
Misty Urbatsch, Vice-President Corporate Development, Resigns Position to Focus on Core Nickel Corp
Appointed to Advisory Board of CanAlaska
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7N) ("CanAlaska or the "Company") announces that it has granted incentive stock options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,375,000 common shares of the Company pursuant to CanAlaska's omnibus equity incentive plan. The options are exercisable for a period of two years at a price of $0.425 per share.
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The Company will be attending the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference ("VRIC") on January 29th and 30th in Vancouver, BC and will have representatives at booth #435.
About CanAlaska Uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7N) holds interests in approximately 300,000 hectares (750,000 acres), in Canada's Athabasca Basin - the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium." CanAlaska's strategic holdings have attracted major international mining companies. CanAlaska is currently working with Cameco and Denison at two of the Company's properties in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. CanAlaska is a project generator positioned for discovery success in the world's richest uranium district. The Company also holds properties prospective for nickel, copper, gold and diamonds. For further information visit www.canalaska.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Cory Belyk"
Cory Belyk, P.Geo., FGC
CEO, Executive Vice-President and Director
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.
Contacts:
Cory Belyk, Executive VP and CEO
Tel: +1.604.688.3211 x 306
Email: cbelyk@canalaska.com
General Enquiry
Tel: +1.604.688.3211
Email: info@canalaska.com
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.
Forward-looking information
All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.
Misty Urbatsch, Vice-President Corporate Development, Resigns Position to Focus on Core Nickel Corp
Appointed to Advisory Board of CanAlaska
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) ("CanAlaska" or the "Company") is pleased to announce changes to the Company's senior management team and advisory board. Misty Urbatsch has resigned her position as Vice-President Corporate Development for the Company and has subsequently been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Company.
Misty brought a rare blend of experience in the mining industry. With a robust background in a major exploration, mining and marketing company, she has provided invaluable expertise to the Company including domestic and international uranium exploration and global uranium sales, marketing, and trading. In addition, Misty successfully led completion of the Core Nickel Corp. spin-out from CanAlaska in November.
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The Company is pleased to add Misty to the Advisory Board of CanAlaska as we enter the next uranium bull market. Her incredible skillset developed over fifteen years at Cameco in uranium exploration and marketing departments will help CanAlaska and its shareholders maximize value in the near term and long term.
Through this management change, Misty will be able to focus her time as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director for newly formed Core Nickel Corp.
Core Nickel CEO, Misty Urbatsch, comments, "Working with the CanAlaska team over the past several months has been an absolute pleasure. Together, we have tackled various projects, including the spin-out of Core Nickel Corp. As I transition into my new role as an advisor to the Board of CanAlaska, I am thrilled to continue utilizing my many years of experience in the uranium sector to support the Company's growth and success."
CanAlaska CEO, Cory Belyk, comments, "Over the past several months, it has been a pleasure working closely with Misty to complete the Core Nickel spin-out transaction for our shareholders. Having her continue her journey as Core Nickel CEO will provide incredible opportunity for our shareholders to realize additional value from this nickel spin-out transaction. As a newly appointed advisor to the Board of CanAlaska, Misty will continue to help maximize growth potential for CanAlaska in the Athabasca Basin."
About CanAlaska Uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) holds interests in approximately 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres), in Canada's Athabasca Basin - the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium." CanAlaska's strategic holdings have attracted major international mining companies. CanAlaska is currently working with Cameco and Denison at two of the Company's properties in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. CanAlaska is a project generator positioned for discovery success in the world's richest uranium district. The Company also holds properties prospective for nickel, copper, and diamonds. For further information visit www.canalaska.com.
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this news release is Nathan Bridge, MSc., P. Geo., Vice-President Exploration for CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., who has reviewed and approved its contents.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Cory Belyk"
Cory Belyk, P.Geo., FGC
CEO, President and Director
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.
Contacts:
Cory Belyk, CEO and President
Tel: +1.604.688.3211 x 138
Email: cbelyk@canalaska.com
General Enquiry
Tel: +1.604.688.3211
Email: info@canalaska.com
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.
Forward-looking information
All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.
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CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) ("CanAlaska" or the "Company") announces that further to its news release of November 20, 2023, due to increased demand, it is increasing the total gross amount to be raised under its non-brokered private placement to $12 million (the "Offering"). The Offering will be comprised of a combination of: (i) non-flow-through units (the "NFT Units") to be sold at a price of $0.36 per NFT Unit; (ii) flow-through units of the Company (each, a "FT Unit") to be sold at a price of $0.425 per FT Unit; and (iii) flow-through units to be sold to charitable purchasers (each, a "Charity FT Unit") to be sold at a price of $0.5575 per Charity FT Unit.
Each NFT Unit will consist of one non-flow-though common share of the Company (each, a "NFT Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each FT Unit will consist of one common share of the Company to be issued as a "flow-through share" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), (each, a "FT Share") and one half (½) of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Charity FT Unit will consist of one common share of the Company to be issued as a "flow-through share" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), (each, a "FT Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share of the Company (each, a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.56 at any time on or before that date which is 24 months after the closing date of the Offering. The exact number of NFT Units, FT Units and Charity FT Units sold will be determined at closing.
The gross proceeds received from the sale of the FT Units and the Charity Units will be used for work programs on the Company's exploration properties. The net proceeds received from the sale of the NFT Units will be used for general working capital.
The Company will pay finders' fees comprised of cash and non-transferable warrants in connection with the Offering, subject to compliance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. Red Cloud Securities Inc. is acting as a finder with respect to the Offering.
All securities issued and sold under the Offering will be subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day from their date of issuance. Completion of the Offering and the payment of any finders' fees remain subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.
About CanAlaska Uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) holds interests in approximately 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres), in Canada's Athabasca Basin - the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium." CanAlaska's strategic holdings have attracted major international mining companies. CanAlaska is currently working with Cameco and Denison at two of the Company's properties in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. CanAlaska is a project generator positioned for discovery success in the world's richest uranium district. The Company also holds properties prospective for nickel, copper, gold and diamonds. For further information visit www.canalaska.com.
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this news release is Nathan Bridge, MSc., P. Geo., Vice-President Exploration for CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., who has reviewed and approved its contents.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Cory Belyk"
Cory Belyk, P.Geo., FGC
CEO, President and Director
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.
Contacts:
Cory Belyk, CEO and President
Tel: +1.604.688.3211 x 138
Email: cbelyk@canalaska.com
General Enquiry
Tel: +1.604.688.3211
Email: info@canalaska.com
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.
Forward-looking information
All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.
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CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) ("CanAlaska" or the "Company") announces that it proposes to undertake a non-brokered private placement of securities to raise total gross proceeds of up to $7.5 million (the "Offering"). The Offering will be comprised of a combination of: (i) non-flow-through units (the "NFT Units") to be sold at a price of $0.36 per NFT Unit; (ii) flow-through units of the Company (each, a "FT Unit") to be sold at a price of $0.425 per FT Unit; and (iii) flow-through units to be sold to charitable purchasers (each, a "Charity FT Unit") to be sold at a price of $0.5575 per Charity FT Unit.
Each NFT Unit will consist of one non-flow-though common share of the Company (each, a "NFT Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each FT Unit will consist of one common share of the Company to be issued as a "flow-through share" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), (each, a "FT Share") and one half (½) of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Charity FT Unit will consist of one common share of the Company to be issued as a "flow-through share" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), (each, a "FT Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share of the Company (each, a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.56 at any time on or before that date which is 24 months after the closing date of the Offering. The exact number of NFT Units, FT Units and Charity FT Units sold will be determined at closing.
The gross proceeds received from the sale of the FT Units and the Charity Units will be used for work programs on the Company's exploration properties. The net proceeds received from the sale of the NFT Units will be used for general working capital.
The Company will pay finders' fees comprised of cash and non-transferable warrants in connection with the Offering, subject to compliance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. Red Cloud Securities Inc. is acting as a finder with respect to the Offering.
All securities issued and sold under the Offering will be subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day from their date of issuance. Completion of the Offering and the payment of any finders' fees remain subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.
About CanAlaska Uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) holds interests in approximately 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres), in Canada's Athabasca Basin - the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium." CanAlaska's strategic holdings have attracted major international mining companies. CanAlaska is currently working with Cameco and Denison at two of the Company's properties in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. CanAlaska is a project generator positioned for discovery success in the world's richest uranium district. The Company also holds properties prospective for nickel, copper, gold and diamonds. For further information visit www.canalaska.com.
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this news release is Nathan Bridge, MSc., P. Geo., Vice-President Exploration for CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., who has reviewed and approved its contents.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Cory Belyk"
Cory Belyk, P.Geo., FGC
CEO, President and Director
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.
Contacts:
Cory Belyk, CEO and President
Tel: +1.604.688.3211 x 138
Email: cbelyk@canalaska.com
General Enquiry
Tel: +1.604.688.3211
Email: info@canalaska.com
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.
Forward-looking information
All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.
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Airborne Gravity Survey Highlights Numerous Targets Coincident with Regional Fault Structures and Mineralization
Winter Drilling Program Planned for Q1 2024
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) ("CanAlaska" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received survey results from the fixed-wing Falcon Airborne Gravity Gradiometer (AGG) survey on it's Geikie uranium project (the "Project") near the Athabasca Basin margin (Figure 1). The purpose of the AGG survey was to identify potential target areas of enhanced basement alteration associated with previously interpreted and drill-defined structural corridors. The survey successfully identified multiple gravity low targets within the Project, interpreted to be related to alteration zones caused by fluids that are potentially related to mineralizing events. Significantly, a number of these gravity anomalies are coincident with drill and airborne survey defined structural corridors. These new targets, integrated with the existing airborne magnetic, radiometric, and electromagnetic data as well as drill information from the recently completed program, will be a focus of a drill program planned to commence Q1 2024.
Figure 1 – Geikie Project Location
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CanAlaska contracted Xcalibur Multiphysics Group of Mississauga, Ontario to conduct a detailed fixed-wing Falcon AGG survey on the Geikie Project (Figure 2). The survey consisted of a total of 1,838 line kilometres at 200 m flight line spacing across the majority of the Geikie project. The purpose of the AGG survey, a demonstrated successful technique in identifying uranium alteration systems in the Athabasca Basin, was to identify potential target areas of enhanced basement alteration associated with previously interpreted and drill defined structural corridors. Gravity low features are interpreted to represent low-density rocks with indications of clay alteration caused by intensified fluid movement along fault zones, potentially related to uranium mineralizing systems in the Athabasca Basin.
Figure 2 – AGG Survey Results with 2023 Drill Program Results
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The 2023 summer drill program was focused on a 15-kilometre-long conductive structural corridor where drillholes intersected graphitic host rocks, showing evidence of multiple post-Athabasca structural reactivation events along north-south and northwest trending faults, hydrothermal alteration, and uranium mineralization up to 0.27% U3O8 over 0.5 metres from 185.0 metres in GKI002 (see news release dated September 27, 2023). Uranium enrichment was present in several other drillholes. Results from the program, specifically on the Preston Creek and Aero Lake targets, confirmed the presence of hydrothermal alteration systems hosted within a complex structural framework, which are leading indicators in the formation of basement-hosted high-grade uranium deposits.
The AGG survey successfully outlined multiple gravity low features across the Project (Figure 2). Most notably, the survey highlighted gravity lows coincident with key magnetic structures, gravity lows at the intersection point of several key magnetic structural features, gravity lows marginal to an electromagnetic conductor often coincident with one or more key magnetic structures, and isolated gravity low features.
In the Aero Lake target area, the survey highlighted several high-priority gravity anomalies adjacent to GKI002 where the highest uranium value of the 2023 drill program was intersected (0.27% U3O8 over 0.5 metres starting from 185 metres in GKI002). The anomalies identified adjacent to Aero Lake are interpreted to be related to the wide hydrothermal alteration zones intersected in drillhole GKI002. The survey highlighted key target areas extending along the structural corridor up to 8 kilometres to the south of GKI002 and approximately 3 kilometres to the north.
In the Preston Creek target area, the survey highlighted several high-priority anomalies coincident with a north striking Tabbernor fault that transects the regional basement conductor trend. Drill holes GKI004, GKI005, and GKI008 were completed at a bend in the conductor's axis where the electromagnetic data identified potential fault splays. Zones of hydrothermal alteration were encountered in these drillholes, commonly observed within or at the periphery of major structures. A gravity low anomaly of approximately 800 metre strike length was highlighted near GKI-005 that follows a north-northwest trending magnetic structure that has been confirmed by drilling. Gravity anomalies are also present in the footwall of the graphitic conductor tested by drillholes GKI-004, GKI-005, GKI-007, and GKI-008.
Next Steps
The Company is currently undertaking 3D inversion of the priority gravity anomalies associated with key structures identified during the survey. This modelling, integrated with the existing airborne magnetic, radiometric, and electromagnetic data, as well as drilling information from the recently completed program, will form the basis for a drill program planned to commence Q1 2024.
The Geikie project is currently being sole-funded by Basin Energy Limited (ASX: BSN) under an option earn-in agreement with the Company.
CanAlaska CEO, Cory Belyk, comments, "This gravity survey has highlighted new target areas on the Geikie project that correlate with targets derived from other datasets, and importantly, the uranium mineralization encountered in the second ever drillhole completed on the project. It is anticipated these new targets will be a focus of the drilling program that will begin in Q1 of next year led by our partner, Basin Energy. We look forward to getting back on the ground with the drill and testing these high value targets with the drill-bit."
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CanAlaska will be attending the 121 Mining Investment event in London on November 20th and 21st. Visit our team and learn more about our high-grade uranium discovery and our 2024 exploration plans. 121 Mining Investment London
About CanAlaska Uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) holds interests in approximately 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres), in Canada's Athabasca Basin - the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium." CanAlaska's strategic holdings have attracted major international mining companies. CanAlaska is currently working with Cameco and Denison at two of the Company's properties in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. CanAlaska is a project generator positioned for discovery success in the world's richest uranium district. The Company also holds properties prospective for nickel, copper, gold and diamonds. For further information visit www.canalaska.com.
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this news release is Nathan Bridge, MSc., P. Geo., Vice-President Exploration for CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., who has reviewed and approved its contents.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Cory Belyk"
Cory Belyk, P.Geo., FGC
CEO, President and Director
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.
Contacts:
Cory Belyk, CEO and President
Tel: +1.604.688.3211 x 138
Email: cbelyk@canalaska.com
General Enquiry
Tel: +1.604.688.3211
Email: info@canalaska.com
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.
Forward-looking information
All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.
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CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7N) ("CanAlaska" or the "Company") and Core Nickel Corp. ("Core Nickel") are pleased to announce that further to CanAlaska's press releases dated September 5, 2023 and October 26, 2023, the plan of arrangement spin-out transaction (the "Arrangement") has closed effective November 10, 2023 (the "Effective Date").
Completion of the Arrangement, as set forth in the arrangement agreement dated September 1, 2023 (the "Arrangement Agreement"), entered into between the CanAlaska and Core Nickel, was approved by the shareholders of CanAlaska (the "CanAlaska Shareholders") on October 25, 2023; by a Final Order granted by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on October 31, 2023, in accordance with Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), and accepted by theTSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV").
Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, on the Effective Date:
CanAlaska transferred the following assets to Core Nickel in consideration for 24,997,844 common shares of Core Nickel (the "Core Nickel Shares"):
five (5) mineral properties commonly referred to as the Halfway Lake, Resting Lake, Hunter, Mel and Odei River properties; and
$1,000,000 cash;
the existing common shares of CanAlaska Creek were re-designated as CanAlaska Class A Shares (the "CanAlaska Class A Shares") and CanAlaska created a new class of common shares known as the "New CanAlaska Common Shares";
each CanAlaska Class A Share issued and outstanding as of the close of business on November 9, 2023, was exchanged for one New CanAlaska Common Share and 0.19987 of one Core Nickel Share and thereafter the CanAlaska Class A Shares were cancelled;
all outstanding CanAlaska warrants issued and outstanding as of the close of business on November 9, 2023, were adjusted to allow holders to acquire, upon exercise, one New CanAlaska Common Share and 0.19987 of one Core Nickel Share, such that up to an aggregate of 6,137,012 Core Nickel Shares may be issued if all outstanding warrants are exercised;
all holders of CanAlaska options outstanding as of the close of business on November 9, 2023, received 0.19987 of one Core Nickel option with each whole option entitling the holder therefore to purchase one Core Nickel Share, such that up to an aggregate of 2,497,334 Core Nickel Shares may be issued if all such options are exercised;
Core Nickel became a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador; and
CanAlaska retained its interests in all other properties in its portfolio and remains listed on the TSXV and continues to trade under the trading symbol "CVV" as a junior resource company.
As of the Effective Date, the board of directors, officers and audit committee members of Core Nickel are as follows:
Name of Director or Officer: | Position(s) with Core Nickel. |
Misty Urbatsch | CEO, President, Director & member of audit committee |
Harry Chan | CFO & Corporate Secretary |
Shane Shircliff | Director & chair of audit committee |
Karen Lloyd | Director & member of audit committee |
Cory Belyk | Director |
Core Nickel has received conditional approval to list the Core Nickel Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE"). Final listing approval will be subject to Core Nickel satisfying all of the listing conditions of the CSE. Core Nickel will announce by way of a further press release the date on which trading of the Core Nickel Shares will commence, which is expected to be in the next couple of weeks. The trading symbol for the Core Nickel Shares will be "CNCO". Further details regarding Core Nickel will be contained in Core Nickel's CSE Form 2A Listing Statement, which will be made available under Core Nickel's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and under Core Nickel's profile on the CSE's website at www.thecse.com on or immediately prior to the listing date.
The existing common shares of CanAlaska are expected to be delisted from the TSXV as of the close of business on November 13, 2023. The New CanAlaska Shares are expected to commence trading on the TSXV at the market opening on November 14, 2023. The CUSIP numbers for the New CanAlaska Shares and the Core Nickel Shares will be 13709C100 and 21873D101, respectively.
Olympia Trust Company ("Olympia Trust") will forward replacement certificates or DRS Advice Statements to each CanAlaska shareholder that is entitled to receive certificates or DRS Advice Statements, representing their allotted number of New CanAlaska Shares and Core Nickel Shares in accordance with the Arrangement. Letters of transmittal have been mailed to registered holders of common shares of CanAlaska, which must be completed and returned to Olympia Trust together with certificates representing their shares of CanAlaska at the address specified in the letter of transmittal, in order for CanAlaska shareholders to receive New CanAlaska Shares and Core Nickel Shares following the Effective Date. A copy of the letter of transmittal is also available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
For more information on the Arrangement, see the Company's management information circular dated September 13, 2023, filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca on October 2, 2023.
Misty Urbatsch, Chief Executive Officer and President of Core Nickel stated the following: "It has been an absolute pleasure working closely with the CanAlaska team to spin out Core Nickel into its own company. CanAlaska shareholders now have a solid investment in a new clean vehicle focused on growing and developing the tier-one nickel assets CanAlaska has assembled in the prolific Thompson Nickel Belt, which includes the Mel deposit that has a historical NI43-101 compliant Indicated nickel resource of 82,000,000 pounds. By passing the baton onto the Core Nickel management team, CanAlaska is providing us with a fantastic opportunity to build something remarkable for Core Nickel's newly acquired shareholders. Core Nickel is excited to embark on the journey of exploring our 100% owned tier-one nickel assets with an innovative exploration strategy driven by sound science focused on discovery. By unlocking the potential of our nickel asset, Core Nickel aims to support the ongoing efforts to increase the supply of responsibly sourced nickel, contributing to a net-zero future."
Cory Belyk, Chief Executive Officer and President of CanAlaska stated the following: "This is another significant milestone achieved for CanAlaska and Core Nickel. CanAlaska shareholders will now have shares in a new company focussed on discovery of a nickel deposit in one of the best districts to find nickel in North America. This is the culmination of years of work by CanAlaska to assemble this portfolio of projects which include a substantial historical NI43-101 compliant Indicated nickel resource on which Core Nickel can build upon with further expansion and discoveries. It is rare to have a well-structured new company with in-ground resources defined next to world-class production centres like Vale's Thompson operation in Manitoba, Canada."
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CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7N) holds interests in approximately 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres), in Canada's Athabasca Basin – the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium." CanAlaska's strategic holdings have attracted major international mining companies. CanAlaska is currently working with Cameco and Denison at two of the Company's properties in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. CanAlaska is a project generator positioned for discovery success in the world's richest uranium district. The Company also holds properties prospective for nickel, copper, gold and diamonds. For further information visit www.canalaska.com.
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Argentina is emerging as one of the most compelling new frontiers for uranium supply, with the country’s National Atomic Energy Commission estimating about 80,000 tonnes of uranium as "exploration targets" across various geological environments. It offers a unique combination of geological potential, government support and existing nuclear infrastructure — all within a jurisdiction that is eager to expand its domestic resource base.
Global demand for uranium has increased in recent years, bolstered by renewed investment in nuclear energy and efforts to secure supply chains. Argentina’s pro-nuclear-energy stance and local technical expertise offer a promising new alternative for uranium exploration, as global demand for this critical mineral continues to soar.
The nuclear sector is regaining traction after a decade-long lull following the Fukushima disaster. Governments are increasingly recognizing nuclear energy as a reliable, low-carbon power source essential for meeting net-zero goals. This has led to a global buildout of nuclear capacity: according to the World Nuclear Association, more than 440 reactors are operational today, with dozens more expected to come online over the next two decades.
Compounding this growth is a push for energy independence. The geopolitical fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising tensions with China have led to a re-evaluation of critical mineral supply chains. Uranium, once sourced heavily from Russian and Kazakhstan operations, is now being sought from more stable, western-aligned jurisdictions. This is fueling investor interest in underexplored regions that offer both geological promise and geopolitical stability.
Unlike traditional uranium-producing nations, Argentina has provincial jurisdictions that offer a unique combination of geological potential, government support and existing nuclear infrastructure — all within a federal jurisdiction eager to expand its domestic resource base.
Argentina is one of the few countries in the Global South with an established civilian nuclear program. Although there is currently no domestic uranium production, the country operates three nuclear power plants which supply about 5 percent of the country’s electricity. The country is also developing new reactors, including the CAREM small modular reactor project, the first of its kind in Latin America. As energy security and decarbonization gain urgency, Argentina’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding nuclear power as a reliable baseload energy source.
To meet this growing demand, Argentina has made domestic uranium production a strategic priority. Historically reliant on imports, the country is now encouraging exploration and development to secure its own supply. This is creating fertile ground for uranium juniors who can help the country achieve nuclear independence.
Argentina’s uranium geology shares many similarities with prolific producing regions globally. In particular, the Neuquén Basin, a large sedimentary basin in Central-Western Argentina, hosts uranium mineralization styles similar to those found in Kazakhstan’s vast deposits. Surficial and sandstone-hosted uranium mineralization in this region offers shallow, low-grade, high-tonnage potential, which is ideal for low-cost, environmentally friendly extraction methods like in-situ recovery and open-pit mining followed by leaching.
Argentina's uranium-rich basins, such as those in Rio Negro, Chubut and Salta provinces, remain largely underexplored, giving early movers a significant first-mover advantage in identifying new discoveries and developing scalable projects.
From an investment perspective, Argentina is rapidly becoming more competitive.
While some provinces still maintain a moratorium on uranium mining, others like Rio Negro Province, home to Blue Sky Uranium's (TSXV:BSK,OTCQB:BKUCF) Amarillo Grande project, have explicitly opened the door to uranium development, aligning with national goals to boost self sufficiency.
The key to long-term value for investors evaluating junior uranium companies lies in a combination of jurisdictional quality, project scalability and strategic alignment with national energy priorities.
A strong uranium junior benefits from operating in a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction with clear regulatory frameworks, established infrastructure and political support for resource development. These conditions not only reduce permitting risk but also help streamline project advancement from exploration to production.
Equally important is the nature of the deposit. Shallow, near-surface mineralization is often easier and more cost-effective to develop. Juniors with deposits of this kind are more likely to attract interest from strategic partners or acquirers due to their lower capital intensity and faster development timelines. Investors should also consider whether the company has a district-scale land position, as this can significantly enhance the upside potential beyond a single discovery.
Finally, a company’s alignment with national or regional energy strategies can be a powerful advantage. Governments seeking to secure domestic uranium supply, particularly in countries expanding their nuclear energy capacity, are more likely to support companies that help fulfill those objectives. Juniors operating in such environments may benefit from faster permitting, stronger stakeholder engagement and even direct institutional interest.
Vancouver-based Blue Sky Uranium is not just exploring for uranium in Argentina; it’s pioneering the advancement of what could become a new, world-class uranium district in the southern hemisphere.
The company’s flagship Amarillo Grande project is the most advanced uranium exploration initiative in Argentina and one of the most significant in South America. The project spans more than 145 kilometers of continuous prospective trend in the Neuquén Basin. It comprises three main properties — Ivana, Anit and Santa Barbara — all of which demonstrate significant uranium potential and remain underexplored relative to their scale.
The Ivana deposit alone hosts an indicated mineral resource of 19.7 million metric tons of uranium at a grade of 333 parts per million (ppm) with 105 ppm vanadium, and an inferred resource of 5.6 million metric tons of uranium at a grade of 262 ppm with 109 ppm vanadium. It boasts a robust preliminary economic assessment (as of February 2024) that outlines a base-case pre-tax net present value (8 percent) of US$227.7 million, along with an internal rate of return of 38.9 percent at a uranium price of US$75 per pound of U3O8.
Blue Sky is now focused on advancing the Ivana deposit through a joint venture with Abatare Spain (COAM), taking the project from exploration through feasibility and potentially into production.
Under the terms of the earn-in agreement, COAM will fund up to US$35 million to earn a 49.9 percent equity interest in the joint venture company, Ivana Minerales, and can earn up to 80 percent ownership by completing a feasibility study and contributing up to US$160 million to develop and construct the project.
This level of financial backing and technical commitment is rare among junior uranium developers and significantly de-risks the project. COAM’s parent, Corporación América, operates across energy, transportation, infrastructure and technology sectors, and brings deep local knowledge and government connectivity.
As part of the Grosso Group with a long-standing presence in Argentina, Blue Sky has the advantage in navigating regulatory and social environments. Combined with the technical and financial support of its joint venture partner, the company is uniquely positioned to help unlock Argentina’s uranium potential at a time when global supply diversification is more critical than ever.
Amid an accelerating global push for cleaner energy and secure supply chains, Argentina offers a unique opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the uranium renaissance. Its established nuclear energy infrastructure, prospective geology and government-backed development roadmap make it a jurisdiction to watch.
For investors looking to navigate the shifting dynamics of the uranium market, Argentina represents a jurisdiction worth serious consideration. Companies with shallow, scalable projects in mining-friendly provinces, and that align with national energy priorities are likely to have a strategic advantage as the global supply chain continues to evolve.
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Justin Huhn, editor and founder of Uranium Insider, talks uranium supply, demand and prices.
He emphasized that it's still "very early" in the cycle and that at this point no further catalysts are needed.
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AuKing Mining (ASX:AKN) has been cited in a news report as among two Australian companies well-placed to take advantage of rising gold prices and the re-emergence of historic gold mines in Queensland.
An article from ABC Australia noted record-high global gold prices are revitalizing the gold mining industry in outback Queensland, particularly in the Cloncurry region. Once a bustling mining area, Cloncurry experienced a decline in the 1990s due to falling gold prices. However, the current surge has prompted renewed interest in both exploration and the reopening of historical mines.
In particular, the Ernest Henry Copper-Gold Mine, a significant site in the region, is estimated to contain 2 million ounces of gold. The Cloncurry Gold Project, encompassing multiple mines over 400 square kilometers, is also poised to benefit from the current boom.
“Orion Resources and AuKing Mining Limited plan to re-lease 20 historic gold mines in the region, bringing them back to life under the banner of the Cloncurry Gold Project,” the article stated.
AuKing Mining’s managing director Paul Williams told ABC Australia the “great gold price environment” and access to significant data from previous work done in the area create an advantageous position for both Orion and AuKing capitalize on the current trend.
Read the full article here.Blue Sky Uranium (TSXV:BSK,OTCQB:BSURF,FWB:MAL2) is making significant strides in advancing its flagship Ivana uranium-vanadium project in Argentina. In a recent interview, President and CEO Nikolaos Cacos detailed the company's newly formed joint venture with Abatare Spain (COAM), a strategic partnership poised to accelerate the project toward production.
Cacos highlighted the establishment of a new joint venture company, Ivana Minerales, formed with COAM to drive the Ivana deposit forward. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for Blue Sky, as COAM is committed to funding cumulative expenditures of US$35 million to acquire a 49.9 percent indirect equity interest in the deposit. Furthermore, COAM holds the option to increase its stake to 80 percent by completing a feasibility study and fully funding the project's costs.
“As far as our long-term objectives go, it achieves the first long-term objective of creating a pathway to take it right through to production, and allows us now to begin to look at and focus on our other 100 percent owned projects that we have … coming up with a second uranium discovery,” Cacos explained.
The Blue Sky chief executive also touched upon the broader economic landscape in Argentina, noting the positive impact of new government policies aimed at attracting foreign investment and fostering economic growth.
“Argentina is becoming a very favorable business destination,” he said. “And by virtue of the fact that we're already there — we already are known to the government, we're known in the industry — it gives us a leg up in knowing how to operate there.”
Watch the full interview with Nicolaos Cacos, president and CEO of Blue Sky Uranium, above.
Laramide Resources' (TSX:LAM,ASX:LAM,OTCQX:LMRXF) Crownpoint-Churchrock and La Jara Mesa uranium projects in New Mexico have received covered project status under the federal FAST-41 permitting initiative.
Enacted in 2015, the FAST-41 designation is intended to streamline the environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects considered important to national interests.
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders and initiated a Section 232 investigation into energy security as part of a broader focus on accelerating domestic energy and critical minerals development.
Laramide's Crownpoint-Churchrock project, located in McKinley County, is comprised of two uranium deposits that are amenable to in-situ recovery and holds a US Nuclear Regulatory Commission license.
According to a 2023 technical report, the project holds a 50.8 million pound U3O8 inferred resource.
The La Jara Mesa project, situated in the Grants Mineral Belt of Cibola County, is a sandstone-hosted uranium deposit currently working through the uranium production permitting process.
The Laramide news comes after the US Department of the Interior expedited the environmental assessment for Anfield Energy’s (TSXV:AEC,OTCQB:ANLDF) Velvet-Wood uranium project in Utah last month. According to reports, the review was completed in 14 days — a timeline significantly shorter than the standard review process.
Shares of Laramide are up 4.69 percent on the TSX since the Monday (June 2) news, trading for C$0.67.
The uranium sector has seen a broad wave of positivity since Trump signed several executive orders geared at supporting the country's nuclear industry, with players across the value chain benefiting.
Tuesday (June 3) brought another boost for the sector, with energy provider Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) announcing a major deal. In a significant development for the US nuclear energy sector, Constellation and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) have entered into a 20 year agreement through which Mark Zuckerberg's Meta will purchase power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, starting in June 2027.
The deal is part of a wider initiative by Meta to meet its growing energy needs, in particular the energy required for its artificial intelligence and data center operations. The agreement will ensure the continued operation of the Clinton nuclear facility beyond the expiration of Illinois' zero-emission credit program.
Clinton's output will increase by 30 megawatts via the deal.
This partnership highlights the ongoing trend of tech companies investing in nuclear energy to meet escalating power demand and aligns with federal initiatives to bolster domestic nuclear capacity.
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Chinese researchers have unveiled a method of extracting uranium from seawater at a fraction of the previous cost and energy use, positioning the country to potentially secure long-term domestic supply.
Scientists from Hunan University have developed an advanced electrochemical system that can extract uranium from seawater more efficiently and economically than any method currently in use.
The innovation, led by Professor Shuangyin Wang and his team, features a novel dual-electrode design using copper at both the positive and negative terminals, allowing uranium ions to be collected simultaneously at both ends.
The system achieved a 100 percent extraction rate from a synthetic seawater solution within 40 minutes — a remarkable leap from earlier physical adsorption methods, which typically extract less than 10 percent.
When tested with natural seawater, the device extracted all uranium from East China Sea samples and up to 85 percent from South China Sea water, reaching 100 percent in the latter case with larger electrodes.
It accomplished these results while consuming over 1,000 times less energy than existing electrochemical systems. The total cost was estimated at US$83 per kilogram of uranium — half the cost of physical adsorption (US$205 per kilogram) and nearly one-fourth that of previous electrochemical approaches (US$360 per kilogram).
The implications for China’s energy security could be substantial.
According to the International Energy Agency, China is building more nuclear power plants than any other country, and is expected to surpass the US and EU in installed nuclear capacity by 2030.
However, much of the uranium needed to fuel this growth is imported. In 2024, China imported 13,000 metric tons of uranium, compared to just 1,700 tonnes mined domestically.
Given the estimated 4.5 billion metric tons of uranium dissolved in the world’s oceans — over 1,000 times the amount in terrestrial reserves — seawater extraction has long been seen as a tantalizing, but technologically elusive solution.
Japan led early efforts in the 1980s and 1990s, extracting 1 kilogram of uranium using large-scale marine trials, a milestone that China is now poised to eclipse. The new electrochemical technique builds on recent momentum in China’s marine uranium research. In March of this year, scientists from Lanzhou University’s Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes published a separate study detailing a breakthrough in uranium-vanadium separation, a major technical challenge due to the similar chemical properties of the two elements in seawater.
The Lanzhou team engineered a metal-organic framework (MOF) material embedded with diphenylethylene molecules that can change pore sizes under ultraviolet light.
This enabled the MOF to selectively attract uranium ions over vanadium, increasing uranium adsorption capacity to 588 milligrams per gram, and improving uranium-vanadium separation efficiency by 40-fold.
Their uranium selectivity factor reached 215 — the highest ever reported in natural seawater.
Both research efforts support China’s national nuclear strategy. In 2019, China National Nuclear partnered with 14 domestic research institutions to establish the Seawater Uranium Extraction Technology Innovation Alliance.
This government-backed initiative set ambitious milestones: match Japan’s kilogram-level extraction record by 2025, build a metric ton-scale demonstration plant by 2035 and reach continuous industrial production by 2050.
The alliance's work is driven by projections from the International Atomic Energy Agency, which forecasts that China’s uranium demand will exceed 40,000 metric tons annually by 2040. Marine extraction, if scaled successfully, could ease long-term supply pressures and reduce geopolitical risk tied to uranium imports.
Of course, despite promising lab results, transitioning to industrial-scale extraction poses engineering and economic hurdles. For example, scaling up the Hunan system would involve increasing the number and size of electrochemical cells and managing flow rates across larger volumes of seawater.
If successful, the innovation could revolutionize the global uranium market. By tapping into the ocean’s near-limitless uranium reserves, China could not only meet its own needs, but also shift the geopolitical dynamics of nuclear energy.
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