Press Releases Dated December 18, 19 & 22, 2006
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date: December 22, 2006
Commission File Number: 000-24443
Denison Mines Corp.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Atrium
on Bay, 595 Bay Street, Suite 402, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C2
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private
issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the
registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrants home
country), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrants
securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is
not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrants security holders, and,
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Denison Mines Corp.
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/s/ Sheila Colman
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Sheila Colman |
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Canadian Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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Date: December 22, 2006
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Press Release dated December 18, 2006 |
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Press Release dated December 19, 2006 |
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Press Release dated December 22, 2006 |
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Denison Mines Corp.
Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
Ph. 416-979-1991 Fx. 416-979-5893 www.denisonmines.com
PRESS RELEASE
DENISON ANNOUNCES 2007 ATHABASCA
WINTER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS WITH JNR RESOURCES
Toronto, ON December 18, 2006 Denison Mines Corp. (Denison or the Company) (DML:TSX)
and JNR Resources Inc. (TSXV:JNN); jointly the Companies have approved exploration programs on a
number of jointly held uranium properties at meetings held in Saskatoon on December 7 and 8, 2006.
These properties are all located in the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan.
Key amongst these is the Moore Lake project where uranium mineralization has been intersected in
several distinct areas throughout the property, including high grade mineralization within the
Maverick zone. The 2007 winter program is budgeted at $2.5 million and will consist of a minimum
of 10,000 metres of diamond drilling and 110 kilometres of linecutting and ground geophysics on the
regional targets within the Moore Lake project. This program is scheduled to commence by the second
week of January, 2007.
The Companies are still awaiting final results from the summer diamond drilling program, which was
completed in mid-October. It consisted of 38 holes totalling 14,317 metres. These results should be
available early in the New Year.
The Companies also approved a $1.0 million exploration program for the Lazy Edward Bay project. The
planned program consists of 3,500 metres of diamond drilling focusing on the Tommy Davis Bay area,
where a ground geophysical program completed this past summer identified three previously untested
north-northeast trending conductors. The 2007 program will also ground define and test EM
conductors in the Lazy Edward Bay area. The Companies are still awaiting the results from a
1,800-line kilometre airborne EM and magnetic survey flown this past fall over the westernmost
claims within this project.
A $500,000 exploration program was approved by the Companies on the Kelic Lake project. It will
consist of 110 kilometres of linecutting and ground EM surveys over targets recently identified
from a 975-line kilometre airborne EM and magnetic survey flown during the fall of 2005.
On the Bell Lake project the Companies approved a $275,000 program that will consist of 100
kilometres of linecutting and ground EM and 200 kilometres of ground magnetics.
Interpretation of a 1,200-line kilometre airborne EM and magnetic survey flown over the South
Dufferin project during the fall of 2005 is nearing completion.
On the Pendleton Lake project the Companies approved a $425,000 program consisting of 75 kilometres
of linecutting and ground geophysics over two extensive conductor trends identified by an airborne
EM and magnetic survey flown in 2004. This is expected to be followed up with a 1,200-metre
diamond drilling program during the summer of 2007.
The Companies also approved a $200,000 program to carry out airborne EM and magnetic surveys during
the spring of 2007 over the South Cigar and North Wedge projects.
Paul Ogryzlo, P.Geo., a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101, has reviewed the contents and
technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Ogryzlo is Director, Exploration for
Denison.
Denison Mines Corp. is the premier intermediate uranium producer in North America, with mining
assets in the Athabasca Basin Region of Saskatchewan, Canada and the southwest United States
including Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Further, the Company has ownership interests in two of the
four uranium mills operating in North America today. The combination of a diversified mining asset
base with parallel ownership of milling infrastructure in highly politically stable jurisdictions has uniquely
positioned the Company for growth and development into the future. The Company also has a strong
exploration portfolio with large land positions in the United States, Canada and Mongolia.
Correspondingly, the Company has one of the largest uranium exploration teams among intermediate
uranium companies.
Cautionary Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and similar Canadian legislation, concerning the
business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison Mines Corp. (Denison).
Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to estimated
production, synergies and financial impact of the proposed transaction; the benefits of the
proposed transaction and the development potential of Denisons properties; the future price of
uranium; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the realization of mineral reserve
estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; capital
expenditures; success of exploration activities; permitting time lines and permitting, mining or
processing issues; currency exchange rate fluctuations; government regulation of mining operations;
environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation expenses; title disputes or claims; and limitations
on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as plans, expects or does not expect, is expected,
budget, scheduled, estimates, forecasts, intends, anticipates or does not anticipate,
or believes, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or
results may, could, would, might or will be taken, occur or be achieved.
Forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date
such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of
Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements, including but not limited to risks related to: unexpected events during construction,
expansion and start-up; variations in ore grade, tonnes mined, crushed or milled; delay or failure
to receive board or government approvals; timing and availability of external financing on
acceptable terms; risks related to international operations; actual results of current exploration
activities; actual results of current reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations;
changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of uranium and
vanadium; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment
or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining
industry; delays in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those
factors discussed in or referred to in the current annual Managements Discussion and Analysis of
each of Denison Mines Inc. (DMI) and International Uranium Corporation (IUC), the current
Annual Information Form of DMI filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and
available at www.sedar.com and IUCs Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the securities
regulatory authorities in Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Although management of Denison
has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results
not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Denison does not undertake
to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in
accordance with applicable securities laws. Mineral resources, which are not mineral reserves, do
not have demonstrated economic viability. Readers should refer to the respective Annual
Information Forms of DMI and, IUC, each for the year ended December 31, 2005, and other continuous
disclosure documents filed by each of them since January 1, 2006 available at
www.sedar.com, for further information relating to their mineral resources and mineral
reserves.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred
Resources: This news release uses the terms Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources.
United States investors are advised that while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian
regulations, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them.
Inferred Mineral Resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to
their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an Inferred
Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of
Inferred Mineral Resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. United
States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of Measured or Indicated Mineral
Resources will ever be converted into Mineral Reserves. United States investors are also cautioned
not to assume that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource exists, or is economically or
legally mineable.
For further information, please contact:
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E. Peter Farmer |
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(416) 979-1991 ext. 231 |
Ron Hochstein |
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(604) 689-7842 |
James Anderson |
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(416) 979-1991 ext. 372 |
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Denison Mines Corp.
Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
Ph. 416-979-1991 Fx. 416-979-5893 www.denisonmines.com
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December 19, 2006 |
DENISON MINES CORP. ANNOUNCES
UP TO $100 MILLION FINANCING
Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States
DENISON MINES CORP. (DML:TSX) (the Company) announced today that it has entered into an agreement
to sell up to 8,510,700 common shares in the capital of the Company (Common Shares) at a price of
$11.75 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of up to $100,000,725. The
shares will be offered on a best efforts private placement basis (the Offering). The Offering
is being conducted by a syndicate led by Sprott Securities Inc. and GMP Securities L.P., and
including Dundee Securities Corporation, CIBC World Markets Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and Raymond
James Ltd.
The Company shall use the net proceeds from the sale of the Common Shares for general corporate
purposes.
This Offering will be made available in all provinces and territories of Canada. Common Shares
will also be sold to U.S. purchasers on a private placement basis pursuant to exemptions from the
registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the U.S.
Securities Act) provided by Rule 144A or Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act. This press
release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the
Common Shares in the United States. The Common Shares have not been and will not be registered
under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the
United States without registration under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable state
securities laws, or an exemption therefrom.
The Offering is expected to close on or about January 9, 2007 and is subject to certain conditions
including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the
Toronto Stock Exchange.
Denison Mines Corp. is the premier intermediate uranium producer in North America, with mining
assets in the Athabasca Basin Region of Saskatchewan, Canada and the southwest United States
including Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Further, the Company has ownership interests in two of the
four uranium mills operating in North America today. The combination of a diversified mining asset
base with parallel ownership of milling infrastructure in highly politically stable jurisdictions
has uniquely positioned the Company for growth and development into the future. The Company also
has a strong exploration portfolio with large land positions in the United States, Canada and
Mongolia. Correspondingly, the Company has one of the largest uranium exploration teams among
intermediate uranium companies.
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Cautionary Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and similar Canadian legislation, concerning the
Offering and the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison Mines
Corp. (Denison).
Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the
estimated proceeds and timing of the Offering, the effect of the Offering on Denisons operations
and the proposed use of the proceeds, estimated production, the development potential of Denisons
properties; the future price of uranium; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the
realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production;
costs of production; capital expenditures; success of exploration activities; permitting time lines
and permitting, mining or processing issues; currency exchange rate fluctuations; government
regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation expenses; title
disputes or claims; and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as plans, expects
or does not expect, is expected, budget, scheduled, estimates, forecasts, intends,
anticipates or does not anticipate, or believes, or variations of such words and phrases or
state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, might or will be taken,
occur or be achieved.
Forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date
such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of
Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. The closing of the Offering could be delayed if Denison is not able to obtain the
necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals on the timelines it has planned. The Offering
will not be completed at all if these approvals are not obtained or some other condition to the
closing is not satisfied. Accordingly, there is a risk that the offering will not be completed
within the anticipated time or at all. The closing of the offering could be delayed if Denison is
not able to obtain the necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals on the timelines it has
planned. The Offering will not be completed at all if these approvals are not obtained or some
other condition to the closing is not satisfied. Accordingly, there is a risk that the offering
will not be completed within the anticipated time or at all. Risks relating to Denisons
operations include but are not limited to risks related to: unexpected events during construction,
expansion and start-up; variations in ore grade, tonnes mined, crushed or milled; delay or failure
to receive board or government approvals; timing and availability of external financing on
acceptable terms; risks related to international operations; actual results of current exploration
activities; actual results of current reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations;
changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of uranium and
vanadium; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment
or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining
industry; delays in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those
factors discussed in or referred to in the current annual Managements Discussion and Analysis of
each of Denison Mines Inc. (DMI) and International Uranium Corporation (IUC), the current
Annual Information Form of DMI filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and
available at www.sedar.com and IUCs Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the securities
regulatory authorities in Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Although management of Denison
has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results
not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Denison does not undertake
to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in
accordance with applicable securities laws. Mineral resources, which are not mineral reserves, do
not have demonstrated economic viability. Readers should refer to the respective Annual
Information Forms of DMI and, IUC, each for the year ended December 31, 2005, and other continuous
disclosure documents filed by each of them since January 1, 2006 available at
www.sedar.com,
For further information, please contact:
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E. Peter Farmer |
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(416) 979-1991 ext. 231 |
Ron Hochstein |
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(604) 689-7842 |
James Anderson |
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(416) 979-1991 ext. 372 |
(416) 979-5893 (FAX)
Website: www.denisonmines.com
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Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Trading symbol: DML-TSX |
DENISON ANNOUNCES CREDIT FACILITY WITH SCOTIA CAPITAL
Not for distribution to United States newswire services or
for dissemination in the United States
TORONTO, December 22, 2006 Denison Mines Corp. announced today that it has a commitment
from Scotia Capital for a CDN$100,000,000 credit facility to provide temporary financing of its bid
for up to 100% of the common shares of OmegaCorp Limited (Omega) (OMC:ASX). The facility expires
on April 30, 2007. Omega is an Australian traded mineral exploration company which has a portfolio
of uranium projects in southern Africa, including the advanced stage Kariba Project in Zambia.
Denisons Bidders Statement to Omega shareholders is expected to be available in early January
2007.
Denison Mines Corp. is the premier intermediate uranium producer in North America, with mining
assets in the Athabasca Basin Region of Saskatchewan, Canada and the southwest United States
including Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Further, the Company has ownership interests in two of the
four uranium mills operating in North America today. The combination of a diversified mining asset
base with parallel ownership of milling infrastructure in highly politically stable jurisdictions
has uniquely positioned the Company for growth and development into the future. The Company also
has a strong exploration portfolio with large land positions in the United States, Canada and
Mongolia. Correspondingly, the Company has one of the largest uranium exploration teams among
intermediate uranium companies.
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For further information, please contact:
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E. Peter Farmer |
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(416) 979-1991 ext. 231 |
Ron Hochstein |
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(604) 689-7842 |
James Anderson |
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(416) 979-1991 ext. 372 |
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(416) 979-5893
(FAX)
Website: www.denisonmines.com