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CanAlaska Uranium Announces Drilling at Fond Du Lac Project

By Joel ScanlonMar 23 2011

CanAlaska Uranium has begun diamond drilling at the main Fond Du Lac ("FDL") project. The new target discovered during the current reverse circulation (RC) drilling will be analyzed in this drilling phase. At present, CanAlaska has received Cdn$13 million as fund and strong partnerships.

CanAlaska Joint ventures with Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation to form the FDL project. The RC drilling has found number of strong hematization zones both above and below the unconformity. These numerous zones relate elevated radiometric background and clay-filled shear zones.

Now, the on-site diamond drill will perform preliminary program by analyzing near surface targets till March 25th. CanAlaska will also move the drill and perform around three weeks of drilling at the nearby project.

The diamond drill will arrive at Fond Du Lac in April to examine additional targets and mineralization linked to RC drilling. It also tests areas of CanAlaska where it previously cut 0.32% U3O8 over 40.4 meters at basement rocks, which is present at the east of the historically defined shallow Fond Du Lac uranium deposit.

Source:

http://www.canalaska.com/

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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