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Canada and Greenland join forces for the conservation of the Pikialasorsuaq Arctic polynya

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.

Key Points: 
  • The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.
  • "The signing of the Letter of Intent and implementation of shared priorities on conserving Pikialasorsuaq underscores the importance of collaborative solutions for Inuit-led conservation in the Arctic.
  • The Pikialasorsuaq is the largest polynya in the Arctic and the most biologically productive region north of the Arctic Circle.
  • The Government of Canada, led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is working with the QIA to advance protection of the Canadian portion of the Pikialasorsuaq.

Canadian North Resources Inc. Undertakes Updating NI43-101 Mineral Resources Report for the Ferguson Lake Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, Palladium and Platinum Project

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company’; TSXV:CNRI; OTCQX:CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to announce it has commissioned a new Mineral Resource estimation in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) for its Ferguson Lake nickel, copper, cobalt, palladium and platinum project (“Ferguson Lake Project”) in Nunavut, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Adding results of 39,270 meters in 145 holes of new diamond drilling to the project database for the completion of an updated Mineral Resources estimation.
  • New Mineral Resource model to include both mineralization types and significant extensions of mineralized zones defined by the Company drilling to September 2023.
  • SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. and Ronacher McKenzie Geosciences Inc. have been engaged for an independent technical review of the project, an update of the 2022 resource estimate and preparation of the new NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Report.
  • TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company’; TSXV:CNRI; OTCQX:CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to announce it has commissioned a new Mineral Resource estimation in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) for its Ferguson Lake nickel, copper, cobalt, palladium and platinum project (“Ferguson Lake Project”) in Nunavut, Canada.

Indigenous and northern climate leaders make international impact at Adaptation Futures Conference

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference.

Key Points: 
  • Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference.
  • It will seek to better recognize Indigenous Peoples' leadership in advancing climate change adaptation.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to advance Indigenous climate leadership and support Indigenous and northern communities as they work toward their climate goals.
  • The Adaptation Futures conference series is the premier international conference dedicated entirely to climate change adaptation.

Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Initial Assay Results from the Summer Drilling Program at the Ferguson Lake Project in Nunavut, Canada

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company”, TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to report the return of initial partial assay results from 21 holes drilled during the summer, which is a portion of the 21,126 metre 2023 diamond drilling program completed at its 100% owned Ferguson Lake Project (“Ferguson Lake Project”) in Nunavut, Canada. Assay results for submitted samples from an additional 25 drill holes still remain pending.

Key Points: 
  • Further expanding 1,200 metres near-surface mineralized zones in East and West Zones and up to 250 metres down-dip deep mineralized zone of West Zone.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company”, TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to report the return of initial partial assay results from 21 holes drilled during the summer, which is a portion of the 21,126 metre 2023 diamond drilling program completed at its 100% owned Ferguson Lake Project (“Ferguson Lake Project”) in Nunavut, Canada.
  • Figure 1: Geological map showing the mineralized zones and the mineralized intercepts in selected drill holes completed in the summer drilling program at Ferguson Lake Project.
  • The results, combined with the 2022 drilling, also extend the central part of the West Zone up to 250 metres further down-dip.

Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre Recipient of $500,000 USD Grant from Citi Foundation

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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IQALUIT, NU, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Citi Foundation announced the 50 grant recipients of its first-ever Global Innovation Challenge today, which includes one Canadian finalist: Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre (QCFC).

Key Points: 
  • IQALUIT, NU, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Citi Foundation announced the 50 grant recipients of its first-ever Global Innovation Challenge today, which includes one Canadian finalist: Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre (QCFC).
  • "Qajuqturvik serves close to 500 meals every day for lunch, and that number is only increasing with inflation and post-pandemic impacts," says Rachel Blais, Executive Director of Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre.
  • Each grantee will receive $500,000 USD over two years to support programming across four key areas: food access, availability, affordability and community resilience.
  • "Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre's plans for the Country Foods and Bulk Food grocery store is rooted in food sovereignty and the preservation and education of Indigenous food gathering practices, which shaped a compelling application," said Samira Rehman, Vice President of Communications & Community Development, Citi Canada.

Nunavut’s “blue conservation economy” is an example for the world

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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“These reports highlight the potential benefits that can come from realizing the conservation priorities of Nunavut communities,” says Paul Okalik, lead Arctic specialist at WWF-Canada.

Key Points: 
  • “These reports highlight the potential benefits that can come from realizing the conservation priorities of Nunavut communities,” says Paul Okalik, lead Arctic specialist at WWF-Canada.
  • They also reinforce the business case to link conservation and local economic development.
  • Read the reports, Conservation Economies in Nunavut: Aviqtuuq Case Study , and Inuit-led Economic Development: An Overview of Nunavut’s Blue Conservation Economy , and supporting documents.
  • WWF-Canada is committed to equitable and effective conservation actions that restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change.

Latitude Uranium Completes Successful Phase 2 2023 Drill Program at Angilak

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latitude Uranium Inc. (“Latitude Uranium”, “LUR” or the “Company”) (CSE: LUR, OTCQB: LURAF, FRA: EI1) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Phase 2 2023 drill program at the Angilak Project (“Angilak”) in Nunavut, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latitude Uranium Inc. (“Latitude Uranium”, “LUR” or the “Company”) (CSE: LUR, OTCQB: LURAF, FRA: EI1) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Phase 2 2023 drill program at the Angilak Project (“Angilak”) in Nunavut, Canada.
  • When combined with Phase 1 which consisted of 4,776 metres in 15 holes, the total 2023 program (Phase 1 and Phase 2) comprised 5,665 metres in 18 holes.
  • The 2023 Angilak drill program consisted of a total of 5,665 metres in 18 holes all focused on the Main Zone of the Lac 50 Trend.
  • Phase 1 consisted of 4,776 metres in 15 holes (1-15) and Phase 2 was 889 metres in 3 holes (16-18).

Canadian North Resources Announces the Completion of 21,126 meter Diamond Drilling on its 100% Owned Ferguson Lake Project in Canada

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“Canadian North” or the “Company”, TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to announce it has completed 21,126.50 meter drilling at its 100% owned Ferguson Lake base metal (nickel, copper, cobalt) and platinum group metal (“PGM”, mainly palladium and platinum) project in Nunavut, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • 69 out of 78 holes intersected semi-massive to massive sulphides containing nickel, copper, cobalt, palladium and platinum.
  • Over 3,200 samples from the remaining 57 drill holes submitted to ALS labs with results pending.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“Canadian North” or the “Company”, TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to announce it has completed 21,126.50 meter drilling at its 100% owned Ferguson Lake base metal (nickel, copper, cobalt) and platinum group metal (“PGM”, mainly palladium and platinum) project in Nunavut, Canada.
  • The technical contents of this news release have been reviewed by Dr. Trevor Boyd, P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101 standards.

B2Gold Provides Construction Update for the Goose Project in Nunavut, Canada; Construction on Budget and on Track to Pour First Gold in Q1 2025

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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B2Gold acquired the Back River Gold District as part of the acquisition of Sabina Gold & Silver (“Sabina”) in April 2023.

Key Points: 
  • B2Gold acquired the Back River Gold District as part of the acquisition of Sabina Gold & Silver (“Sabina”) in April 2023.
  • The Company expects the ball mill to be set in place in December 2023, ahead of schedule, which significantly de-risks the construction schedule for mill completion and first gold pour in Q1 2025.
  • B2Gold has updated the construction budget to de-risk the project and construct a reliable and low operating cost mine for the arctic.
  • B2Gold expects to complete an updated Goose Project life of mine plan in the second half of 2023.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Sitka Gold’s Report of 108.0 g/t Au over 1.2 m from 4th hole completed in the summer of 2023, at its RC Gold Project in Yukon

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Sitka has completed 14 drill holes totaling approximately 6,000 metres as part of its ongoing 2023 diamond drill program at RC Gold where up to 10,000 metres of drilling is planned.

Key Points: 
  • Sitka has completed 14 drill holes totaling approximately 6,000 metres as part of its ongoing 2023 diamond drill program at RC Gold where up to 10,000 metres of drilling is planned.
  • Analytical results for remaining 8 drill holes completed to date will be released once they have been received and compiled.
  • Hole 46 intersected significant gold mineralization where multiple occurrences of visible gold were observed, with the thickest interval returning 56.0 metres of 1.23 g/t gold from 134.0 metres.
  • Shifting to Nevada, Sitka is also planning additional drilling at its Alpha Gold Property where a new Carlin-type gold system was recently discovered.