By Chris Wack


NexGen Energy Ltd. said it has been approved for uplisting on the New York Stock Exchange from its current listing on the NYSE American LLC.

NexGen said its common stock will begin trading on the NYSE under the symbol NXE at the opening of trading Friday.

The company said the uplisting is "a major corporate milestone for NexGen in creating long-term value and an expansion of our global shareholder base."

NexGen shares were up 4% to $5.50 in premarket trading.


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