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Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Operational and Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
GlobeNewswire News Roomยท 2025-08-20 22:52
Core Viewpoint - Canadian North Resources Inc. reported significant advancements in its bio-leaching tests aimed at enhancing the recovery of nickel, cobalt, copper, and PGE from the Ferguson Lake Project, indicating a potential for a low-cost, low-carbon mining operation [2][3][4]. Operational Highlights - The company expanded its bio-metallurgical programs, achieving nickel extraction rates of 97.86-98.5% and cobalt extraction rates of 96.9-97.7%, with ongoing efforts to achieve high recoveries of copper and PGE [4][5]. - The company is actively engaging with local governments and Indigenous communities to secure necessary permissions and permits for environmental baseline studies [5][6]. Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the company reported cash and cash equivalents of $143,233 and a net loss of $292,890, equating to $0.00 per share [7]. Project Development - The Ferguson Lake Project is recognized as one of the largest and highest-grade copper-nickel-cobalt-PGE deposits in North America, with a substantial mineral resource estimate [6][10]. - The project contains Indicated Mineral Resources of 66.1 million tonnes, including 1,093 million pounds of copper, 678 million pounds of nickel, and 79.3 million pounds of cobalt, among other valuable metals [10]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has initiated a Normal Course Issuer Bid, repurchasing 202,300 common shares at an average price of $0.98 per share, reflecting management's commitment to enhancing shareholder value [6][11].