Division No. 18, Saskatchewan

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society celebrates declaration of Indigenous-led protection of the Saskatchewan River Delta by Cumberland House Cree Nation

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

A recent public opinion survey commissioned by CPAWS found that 79% of Saskatchewan residents supported greater environmental stewardship of the Delta.

Key Points: 
  • A recent public opinion survey commissioned by CPAWS found that 79% of Saskatchewan residents supported greater environmental stewardship of the Delta.
  • "CPAWS Saskatchewan is proud to play a supporting role to Cumberland House Cree Nation as they continue to achieve their conservation-focused vision for their traditional territory and the Saskatchewan River Delta, said Gord Vaadeland, Executive Director, CPAWS-SK.
  • CPAWS will continue to work with all partners in developing a co-management plan for the Saskatchewan River Delta.
  • This Declaration is a powerful demonstration of Indigenous leadership in conservation by Cumberland House Cree Nation.

Callinex Intersects 4.87m of 14.94% Copper in 90m Step-out from the Rainbow Deposit in the Flin Flon Mining District, MB

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Orange Zone was preceded by an intersection in the Yellow Zone which returned 3.00m of 2.26% Cu.

Key Points: 
  • The Orange Zone was preceded by an intersection in the Yellow Zone which returned 3.00m of 2.26% Cu.
  • PBM-129-W1 is located 90m along strike to the south of PBM-113 and 40m vertically above PBM-129 ( Rainbow Deposit Long Section ).
  • The mineralization intersected in the Rainbow to date are indicative of the high-grade deposits that the Flin Flon District is famous for hosting."
  • Callinex will continue to provide results on an ongoing basis for the duration of the 2021 drilling campaign.

Clearwater River Dene Nation Erects Security Checkpoint to Saskatchewan Uranium Fields

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Monday, May 31, 2021

SASKATOON, SK, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ - The Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) of north-west Saskatchewan has erected a Security Checkpoint on Highway #955 that runs through its reserve to the uranium rich zones located just to the north of the community.

Key Points: 
  • SASKATOON, SK, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ - The Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) of north-west Saskatchewan has erected a Security Checkpoint on Highway #955 that runs through its reserve to the uranium rich zones located just to the north of the community.
  • The GOS is permitting exploration companies and their workforces access through the CRDN reserve and into lands north of Clearwater River occupied by CRDN families.
  • The CRDN has experienced some of the highest rates of COVID exposure and infection of all First Nations in Canada.
  • Allowing uranium exploration and development work to proceed on a business-as-usual basis at this time places CRDN community members' health and well-being at risk.

Lessons from Fort McMurray: FIRST ONSITE reflects on the five-year anniversary of wildfires

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five years ago, Fort McMurray, Alberta was hit by devastating wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • b'MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five years ago, Fort McMurray, Alberta was hit by devastating wildfires.
  • First Onsite crews were faced with creating safe conditions for the first responders to effectively fight the fires.
  • The important use of technology was a key difference between the Fort McMurray wildfire and past wildfires.
  • British Columbia, which has seen large scale wildfires in recent years, came next at 10 per cent.\nMeanwhile, three-in-10 Alberta businesses expressed concern about future wildfires, with B.C.

Denison Announces Execution of Agreements with the English River First Nation

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

David Cates, President & CEO of Denison commented, "Many of Denison's interests in the Athabasca Basin region, including our flagship Wheeler River Project, are situated in the traditional territoryof ERFN.

Key Points: 
  • David Cates, President & CEO of Denison commented, "Many of Denison's interests in the Athabasca Basin region, including our flagship Wheeler River Project, are situated in the traditional territoryof ERFN.
  • Together, Denison and ERFN are putting reconciliation principles into actionandcontributing to the important evolution of Indigenous and industry relationshipsin the province of Saskatchewan."
  • Chief Jerry Bernard, of ERFN, added, "We look forward to building on our positive relationship with Denison Mines.
  • English River First Nation is located about 500 km north of Saskatoon in Treaty 10, with a main settlement at Patuanak, alongside the Churchill River.

Callinex Identifies 1km of Highly Conductive Anomalies Along Strike from Rainbow Discovery at Pine Bay Project in Flin Flon Mining District

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

The Rainbow Discovery has been made on Callinex's mineral lease, less than250m from a high-voltage power-line and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon, MB.

Key Points: 
  • The Rainbow Discovery has been made on Callinex's mineral lease, less than250m from a high-voltage power-line and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon, MB.
  • Callinex's technical team, working in conjunction with Koop Geotechnical Services Inc. ("Koop"), has identified four highly conductive anomalies located near-surface and along strike to the south of the Orange and Yellow zones of the Rainbow Discovery.
  • The identified anomalies expand the strike extent of the Rainbow over 1 km to the south.
  • Based on the recent survey, the Rainbow Discovery has a strike length of at least a kilometre with potential to grow further along strike to the south ( See Rainbow Discovery SPEM Survey Plan View ).

Callinex Intersects 5.00m of 10.63% CuEq and 5.40m of 4.43% CuEq 65m Step-out at the Rainbow Discovery in the Flin Flon Mining District, MB

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The Rainbow Discovery has been made on Callinex's mineral lease, less than250m from a high-voltage power-line and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon, MB ( Pine Bay Plan View ).

Key Points: 
  • The Rainbow Discovery has been made on Callinex's mineral lease, less than250m from a high-voltage power-line and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon, MB ( Pine Bay Plan View ).
  • Max Porterfield, President and CEO, stated, "The exceptional high-grade drill results announced to date make Rainbow a bonafide discovery within the Flin Flon Mining District."
  • Together, we believe the Rainbow Discovery has the potential to extend Flin Flon's rich mining history and in turn benefit our shareholders."
  • The two drill rigs will continue to operate to delineate the Rainbow Discovery until mid-December for a brief holiday break and resume drilling in early January 2021.

Callinex Receives Grant from Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Callinex has received a $300,000 grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund to advance the recently announced Rainbow Discovery;

Key Points: 
  • Callinex has received a $300,000 grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund to advance the recently announced Rainbow Discovery;
    The MMDF is aimed to jump-start mineral and economic development initiatives that capitalize on existing infrastructure; and
    The Rainbow Discovery is within a mineral lease, less than 250m from a high-voltage powerline and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Callinex Mines Inc. (the "Company" or "Callinex") (TSXV: CNX) (OTC: CLLXF) is pleased to announce the Company has received a $300,000 grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund ("MMDF") to advance the recently announced Rainbow Discovery.
  • The MMDF was launched by the Manitoba government in August 2020 with the specific goal of jump-starting mineral and economic development initiatives throughout the province.
  • Max Porterfield, President and CEO, stated, "The generous grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund is a strong endorsement for the Rainbow Discovery."

Callinex Intersects 5m of 8.35% CuEq and 9m of 3.72% CuEq with 145m Step-out from the Rainbow Discovery in the Flin Flon Mining District, MB

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Monday, November 16, 2020

The Rainbow Discovery has been made on Callinex's mineral lease, less than250m from a high-voltage power-line and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon, MB ( See Figure 2 ).

Key Points: 
  • The Rainbow Discovery has been made on Callinex's mineral lease, less than250m from a high-voltage power-line and 550m from a historic shaft with direct road access to processing facilities in Flin Flon, MB ( See Figure 2 ).
  • Yellow Zone returned 9.06m of 3.72% CuEq comprising of 2.37% copper, 0.70 g/t gold, 7.00 g/t silver and 2.10% zinc including 3.75m of 4.15% copper, 1.20 g/t gold, 11.87 g/t silver and 4.19% zinc.
  • The mineralization intersected in drill hole PBM-113 intersected significantly wider intervals and higher grades of both base and precious metals.
  • The two drill rigs will continue to operate to delineate the Rainbow Discovery until mid-December for a brief holiday break and resume drilling in early January 2021.

Callinex Provides Exploration Update for Manitoba and New Brunswick

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Callinex Mines Inc. (the "Company" or "Callinex") (TSXV: CNX) (OTC: CLLXF) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing exploration campaigns at the 100% owned Pine Bay Project located in the Flin Flon Mining District of Manitoba and the 100% owned Nash Creek Project located in the Bathurst Mining District of New Brunswick.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Callinex Mines Inc. (the "Company" or "Callinex") (TSXV: CNX) (OTC: CLLXF) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing exploration campaigns at the 100% owned Pine Bay Project located in the Flin Flon Mining District of Manitoba and the 100% owned Nash Creek Project located in the Bathurst Mining District of New Brunswick.
  • Drill hole PBM-112 intersected a semi-massive sulphide intersection 325m vertically above PBM-111 ( See Figure 2 and Figure 3 ).
  • This historic data along with the newly acquired Induced Polarization survey results were utilized to target the two recently announced silver discoveries.
  • J.J. O'Donnell, P.Geo, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101 has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release.