EMP METALS COMMENCES RE-ENTRY OPERATIONS ON BRACKISH WATER WELL

Executive Summary

• Service rig arrived on location and has begun re‑entry operations on existing brackish water well 5‑23‑7‑9W2.
• The 10‑day program will isolate the upper wellbore, perforate the target interval, and swab at maximum rates to obtain water samples and establish a sustained fluid level.
• Completion of re‑entry will enable planning for integration of the brackish water source into Project Aurora Demonstration Plant, supporting EMP Metals’ low‑salinity water strategy for lithium extraction.

Key Details

• Well Identification: Existing brackish water well 5‑23‑7‑9W2 located near the Project Aurora Demonstration Plant site.
• Rig Arrival: Service rig arrived on location as of February 5, 2026 (referencing prior press releases dated Jan 27 and Jan 30, 2026).
• Work Program Steps:
• Isolate upper section of existing wellbore.
• Perforate the targeted brackish water interval.
• Swab the well at maximum swabbing rates to obtain water samples and establish a sustained fluid level.
• Timeline: Re‑entry operations and testing are expected to take approximately 10 days to complete.
• Post‑Re‑Entry Plan: Upon completion, EMP Metals will begin planning integration of the brackish water source into the Project Aurora Demonstration Plant.
• Project Aurora Context: Joint initiative with Saltworks Technologies Inc.; aims to develop a modular “Hub and Spoke” lithium extraction and refining model and advance full‑scale plant design for a 3,000+ tonne/year commercial refinery.

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