Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTCQB: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the " Company " or " Traction "), a mineral exploration company focusing on the development of discovery prospects in Canada, including its three uranium projects in the world-renowned Athabasca Region, is pleased to announce that preliminary discussions on uranium exploration and uranium potential in the Philippines were held between the Company and representatives of Government of the Philippines.
Participants from the Government of the Philippines included the Philippine Consul General to Calgary Zaldy B. Patron, Trade Commissioner May Nina Celynne Layug, and Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Dr. Carlo Arcilla, along with many representatives from the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Board of Investments, and Philippine Nuclear Research Institute. (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Virtual Meeting Attendees
Lester Esteban, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "meeting with such an esteemed group of Philippine Government officials in trade, investments, energy and nuclear research to discuss historical uranium exploration and discovery potential in the Philippines was a wonderful opportunity to lay the foundation for exploring possible future collaborative projects and opportunities in uranium exploration in order to assist and support the Philippine Government's renewed interest in nuclear energy to reduce carbon emissions and provide energy security to its citizens."
Stated Philippine Consul General to Calgary Zaldy B. Patron, "We welcome Traction Uranium Corp.'s interest in the Philippines as our country explores opportunities to partner with Canadian companies that can help enhance the capacity of our energy sector."
About Traction Uranium Corp.
Traction Uranium Corp. is in the business of mineral exploration and the development of discovery prospects in Canada, including its three uranium projects in the world renowned Athabasca Region. The Company invites you to find out more about its exploration-stage activities across Canada's Western region at www.tractionuranium.com .
On Behalf of The Board of Directors
Lester Esteban
Chief Executive Officer
+1 (604) 561 2687
info@tractionuranium.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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