Drill Results
Global Uranium completes geological mapping at Airline

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Executive Summary
- Global Uranium Corp. completed detailed geological mapping at its Airline project in the Wind River basin, Wyoming, as part of its 2025 field program.
- The mapping validated key geological units, including the Tertiary Wagon Bed formation and Archean crystalline basement, while identifying critical stratigraphic targets such as the unconformity between these units.
- Two priority exploration horizons were identified: the unconformity zone showing anomalous radioactivity and alteration, and a discrete arkosic sandstone horizon (Scorpion unit) with coincident radiometric highs.
Key Details
- Project Location: Airline Project, Wind River basin, central Wyoming.
- Mapping Scope: Completed over one week in late October 2025 by Big Rock Exploration.
- Geological Findings:
- Wagon Bed Formation: Confirmed widespread presence; characterized by tuffaceous sandstones, interbedded tuffs, and granola/popcorn-style weathering textures.
- Archean Crystalline Basement: Mapped in several locations, including granite and monzogranite with abundant pegmatitic dikes, deep weathering, and bleaching near the overlying unconformity.
- Flathead Sandstone: Outcrops identified on the western side of the study area.
- Arkosic Sandstone: Outcrops sharing similarities with the Wind River formation, featuring porous textures and local iron-oxide nodules.
- Priority Horizons Identified:
- Unconformity Zone: Contact between Wagon Bed formation and Archean granite; documented anomalous radioactivity, bleaching, and clay alteration.
- Scorpion Unit: A discrete arkosic sandstone horizon where radiometric highs coincide with favorable textures and local structures.
- Mineralogical Observations:
- Hand samples near the unconformity showed intense clay alteration and hematite replacing former pyrite crystals.
- Uranium-bearing minerals identified include autunite and a possible occurrence of metatorbernite (visible under UV light).
- Mineralogical identification is pending thin-section work; no conclusions drawn on mineral origin or paragenesis.
- Future Plans:
- Integration of mapping data with ground-based radiometric grid, geochemical assays, and mineralogical results.
- Refined stratigraphic modeling and drill target development for 2026.
- Potential additional focused mapping in eastern/northeastern parts of the property and northwest area (contact zones between granites and Eocene sediments).
Notable Quotes
- Ungad Chadda, CEO: "This mapping program has strengthened our geological understanding of the Airline project and confirmed several important features that warrant further work. These results will play a meaningful role in refining our next steps and informing our broader exploration strategy."
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