IsoEnergy to Acquire Toro Energy, Strengthening a Top-Tier Uranium Portfolio in a Rising Market
On implementation of the Transaction, the two companies will combine to strengthen
Under the terms of the Transaction, Toro shareholders will receive 0.036 of a common share of
The Exchange Ratio implies consideration of
- a 79.7% premium to the last traded price on the ASX of
A$0.325 per Toro Share, onOctober 10, 2025 ; and - a 92.2% premium to Toro's 20-day volume weighted average price ("VWAP") on the ASX as at
October 10, 2025 .
The implied fully-diluted in-the-money equity value of the Transaction is equal to approximately
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1 Other than those held by or on behalf of members of the IsoEnergy Group.
2 Based on a pro-forma fully diluted in-the-money shares outstanding of 62,423,144 of the combined entity.
3 Based on the closing price of the ISO Shares over all Canadian exchanges on
4 Based on a Toro's fully diluted in-the-money shares outstanding of 128,406,848. The implied value is not fixed and depends on the price at which ISO Shares trade.
Strategic Rationale
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Tier One Uranium Portfolio – The combination of
IsoEnergy's past-producingU.S. mines, the ultra-high-grade Hurricane deposit inCanada's Athabasca Basin , and multiple development/exploration assets acrossCanada , theU.S. andAustralia with Toro's flagshipWiluna Uranium Project inWestern Australia , creates a development-ready platform with significant near-term production potential in stable, mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Wiluna Uranium Project—comprising the Centipede-Millipede,Lake Way andLake Maitland deposits—is a scoping-level project with mineral resources that complementIsoEnergy's development pipeline. -
Significantly Expands and Diversifies Uranium Resource Base
– The pro forma company ("
Merged Group ") will hold current NI 43-101 compliant resources of 55.2 Mlbs U3O8 M&I and 4.9 Mlbs U3O8 Inferred5, and JORC 2012 and 2004 compliant resources of 78.1 Mlbs U3O8 M&I and 34.6 U3O8 Mlbs Inferred6 (please see the table on page 26 of this announcement for the breakdown of the JORC 2012 and 2004 compliant resources).The Merged Group will also hold historical resources of 154.3 Mlbs U3O8 M&I and 88.2 Mlbs U3O8 Inferred, establishing a robust and geographically diversified resource base7.8
Cautionary statement: The pro formaMerged Group resources include foreign and historical estimates reported byIsoEnergy . These estimates are not reported in accordance with the JORC Code. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimates or foreign estimates as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with the JORC Code. It is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the historical estimates or foreign estimates will be able to be reported as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with the JORC Code. -
Strengthens Merged Group's Exposure to Top Uranium Jurisdictions – Wiluna will becomeIsoEnergy's flagship Australian project.Australia ranks #1 globally for uranium resources and was a Top-5 producer in 2024, supported by strong infrastructure and mining institutions9.Western Australia hosts significant undeveloped uranium projects, including Kintyre and Yeelirrie (Cameco) and Mulga Rock (Deep Yellow ). Toro shareholders will have exposure toIsoEnergy's significant near-term production potential in stable, mining friendly jurisdictions inCanada and parts of theU.S. -
Well-Timed to Capitalize on Strong Nuclear Market Momentum
– The
World Nuclear Association's 2025 Fuel Report projects uranium demand to rise ~30% by 2030 and to more than double by 2040. A strengthened resource base and diversified jurisdictional exposure is expected to positionIsoEnergy to benefit from rapidly tightening supply/demand outlook. -
Well Placed to Pursue Value Accretive Growth Opportunities –
The Merged Group will have significant balance sheet strength and access to capital markets to fund theMerged Group's portfolio including Toro's existing projects.
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5 For additional information on the current resources for the
6 Based on updated mineral resource estimates for the Wiluna Uranium Project Deposits of
7 These mineral resources are considered to be "historical estimates" as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). A Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves and IsoEnergy is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources. See Disclaimer on Mineral Resource Estimates below for additional details.
8 Refer to the Pro forma Mineral Resources disclaimer on page 10.
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The Toro team will benefit from the significant financial strength of ISO and looks forward to working together on the successful development of the
Anticipated Benefits to
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Secures Wiluna Uranium Project , positioned for potential development, pending alignment of government policy with uranium production inWestern Australia - Strengthens ranking among the Australian uranium players, on the basis of potential production capacity, advanced mining assets and resource exposure
- Addition of large scale mineral resource at the scoping study stage with an exploration portfolio hosting additional uranium resources
- Opportunity for re-rating through de-risking near-term potential production and enhancing scale and asset diversification across key jurisdictions in the
U.S. ,Canada andAustralia - Creation of a larger platform with greater scale for M&A, access to capital and liquidity
Anticipated Benefits to Toro shareholders
- Immediate and significant premium of 79.7% to last close and 92.2% based on the respective 20-day VWAPs of both companies, ending on
October 10, 2025 10 - Exposure to a larger, more diversified portfolio of high-quality uranium exploration, development and near-term production assets in tier-one jurisdictions of
U.S. andCanada - Entry into the
Athabasca Basin , a leading uranium jurisdiction, with the high-grade Hurricane deposit - Upside from an accelerated path to potential production as well as from synergies with
IsoEnergy's otherUtah uranium assets - Toro shareholders will be exposed to geographic project locations within the
Merged Group outside ofWestern Australia including favourable uranium regulatory jurisdictions such asCanada and parts of theU.S. - Continued exposure to
Toro's Wiluna Uranium Project through holding of approximately 7.1% of the outstanding fully diluted in-the-money ISO Shares on closing of the Transaction11 - A
Merged Group backed by corporate and institutional investors ofIsoEnergy , including , Energy Fuels Inc., Mega Uranium Ltd. and uranium ETFsNexGen Energy Ltd . - Increased scale expected to provide greater access to capital for project development and on potentially more favourable terms, increased trading liquidity, wider research coverage and greater scale for M&A
Toro IBC Recommendations and Major Shareholders Intentions
Following receipt of an initial, confidential non-binding indicative offer from
The Toro IBC, and the Board of Directors of
The Toro IBC unanimously recommends that Toro shareholders vote in favour of the Scheme in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to the independent expert's report concluding that the Scheme is in the best interests of Toro shareholders (other than
Substantial shareholder Mega Uranium Ltd. (together with its associate
As at the date of this announcement
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10 Based on the closing price of the ISO Shares on the TSX of
11 Based on a pro-forma fully diluted in-the-money shares outstanding of 62,423,144 of the combined entity
12 Mega Uranium Ltd and
Conditions to completion of the Scheme
Implementation of the Scheme is subject to various conditions, including (among others):
- Approval of Toro shareholders in relation to the Scheme (including approval of more than 50% of the number of Toro shareholders voting and at least 75% of the total votes cast);
- Court approval in relation to the Scheme;
- No formal changes in Western Australian uranium policy to permit uranium mining and/or mining or development of all or any part of the
Wiluna Uranium Project ; - All Toro unquoted options having lapsed, been exercised, or cancelled;
- Certain regulatory approvals, including
Foreign Investment Review Board of Australia , the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX"), theToronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") and theNYSE American LLC ("NYSE"); - An independent expert concluding (and continuing to conclude) that the Scheme is in the best interests of Toro shareholders (other than
IsoEnergy ); and - No material adverse change or prescribed occurrences (each as defined in the SID) occurring in relation to either
IsoEnergy or Toro and no regulatory restraints.
The SID provides for customary deal protection provisions with respect to Toro, including "no shop" as well as "no talk" and "no due diligence" restrictions (subject to customary exceptions to enable the Toro IBC to comply with its fiduciary and statutory duties), notification obligations and a matching right regime in the event any superior proposal is received by Toro. In addition, the SID provides that, under certain circumstances,
Following implementation of the Transaction, the ISO Shares will continue trading on the TSX and NYSE and Toro will be removed from the official list of ASX. If determined appropriate in the future,
Toro option holders who validly exercise their Toro options and are issued
Furthermore, Toro must ensure that all unvested Toro performance rights automatically vest in accordance with their terms upon the Scheme becoming effective and must procure that prior to the Scheme record date, each Toro performance right is converted, such that the relevant Toro performance rights holders are entitled to participate in the Scheme.
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13 Equivalent to approximately
14 Implied price of the ISO share issuance to be subject approval of the TSX
Timetable
Shareholders of Toro will be asked to approve the Scheme at a shareholder meeting which is expected to be held in early 2026.
Full particulars of the Scheme will be provided to Toro shareholders in the Scheme Booklet which will include the Independent Expert Report, the reasons for the Independent Toro Directors' recommendation and an explanatory statement in respect of the Scheme.
It is expected that the Scheme Booklet will be dispatched to Toro shareholders in early 2026. Toro shareholders are not required to take any action at this stage in relation to the Scheme. It is expected that the Transaction will close in first half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of all conditions, including receipt of all necessary approvals.
Advisors
SCP Resource Finance LP is acting as financial advisor to
Canaccord Genuity is acting as financial advisor to Toro. Cardinals Lawyers and Consultants is acting as legal advisor to Toro.
Qualified Person Statement
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release with respect to
Each of the mineral resource estimates in respect of
See "Disclaimer on IsoEnergy Mineral Resource Estimates" and Disclaimer on IsoEnergy Historical Mineral Resource Estimates" below for additional details.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release with respect to Toro was prepared by Dr.
About
About Toro Energy
Toro is committed to safe and sustainable uranium production and has health, safety, environment and community policies in place to underpin this commitment.
No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, referred to as "forward-looking information"). Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". The forward-looking information includes statements with respect to the consummation and timing of the Transaction; receipt and timing of approval of Toro shareholders with respect to the Transaction; the anticipated benefits of the Transaction to the parties and their respective shareholders; the expected receipt of court, regulatory and other consents and approvals relating to the Transaction; the expected ownership interest of
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at the time, are inherently subject to business, market and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, assumptions that
Such statements represent the current views of
Disclaimer on IsoEnergy Mineral Resource Estimates
For additional information regarding
For additional information regarding
Disclaimer on IsoEnergy Historical Mineral Resource Estimates
Each of the mineral resource estimates, except for the
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Daneros Mine : Reported by Energy Fuels Inc. in a technical report entitled "Updated Report on theDaneros Mine Project ,San Juan County, Utah , U.S.A.", prepared byDouglas C. Peters ,C. P . G., of Peters Geosciences, datedMarch 2, 2018 ; -
Sage Plain Project : Reported by Energy Fuels Inc. in a technical report entitled "Updated Technical Report onSage Plain Project (Including theCalliham Mine )", prepared byDouglas C. Peters , CPG of Peters Geosciences, datedMarch 18, 2015 ; -
Coles Hill : reported byVirginia Uranium Holdings Inc. In a technical report entitled "NI43-101 preliminary economic assessment update (revised)", prepared by John I Kyle ofLyntek Incorporated datedAugust 19, 2013 ; -
Dieter Lake : Dated 2006 and reported byFission Energy Corp. In a company report entitled "Technical Report on the DieterLake Property ,Quebec, Canada " datedOctober 7, 2011 ; - Matoush: Dated
December 7, 2012 and reported by Strateco Resources Inc. in a press release datedDecember 7, 2012 ; -
Ben Lomond : Dated as of 1982, and reported by Mega Uranium Ltd. In a company report entitled "Technical Report on the Mining Leases Covering the Ben Lomond Uranium-Molybdenum DepositQueensland, Australia " datedJuly 16, 2005 . -
Milo Project : Reported byGmb Resources Ltd. in a scoping study entitled "Milo Project Scoping Study" prepared byPeter Owens andBasile Dean ofMining One Consultants , datedMarch 6, 2013 .
For the Daneros Mine, as disclosed in the above noted technical report, the historical estimate was prepared by Energy Fuels using a wireframe model of the mineralized zone based on an outside bound of a 0.05% eu3o8 grade cutoff at a minimum thickness of 1 foot. Surface drilling would need to be conducted to confirm resources and connectivity of resources in order to verify the Daneros historical estimate as a current mineral resource.
For the
For the
For
For Matoush, as disclosed in the above noted press release, the historical estimate was prepared by RPA using block U3O8 grades within a wireframe model that were estimated by ordinary kriging. The historical estimate was estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.1% U3O8 and using an average long-term uranium price of
For
For the
In each instance, the historical estimate is reported using the categories of mineral resources and mineral reserves as defined by the Canadian Institute CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Reserves, and mineral reserves at that time, and these "historical estimates" are not considered by
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Regarding Presentation of Mineral Resource Estimates
The mineral resource estimates included in this press release have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in
Pro forma Mineral Resources
This announcement refers to
Competent person disclosures
The information presented here that relates to U3O8 and V2O5 Mineral Resources of
The information presented here that relates to Mineral Resources of
Mineral Resource Estimates of IsoEnergy
Project |
Location |
Country |
Category |
Tonnes |
U ₃ O ₈ grade (%) |
contained |
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V ₂ O ₅ grade (ppm) |
contained |
Hurricane |
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Indicated |
0.1 |
34.50 % |
48.6 |
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Inferred |
0.1 |
2.20 % |
2.7 |
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Tony M |
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Indicated |
1.1 |
0.28 % |
6.6 |
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Inferred |
0.4 |
0.27 % |
2.2 |
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Sage Plain |
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Indicated* |
0.2 |
0.16 % |
0.8 |
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1.3 % |
6.5 |
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Inferred* |
0.0 |
0.13 % |
0.0 |
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0.9 % |
0.2 |
Daneros |
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Indicated* |
0.0 |
0.36 % |
0.1 |
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Inferred* |
0.0 |
0.37 % |
0.1 |
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Indicated* |
1.3 |
0.28 % |
8.1 |
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Inferred* |
0.6 |
0.21 % |
2.8 |
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Inferred* |
19.3 |
0.06 % |
24.4 |
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Milo |
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Inferred* |
88.4 |
0.01 % |
14.0 |
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Matoush |
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Indicated* |
0.6 |
0.95 % |
12.3 |
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Inferred* |
1.7 |
0.44 % |
16.4 |
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Coles Hill |
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Indicated* |
108.5 |
0.06 % |
132.9 |
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Inferred* |
32.9 |
0.04 % |
30.4 |
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Total M&I - 43-101 |
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1.1 |
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55.2 |
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Total Inferred 43-101 |
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0.4 |
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4.9 |
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Total M&I |
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111.8 |
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209.5 |
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6.5 |
Total Inferred |
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143.4 |
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93.1 |
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0.2 |
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Cautionary statement: The IsoEnergy Mineral Resource estimates comprise foreign and historical estimates for the purposes of the ASX Listing Rules. These estimates are not reported in accordance with the JORC Code. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimates or foreign estimates as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with the JORC Code. It is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the historical estimates or foreign estimates will be able to be reported as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with the JORC Code.
ASX Listing Rule 5.12 disclosures regarding historical and foreign estimates
Listing Rule |
Explanation |
Commentary |
5.12.1 |
The source and date of the historical estimates or foreign estimates. |
Milo: Milo Mineral Resource Statement: |
Vigar, A & Jones, D. 2005 Technical Report on the Mining Leases Covering the Ben Lomond Uranium – Molybdenum Deposit |
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Coles Hill: The Coles Hill Mineral Resources are considered to be historic in nature. The most recent Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by |
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Tony M:
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Daneros: The Mineral Resource estimate for the Daneros mine project of |
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Davis, C. & Guo, M. (2006). 2005 Exploration at the Dieter
Davis, C.F, (2011), |
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Sage Plain: Mineral resources for |
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Matoush: The most recent historical, foreign Mineral Resource estimate is documented in "Technical Report on the Mineral Resource Update for the |
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Hurricane: The most recent foreign Mineral Resource estimate is documented in "Technical Report on the |
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5.12.2 |
Whether the historical estimates or foreign estimates use categories of mineralisation other than those defined in Appendix 5A (JORC Code) and if so, an explanation of the differences. |
Milo: The Inferred resource was calculated in accordance with JORC 2004. |
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Coles Hill: Estimates of Mineral Resources for the Coles Hill project were prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and CIM standards that were in effect at the time that the resource estimate was prepared (2013). The estimate predates the current CIM Standards and CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Best Practices Guidelines, which became effective in November, 2019. |
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Tony M: The "current" Mineral Resource estimate for the Tony M project was prepared in compliance with the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves (2014), CIM Uranium Leading Practice Guidelines (2024) and Canadian National Instrument 43-101. The definitions of Mineral Resource classifications for "Indicated Mineral Resources" and "Inferred Mineral Resources" under the CIM Code are similar to the JORC Code definitions of "Inferred Mineral Resources" and "Indicated Mineral Resources". |
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Daneros: Mineral resources for the Daneros Mine project were estimated for former project owner Energy Fuels, Inc. by |
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Sage Plain: Resources estimated and reported in the 2015 Technical Report on the |
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Matoush: The Ross et al (2012) report and contained Mineral Resource estimate, and the historical, foreign Mineral Resource update in the |
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Hurricane: The Mathison (2022) report conforms to NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for mineral projects. Foreign mineral resources were classified in accordance with definitions for mineral resources in the |
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5.12.3 |
The relevance and materiality of the historical estimates or foreign estimates to the entity. |
Milo, |
Tony M: The Tony M project Mineral Resources are "current" under the CIM Code and are not "historic" in nature. As such they are relevant and are material to |
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Hurricane: The Mathisen (2022) foreign Mineral Resource estimate, is considered to be both relevant and material to |
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5.12.4 |
The reliability of historical estimates or foreign estimates, including by reference to any of the criteria in Table 1 of Appendix 5A (JORC Code) which are relevant to understanding the reliability of the historical estimates or foreign estimates. |
Milo: The estimates would require some additional work to conform to JORC 2012 however the methodologies for preparing the resource estimates have not changed significantly in comparison to previous reporting. |
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Coles Hill: Although the Coles Hill resource estimate is considered to be an accurate and relevant representation of the nature of the uranium mineralization at the project, additional work, as per the recommendations in the technical report, will be required for the resources to be reclassified as "current" under the CIM Code and the CIM Uranium Leading Practice Guidelines (2024). The existing resource estimate was prepared in accordance with the then-prevailing NI 43-101 and CIM standards, although the drill hole data that forms the basis of the resource estimate had not been confirmed at the time the estimate was prepared. While this estimate predates the current CIM Standards (2014) and CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Best Practices Guidelines (November, 2019), the methodologies for preparing and evaluating the resource estimates have not changed significantly in comparison to those in effect at the time of the most recent estimate (2013). The historical Mineral Resources are considered to be reliable. |
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Tony M: The Tony M resources are relevant and reliable in the context of evaluating the project. The resources are "current" and are not historical in nature. |
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Daneros: Resources at the Daneros mine are not "current" and are historic in nature. However, they may be relevant to the evaluation of the project and its exploration potential in the future. |
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Sage Plain: The methodology for resource estimation used for the Sage Plain project is consistent with historical work throughout the central Colorado Plateau uranium region. Polygonal estimation methodology, and the classification of resources and/or reserves derived from such studies have served small underground uranium mining adequately for decades. While local miners are familiar with the classifications and methodologies, they are not appropriate or reliable for |
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Matoush: The Ross et al (2012) report and contained Mineral Resource estimate, and the historical, foreign Mineral Resource update in the |
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Hurricane: The Mathison (2022) report conforms to NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for mineral projects. Foreign Mineral Resources were classified in accordance with definitions for Mineral Resources in the |
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5.12.5 |
To the extent known, a summary of work programs on which the historical estimates or foreign estimates are based and a summary of the key assumptions, mining and processing parameters and methods used to prepare the historical or foreign estimates. |
Milo:
The most recent JORC 2004 Mineral Resource estimate was completed for the |
In total 73,151 m of drilling was completed with 63,292 available for the quatoed estimate. ( detailed below ). All holes were radiometrically logged. The data was digitised so that computer analysis including the restitution of logs and the estimation of resources, could be carried out at various cut-off grades.
Drilling 1975-1981
Underground 30 2,797
1982-1984:
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Coles Hill:
The Coles Hill uranium deposits were discovered by Marline Oil in 1979 and 1980. Marline conducted a large-scale core drilling program to test their previously identified geophysical, radiometric, and geochemical anomalies at the project site, and this work resulted in the initial definition of the Coles Hill North and South uranium deposits. The Marline core drilling program extended into 1981, and the data generated from that drilling program has served as the basis for all subsequent resource estimations. In 1982
The kriging methodology employed optimum block sizes and the optimum number of samples to access in the estimate were determined by a number of test runs on strategically placed blocks in high density and low-density areas in each area. The optimum parameters were determined by observing what produced the best regression slope (R) and kriging efficiency, and the lowest spread in 90% confidence limits, but still retaining the smallest block size relating to the probable future smallest mining unit ("SMU"). These three parameters produced good correlations amongst themselves. Three separate searches were affected, namely 1 times the range of the variogram, 1.5 times the range of the variogram and 2 times the range of the variogram. For the North Coles a minimum of 17 samples and a maximum of 25 samples were deemed to be geostatistically appropriate for the first two searches. The 3rd search was set at a minimum of 8 samples and a maximum of 25 samples. For the South Coles a minimum of 10 samples and a maximum of 20 samples for the first two searches and for the 3rd a minimum of 8 samples and a maximum of 20 samples were deemed to be appropriate (Figures 19 and 21). The search was confined to a specific layer due to the vertical variability of the mineralization and therefore the octant search method was deemed unnecessary. A draft NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment date (Revised) on the Coles Hill project was prepared for former owner Virginia Energy in 2013 by |
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Tony M:
The Tony M uranium deposit and several other similar and nearby deposits were discovered in a remote part of southeast
SLR estimated the resources using a conventional block modelling approach utilizing the inverse squared (ID2) methodology and length-weighted 1.0- foot uncapped composites to estimate the uranium grades (% eU3O8) in a three-pass approach. The resource estimate was based upon a |
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Daneros: The Daneros mine project has been the site for numerous exploration and development activities since the early 1950s. Much of the data from those efforts has been lost or is not accessible to |
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Sage Plain: Records of exploration results and uranium production from the Sage Plain project area are generally limited to borehole gamma-ray logs, and drill hole maps of programs carried out periodically, and they have served as the basis for the historical estimates. The historic resource estimates for the Sage Plain project were generally calculated using either a polygonal or circle-tangent modelling method, both of which have been superseded by more applicable geostatistical resource estimation methods. Summaries of historical exploration and mining activities at the Sage Plain project are not available to |
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Matoush: The Ross et al (2012) historical, foreign Mineral Resource estimate in the NI43-101 report dated
Several shorter composites occur at the bottom of the mineralized zone, immediately above where the drill hole exits the wireframe. Partial composites less than 60 cm long were removed from the dataset. Non-assayed intervals were treated as zero grade. Block U3O8 grades within the wireframe models were estimated by ordinary kriging. For density, RPA reviewed results of 945 bulk density measurements made by Strateco technicians using the water immersion method. RPA concluded that smaller samples may have poor accuracy and precision and therefore elected to use only samples weighing greater than 450 g to calculate the average density of mineralization at 2.6 t/m3. This factor was then used to convert resource volumes to a tonnage. RPA manually classified the Mineral Resources based on drill hole spacing, geology, lens thickness, continuity, and variogram ranges. Most areas of Indicated are supported by 30 m to 40 m drill hole spacing, with some exceptions in areas of thicker and more continuous mineralization where drill hole spacing up to 50 m was included. The drill hole spacing in the AM-15 zone is generally less than 20 m. The MT-34 (Main lens), South lens, and most of the North Lens were classified as Indicated. Although there are some areas of closely spaced drilling in the upper MT-34 (part of AM-15 zone) and South lenses, no blocks were classified as measured because grade and geometrical continuity has not been established to the confidence level required for the measured category.
In 2012, Strateco Resources carried out an additional 15,000-metres drilling, including some 11,000 metres of definition drilling aimed at outlining the Indicated resource within the boundaries of the new Inferred resource zones. On |
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Hurricane: The cut-off date of the Mineral Resource database is
The wireframes consisted of a LG domain using a nominal COG of 0.05% U3O8 and a minimum core length of one metre. SLR considers the selection of 0.05% U3O8 to be appropriate for construction of mineralized wireframe outlines, as this value reflects the lowest COG that is expected to be applied for reporting of the Mineral Resources in an underground operating scenario and is consistent with other known deposits in the
Uranium outliers were capped at 5% U3O8 and 20% U3O8 within the LG and MG domains, resulting in a total of 10 capped assay values. No capping was applied to the HG domain. SLR's QP chose to limit the influence of the higher grade composites by employing spatial restriction in the High Grade domain. SLR used the Leapfrog restrictive search tool "clamp" that reduces the high value to a threshold value once the maximum distance is reached rather than discarding the high grade composite completely. The maximum distance of influence was set to 15 m x 15 m x 1.5 m with a grade x density threshold value of 250 (approximately equivalent to 55% U3O8) in both estimation passes. Composites were created from the capped, raw assay values using the downhole compositing function of Seequent Leapfrog Geo modelling software package. The composite lengths used during interpolation were chosen considering the predominant sampling length, the minimum mining width, style of mineralization, and continuity of grade, and ranged from 0.5 m to 3.0 m within the wireframe models, with 97.2% of the samples taken at 0.5 m intervals. Given this distribution, and considering the width of the mineralization, the SLR QP chose to composite to one metre lengths. Assays within the wireframe domains were composited starting at the first mineralized wireframe boundary from the collar and resetting at each new wireframe boundary. Assays were capped prior to compositing. A small number of unsampled and missing sample intervals were ignored. Residual composites were maintained in the dataset.
SLR generated downhole, omni-directional, and directional variograms using the one metre U3O8 composite values located within the LG and MG mineralized domains. The MG domain variogram was calculated using composites located within MG and HG wireframes to allow for more pairs in the analysis. The variograms were used to support search ellipsoid anisotropy, linear trends observed in the data, and Mineral Resource classification decisions. The downhole variograms suggests a relative nugget effect of approximately 10%. Long range directional variograms were focused in the primary plane of mineralization, which commonly strikes northeast and horizontally across the strike direction. Most ranges were interpreted to be 27 m to 35 m. The uranium grade was used to estimate the density of each sample with the polynomial formula. Densities were then interpolated into the block model to convert mineralized volumes to tonnage and were also used to weight the uranium grades interpolated into each block. All modelling work was carried out using Leapfrog Edge version 2021.2.4 software. The Hurricane block model has 5 m x 2 m x 1 m whole blocks. A regularized whole block approach was used whereby the block was assigned to the domain where its centroid was located. The variables Grade, Density, and Grade x Density were interpolated for U3O8 using the inverse distance cubed (ID3) methodology. Estimation of grades was controlled by mineralized wireframe zones. In order to reproduce the direction of the thin, folded, and faulted domains, SLR employed a variable orientation tool in Leapfrog Edge. The tool allows the search to be locally adjusted to the orientation of the mineralization, which results in improved local grade estimates. SLR used the hanging wall and footwall of each domain to guide the variable direction search.
Hard boundaries were used to limit the use of composites between different mineralization domains for U3O8 interpolation. SLR validated the block model using the following methods: • Swath plots of composite grades versus ID3, ordinary kriging (OK), and nearest neighbour (NN) grades in the X, Y, and Z • Volumetric comparison of blocks versus wireframes • Visual Inspection of block versus composite grades on plan, vertical, and long section • Statistical comparison of block grades with assay and composite grades SLR found grade continuity to be reasonable and confirmed that the block grades were reasonably consistent with local drill hole composite grades.
A review of other uranium development projects and operating mines in the The following assumptions were used in the development of the COG for Hurricane:
• Hurricane would be developed using remote mining extraction methods similar to other development projects or operating mines in the
• Metallurgical recovery is assumed to be similar to other past and present uranium mines in the
• The long-term U3O8 price is assumed to be
• Provincial revenue royalties are based on guidelines published by the • Operating costs would be representative of a remote mining extraction method. Applying these factors resulted in a COG of 1.00% U3O8.
Classification of Mineral Resources as defined in The SLR QP has considered the following factors that can affect the uncertainty associated with each classification of Mineral Resources: reliability of sampling data, confidence in interpretation and modelling of geological and estimation domains, and confidence in block grade estimates. The SLR QP offers the following conclusions related to each of these factors: • Reliability of sampling data: o Drilling, sampling, sample preparation, and assay procedures follow industry standards. o Data verification and validation work confirm drill hole sample databases are reliable. o No significant biases were observed in the QA/QC analysis results. • Confidence in interpretation and modelling of geological and estimation domains: o Mineralization domains are interpreted manually in cross-sections and refined in longitudinal sections by an experienced resource geologist. o There is good agreement between the drill holes and mineralization wireframe shapes o The mineralization wireframe shapes are well defined by sample data in areas classified as Indicated. • Confidence in block grade estimates: o Indicated block grades correlate well, spatially and statistically, with composite data, both locally and globally. Blocks were classified as Indicated or Inferred based on drill hole spacing, confidence in the geological interpretation, and apparent continuity of mineralization. All the blocks within the HG domains and blocks within the MG domain with apparent grade continuity from two or more holes were classified as Indicated. For the LG grade domain, blocks that did not meet the criteria of grade x thickness (GT) greater than or equal to 1.0%*m were removed from the Mineral Resource reporting. All remaining blocks within the MG and LG domains were assigned an Inferred category. |
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Any more recent estimates or data relevant to the reported mineralisation available to the entity. |
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Additional technical information, derived primarily from exploration drilling, is limited in scope and has no impact upon the Mineral Resource estimates. |
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The evaluation and/or exploration work that needs to be completed to verify the historical estimates or foreign estimates as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with Listing Rules Appendix 5A (JORC Code). |
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Milo: The data would require review and preparation of a Table 1. The copper equivalent would require updating in line with JORC 2012. |
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Coles Hill, Tony M: It is expected that all future Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates of "Offset drilling" of key drill holes in the Coles Hill North and Coles Hill South uranium deposits will be required to confirm the validity of the historical drill results from the Marline Oil drilling program.
Only a limited drilling program would be required to verify the Tony M resources under the JORC Code. |
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Daneros: Additional work required to evaluate, confirm, and upgrade the historical Mineral Resources at Daneros would by rotary and core drilling to validate historical drilling information, and infill rotary and core drilling to test potential extensions to known mineralized zones, and underground long hole drilling. |
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Sage Plain: Historic resources at the Sage Plain project could be advanced to "current" status under the CIM Code through additional rotary and core drilling programs. Any future Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates of |
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Matoush: An evaluation of the work required to verify the historical, foreign mineral resource estimates as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with JORC 92012) code has not been done. |
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Hurricane: An evaluation of the work required to verify the foreign mineral resource estimates as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with JORC (2012) code has not been done. |
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The proposed timing of any evaluation and/or exploration work that the entity intends to undertake and a comment on how the entity intends to fund that work. |
Milo: Further drilling is planned to extend the resource. The entity can fund that work from existing capital. Initial Reverse Circulation drill program of 1,000m being contemplated for Q2 2026. |
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Coles Hill: Drilling to confirm the historical drill results is yet to be planned but will be funded from existing sources. |
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Tony M: Current work at the Tony M project relates to assessment of technical topics that may have a bearing on future development and operation of the Tony M mine. Such a work program has not been scheduled. This work is being funded through |
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Daneros: A confirmation drilling program at the Daneros project has not yet been scheduled. Future work at the Daneros project would be funded by |
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Sage Plain: Exploration and confirmation drilling for the Sage Plain project has not yet been scheduled. Future activities at the Sage Plain project will be funded through |
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Matoush: There is no present intention to report the estimate in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) edition, as |
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Hurricane: There is no present intention to report the estimate in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) edition, as |
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A cautionary statement proximate to, and with equal prominence as, the reported historical estimates or foreign estimates stating that:
• the estimates are historical estimates or foreign estimates
• a competent person has not done sufficient work to classify • it is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the historical estimates or foreign estimates will be able to be reported as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in accordance with the JORC Code. |
A proximate cautionary statement has also been included within the main body of this announcement as required. |
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A statement by a named competent person or persons that the information in the market announcement provided under rules 5.12.2 to 5.12.7 is an accurate representation of the available data and studies for the material mining project. The statement must include the information referred to in rule 5.22(b) and (c). |
The information in this announcement provided under ASX Listing Rules 5.12.2 to 5.12.7 is an accurate representation of the available data and studies for the |
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Mineral Resource Estimates of Toro Energy
Notes:
- Data in the table has been rounded to 1 decimal place, which is the nearest 100,000t or lbs in the case of ore and contained oxide respectively; this can cause rounding errors in subsequent calculations.
- The JORC Table 1 relevant to all of the resource estimations related to the resources stated in the above table can be found in Toro's ASX announcement of
September 24, 2024 , except for Theseus, which can be found in Toro's ASX announcement ofDecember 5, 2012 . For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 5.23 Toro confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in those original announcements, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. - Refer to relevant Competent Persons statements as given in this release.
- All resources prepared in accordance with JORC 2012, except Theseus which is in accordance with JORC 2004. Information contained in this release in connection with the
Theseus Project was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.
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