Athabasca Basin

PDAC 2026 will feature two technical sessions examining brownfield and greenfield exploration strategies. The brownfield session focuses on expanding resources around existing or past-producing mines, highlighting lower geological risk, faster timelines, and capital efficiency. Case studies include copper, gold, and IOCG systems in established districts. The greenfield session reviews recent discoveries and emerging districts, including gold, potash, copper-gold, and uranium projects. These presentations illustrate differing risk-return profiles, infrastructure requirements, and exploration economics. Together, the sessions demonstrate how brownfield extensions and greenfield discoveries both contribute to long-term mineral supply and reserve replacement across global jurisdictions. [more]

CanAlaska Uranium (TSXV: CVV) reported record uranium assays from the Pike Zone at its West McArthur project, including 8.6 metres at 34.59% U₃O₈ and 14.8 metres at 14.71% U₃O₈. The company commenced a C$12.5 million summer drill program in June 2025 targeting Pike Zone extensions. Additional exploration programs are underway at Cree East, Constellation, and Frontier, funded through joint ventures with Cameco (TSX: CCO) and Denison Mines (TSX: DML). CanAlaska ended 2024 with over C$26 million in cash, supporting its project generator model. With uranium demand projected to outpace supply through 2035, CanAlaska is positioned to benefit from sector and project-specific catalysts. [more]