Baselode Energy has initiated a 1,500-meter drill program at its Bear Uranium project situated in the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan. The exploration initiative will comprise six to eight drill holes strategically positioned across three to four distinct areas of interest within the project boundaries. Company CEO James Sykes confirmed that field crews have already commenced logistical preparations, with drill crews expected to arrive on-site within the next two weeks.
The utilization of helicopter support represents a key operational strategy aimed at accelerating drill targeting while simultaneously reducing environmental impact on the terrain. This approach allows for precise positioning of drilling equipment without extensive ground disturbance. Baselode Energy has secured all required regulatory permits for the program, ensuring full compliance with environmental and operational standards governing mineral exploration in the region.
Complementing the drilling activities, the company completed a low-altitude, high-resolution airborne radiometric and magnetic survey over the Bear project in March. While final analytical results remain pending, the company anticipates receiving this critical data before drilling commences. These survey results will provide essential geological information to optimize drill targeting and enhance the overall effectiveness of the exploration program by identifying subsurface anomalies that may indicate uranium mineralization.
Simultaneously, Baselode Energy provided updates on its parallel exploration efforts at the Catharsis Project, where recent drilling comprised 11 holes totaling 2,837 meters across six target areas. Preliminary geological observations have revealed encouraging signs of hydrothermal alteration and structural features in two additional target zones beyond those previously identified. These geological indicators suggest potential mineralization systems that warrant further investigation. The company plans to issue a comprehensive news release once all assay results from the Catharsis drilling have been received and thoroughly interpreted by geological experts.
The Catharsis Project also benefited from a complementary low-altitude, high-resolution airborne radiometric and magnetic survey completed in April, which provides additional geological context for understanding the project's mineral potential. Baselode Energy maintains its commitment to advancing both exploration projects through methodical application of modern exploration technologies and systematic evaluation of geological data. The company's integrated approach combining airborne geophysics with targeted drilling represents industry best practices for uranium exploration in the world-renowned Athabasca Basin region.
