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I am responsible for ensuring that Indigenous, community and social aspects are considered as part of the activities we are performing within Saskatchewan, with a particular focus on the Wheeler River Project. This covers areas such as negotiations with Interested Parties for various types of Agreements (Project, exploration or other), consideration of employment and business opportunities, community investment strategies and other.

I firmly believe that partnerships with our Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities are the key to our success, and that these partnerships add tremendous value to our company and our people.
I love to spend time in northern Saskatchewan; canoeing with my husband and two young daughters, cross-country skiing in the forests, and visiting and having tea with people.

I have been working on the Wheeler River Project since early 2020 and currently hold the position of Environmental Manager with Denison Mines.
My 20-year career in the resource and mining industry has allowed me the opportunity to focus and grow my understanding of how resource projects interact with the environment.

In my current role, I work to ensure the environment and people will remain protected throughout each phase of the Wheeler River Project. This begins with preplanning during the regulatory permitting stage and continues through Project operation with the implementation of monitoring and reporting.
I was originally drawn to the Wheeler River project because I believe that Uranium mining is supportive of a clean air economy. I value the team of people we have working on the Project as it takes dedication, collaboration, and innovation to lead a new In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining technique in Canada.

Outside of my role with Denison, I enjoy spending quality time with my family of boys. I have two young sons, two old male dogs and a young at heart husband. All of whom keep me laughing as we navigate the world around us.

I joined the Denison Wheeler River Project in 2020 as the Senior Project Engineer. I work towards obtaining the required technical information to advance the level of project definition needed to support the Environmental Assessment. I also work to support the Projects technical team to advance the development of In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining for use in the Athabasca Basin.

Prior to joining Denison, I spent over a decade in the Saskatchewan Potash mining industry. I held both technical and team leadership roles, guiding groups towards safe, effective and reliable production. Previous to the mining industry, I spent time in the manufacturing sector.

I settled in Saskatchewan in 2004 after obtaining my Engineering Degree in France and have been a resident of Saskatoon since then. I am proud to call the province of Saskatchewan home as the kindness of its people, and the natural beauty of its landscape is incomparable.

Outside of work you will find me outdoors near a lake or the river or in my kitchen cooking for my family and friends.

I have been employed with Denison Mines since 2006 and held roles in various capacities over that time. I hold a BSc. in Geology and have spent many years working in northern Saskatchewan in remote locations exploring and developing future uranium deposits.

Currently, I am working within Denison’s Evaluation group as the Technical Services Manager for the Wheeler River Project where I provide technical and operational leadership for all aspects of our In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining method. This includes wellfield design and subsurface modelling. I value being part of a driven and innovative team who share a common goal of bringing a new mining method to the Athabasca Basin. ISR has the potential to be an economically and environmentally attractive alternative to traditional uranium mining methods with far reaching benefits to all those involved.

Outside of Denison I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it be kayaking or paddle boarding on the lake, or simply going for a long run to take away the stress of daily life. Outdoors is the place for me.

Dana Harris joined Denison Mines in 2020. With almost 15 years of professional experience in Saskatchewan’s mining and resource industries, Dana is excited to use her extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and business analysis to help progress the Wheeler River project. Dana holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her two young children Jack and Claire, and reading books.

Dustin’s Health and Safety career began as a Construction Safety Officer in 2012 in the Saskatchewan potash industry and continued with Occupational Health and Safety education at the University New Brunswick. In 2019 Dustin achieved the highest Health and Safety designation in Canada after a successfully becoming a Canadian Registered Safety Professional. The majority of Dustin’s career in Health and Safety occurred in Fort McMurray, Alberta where he spent 8 years in the oil and gas industry. His role in Health and Safety provided oversite in various divisions including Upgrading, Extraction, Tailings, and tank farm storage. Dustin joined Denison in 2021 bringing with him a wealth of knowledge from working in various manufacturing and mining industries. Dustin continues to positively influence safety culture at Denison by accentuating the importance of being safe at work and at home.
His enthusiasm for health and safety is evident while at work but his passions include spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and anything that gets him outdoors.