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Production / Operations

Refined, Eagle Plains increase Dufferin project size

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Executive Summary

  • Refined Energy Corp. has expanded the size of its Dufferin uranium project in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, by acquiring additional land from Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
  • The acquisition adds 529 hectares to the Dufferin West property and 1,470 hectares to the Dufferin North property, bringing the total project size to 14,800 hectares.
  • The company plans to initiate a drill program in Q1 2026 to test for high-grade uranium deposits within the expanded property area.

Key Details

  • Land Acquisition: Refined Energy acquired an additional 529 hectares for Dufferin West and 1,470 hectares for Dufferin North.
  • Total Project Size: The Dufferin project now comprises a total of 14,800 hectares.
  • Ownership Structure: Refined holds the option to acquire up to a 75% interest in the Dufferin project from Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. This interest can be earned through a series of cash payments, share issuances, and financing exploration expenditures.
  • Location and Proximity: The properties are located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, approximately 18 kilometres from Cameco's Centennial deposit.
  • Geological Context: The area is prospective for unconformity- and basement-hosted uranium mineralization. Key geological features include northeast-southwest-trending faults and faulted basement contacts, which are primary locations for mineralization.
  • Historic Data: The nearby Centennial deposit historic drill hole VR-031W3 intersected 8.78% triuranium octoxide over 33.9 metres.
  • Future Plans: A drill program is currently being planned for Q1 2026, with details expected to be announced shortly.

Notable Quotes

  • "We are excited to further increase the size of the Dufferin project. It speaks to our belief that, having established a position in the Athabasca basin region, which is renowned for its history of exploration, discovery and development of high-value uranium mines, we intend to advance our interest there and embark upon exploration programs to test for high-grade deposits that characterize the Athabasca basin. A drill program is currently being planned for Q1 2026. We expect details to be announced shortly." — Mark Fields, Chief Executive Officer
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