Vancouver, British Columbia — January 12, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Nexus Uranium Corp. has announced that the South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) has scheduled a public hearing before the Board of Minerals and Environment for its Chord uranium exploration permit application for March 18-20, 2026.
The hearing, scheduled after a pre-hearing conference on January 6, 2026, represents the final step in the state permitting process for Nexus to receive its exploration drill permit at Chord.
According to Nexus Uranium Corp., this milestone marks the culmination of an extensive permitting effort initiated in March 2024, when the company submitted its Exploration Notice of Intent (EXNI) to the DANR. More information about the Chord EXNI application process is available at https://danr.sd.gov/Environment/MineralsMining/Exploration/NewEXNIS.aspx.
Nexus Uranium Corp. reports that it has worked with inter-governmental agencies, including the DANR, the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. The company states that it has addressed all concerns from every agency involved, including the completion and submission of environmental, wildlife, and archaeological studies and reports. In some cases, the company has surpassed the standard requirements for studies, reports, and disclosure.
CEO Jeremy Poirier said that securing a public hearing date before the Mineral Board marks a significant milestone for Nexus and its Chord project. He added that the hearing represents the final stage in a rigorous state permitting process and that he is proud of the constructive relationships the team has built with state agencies. He said the company looks forward to presenting its application before the Board and advancing Chord towards a spring/summer drill program.
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources is responsible for protecting and preserving South Dakota’s agriculture, environment, and natural resources through regulatory services, natural resource conservation, and financial and technical assistance. The DANR Minerals and Mining Program regulates mineral exploration, mining, and oil and gas development in South Dakota.
Nexus Uranium is a Canadian exploration company focused on uranium projects in North America. In the United States, the Company holds the Chord and Wolf Canyon projects in South Dakota, and the South Pass project in Wyoming. The Great Divide Basin project in Wyoming is now under option to Canamera Energy Metals Corp. In Canada, Nexus holds the Mann Lake project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin.
Jeremy Poirier
Chief Executive Officer
info@nexusuranium.com
Source: Nexus Uranium Corp.
