Stallion Uranium Corp. (the
"Company" or
"Stallion") (TSX-V: STUD; OTCQB: STLNF; FSE: HM40)
is proud to announce the successful completion of their inaugural
winter 2024 diamond drilling program on its 100% owned Coffer
Project situated in the prolific Southwestern Athabasca Basin in
Saskatchewan, Canada. This milestone initiative was successful in
encountering anomalous radioactivity in all three drill holes and
culminated with the discovery of a large, deep-rooted conductive
structure intersected on the final drill hole CF24-003 giving the
target area the characteristics needed to host a large uranium
deposit.
Highlights
- Three diamond drill holes totaling
2,798.2m were completed at the Appaloosa target area (Figure
4).
- Hole CF24-003 intersected the
unconformity at 720 m and was completed at a depth of 1055 m.
- CF24-003 is located 700 m west
along strike from CF24-002, and 1.4km west of CF24-001.
- Anomalous radioactivity was
encountered at the unconformity in all three holes.
- A total of 282 whole rock samples
were obtained for assay, including interval and selective
samples.
- A deep-rooted conductive structure,
spanning 94.7 meters in down-hole thickness, was encountered in
hole CF24-003 highlighting the significant size of the
structure.
- Strong clay and chlorite alteration
which is known be is associated with uranium mineralization was
encountered.
- Stallion holds a 100% ownership of
the project.
“Stallion’s winter 2024 drilling program at the
Coffer project has yielded remarkable results, identifying a large
conductive structure and 1.4 km of anomalous radioactivity at the
unconformity across all three drill holes. The third hole
intersected significant alteration and structure, and given the
size of those intersections, indicate that the Appaloosa target
possesses the characteristics capable of hosting a substantial
uranium deposit. Further processing and modeling of the data
collected will provide enhanced targeting capabilities, greatly
increasing the probability for discovery on a future program,”
commented Darren Slugoski, Vice President Exploration, Canada.
Winter Drill Program
Summary
Stallion’s maiden drill program commenced on
March 6, 2024, to drill test geophysical targets derived from both
regional and advanced ground surveys. A total 2,798.2m of diamond
drilling was completed over 3 holes, all of which were successful
in encountering anomalous radioactivity at or above the
unconformity. The final hole targeted and intersected the
conductive structure, with an intercept of over 94m, highlighting
the size and ability of the structure in transporting uranium
bearing fluids. The significant size of the structure adds to
Stallion’s view that not only is the structure fertile for a
uranium deposit but has the potential to host a large deposit.
The drill program successfully identified the
key characteristics of a uranium bearing system and the promising
findings validate Stallion’s geological model, allowing for
building confidence in the target area. The structural elements and
scale encountered, along with anomalous radioactivity throughout,
are strong indicators the Appaloosa target has the potential to
host a significant uranium discovery. The winter drill program only
tested 1.4km of the extensive 3.5-kilometre-long conductive zone,
giving the target area further size and exploration potential.
The company is currently in the process of
compiling and analyzing all data acquired during the drilling
program. Stallion will leverage this comprehensive analysis to
inform future exploration efforts and guide the development of an
optimized exploration strategy for the target area moving
forward.
“Our maiden drill program was a game-changing
moment for Stallion, as we not only uncovered radioactivity in
every hole, but also struck a massive conductor that unveiled the
size of the structure at Appaloosa. Our confidence in the Appaloosa
target's potential continues to grow given the results of the drill
program, providing us with the information needed to vector towards
a discovery," declared Drew Zimmerman, CEO. "Our drill program
proved to be a resounding success, showcasing our ability to
swiftly navigate from greenfield to drill testing in just 14
months. This achievement highlights our strategic approach to
uncovering the next major uranium discovery. By systematically
uncovering high-potential targets within our extensive portfolio of
conductive corridors, we are maximizing the probability of success
in all future exploration endeavors.”
Technical Summary for
CF24-003(Zone 12 V 598215 Easting, 6456999 Northing, 0000
Azimuth / Dip -800)
CF24-003 is located 700 metres west of CF24-002
(Figure 4) and targeted an EM conductor that was located within a
coincident gravity low. CF24-003 was successful in explaining the
conductive anomaly as well as intersecting a substantial
deep-rooted structure. Two anomalous radioactive intervals were
encountered in the Athabasca Sandstone above the unconformity with
radioactivity of 356 cps over 0.5 m with a radioactive peak of 590
cps and 336 cps over 1.3 m with a radioactive peak of 616 cps
(Table 1). A RS-230 BGO Super-SPEC Handheld Gamma-Ray Spectrometer
measured a radioactive peak of 110 counts per second ("cps") and a
Mount Sopris 2PGA-1000 downhole gamma probe measured a radiometric
peak of 616 cps at 718.3m depth. The unconformity was intersected
at 720.0 m followed by the discovery of intensity silicified rock
at 876.1 m at the upper contact of the deep-rooted structure. The
graphitic structure begins at 880.6 and hosts brittle and ductile
shear intervals as well as strongly clay and chlorite altered
minerals known to be associated with uranium mineralization.
Table 1: Downhole Total Gamma
Results from CF24-003
Hole Number |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Width (m) |
Avg. cps |
Peak cps |
Rock Type |
CF24-003 |
715.3 |
715.8 |
0.5 |
356 |
590 |
Sandstone |
And |
717.3 |
717.6 |
1.3 |
336 |
616 |
Sandstone |
CF24-003 (Figures 1 to 3) |
Figure 1 –Example of graphitic structure with
associated clay alteration from 973.7 to 990.8m. Blue Square:
Brittle and ductile graphitic shear zone. Green Square: Strong
chlorite alteration. |
Figure 2 – Close up graphitic structure at
969.9m. |
Figure 3 – Example of strong clay chlorite
alteration from 933.8 to 940.7m. |
Diamond Drilling
Three holes were completed at the Appaloosa target for a total
of 2798.2 m (Figure 1), less meterage than planned given the
unconformity was shallower than anticipated. Drilling was
successful in intersecting a significant conductive structure,
along with significant clay alteration and anomalous radioactivity.
The company has sent a total of 282 samples from the 3 holes to be
assayed at the SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. The company will release assays and geological models
when available.
Appaloosa Target
The Appaloosa target is located at the north end
of the 100% owned Coffer project and was first identified from the
regional VTEM survey conducted in early 2023. The survey data when
compiled and modeled with all available historical data showed the
key characteristics for potential uranium mineralization. To best
refine drill targets Stallion utilized the latest technology to
complete an advanced ground TDEM survey over the target area.
Further bolstering confidence in the target, the Shea Creek deposit
(Orano/UEC) of over 93M lbs. is only 13km west of the target area
highlighting the uranium endowment in the area. The company has
completed a 3-hole, 2798.2 meter drill program at Appaloosa marking
the companies first drilling campaign in its efforts to discover
the next significant uranium deposit in the Athabasca Basin.
The Coffer Project is located 224 km north of
the community of La Loche and is accessible via highway 955. The
accommodations are located 15 km away from the drill site and is
accessible by drill trails. The Company has secured all necessary
permits and approvals for the Program.
Gamma Logging and Geochemical
Assaying
All core radioactivity was measured using a
RS-230 BGO Super-SPEC Handheld Gamma-Ray Spectrometer. Down hole
probing radiometric surveying was conducted with a Mount Sopris
2PGA-1000 downhole total gamma probe. The total gamma results
provided in Table 1 were selected using a cut-off of 300 cps over a
0.3 metre downhole width.
All drill core samples from the 2024 program
will be shipped to the Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical
Laboratories ("SRC") in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, an ISO/IEC
17025/2005 and Standards Council of Canada certified analytical
laboratory. Stallion Uranium requests multi-element analysis by
ICP-MS and ICP-OES using total (HF:NHO3:HClO4) and partial
digestion (HNO3:HCl), boron by fusion. One half of the split core
samples are retained and the other half cores are sent to the SRC
for analyses. Blanks, standard reference materials, and repeats are
inserted into the sample stream at regular intervals by Stallion
Uranium geologists and SRC in accordance with industry-standard
quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") procedures.
All reported depths and intervals are drill hole
depths and intervals, unless otherwise noted, and do not represent
true thicknesses, which have yet to be determined. The reader is
cautioned that gamma probe readings are not directly or uniformly
related to uranium grades of the rock sample measured and should be
used only as a preliminary indication of the presence of
radioactive materials.
Figure 4. Drill Hole Location
Map
Qualifying Statement
The foregoing scientific and technical
disclosures for Stallion Uranium have been reviewed by Darren
Slugoski, P.Geo., VP Exploration, a registered member of the
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. Mr.
Slugoski is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument
43-101.
About Stallion Uranium
Stallion Uranium is working to Fuel the Future
with Uranium through the exploration of over 3,000 sq/km in the
Athabasca Basin, home to the largest high-grade uranium deposits in
the world. The company, with JV partner Atha Energy (CSE:SASK),
holds the largest contiguous project in the Western Athabasca Basin
adjacent to multiple high-grade discovery zones.
Our leadership and advisory teams are comprised
of uranium and precious metals exploration experts with the capital
markets experience and the technical talent for acquiring and
exploring early-stage properties.
Stallion offers optionality with two gold
projects in Idaho and Nevada that neighbour world class gold
deposits offering exposure to upside potential from district
advancement with limited capital expenditures.
For more information visit stallionuranium.com or contact:
Drew ZimmermanChief Executive
Officer778-686-0973info@stallionuranium.com
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