Vortex Energy mobilizes crews for Robinsons ANT survey

Executive Summary

• Vortex Energy Corp. has mobilized field crews to the Robinsons River salt project in Newfoundland to begin an ambient noise tomography (ANT) survey.
• The survey aims to image the subsurface salt dome to assess its potential for large-scale hydrogen storage and will support future drill planning.
• The project is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Alberta, CAUR Technologies, and Storm Exploration, following regulatory approval.

Key Details

• Survey Type: Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) using a distributed network of sensors to passively record natural seismic vibrations.
• Objective: Construct high-resolution subsurface velocity models to define the geometry of targeted salt bodies and advance understanding of hydrogen storage potential.
• Collaborators: University of Alberta, CAUR Technologies, and Storm Exploration.
• Regulatory Status: Formal approval received from the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Industry, Energy and Technology on July 24, 2025.
• Timeline: Preliminary data processing will occur after survey completion; 3-D imaging and interpretations are expected later this fall.
• Project Scope: Robinsons River salt project comprises 942 claims covering 23,500 hectares, located approximately 35 linear kilometres south of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Technical Oversight: Reviewed and approved by Jared Suchan, PhD, PGeo, Vice-President of Exploration, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.
• Financial Support: Acknowledges financial support from the Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) program administered by the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Notable Quotes

• "With mobilization now under way, we're entering the most exciting phase of our present technical program. The results are anticipated to directly support drill planning as we advance the Robinsons River project." — Paul Sparkes, Chief Executive Officer