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F3 Uranium Corp, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and OTCQB, has reported a significant advancement based on the results from its recent drilling program at the Tetra Zone on the Broach Property. This recently completed program involved five diamond drill holes that reached a total depth of 2,628 meters. This effort has increased the interpreted mineralized plunge length from an initial 60 meters to an impressive 135 meters, reflecting a growth of 125%.
Sam Hartmann, Vice President of Exploration at F3, expressed enthusiasm regarding the results, stating, “The recent program was strategically designed to assess the continuity of uranium mineralization within the Tetra Zone shear.” The drilling confirmed the extension of known mineralized zones and indicated key areas for further exploration.
Details and findings from the drilling program
The drilling program significantly advanced the understanding of the Tetra Zone’s mineralization, particularly through holes PLN25-220A and PLN25-220AW1 on the down-plunge (western) side. These holes encountered radioactivity and broader shearing but intersected the structure just above the anticipated mineralized zone. On the up-plunge (eastern) side, hole PLN25-221 verified continuity, successfully stepping out approximately 28 meters from PLN25-205, as noted in the company’s earlier news release.
Hartmann emphasized the potential for further exploration, stating, “Approximately 300 meters of shear zone remains in the up-plunge direction toward the Athabasca Unconformity, alongside the down-plunge extent, which we prioritize for follow-up drilling.” Preparations for the next drilling campaign are set to commence soon, increasing anticipation within the mining community.
Highlights from the scintillometer results
In addition to drilling progress, the handheld spectrometer results from the Tetra Zone provide valuable data. Notably, hole PLN25-221 reported a radioactivity measurement of 2.0 meters between 333.5 meters and 335.5 meters, along with an 8.5-meter interval of radioactivity ranging from 338.0 meters to 346.5 meters, peaking at 4,500 counts per second (cps). Additional readings indicated radioactivity at various depths, showcasing the zone’s potential.
For clarity, the handheld spectrometer measures natural gamma radiation in drill cores and is calibrated to identify readings exceeding 300 cps as indicative of anomalous mineralization. The company categorizes readings above 10,000 cps as highly radioactive and those exceeding 65,535 cps as off-scale.
Understanding the broader context of the project
The Tetra Zone is part of F3 Uranium’s broader Patterson Lake North Project (PLN), which spans an impressive 42,961 hectares. This project is strategically located on the southwestern edge of the Athabasca Basin, near significant uranium deposits such as Paladin’s Triple R and NexGen Energy’s Arrow. The PLN Project comprises three properties: the 4,074-hectare Patterson Lake North Property, the 19,864-hectare Minto Property, and the 19,022-hectare Broach Property, which hosts the Tetra Zone.
F3’s commitment to exploring these properties underscores the company’s ambition to uncover high-grade uranium resources essential for future energy requirements. The exploration efforts in the Athabasca Basin, known for hosting some of the world’s richest uranium deposits, position F3 as a key player in the sector.
As the company progresses, it remains focused on rigorous analysis of drill core samples at SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories to quantify uranium grades. Results indicating more than 1.0 weight % U3O8 are classified as high grade, while those exceeding 20.0 weight % U3O8 are termed ultra-high grade.
F3 Uranium’s latest drilling achievements at the Tetra Zone not only enhance its operational profile but also highlight the vast potential of the Patterson Lake North Project within the competitive landscape of uranium exploration.
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