Episode

District Metals - Viken Deposit PEA: NPV8% of $2.88 billion, IRR of 45.9%

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The KE Report
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Jun 3, 2026
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Summary

In this Company Update, I sit down with Garrett Ainsworth, President and CEO of District Metals (TSX.V:DMX - OTCQX:DMXCF - Nasdaq First North: DMXSE SDB), to discuss the company's Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) results for the flagship Viken Deposit in Sweden. Garrett breaks down the economics of the report, and explains why this asset represents a globally important, highly secure multi-commodity resource for the European Union. Key Discussion Points: PEA Economic Highlights: Learn how the Viken Deposit achieved a post-tax NPV of $2.88 billion at an 8% discount rate, paired with a 2.1-year payback period. The Power of Negative Production Costs: Discover the unique mechanics behind Viken's negative net cash cost for uranium production when factoring in valuable byproduct credits. A Diverse Multi-Commodity Asset: Explore the robust blend of essential materials driving the project's economics, led by vanadium, uranium, sulfate of potash, and molybdenum. Unlocking Future Exploration Optionality: Find out why this Phase 1 PEA, which utilizes only 3% of the total resource base, is just scratching the surface of Viken's multi-deposit potential. Proactive Social License & Next Steps: Garrett shares the company's upcoming timeline for drilling, environmental baseline studies, and community consultation. If you have any follow up questions for Garrett please email me at [email protected]. Click here to visit the District Metals website to learn more about the Company - https://www.districtmetals.com/ --------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad’s resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment Disclaimer: This content is for…