Aventis Energy Set to Drill the Corvo Project including the High-Grade Manhattan Uranium Showing with 8.10% U3O8 Surface Sample

Executive Summary

• Aventis Energy Inc. announced the mobilization of its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Corvo Uranium Project, targeting the high‑grade Manhattan Showing (up to 8.10% U₃O₈ surface sample).
• The winter 2026 program will drill ~3,000 m across 8–10 holes, focusing on shallow, high‑priority targets identified from 2025 geophysical surveys and historical data.
• Road construction and site access are underway; the drilling crew is expected on‑site by the end of the week.

Key Details

• Program Scope: Approximately 3,000 m of skid‑supported diamond drilling, split into 8–10 holes.
• Target Area: Manhattan Showing – surface grab samples returned up to 8.10% U₃O₈ along a NE‑SW EM corridor with coincident low‑gravity anomalies.
• Geophysical Context: Target sits on an EM conductor trend and newly defined density anomalies, classic for Athabasca‑style uranium mineralization.
• Exploration Rationale: Targets refined using 2025 high‑resolution geophysical surveys (EM, gravity) and historical drilling data (e.g., TL‑79‑3: 0.116% U₃O₈ over 1.05 m).
• Mobilization Status: Base diamond drilling personnel have begun road construction for project access; crew to arrive on site by week’s end.
• High‑Priority Shallow Targets: Identified through integration of geophysical data and historic results; program designed to test both Manhattan Showing and the northwestern EM corridor extending several kilometres.
• Qualified Person Review: Technical information reviewed and approved by Sean Hillacre, P.Geo., President & VP Exploration, Standard Uranium Ltd., qualified under NI 43‑101.
• Sample Analysis Protocols: Samples sent to SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories; analyses performed via ICP‑MS/OES with QA/QC controls (blanks, standards, repeats). Historical grab sample data disclosed but not yet independently verified.

Notable Quotes

“We are very excited to announce the start of our 2026 drilling program, which will focus on testing the high‑grade Manhattan Showing at depth and a number of high‑priority shallow targets identified from our recent exploration programs.” – Michael Mulberry, CEO & Director, Aventis Energy Inc.