Saskatchewan Research Council

Skyharbour Partner Company Tisdale Clean Energy Completes First Two Drill Holes at the South Falcon East Uranium Project, Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Map of South Falcon East Project Claims:

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  • Map of South Falcon East Project Claims:
    The 12,464 ha South Falcon East Project lies 18 km outside the edge of the Athabasca Basin, approximately 50 km east of the Key Lake uranium mill and former mine.
  • 2024 Drill Target Areas at the South Falcon East Uranium Project:
    Phase one included 442m drilled in the first two drill holes with phase two slated to commence this spring.
  • “We are encouraged to be intersecting the expected mineralization near the previous drilling at South Falcon East,” commented Trevor Perkins, Consulting Geologist for Tisdale.
  • South Falcon East Project Summary:
    The South Falcon East Project is a uranium exploration project in the southeast Athabasca Basin and covers approximately 12,464 hectares.

Pan American Energy Collaborates With The Saskatchewan Research Council For Preliminary Metallurgical Testing To Produce Petalite Concentrates

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Monday, March 18, 2024

In 1999, the former operator of Big Mack removed a representative 5000 tonne bulk sample from the Big Mack Pegmatite exposure.

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  • In 1999, the former operator of Big Mack removed a representative 5000 tonne bulk sample from the Big Mack Pegmatite exposure.
  • This sample was processed by International Metallurgical and Environmental Inc. to create petalite concentrate.
  • The petalite concentrate was then sent to Corning Laboratory Services of Corning, New York for petalite analysis and trial glass metals, where three glass melts were made using the supplied petalite.
  • The petalite yielded glass of acceptable visual quality, validating the opportunity for commercial offtake partners of the petalite concentrate material.

Blue Sky Uranium Announces a Positive New Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Deposit, Amarillo Grande Project, Argentina

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The materials mined are unconsolidated gravels and sands and are free digging, therefore drilling and blasting will not be required.

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  • The materials mined are unconsolidated gravels and sands and are free digging, therefore drilling and blasting will not be required.
  • Waste materials not used in construction will be stockpiled outside of the footprint of the pit.
  • Waste will be managed in the external stockpiles until it is used as in-pit backfill or for reclamation activities.
  • An alkaline leach circuit (sodium carbonate and bicarbonate) will be used to dissolve uranium and vanadium from the leach feed minerals.

Canada to Boost Supply of Critical Minerals and Strengthen Value Chains With Investment in the Saskatchewan Research Council

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

That is why Canada is seizing this opportunity by making smart investments in critical minerals value chains to support the development and deployment of clean energy and technology.

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  • That is why Canada is seizing this opportunity by making smart investments in critical minerals value chains to support the development and deployment of clean energy and technology.
  • This will help increase the supply of battery metals that are needed for the development of a domestic electric vehicle value chain.
  • Further, once the project is complete, Canada will be able to produce these critical minerals at commercial scale — a Canadian first for rare earth element processing.
  • The Critical Minerals Research Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program supports the development of Canadian critical minerals value chains.

Olivut Resources Ltd. Exploration Update

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Monday, February 5, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olivut Resources Ltd. (“Olivut” or the “Company”) (TSXV:OLV), is pleased to provide an exploration update.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olivut Resources Ltd. (“Olivut” or the “Company”) (TSXV:OLV), is pleased to provide an exploration update.
  • Four pyrope garnets in in addition to numerous picroilmenites and chromites were identified by SRC in these samples.
  • There is no known historical detailed exploration work in the region.
  • Unless otherwise stated, all forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium - A Year in Review

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

President's Letter to Stakeholders and Shareholders

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 28, 2023) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") reviews successes and achievements over 2023.
  • SGS, with vast experience in precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals, including rare earths, was selected for their unparalleled expertise in metallurgy and process development.
  • Once this stage is complete, the separated rare earths can be converted into metal in a metal smelting unit.
  • We invite you to visit our newly designed website , corporate presentation , and fact sheet , to learn more about Appia Rare Earths & Uranium.

Westinghouse and ENEC Sign Agreement to Explore eVinci™ Microreactor Deployment

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) to explore deployment of the eVinci™ microreactor in the UAE.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) to explore deployment of the eVinci™ microreactor in the UAE.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The MoU will facilitate joint exploration of technical and commercial deployment in the Emirates and overseas.
  • Last week, the Saskatchewan Research Council announced a funding award to begin development of the first eVinci microreactor in Canada.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

First Canadian eVinci™ Microreactor Targeted for Saskatchewan

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Saskatchewan Research Council on its funding to operate the first-ever eVinci™ microreactor in Canada.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Saskatchewan Research Council on its funding to operate the first-ever eVinci™ microreactor in Canada.
  • Westinghouse and SRC signed an MOU last year to jointly develop a project to locate an eVinci microreactor in Saskatchewan to further explore industrial, research and energy use applications.
  • The test reactor, a one-fifth scale representation of an actual eVinci microreactor, will enable design finalization, testing and licensing of the technology.
  • Last year, the Canadian government awarded Westinghouse a grant from its Strategic Innovation Fund to further the technology’s development.

Government of Saskatchewan Funds Microreactor Research

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Monday, November 27, 2023

SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Premier Scott Moe announced $80 million for the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) to pursue the demonstration of a microreactor in Saskatchewan.

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  • SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Premier Scott Moe announced $80 million for the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) to pursue the demonstration of a microreactor in Saskatchewan.
  • SRC will apply the research and knowledge gained from the licensing and deployment of an initial microreactor to support the Saskatchewan nuclear industry to better understand this type of technology and the potential for future microreactor projects in the province.
  • "This project has the opportunity to be transformative for our economy, industry and communities," Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe said.
  • "This first microreactor will open the door for future deployments across Saskatchewan," Minister Responsible for SRC Jeremy Harrison said.

Latitude Uranium Completes Successful Phase 2 2023 Drill Program at Angilak

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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.

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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.
  • 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).