F4 and UraniumX Hit Anomalous Radioactivity in 300 m Step Out Holes
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- F4 Uranium Corp
- Ticker
- FFU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Saskatchewan
- Primary commodity
- Uranium
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 03:27:29 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
F4 Uranium Corp reported anomalous radioactivity in two step-out drillholes (ML26-017 and ML26-018) at the Murphy Lake project, extending the mineralized corridor by 300m along strike. The holes also intersected a significant graphitic and sulphide-rich deformation zone with intense hydrothermal alteration.
Reasoning: The holes successfully extended the mineralized corridor by 300m along strike with anomalous radioactivity, though results are currently based on preliminary radiometric readings rather than final assays.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension of mineralization along strike
- Anomalous radioactivity detected in new holes
- Strong structural and alteration indicators
Negative factors
- Radiometric data is preliminary and not a substitute for chemical assay
- True widths not yet determined
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Holes ML26-017 and ML26-018 were drilled 300m along strike from previous holes.
Evidence · text
“300m along strike from the previously released drillholes”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited) and specific assay suites.
Evidence · text
“SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories (an SCC ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Accredited Facility)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
ML26-017Murphy Lake North · uraniumGrade: 460Grade Unit: cpsIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML26-017
- Project
- Murphy Lake North
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FFU
Geometry
- Grade
- 460
- Grade Unit
- cps
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 386 m
- To
- 386.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 386 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML26-017:386-386.5
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Handheld spectrometer reading of 460 cps is anomalous (>300 cps threshold) and indicates potential uranium mineralization.
Positive factors
- Anomalous radioactivity detected in step-out hole
Negative factors
- Preliminary radiometric data
Evidence · table
“460”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
ML26-017Murphy Lake North · uraniumGrade: 2217Grade Unit: cpsIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML26-017
- Project
- Murphy Lake North
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FFU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2217
- Grade Unit
- cps
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 385.2 m
- To
- 385.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 385.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML26-017:385.2-385.6
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Downhole gamma peak of 2,217 cps is significantly above the 500 cps anomalous threshold.
Positive factors
- High peak downhole gamma reading
Negative factors
- Preliminary radiometric data
Evidence · text
“peaking at 2,217 cps”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
ML26-018Murphy Lake North · uraniumGrade: 350Grade Unit: cpsIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML26-018
- Project
- Murphy Lake North
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FFU
Geometry
- Grade
- 350
- Grade Unit
- cps
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 347 m
- To
- 347.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 347 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML26-018:347-347.5
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Handheld spectrometer reading of 350 cps is anomalous (>300 cps threshold).
Positive factors
- Anomalous radioactivity detected in step-out hole
Negative factors
- Preliminary radiometric data
Evidence · table
“350”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
ML26-018Murphy Lake North · uraniumGrade: 1097.5Grade Unit: cpsIntercept: 6.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML26-018
- Project
- Murphy Lake North
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FFU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1097.5
- Grade Unit
- cps
- Intercept
- 6.6 m
- From
- 343.4 m
- To
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 343.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML26-018:343.4-350
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Downhole gamma peak of 1,097.5 cps over 6.6 m is strongly anomalous.
Positive factors
- Significant width of anomalous downhole gamma
Negative factors
- Preliminary radiometric data
Evidence · text
“peaking at 1,097.5 cps”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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