PALISADES PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS 100%-OWNED ECO RIDGE URANIUM PROJECT
Head Geologist Dr.
Highlights of 2024 Program:
- During the 2024 summer field season, the geology team undertook a comprehensive work program. This work included +3,000 metres of core re-logging using a robotic multiparameter scanner ("BoxScan") (Figure 2) and a thorough review and GIS integration of existing geological, geochemical, and geophysical data. For this project BoxScan, developed by
Geotek , was used and was operated byRadio Fuels' team andAxiom Group's team. This tool offers an unparalleled approach by bringing automated, multi-sensor core scanning directly to the field; transforming how geological samples are handled and studied. BoxScan's advanced multi-sensor capabilities, including automated curation, high-resolution dry/wet imaging, pXRF for geochemistry, ASD for mineral identification, magnetic-susceptibility, color spectrophotometry, fracture density and RQD enable a depth co-registered, non-subjective dataset to be collected. The scanned core was re-boxed (Figure 3) and stored in the core yard atEco Ridge .
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The Eco Ridge uranium mineralization occurs within the matrix of two distinct Quartz Pebble Conglomerate horizons. These include a lower, approximately 0.5m thick Basal Conglomerate Bed ("BCB") and an upper, more substantial ~2.7m thick Main Conglomerate Bed ("MCB"), separated by a 10-15m thick quartzite unit. The entire formation exhibits a consistent dip of approximately 21° to the north. Notably, the MCB is associated with rare earth elements ("REE") mineralization, while the BCB carries little REE but has minor gold endowment, ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 g/t. The current NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate focuses exclusively on the MCB and its uranium + REE mineralization. Despite extensive drilling and higher-grade uranium intercepts, coupled with potentially interesting gold credits, the BCB was not incorporated into the resource model. The 2024 core re-logging program targeted a critical stratigraphic interval, extending from above the MCB, through the BCB, and into the underlying metavolcanic basement. This focused approach aimed to refine the existing geological model and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the mineralization controls atEco Ridge . By integrating historical data with contemporary exploration paradigms, this review sought to delineate prospective zones for resource expansion, particularly focusing on the currently excluded BCB and its gold potential. - The 2024 work program yielded several positive outcomes. The core re-logging confirmed and expanded upon the historical understanding of the geological setting, highlighting the potential for higher-grade uranium mineralization controls and mineralogical associations. The study confirmed that the uranium resource envelope is open along strike and down dip. The study also suggests that the uranium grade continues downdip and generally increases in grade. This is demonstrated by a major step out (not included in the resource) where historical hole CB-35, drilled about 1,400m down dip from the resource envelope intersected 3.53m of 0.05% U3O8, including 1.09m of 0.063% U3O8 and 0.54m of 0.081% U3O8. Another historical drill hole 143-3 further 789m east of CB-35 and 1250m down dip from the resource envelope intersected 61cm of 0.035% U3O8 + 0.015% ThO2 (Figure 1, Figure 4).
- The data review identified physical and mineralogical properties leading to high-priority exploration targets, including potential resource expansion within the existing geological formations. The core scanning provided guidance for the review of previously considered metal recovery methodologies taking into consideration new emerging technologies. The data reinterpretation and GIS integration program also strengthened ideas about potential areas of unconformity traps and basement-hosted uranium, demonstrating significant exploration upside at the
Eco Ridge prospect.
Dr.
"Looking ahead, we are considering a program to build on these findings to integrate our remote sensing, geological and geophysical data for a more comprehensive understanding of the subsurface. This integrated approach will be crucial in identifying potential new mineralization zones and new styles of mineralization."
The technical information contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by
Stock Option Cancellation and Grant
The Company announces the cancellation of an aggregate of 4,201,000 stock options (the "Cancelled Options") previously held by certain directors, officers, and consultants of the Company.
The terms of the Cancelled Options were as follows:
Number of |
Original Date |
Original |
Exercise Price |
4,201,000 |
February 1, 2023 |
February 1, 2028 |
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The Company further announces the grant of an aggregate of 5,235,000 stock options (the "Options") to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Company's stock option plan. Each Option entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Share of the Company at an exercise price of
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NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate – |
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Classification |
Tonnes |
U3O8 |
U3O8 |
Total |
Total |
U3O8 |
U3O8 |
Indicated |
22,306 |
0.045 |
22,290 |
1,613 |
79,314 |
0.081 |
39,920 |
Inferred |
36,955 |
0.046 |
37,728 |
1,560 |
127,101 |
0.082 |
67,208 |
Table 1, Mineral Resource estimate from the technical report entitled "Technical Report on the |
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