Toronto, January 10, 2026, 08:40 EST — Market closed
- Denison reports that SaskPower grid electricity has now reached its planned Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine site in northern Saskatchewan.
- U.S.-listed DNN shares ended Friday at $3.31, slipping roughly 0.8% after peaking at $3.51 earlier in the session.
- Attention shifts to final permits, volatile uranium prices, and the upcoming inflation report next week.
Denison Mines Corp reported Thursday in a U.S. filing that grid power is now hooked up at its planned Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, thanks to a new high-voltage transmission line installed by SaskPower. Denison’s U.S.-listed shares dipped roughly 0.8% to close at $3.31 on Friday, while the Toronto-listed shares ticked up about 0.2% to finish at C$4.60. (SEC)
Electricity is crucial for the first year of work at Phoenix, particularly for building a freeze wall—a ring of frozen earth meant to keep mining fluids contained. As an in-situ recovery (ISR) operation, Phoenix pulls uranium through wells instead of traditional mining. That method depends on reliable power to run pumps and freezing gear.
The commodity scene remains the key driver. Uranium hovered near $82 a pound on Jan. 8, climbing about 7% over the last month, according to Trading Economics data. That push has investors fixated on developers’ timelines and permitting updates.
In the release, CEO David Cates stated that SaskPower completed the line “on schedule and on budget” and described grid electricity as a “notable competitive advantage” over on-site generation. Denison confirmed it has procured long-lead electrical equipment and plans to install on-site transformers and switchgear in the first year of construction, following access secured for up to 8.8 megawatts under a five-year minimum purchase commitment.
Uranium stocks showed a mixed finish heading into the weekend. Cameco climbed 1.7% on Friday, with Uranium Energy up 1.3%. NexGen Energy, however, edged down 0.5%.
Denison hit a ceiling near $3.50, following Friday’s peak. The stock didn’t drop below $3.26 during the session, staying close to the upper boundary of its recent trading range.
However, connecting to the grid isn’t the last hurdle. Denison noted that beginning construction at Phoenix, including setting up on-site electrical distribution gear, still hinges on securing final regulatory approvals and a final investment decision.
Earnings remain a key signal for positioning. According to Barchart’s earnings calendar, the next expected report date is March 12, though companies can and do move these dates around.
Investors are focused on U.S. consumer price index numbers set for Jan. 13, followed by Canada’s CPI on Jan. 19. The Federal Reserve’s meeting on Jan. 27-28 also looms large. The U.S. CPI release remains the key near-term risk event. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
