Dark Star Minerals (CSE:BATT) has begun compiling data and planning exploration for the historical Bleasdell uranium deposit in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada.
All available datasets will be compiled from previous operators to plan surface exploration, as well as prepare for confirmation and exploratory development drilling at the deposit.
The company intends to conduct follow-up exploration focusing on the historically drilled Horn and Jackpine zones. These areas are known for uranium-bearing pegmatite dykes.
Dark Star adds that three additional zones at Bleasdell have been identified by previous modern explorers, which indicates deposit expansion opportunities.
CEO Marc Branson says the company is excited to begin exploring Bleasdell along with its hosted historical expandable deposit containing 620,700 pounds of triuranium octoxide.
“Saskatchewan is known for hosting high-grade uranium deposits and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to add this extensively drilled prospect to both confirm and expand upon the work done by previous explorers and developers,” Branson says.
Between 1956-1957, historical exploration at Bleasdell included 148 drillholes for 3,738.6m. Some of the results include 2.56m @ 0.12% triuranium octoxide and 1.21m @ 0.62% triuranium octoxide.
Early last month, Dark Star progressed an acquisition of the Bleasdell Lake Uranium Project. The project covers 515 hectares and is considered to have significant historical exploration and development work.
According to the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2023, Saskatchewan ranked first in Canada for mining investment attractiveness. The province is home to occurrences of 27 of the 34 critical minerals on Canada’s list.
In 2023, Saskatchewan’s mining industry recorded its second highest sales revenue results, which was boosted by an increase in potash and uranium sale volumes. Mineral sales were more than C$12.8 billion ($14.38 billion), with exploration expenditures of C$357 million and estimated exploration spending intentions were over C$410 million for 2024.
Dark Star Minerals is a mining company focused on advancing Canada’s uranium and critical mineral resources for a sustainable energy future.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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