07:11 AM EDT, 03/27/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Denison Mines Corp. ( DNN ) said Wednesday that it signed a sustainable investment agreement with the communities near its flagship Wheeler River uranium project in Saskatchewan.

The company said the agreement outlined its commitment to develop the project in a sustainable manner by promoting economic development and investments in capital projects, job creation and training, housing, education and other initiatives.

The communities also agreed to support all regulatory approvals issued for the project related to exploration, evaluation, development, operation, reclamation and closure activities.

"This agreement uniquely reflects the communities' own vision for industry to support a positive legacy of sustainable northern communities," President and CEO David Cates said.