VIDEO: Chris Thompson of eResearch talks about the Update Report on Canadian North Resources

eResearch |  In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch talks about the 43-page Update Report on Canadian North Resources Inc. (TSXV: CNRI | FSE: EO0). 

You can download our 43-page Equity Research Report that covers an in-depth analysis of the company and a detailed overview of its exploration projects in Nunavut, by clicking on the following link: eR-CdnNorthRes-CNRI-2023-06-28_FINAL

Canadian North Resources Inc. (“CNRI”) is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company that explores for minerals in Nunavut, Canada. The Company has acquired a 100% interest in the Ferguson Lake Project, which comprises an area of 253.8 km² (over 62,715 acres). The project hosts a recently updated NI 43-101 mineral resource containing: an Indicated Mineral Resource of 455 million pounds (Mlb) copper (Cu) at 0.85%, 321 Mlb nickel (Ni) at 0.60%, 37.5 Mlb cobalt (Co) at 0.07%, 1.08 million ounces (Moz) palladium (Pd) at 1.38 grams per tonne (g/t), and 0.18 Moz platinum (Pt) at 0.23 g/t; and an Inferred Mineral Resource containing 947 Mlb Cu at 0.91%, 551.5 Mlb Ni at 0.53%, 62.4 Mlb Co at 0.06%, 2.12 Moz Pd at 1.4 g/t, and 0.38 Moz Pt at 0.25 g/t.

Investment Thesis & Upcoming Catalysts:

1. District-scale Project that is Rich in PGMs and Base Metals
   • CNRI’s flagship Ferguson Lake Project (100% ownership) is a district-scale project covering 8 km² (over 62,715 acres).
   • The Company’s main project contains PGMs, including Pd, Pt, and Rh, Base Metals, including Cu, Ni, and Co, and other precious metals including Au and Ag. These metals are broadly used in the clean energy and high-tech sectors globally.
   • The project hosts an updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate (dated June 13, 2022) containing:
     • Indicated Mineral Resource: 455 Mlb Cu at 0.85%, 321 Mlb Ni at 0.60%, 37.5 Mlb Co at 0.07%, 1.08 Moz Pd at 1.38 g/t, and 0.18 Moz Pt at 0.23 g/t;
     • Inferred Mineral Resource: 947 Mlb Cu at 0.91%, 551.5 Mlb Ni at 0.53%, 62.4 Mlb Co at 0.06%, 2.12 Moz Pd at 1.4 g/t, and 0.38 Moz Pt at 0.25 g/t.
   • We expect an updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate in 2023, which incorporates the drilling conducted in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
2. Lithium Potential
   • In March 2023, CNRI announced the discovery of granitic pegmatites that potentially contain lithium-bearing minerals. The Company is planning to explore the lithium potential this summer.
3. High Growth and Value-creation Opportunity
   • The project has high growth potential for PGMs (including Rh), Base Metals (including Cu, Ni, and Co), and Au resources. The existing West Zone ore body is open along strike and at depth.
   • Only five zones were incorporated into the Updated NI 43-101 mineral resource in 2022 and still hold potential for further expansion; five other mineralized zones can be drilled for additional resources.
   • There is also the potential for new discoveries from existing surface sampling and recently acquired regional prospects.
4. Solid Existing Infrastructure and Historical Activity Lowers Start-up Expenses
   • CNRI and prior owners have spent more than $140 million in exploration and metallurgical tests on the Ferguson Lake Project since its discovery in the 1950s, which included: 158,528m of drilling, a 55-person field camp, an airstrip, various geochemical and geophysical surveys, and metallurgical work.
5. Fully Funded for the Short Term with Strong Shareholder and Government Support
   • In December 2022, CNRI closed a $4.84 million Flow-Through financing of 1.793 million shares at $2.70 per share and a $4.996 million Charity Flow-Through financing of 1.46 million shares at $3.42 per share for total gross proceeds of $9.84 million. The proceeds will be used to fund the Company’s exploration activities and will be eligible for the Canadian government’s recently announced 30% Critical Metals Exploration Tax Credit.
   • On May 16, 2023, CNRI announced that it had been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Government of Nunavut.
   • As of March 31, 2023, CNRI had $9.35 million in cash on its Balance Sheet, with sufficient funds to complete the 2023 Ferguson Lake Project exploration program, including a 75-hole, 20,000m diamond drilling program and exploring the lithium potential of the extensive pegmatites identified on the Ferguson Lake Property.
   • In addition, the Company has strong shareholder support and has illustrated its ability to raise funds from the capital markets when required.
6. Strong Management Team
   • CNRI has an experienced team of professionals with a history of successful exploration and an engaged Board of Directors to advance the Ferguson Lake Project.

Financial Analysis & Valuation:

• Since the Initiation Report was released in July 2022, CNRI has completed additional exploration and drilling at the Ferguson Lake Project, identified five new near-surface targets for Ni, Cu, Co, Pd, and Pt mineralization in the exploration claims surrounding the mining leases, and raised additional capital. This Update Report provides a summary of activities since the Initiation Report as the Company continues to advance and de-risk the project.
• We are basing our one-year target price on 5% of the value of an adjusted resource using CNRI’s NI 43-101 mineral resource (June 13, 2022) for the Ferguson Lake Project and 2025 commodity prices.
• Our adjusted resource for the valuation is based on the following formula: 75% of the Measured & Indicated (M&I) and 50% of the Inferred resource.

We maintained a Speculative Buy rating but increased the one-year price target to $5.25.

You can download our 43-page Equity Research Report, by clicking on the following link: eR-CdnNorthRes-CNRI-2023-06-28_FINAL

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