Collective Metals Confirms Strong Radioactivity at Surface During Successful Exploration Program at the Rocas Uranium Project

Executive Summary

• Collective Metals reported strong surface radioactivity across multiple historic uranium showings at the Rocas Uranium Project, including handheld scintillometer readings up to 33,000 cps.
• New radioactive anomalies were identified in previously undocumented locations, expanding the known zone of prospective mineralization over more than 7.5 km of strike length.
• The company plans a first‑ever diamond drill program in 2026 to test high‑priority targets defined by recent ground‑gravity and EM surveys.

Key Details

• Program Duration: September 30 – October 8, 2025 (detailed mapping, prospecting, sampling).
• Surface Radioactivity: >10,000 cps at multiple sites; peak measurement of >33,000 cps at SMDI showing 5781.
• Handheld Scintillometer Readings: 73 readings >300 cps; 10 readings >10,000 cps; highest recorded 33,000 cps.
• Sample Submission: 16 outcrop and boulder grab samples sent to Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories for whole‑rock U and REE analysis.
• Notable Sample Results:
• SMDI showing 5781 – 1,100 ppm U (≈5,781 cps).
• Additional outcrops with readings up to 28,200 cps on quartz‑rich pegmatitic orthogneiss.
• Geological Observations: >150 detailed observations of deformed, hydrothermally altered basement lithologies associated with radioactivity across a 7.5 km magnetic low/EM conductive corridor.
• Historical Context: Historic grab samples along ~900 m strike have returned up to 0.498 wt.% U₃O₈ (≈587 ppm U); none have been drill‑tested.
• Future Work: Planned 2026 diamond drilling to test targets identified from 2024 high‑resolution ground gravity survey and 2017 airborne EM work.
• Technical Team: Exploration conducted by Standard Uranium technical staff; qualified person review by Sean Hillacre, P.Geo., President & VP Exploration, Standard Uranium (NI 43‑101).

Notable Quotes

“We are very excited to have confirmed encouraging radioactive presence at the Rocas Uranium Project during our recently completed mapping and sampling program… Moving forward, we feel well prepared to follow up several prospective uranium targets… during a planned diamond drill program in 2026.” – Christopher Huggins, CEO, Collective Metals Inc.