Unity Stakes Mitchell Lake Project, Athabasca Basin
14 September 2011 - 9:30PM
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Unity Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE: UTY) ("Unity" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that it has acquired through staking a
prospective uranium exploration property known as the Mitchell Lake
Property. The 2354 hectare claim is on the eastern edge of the
Athabasca Basin, adjoining to the south, Cameco's Mitchell Lake
Zone and 2.2km to the south, UEX's West Bear Deposit. Significant
exploration projects in the immediate include UEX's Hidden Bay
Project, Fission's Minor Bay Project, Pitchstone's Martin, as well
as Projects controlled by Denison Mines and JNR Resources.
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The West Bear Deposit, located in the southernmost part of the
Hidden Bay property, is a classic unconformity-hosted uranium
deposit which is developed under shallow Athabasca sandstone cover
above a conductive graphitic gneiss unit. The deposit occurs along
a conductive, graphite-bearing gneiss unit where it intersects the
overlying Athabasca sandstone along the southern margins of the
Dwyer Dome. A N.I. 43-101 compliant Preliminary Feasibility Study
(Golder Associates Ltd. 2010) of the West Bear Deposit gives a
resource estimate to a Probable Mineral Reserve estimate of
1,492,261 pounds of U3O8 grading 0.94% U3O8 at a cut-off of 0.18%
U3O8 which represents 96% of the mineral resource. The high
conversion rate reflects the near-surface nature of the West Bear
mineralization which is amenable to shallow, open-pit mining. The
study also reports metallurgical testing resulting in an estimated
overall uranium recovery of 95%.
The Mitchell Lake Zone lies just 400m south of Unity's Mitchell
lake Project. In 1977, Noranda Exploration intersected downhole
uranium mineralization; drill hole ML5-77 encountered uranium
mineralization from 186.3 to 189.3 ft (56.8 to 57.7 m) depth. U3O8
content varied in grade from 0.12% to 0.04%. The intersection also
contained minor Ni, Cu, and As values. This zone is currently
controlled by Cameco Corporation. The Zone appears to be fault
controlled, with notable magnetic and EM features located to the
north, on Unity's ground. The Company plans to provide a more
detailed analysis in the near term.
Under the terms of the staking agreement, Unity must within four
years, complete a minimum of $2,500,000 of exploration expenditures
on the Project. A 1.5% NSR has also been granted to the arm's
length staker, which can be purchased at any time for
$1,500,000.
"This is a tremendously exciting new project for Unity,"
commented Anita Algie, President. "The proximity to the West Bear
Deposit and other compelling geological features could make
Mitchell Lake a marquee exploration project for Unity."
Dr. Peter Born P.Geo., the Company's Qualified Person and
Director, has not reviewed the original drill logs, assays or core
of historic drilling of the Mitchell Lake Zone or the West Bear
Deposit. Geological and exploration information contained in this
release is derived from sources believed to be credible.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Unity Energy Corp.
Anita Algie, B.Sc. Hon, President
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Contacts: Unity Energy Corp. Anita Algie, B.Sc. Hon President
604-681-0004 www.unityenergycorp.com
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