Paladin Acknowledges Judicial Review Application of EIS Approval

Executive Summary

• The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan has filed for a judicial review in the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench to challenge the provincial minister’s February 19 2026 approval of Paladin Energy’s Environmental Impact Statement for the Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project.
• The application alleges inadequate Indigenous consultation and seeks to set aside the EIS approval and obtain an interim injunction preventing Paladin from proceeding under that decision.
• Paladin Energy denies the allegations and will defend its position, indicating a potential material negative impact on the PLS project timeline and regulatory standing.

Key Details

• Judicial Review Filed: Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN‑S) applied to the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench on March 30 2026.
• Decision Challenged: The February 19 2026 decision by the Saskatchewan Minister of Environment approving Paladin’s Environmental Impact Statement for the Patterson Lake South project.
• Relief Sought:
• Set aside the ministerial approval of the EIS.
• Issue an interim injunction prohibiting Paladin from taking any action based on the approved EIS pending resolution of the case.
• Allegations: MN‑S claims the Government of Saskatchewan failed to adequately consult Indigenous peoples before granting the EIS approval.
• Paladin’s Position: The company denies the claims and intends to defend its rights in court.
• Potential Impact: If successful, the judicial review could delay or halt development activities at the PLS project, affecting future production timelines and associated capital expenditures.

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