Foremost Clean Energy Announces Expansion of the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone at Hatchet Lake South
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Foremost Clean Energy Ltd.
- Ticker
- FMST
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- northern Saskatchewan
- Primary commodity
- Uranium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 19:04:54 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Foremost Clean Energy announced successful drill results from its 2026 program at the Hatchet Lake South Uranium Project in northern Saskatchewan, expanding the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone. Highlights include an intercept of 1.0% eU₃O₈ over 1.4 metres within a broader 4.6-metre interval of 0.34% eU₃O₈ in hole TF-26-30. The program extended the northern extent of mineralization by approximately 100 metres, with 600 metres of strike length remaining open to the south for further exploration.
Reasoning: The drill program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone with a bonanza-grade intercept of 1.0% eU3O8 over 1.4 metres and extended mineralization by 100 metres, demonstrating strong potential along the remaining 600 metres of underexplored strike length. The results are supported by transparent QA/QC and compositing protocols.
Positive factors
- High-grade uranium intercept (1.0% eU3O8)
- Significant extension of mineralization (100m)
- Large open strike length (600m) for follow-up
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True width not yet determined for intercepts
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 8
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
TF-26-23Tuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-23
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 143.7 m
- To
- 145.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 233 m
- Intercept Depth
- 143.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-23:143.7-145.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564425
- Northing
- 6484294
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms uranium mineralization at the weak tier, contributing to the overall expansion of the zone. The lack of true width determination is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization within the zone
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak tier for uranium
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 2.1
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-24Tuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-24
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.9 m
- From
- 134 m
- To
- 140.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 231 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-24:134-140.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564425
- Northing
- 6484294
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms uranium mineralization at the weak tier over a moderate length, contributing to the overall expansion of the zone. The lack of true width determination is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization within the zone
- Good QA/QC disclosure
- Moderate intercept length
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak tier for uranium
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 6.9
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-26Tuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-26
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 139.8 m
- To
- 140.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 179 m
- Intercept Depth
- 139.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-26:139.8-140.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564454
- Northing
- 6484340
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept confirms uranium mineralization at the weak tier, contributing to the overall expansion of the zone. The very short length and lack of true width determination are minor negatives.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization within the zone
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak tier for uranium
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: 0.4
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-27ATuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-27A
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 140 m
- To
- 140.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 206 m
- Intercept Depth
- 140 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-27A:140-140.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564454
- Northing
- 6484340
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept confirms uranium mineralization at the weak tier, contributing to the overall expansion of the zone. The very short length and lack of true width determination are minor negatives.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization within the zone
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak tier for uranium
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 0.7
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-27ATuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-27A
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 146.3 m
- To
- 146.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 206 m
- Intercept Depth
- 146.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-27A:146.3-146.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564454
- Northing
- 6484340
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept confirms uranium mineralization at the weak tier, contributing to the overall expansion of the zone. The very short length and lack of true width determination are minor negatives.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization within the zone
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak tier for uranium
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 0.4
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-30Tuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-30
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 139.1 m
- To
- 143.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 236 m
- Intercept Depth
- 139.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-30:139.1-143.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564485
- Northing
- 6484375
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a good length, significantly contributing to the expansion of the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone. The lack of true width determination is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for uranium
- Good intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
- Contributes to zone expansion
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 4.6
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-30Tuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-30
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- From
- 139.6 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 236 m
- Intercept Depth
- 139.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-30:139.6-141
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564485
- Northing
- 6484375
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 1.0% eU3O8 over 1.4 metres is an exceptional result for uranium, significantly enhancing the prospectivity of the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone. The lack of true width determination is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for uranium (bonanza intercept)
- Good QA/QC disclosure
- Contributes to zone expansion
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 1.4
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The grade of 1.0% eU3O8 is well above the exceptional threshold for uranium (0.5%).
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 1.4
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
TF-26-36Tuning Fork Uranium Zone · uraniumGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TF-26-36
- Project
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- FMST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 140.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 138 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TF-26-36:138-140.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Tuning Fork Uranium Zone
- Easting
- 564520
- Northing
- 6484465
- CRS
- NAD 83 UTM Zone 13
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % eU₃O₈
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept, while moderate in grade, is significant as it extends the northern extent of uranium mineralization by approximately 100 metres, demonstrating successful step-out drilling. The lack of true width determination is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for uranium
- Extends northern extent of mineralization by 100m
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 2.9
Tags used in scoring
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: This intercept in TF-26-36 extended the northern extent of uranium mineralization by approximately 100 metres.
Evidence · text
“extending the northern extent of uranium mineralization by approximately 100 metres”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“True depth and thickness measurements have not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation and control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.
Evidence · text
“SRC is an independent laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation for the relevant procedures. Control samples are implemented at a frequency of ~5%.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The compositing parameters, including a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off and maximum internal dilution of 2.0m, are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composited at a 0.05% eU3O8 cut-off with maximum internal dilution of 2.0m”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The program successfully expanded the Tuning Fork Uranium Zone, first identified in discovery hole TF-25-16 (6.2 metres "
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