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October 12, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Baselode Energy Discovers High-Grade Uranium Deposits at Ackio, Saskatchewan

Baselode Hits Major Uranium Intersections in Ackio Project “The results from holes AK24-118 and AK24-119 are highly encouraging,” stated James Sykes, Baselode’s CEO and president, in a recent announcement. “These findings not only bolster our confidence in Ackio but also highlight our continued success, as we achieve remarkable grades and widths more than three years after discovering this site.” On Thursday morning in Toronto, Baselode shares increased by C$0.01, reaching C$0.13. This rise places the company’s market valuation at C$17.3 million. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between C$0.10 and C$0.61. The latest drilling results are part of

May 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Arizona Lithium starts production drilling at Prairie project in Saskatchewan

The drilling program, covering a total of three pads, will extend over the next few months. Production and disposal testing of the wells on the first pad is scheduled to start in June, the Australia-based lithium developer said. According to the company, the start of drilling operations would mark the launch of Canada’s first commercial lithium production plant. The initial phase will involve drilling vertical wells to explore the Souris River and Duperow formations for commercial viability. It will then move onto the Dawson Bay formation and specific disposal targets. “These are very deep holes being drilled by a heavy duty oil

March 19, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Nutrien’s $11 Million Investment in Saskatchewan School of Mining

Nutrien’s Generous Contribution In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the educational landscape in Saskatchewan, Nutrien has announced a remarkable $11 million donation to the Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) School of Mining. This significant contribution is not just about erecting a new campus space; it represents the construction of a launchpad for the leaders of tomorrow. Dr. Larry Rosia, CEO of Sask Polytech, aptly described the impact of this generous gesture as pivotal. Building Future Leaders The connection between Nutrien and Sask Polytech has been a stalwart partnership that has endured and flourished over four decades. This alliance has become

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Nutrien Faces Penalty for Workplace Mishap in Saskatchewan

Canadian potash manufacturer Nutrien admitted guilt in a provincial court in Moosomin on December 19, 2023, for breaching a health and safety regulation. Nutrien was directed to pay a fine of C$142,857.14, along with a surcharge of C$57,142.86 for its negligence in ensuring “that any opening or hole in a floor or other work surface into which a worker could step or fall is covered,” according to a government statement. The company violated a clause by “failing to install a covering that is capable of supporting a load of 360 kilograms per square meter and that is provided with a