Greenridge Exploration Announces Winter 2026 Drilling Program at the Hook-Carter Uranium Project in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan in Partnership with Denison Mines

Core Viewpoint - Greenridge Exploration Inc. has announced plans for a winter drilling program in 2026 at the Hook-Carter Uranium Project, marking the first drilling since 2019, with Denison Mines Corp. as the operator [1][3]. Project Overview - The Hook-Carter Project is located in the Southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, covering 25,115 hectares, with Greenridge holding a 20% interest and Denison holding 80% [1][7]. - The project is interpreted to host the northeastern strike extension of the Patterson Lake Corridor, a significant area for uranium deposits [1][7]. Drilling Program Details - The 2026 drilling program will consist of up to eight diamond drill holes totaling approximately 4,600 meters, expected to be completed by the end of March 2026 [6]. - An exploration permit was received in December 2025, allowing for geophysical surveying and up to 40 drill holes, valid until December 31, 2027 [6]. Historical Context - The last drilling at Hook-Carter occurred in 2019, and since then, exploration momentum for high-grade uranium in the region has increased [3]. - Denison's exploration expenditures at Hook-Carter from 2016 to 2023 totaled approximately $7.08 million, including nearly 12,000 meters of diamond drilling [9]. Joint Venture Agreement - In October 2016, ALX Resources Corp. sold an 80% interest in the project to Denison for 7.5 million common shares, retaining a 20% interest [9]. - The joint venture was amended in May 2024, allowing ALX to increase its ownership to 25% by funding an additional $3.0 million in exploration by November 2026 [10]. Company Background - Greenridge Exploration Inc. is focused on mineral exploration, owning or having interests in 21 projects covering approximately 274,420 hectares, with significant exposure to uranium, lithium, nickel, copper, and gold [13]. - The company has one of the largest uranium property portfolios in Canada, consisting of 13 projects covering about 193,200 hectares [14].