Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta

Strathmore Announces the Appointment of Raymond Ashley and Sam Hartmann to the Technical Advisory Board

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2023) - Strathmore Plus Uranium Corporation (TSXV: SUU) (OTCQB: SUUFF) ("Strathmore" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond Ashley, President of F3 and Sam Hartmann, VP of Exploration at F3 to the Strathmore technical advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2023) - Strathmore Plus Uranium Corporation (TSXV: SUU) (OTCQB: SUUFF) ("Strathmore" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond Ashley, President of F3 and Sam Hartmann, VP of Exploration at F3 to the Strathmore technical advisory board.
  • "I am honored to accept this role along with Sam Hartmann on the Strathmore Plus Uranium technical advisory board and to work with John Dejoia and Terrence Osier who are very experienced geologists in the US Uranium Industry.
  • "I am excited to join the Strathmore Plus Uranium technical advisory board and collaborate with John DeJoia and Terrence Osier on the Night Owl, Agate and Beaver Rim uranium properties in Wyoming.
  • I thank Strathmore for the opportunity and look forward to complementing the Strathmore technical team with my Athabasca Uranium expertise."

LithiumBank Announces Intellectual Property License Agreement with G2L Greenview Resources Inc. for Direct Lithium Extraction Technology, Pilot Plant Testing and Commercialization

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Monday, September 11, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSX-V: LBNK) (OTCQX: LBNKF) (“LithiumBank'' or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into an intellectual property license agreement on September 8th 2023 (the “Agreement”) with G2L Greenview Resources Inc. (“G2L”), a subsidiary of Go2Lithium Inc., whereby G2L shall grant to the Company a license (the “License”) in Alberta and Saskatchewan for a full suite of continuous ion exchange technologies (the “Licensed Technology”). The Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology will be used to extract lithium salts from enriched brines present at the Company’s lithium development projects.

Key Points: 
  • This update will include the G2L test work results and the effects of the Canadian federal government incentive tax credits for lithium brine processing.
  • G2L will also provide the Company with access to a deployment-ready pilot plant that has been previously operating in Australia.
  • Modifications to the pilot plant are almost complete and it is expected to be shipped in October to Alberta.
  • “This licensing agreement with G2L provides LithiumBank with access to best-in-class direct lithium extraction technology that we expect to have a significant impact on the economics of our Alberta projects,” said Paul Matysek, Executive Chairman of LithiumBank.

Torex Gold Reports Results From 2023 Drilling at EPO

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Gold is analyzed at the BV facilities in Hermosillo, Mexico following internal analytical protocols (FA430) and comprises a 30g fire assay with an atomic absorption finish.

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  • Gold is analyzed at the BV facilities in Hermosillo, Mexico following internal analytical protocols (FA430) and comprises a 30g fire assay with an atomic absorption finish.
  • Samples yielding results >10 g/t Au are re-assayed by fire assay with gravimetric finish (FA530-Au).
  • The program includes 5% each of Certified Reference Materials and Blanks; blind duplicates are not included, but Torex evaluates the results of internal BV laboratory duplicates.
  • Ms. Milla consents to the inclusion in this release of said data in the form and context in which they appear.

LithiumBank Engages SLB to Conduct Subsurface Reservoir Modelling for Resource Estimation at Park Place Lithium Brine Project, West-Central Alberta

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Park Place Project is located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Company’s Boardwalk Project (for which a preliminary economic assessment was recently completed).

Key Points: 
  • The Park Place Project is located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Company’s Boardwalk Project (for which a preliminary economic assessment was recently completed).
  • SLB provides technology solutions along with subsurface engineering services across Alberta and around the globe.
  • LithiumBank has engaged SLB to conduct detailed subsurface reservoir modelling of the Leduc and Swan Hills Formations at the Park Place Project.
  • “We are very pleased to work with SLB on the Park Place lithium-brine project.

LithiumBank Announces Sale of Saskatchewan Projects to Pristine Lithium Corp.

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Monday, July 31, 2023

“The strategic sale of our Saskatchewan Assets to Pristine Lithium will expedite the unlocking of our Saskatchewan properties true potential while allowing LithiumBank to maintain a level of ownership of these assets.

Key Points: 
  • “The strategic sale of our Saskatchewan Assets to Pristine Lithium will expedite the unlocking of our Saskatchewan properties true potential while allowing LithiumBank to maintain a level of ownership of these assets.
  • “We look forward to being supportive partners as Pristine becomes the lithium brine leader in Saskatchewan.”
    “With this transaction, we are excited to be taking the first step towards creating a leading lithium brine developer based in Saskatchewan,” commented Nikolas Matysek, CEO of Pristine Lithium.
  • Figure 1: LithiumBank's Saskatchewan lithium brine projects under agreement to be sold to Pristine Lithium.
  • Neighbouring lithium exploration activities, adjacent to the Company’s South property have reported lithium grades ranging between 98 and 172 mg/L lithium.

Torex Gold Reports Positive Drilling Results from ELG Underground

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

TORONTO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Torex”) (TSX: TXG) announces assay results from the Company’s ongoing drilling program at the El Limón Guajes underground mine, including zones referred to as El Limón Deep (“ELD”), Sub-Sill, Sub-Sill South, El Limón Sur Deep, and El Limón West (collectively “ELG Underground”).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Torex”) (TSX: TXG) announces assay results from the Company’s ongoing drilling program at the El Limón Guajes underground mine, including zones referred to as El Limón Deep (“ELD”), Sub-Sill, Sub-Sill South, El Limón Sur Deep, and El Limón West (collectively “ELG Underground”).
  • Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated:
    “We are excited about the positive results from the ongoing drilling program at ELG Underground.
  • Through the end of May, approximately 34,300 meters and 177 holes were drilled as part of the 2023 drilling program at ELG Underground.
  • The excellent results from the 2022 drilling program and initial results from the 2023 drilling program, including high grade intersects in several of the underground deposits, have been instrumental in exploring the extent of the mineralization at depth.

APEGA and AAA clarify building envelope practice rights

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Edmonton, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) have created a joint practice bulletin to clarify building envelope practice rights as defined in the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC[AE]), the Safety Codes Act, the Architects Act and the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

Key Points: 
  • Edmonton, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) have created a joint practice bulletin to clarify building envelope practice rights as defined in the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC[AE]), the Safety Codes Act, the Architects Act and the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
  • “APEGA is proud of our ongoing, collaborative work with the Alberta Association of Architects.
  • Through the joint practice bulletin, Functional Relationships for the Building Envelope Portion of Projects, APEGA and AAA clarify roles and responsibilities for building envelope projects, specifically who can authenticate NBC(AE) schedules for a given building project.
  • “The bulletin provides clarity when there is overlap between the scope of practice of these professional groups in building envelope practice procedures.”
    The joint practice bulletin is approved for use by APEGA and AAA registrants.

APEGA Congratulates Government on its Re-election and Highlights the Importance of Regulation

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Friday, June 2, 2023

APEGA looks forward to continuing to collaborate with the government to further enhance the public’s trust in the high standards of the professions.

Key Points: 
  • APEGA looks forward to continuing to collaborate with the government to further enhance the public’s trust in the high standards of the professions.
  • The government's commitment to promoting innovation and economic growth closely aligns with APEGA's core values and the work of our registrants.
  • Our engineers and geoscientists have been key players in advancing Alberta’s economy in many emerging sectors.
  • By fostering an environment of trust, innovation and accountability, APEGA remains committed to advancing that profession while protecting the public.

Fortuna to strengthen its presence in West Africa with the acquisition of Chesser Resources

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Scheme Consideration represents a purchase price of approximately A$0.1421 for each Chesser Share and values the transaction at approximately A$89.0 million (CAD$80.6).

Key Points: 
  • The Scheme Consideration represents a purchase price of approximately A$0.1421 for each Chesser Share and values the transaction at approximately A$89.0 million (CAD$80.6).
  • Upon implementation of the Scheme, Fortuna expects to issue up to 15,545,682 Fortuna Shares to Chesser shareholders, representing approximately 5.1% of the issued and outstanding Fortuna Shares on an undiluted basis.
  • The acquisition of Chesser will expand Fortuna’s presence in West Africa to include the preliminary economic assessment stage Diamba Sud Gold Project (“Diamba Sud”) in Senegal, one of the new and emerging gold discoveries in the region.
  • Fortuna will prioritize exploration to expand the mineral resource before advancing Diamba Sud to development stage.

Traction Uranium Appoints Esteemed Uranium Exploration Geologist Ken Wheatley as Technical Committee Chair

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

has been appointed as Chair of the Company’s Technical Committee.

Key Points: 
  • has been appointed as Chair of the Company’s Technical Committee.
  • Mr. Wheatley has a record of mineral discoveries, including eight uranium deposits, four of which became producing mines in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan.
  • Lester Esteban, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are thrilled to have Ken on board as the Chair of our Technical committee which includes Dr. Boen Tan and Dr. Yuanming Pan.
  • Combined, our team boasts over 100 years of combined Athabasca Basin uranium exploration experience coupled with an impressive track record of previous discoveries.