Why These Energy Stocks are Gaining This Week

7. Denison Mines Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:DNN)

Share Price Gains Between Dec. 12 and Dec. 19: 4.98%

Denison Mines Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:DNN) is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada.

Denison Mines Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:DNN) announced on December 17 that it had closed its previously announced transaction with Skyharbour Resources, besides forming 4 JVs on claims previously comprising the latter’s Russell Lake Uranium Project, which is located directly adjacent to Denison’s flagship Wheeler River Project.

Moreover, both partners have entered into option agreements, allowing Denison to increase its ownership interest in each of the new Wheeler North and Getty East JVs to up to 70%.

David Cates, President & CEO of Denison, stated the following on November 17 when the deal was first announced:

“Given its proximity to Wheeler River, Denison has had an interest in adding Russell to our property portfolio for much of my nearly two decades with the Company. This transaction achieves that objective by providing Denison with the opportunity to lead and participate in exploration efforts across four newly created joint ventures, which are designed to drive collaboration between Denison and Skyharbour’s technical teams.  We are excited to build on our long-standing relationship with Skyharbour and accelerate the evaluation of this exceptional package of highly prospective ground.”

Following the recent uptick, Denison Mines Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:DNN) has gained almost 32% since the beginning of 2025.