Aventis Energy Initiates Winter Drill Program at Corvo Uranium Project, Southeast Athabasca Basin

Executive Summary

• Aventis Energy Inc. has begun its 2026 winter drill program at the 12,364‑hectare Corvo Uranium Project in northeastern Saskatchewan.
• The program targets shallow, high‑grade basement‑hosted uranium mineralization with an initial focus on the Manhattan target area; approximately 2,500–3,000 m of drilling across 8–10 holes are planned over a 5–6 week period.
• The drill campaign is fully funded by Aventis, with Standard Uranium Ltd. acting as operator; early surface grab samples have shown up to 8.10 % U₃O₈ at Manhattan.

Key Details

• Program Start: Field crews arrived February 6, drilling commenced February 9, 2026.
• Planned Drilling: 2,500–3,000 m total depth; 8–10 drill holes targeting shallow high‑grade uranium zones.
• Target Areas: Primary focus on the Manhattan showing (surface grab samples up to 8.10 % U₃O₈) and additional EM‑guided corridors identified via 2025 geophysical work.
• Duration: Expected to run for five to six weeks, completing by mid‑March 2026.
• Drilling Method: Road‑accessible, skid‑supported diamond drilling on high‑priority targets refined through time‑domain electromagnetic and ground gravity surveys.
• Funding & Operator: Aventis funds 100 % of the program; Standard Uranium Ltd. serves as operator.
• Geophysical Context: Targets selected using Xcite™ EM corridors overlain by high‑resolution gravity data, focusing on major conductor trends associated with cross‑cutting faults and surface radioactivity.
• Qualified Person Review: Technical information reviewed and approved by Sean Hillacre, P.Geo., President & VP Exploration of Standard Uranium (NI 43‑101 qualified person).
• Sample Analysis Protocols: Samples sent to SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories; QA/QC procedures include blanks, standards, repeats, and internal controls.
• Historical Context: Prior drill holes on the property intersected up to 0.116 % U₃O₈ over 1.05 m; surface grab samples at Manhattan have shown 1.19–5.98 % U₃O₈.

Notable Quotes

• “We are pleased to have commenced drilling at the Corvo Uranium Project… With drilling now underway and the Program fully funded, we look forward to advancing Corvo and reporting results as the Program progresses.” – Michael Mulberry, CEO & Director, Aventis Energy Inc.