Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues License for enCore Energy's Dewey Burdock Uranium Project

enCore Energy Corp. has announced that the Dewey Burdock Project has received all necessary federal permits. The company confirmed that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a 20-year renewal of the project’s license.

William M. Sheriff, Executive Chair of enCore, congratulated the team for their efforts in securing the license extension and expressed gratitude to the NRC and the Permitting Council for their efficient handling of the renewal process. He emphasized the company’s commitment to collaborating with local communities, the State, and shareholders to ensure mutual benefits from the project while adhering to best practices for environmental protection.

With federal permits secured, the Dewey Burdock Project now requires additional state-level permitting from South Dakota before it can achieve full operational status. The company has begun these state permitting efforts.

The Dewey Burdock Project, located in South Dakota, is an advanced-stage uranium project. It incorporates wellfield areas, a central processing plant, supporting infrastructure, and environmental protection systems. The project employs in-situ recovery (ISR) technology, which minimizes surface disturbance compared to conventional uranium mining methods, and has been deemed both environmentally safe and economically viable over the last five decades.

On August 28, 2025, the Dewey Burdock Project was included in the FAST-41 Program by the U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, with the NRC serving as the lead agency. This initiative, established under President Trump's Executive Order, aims to accelerate the permitting process for infrastructure and critical mineral projects, supporting the U.S. focus on domestic uranium production and clean energy development.