Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

Reflex Advanced Materials Receives Authorization to Proceed for Drill Program on Ruby Graphite Project in Montana, USA

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

With the receipt of the authorization, the Company can now advance its exploration efforts and execute its initial drill program to begin to assess the economic viability of the Ruby Graphite project.

Key Points: 
  • With the receipt of the authorization, the Company can now advance its exploration efforts and execute its initial drill program to begin to assess the economic viability of the Ruby Graphite project.
  • The drill program, scheduled to commence in the coming days, will be 3500m total and is aimed at defining potential graphitic mineralization, determining the project's geological characteristics, and enhancing the overall understanding of the Ruby Graphite project.
  • Paul Gorman, CEO of Reflex Advanced Materials Corp, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the receipt of the drill permits, stating, "We are thrilled to have received the necessary approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and Department of Environmental Quality to proceed with our summer 2023 drill program on the Ruby Graphite project.
  • For more information on Reflex Advanced Materials Corp and its mineral projects, please visit the Company’s website at www.reflexmaterials.com .

National Fire Sprinkler Association Applauds Common Voices and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for Their Support of Montana Fire Service

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Fire does not discriminate, it is happening to the rich, happening to the poor, and it could happen to you.

Key Points: 
  • Fire does not discriminate, it is happening to the rich, happening to the poor, and it could happen to you.
  • The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) applauds two advocate organizations that have rallied to support the Montana Fire Service.
  • NFFF was created by Congress to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters.
  • Since 1992, the tax-exempt, non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.

Sandfire Resources America Announces Successful Completion of Water Rights Permitting

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The DNRC also approved the Companys change applications to use six existing water rights to mitigate surface water flow reductions resulting from the groundwater diversion.

Key Points: 
  • The DNRC also approved the Companys change applications to use six existing water rights to mitigate surface water flow reductions resulting from the groundwater diversion.
  • Water right permits and change applications are issued by the DNRC in accordance with the Montana Water Use Act (Title 85, chapter 2, MCA).
  • Regulatory finalization will be followed by the requirement of the Sandfire Resources America Incs Board approval and securing financing.
  • Sandfire Resources America Inc. is a Canadian-listed junior exploration company (TSX-V:SFR) which is majority-owned by Sandfire Resources Limited, an international and diversified sustainable mining company which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:SFR).

Sandfire Resources America Inc. Reports High Grade Copper Intersections at the Black Butte Copper Project

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandfire Resources America Inc. (Sandfire America or the Company) is pleased to report diamond drill results of the successful 2021-2022 Lowry Resource Definition core drilling program on its Black Butte Copper Project.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandfire Resources America Inc. (Sandfire America or the Company) is pleased to report diamond drill results of the successful 2021-2022 Lowry Resource Definition core drilling program on its Black Butte Copper Project.
  • Several holes intercepted copper mineralization above the LMCZ in the Lowry Upper Copper Zone (see results for SC21-264, SC21-266 and SC21-268).
  • Sandfire Resources America Inc. Senior VP Jerry Zieg commented: The success of this drill program increases the scale and quality of the Lowry copper deposit and adds significant value to the Black Butte Copper Project.
  • The Black Butte Project is a sediment-hosted high-grade copper project in Meagher County in West-Central Montana.

Sandfire Resources America Legal Challenge Update

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Monday, April 11, 2022

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandfire Resources America Inc. (Sandfire America or the Company) announces results of the state District Court Legal Challenge related to its Mine Operating Permit.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandfire Resources America Inc. (Sandfire America or the Company) announces results of the state District Court Legal Challenge related to its Mine Operating Permit.
  • A decision on the case was issued on April 8, 2022 and received by the Company on April 11, 2022.
  • The Company is reviewing the legal decision and will then make a plan on going forward after the information has been evaluated.
  • Sandfire Americas Senior Vice President Jerry Zieg shared, We have gone above and beyond industry standards to satisfy Montanas permitting requirements, which provide one of the toughest regulatory processes worldwide.

Career Awareness Initiatives Proven to Expand Youth Choice

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Students learn about career and post-secondary options by researching and answering questions about careers, post-secondary pathways, and the labour market to earn points.

Key Points: 
  • Students learn about career and post-secondary options by researching and answering questions about careers, post-secondary pathways, and the labour market to earn points.
  • A report published by Lets Talk Science, Impact of Youth Career Awareness Programming , summarizes the outcomes of various career awareness initiatives on youth outlook and preparedness for future careers.
  • The lowest awareness was about careers in the Humanities (46% aware) and Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (48% aware).
  • Awareness about programs/careers related to STEM and Non-STEM was similar with 54% and 55% awareness respectively.

Sandfire Resources America Acquires Key Mine Property at the Black Butte Copper Project

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandfire Resources America Inc. (Sandfire America or the Company) is pleased to advise that it has taken another important step in advancing its fully permitted Black Butte Copper Project in Central Montana with the acquisition of a key property covering the proposed surface infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandfire Resources America Inc. (Sandfire America or the Company) is pleased to advise that it has taken another important step in advancing its fully permitted Black Butte Copper Project in Central Montana with the acquisition of a key property covering the proposed surface infrastructure.
  • Tintina Montana Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sandfire Resources America Inc., completed the purchase of the 534.9-acre Mine Property from Bar Z Ranch Inc.(Bar Z) on July 22, 2021.
  • The Black Butte Copper Project is located wholly on private land in Meagher County, Montana.
  • The Company believes that the Black Butte Copper Project is a project Montana can be proud of and is very defensible in court.