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By Jaryn Vecchio

Drilling taking place in northern Sask. looking for uranium deposits

Feb 7, 2023 | 2:52 PM

A Saskatchewan energy company will be drilling in northern Saskatchewan in an attempt to find uranium deposits.

Abasca Resources Inc. has gotten permission from the provincial government to drill 14 holes 5,000 metres deep across their Key Lake South Uranium Project which is over 400 km north of Prince Albert and around 200 km north of La Ronge.

In a statement sent to paNOW, the company said it hopes to find rich deposits that will help the province continue being a top global uranium producer.

Saskatchewan was the third-largest global producer of uranium in 2021, despite the McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill, one of the largest uranium producers in the world, being shut down at the time. These facilities officially restarted in 2022.

Abasca Resources Inc. claims its drilling will have little impact on the environment.

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“Mineral explorational diamond drill holes have a small footprint,” read a statement from the company. “Abasca engages with the First Nations, Métis, and other local communities and is carrying out the program under best practices of safety, water, forest, and wildlife which meet or exceed the regulatory requirements.”

This drilling is expected to take place over the next couple of months. A temporary work camp was recently constructed last month.

Abasca Resources Inc. is also looking to hire people for several different roles. They include contract geologists, drilling contractors, direct and indirect personnel for their work camp, field assistants, and onsite geological technicians.

The company currently has plans to conduct a summer drilling program, however, they still have details to iron out before it’s officially confirmed.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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