** | **Date** | *2025-05-28* |
| **Position Title** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Date** | *2025-05-28* |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 2024-01-01 | **To:** | 2024-12-31 |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | NexGen Energy Ltd. | **Currency of the Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E186014 | E186014 | E186014 | E186014 |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** |
| **Country** | **Payee Name<sup>1</sup>** | **Departments, <br>Agency, etc — <br>within Payee that <br>Received**<br>**Payments<sup>2</sup>** | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production <br>Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure <br>Improvement <br>Payments** | **Total <br>Amount paid <br>to Payee** | **Notes<sup>34</sup>** |
| Canada | Government of Canada | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission ("CNSC") |  |  | 1411434.11 |  |  |  |  | **1411434** | CNSC fees |
| Canada | Government of Canada | Receiver General for Canada - Health Canada |  |  | 13985.19 |  |  |  |  | **13985** | Dosimeter fees |
| Canada | Government of Canada | Receiver General for Canada - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Radio) |  |  | 5446.38 |  |  |  |  | **5446** | Radio Annual License |
| Canada | Government of Canada | Receiver General for Canada - Statistics Canada |  |  | 830.01 |  |  |  |  | **830** | Custom Census |
| Canada | Government of Canada | Receiver General for Canada - Natural Resources Canada |  |  | 3163.50 |  |  |  |  | **3164** |  |
| Canada | Government of British Columbia | Ministry of Finance | 541076.37 |  |  |  |  |  |  | **541076** |  |
| Canada | Government of Saskatchewan | Ministry of Environment |  |  | 24826.26 |  |  |  |  | **24826** | Payment for Sand and Gravel Lease |
| Canada | Birch Narrows Dene Nation |  |  |  | 449304.29 |  |  |  |  | **449304** | Community Support and MBA Commitments |
| Canada | Buffalo River Dene Nation |  |  |  | 676551.85 |  |  |  |  | **676552** | Community Support and IBA Commitments |
| Canada | Clearwater River Dene Nation |  |  |  | 778619.63 |  |  |  |  | **778620** | Community Support and IBA Commitments |
| Canada | Ya'thi Néné Land and Resource Office |  |  |  | 38725.00 |  |  |  |  | **38725** | Engagement and Technical Support |
| Canada | Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) |  |  |  | 10000.00 |  |  |  |  | **10000** | Community Support and IBA Commitments |
| Canada | Clearwater Clearlake Metis Economic Development Corporation |  |  |  | 1527000.00 |  |  |  |  | **1527000** | Community Support and IBA Commitments |
| Canada | MLTC Program Services Inc |  |  |  | 1100.00 |  |  |  |  | **1100** | Community Events and Engagement Support |
| Canada | Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows and Community |  |  |  | 28000.00 |  |  |  |  | **28000** | Community Events and Engagement Support |
| Canada | National Coalition of Chiefs |  |  |  | 20000.00 |  |  |  |  | **20000** | Event Supports |
| Canada | Northern Hamlet of Turnor Lake and Community |  |  |  | 53500.00 |  |  |  |  | **53500** | Community Events and Engagement Support |
| Canada | ACFN Dene Lands & Resource Management Co |  |  |  | 8702.99 |  |  |  |  | **8703** | Community Events and Engagement Support |
| Canada | Northern Village of La Loche and Community |  |  |  | 353207.47 |  |  |  |  | **353207** | Community Events and Engagement Support |
| **Additional Notes:** | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 2024-01-01 | **To:** | 2024-12-31 |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | NexGen Energy Ltd | NexGen Energy Ltd | NexGen Energy Ltd | NexGen Energy Ltd | **Currency of the Report** | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E186014 | E186014 | E186014 | E186014 |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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| **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** |
| **Country** | **Project Name<sup>1</sup>** | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure <br>Improvement Payments** | **Total Amount paid <br>by Project** | **Notes<sup>23</sup>** |
| Canada | Rook I | 541076 |  | 5404397 |  |  |  |  | **5945473** |  |
| **Additional Notes<sup>3</sup>:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. | &nbsp;&nbsp;As required by Canada's Extractive Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"), NexGen Energy Ltd. has reported to the Canadian government payments made to governments in Canada and the United States. These payments include fees paid during a year by NexGen Energy Ltd. to various levels of government related to commercial development. Under ESTMA commercial development captures the exploration and extraction of minerals. |

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```

## Exhibit 2.01

```

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		<link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="label_NorrnHamletOfTurnorLakeAndCommunityMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Norrn Hamlet of Turnor Lake and Community [Member]</link:label>
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