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enCore Energy Announces Expansion of the Alta Mesa Uranium Project
enCore EnergyenCore Energy(US:EU) Prnewswireยท2025-08-18 11:00

Core Viewpoint - enCore Energy Corp. has announced the acquisition of a 5,900-acre parcel of land named Tacubaya, which is adjacent to its existing Alta Mesa Uranium Project, aimed at enhancing the project's longevity and feed supply [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The Tacubaya acquisition significantly expands the Alta Mesa Uranium Project, leveraging compelling geology and location [2]. - Historical mineralization discovered by Chevron in the late 1970s will be explored further, with an aggressive exploration program planned [2][5]. - The acquisition includes mineral and surface leases, and is part of a joint venture where enCore holds a 70% stake and Boss Energy Ltd. holds 30% [5]. Group 2: Project Overview - The Alta Mesa Uranium Project operates a fully licensed ISR Central Processing Plant with a total capacity of 1.5 million pounds of uranium per year, plus an additional drying capacity of 0.5 million pounds [4]. - The project utilizes In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology, which is a non-invasive method for uranium extraction using natural groundwater and oxygen [5]. - Historical production at the Alta Mesa CPP reached nearly 5 million pounds of uranium from 2005 to 2013 before being curtailed due to low prices [6]. Group 3: Future Plans - Initial exploration on Tacubaya will include a 200-hole drilling program, starting in October 2025, with multiple rigs deployed [5]. - The exploration aims to delineate uranium mineralization and project the continuation of productive roll fronts from existing wellfields [5].