
David Cates
President & CEO - Denison Mines
Sessions David is participating in:
- Indigenous Project Case Study:
Change Makers - English River First Nation & Denison Mines leading together on the Wheeler River Uranium Project
Mr. Cates is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds Master of Accounting (MAcc) and Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees from the University of Waterloo. Mr. Cates has extensive expertise in the Canadian and international uranium mining industry from over a decade of senior management and financial experience in various roles with Denison. Mr. Cates was appointed President & CEO of Denison in 2015, having previously served as the company's Vice President, Finance & Tax and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Denison in 2008, Mr. Cates held positions at Kinross Gold Corp. and PwC LLP. Mr. Cates also serves as a Director of Denison, and is a Director of each of the Canadian Nuclear Association and SkyHarbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH).
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David Cates
President & CEO - Denison Mines
Sessions David is participating in:
- Indigenous Project Case Study:
Change Makers - English River First Nation & Denison Mines leading together on the Wheeler River Uranium Project
Mr. Cates is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds Master of Accounting (MAcc) and Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees from the University of Waterloo. Mr. Cates has extensive expertise in the Canadian and international uranium mining industry from over a decade of senior management and financial experience in various roles with Denison. Mr. Cates was appointed President & CEO of Denison in 2015, having previously served as the company's Vice President, Finance & Tax and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Denison in 2008, Mr. Cates held positions at Kinross Gold Corp. and PwC LLP. Mr. Cates also serves as a Director of Denison, and is a Director of each of the Canadian Nuclear Association and SkyHarbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH).

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Drumbeats: Cedar LNG is the first for an Indigenous community in Canada and the world.
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Drumbeats Feat. Chief Crystal Smith - Cedar LNG
We featured Crystal Smith, the Elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, who discussed Cedar LNG—the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility. Chief Crystal shared insights on this pioneering project, proposed for Kitimat, British Columbia, within the Haisla Nation's traditional territory.
Tune in on your preferred platform
Drumbeats: Cedar LNG is the first for an Indigenous community in Canada and the world.
Chief Crystal Smith, Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, discusses the Cedar LNG project—a decade-long initiative that set a global benchmark for Indigenous-led investments. Discover how the Haisla leadership secured Pembina as a key partner, highlighting the project's significance in the world.