Foremost Clean Energy Completes First Phase of Option Agreement with Denison Mines for Interests in 10 Uranium Properties in the Athabasca Basin
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Foremost Clean Energy Completes First Phase of Option
Agreement with Denison Mines for Interests in 10 Uranium
Properties in the Athabasca Basin
Denison becomes Foremost’s largest shareholder at 19.95%
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 07, 2024 -- Foremost Clean Energy Ltd.
(NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (“Foremost Clean Energy”, “Foremost” or the “Company”),
an emerging North American uranium and lithium exploration company, is pleased to
announce today that, further to its announcement of September 23, 2024 , it has now
completed Phase One of its transaction (the “ Transaction”) with Denison Mines Corp.
("Denison"), acquiring 20% of Denison’s interest (the “Phase One Interest”) in 10 uranium
exploration properties covering over 330,000 acres in the Athabasca Basin in Northern
Saskatchewan (the “Exploration Properties”). In addition to other considerations, Denison
was issued from treasury 1,369,810 common shares in the capital of Foremost (the
“Common Shares”).
Jason Barnard President and CEO of Foremost, stated, “We are pleased to officially close
the first phase of this transformational transaction, marking a significant milestone for
Foremost and its shareholders. The Company is fortunate to acquire an interest in a
large portfolio of ten prospective projects situated amongst well -established
infrastructure, mills and operating mines. With David Cates joining our Board of
Directors, we also have the advantage of Denison’s support and David’s significant
experience leading a highly successful advanced uranium developer in the Athabasca
Basin.” Barnard continue d, “ We appreciate that Denison has put its trust and
confidence in our Company and are excited to collaborate on the rapid advancement
of exploration on these properties at a time when the nuclear energy sector is seeking
additional sources of future uranium supplies. With Denison’s additional guidance and
support on technical and operating matters, we feel well positioned for future
success.”
The acquisition was completed pursuant to an option agreement with Denison dated
September 23, 2024 (the “ Option Agreement ”), which granted Foremost the option to
acquire, through three phases, up to 70% of Denison’s interest in the Exploration Properties.
In addition, concurrent with the acquisition of Phase One Interest, Foremost has also:
• Appointed Mr. David Cates, the President and CEO of Denison, to Foremost’s board
of directors ; Mr. Cates has extensive expertise in the Canadian and international
uranium mining industry from over a decade of senior management and financial
experience in various roles with Denison;
• Appointed Andy Yackulic, Denison’s Vice President of Exploration, to its advisory
board as a technical and geoscientific advisor. Mr. Yackulic has spent the past two
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decades of exploration focused in the Athabasca Basin region acquiring extensive
experience with various geologic models for uranium mineralization, and has been
working with Denison since 2020. Previously, he spent 12 years at Cameco
Corporation in various roles and led the exploration team that discovered the Fox
Lake uranium deposit. Mr. Yackulic holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the
University of Saskatchewan, is a member of the Association of Professional
Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatc hewan (APEGS), and is a Qualified Person in
accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43 -101 – Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects;
• Entered into an investor rights agreement with Denison; and
• Become the operator of the Exploration Properties.
The Exploration Properties are comprised of 45 claims covering an aggregate area of 332,378
acres (134,509 hectares) within the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan,
which is known for its prolific history of large high-grade uranium discoveries and operating
mines—currently producing ~15% of the world’s primary uranium supply.
Fig 1. Map of Foremost’s Uranium Properties With Nearby Mills, Mines and Deposits
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Denison Mines is responsible for discovering several high -profile uranium deposits and is
currently the operator of the Phoenix and Gryphon deposits at Wheeler River and the THT
deposit at Waterbury Lake in the Athabasca Basin. With Denison’s primary focus on
development and mining stage projects , this excellent portfolio of uranium exploration
properties would otherwise receive limited attention. Many of the properties in the portfolio
are proximal to some of the world’s highest -profile uranium operations, such as the
McClean Lake mill and Cigar Lake mine and span from grassroots exploration to hosting
drill-ready exploration targets . Foremost will now be able to provide the Exploration
Properties with increased attention and thus improve the prospect of discovery.
To see full details of the Option Agreement, Investor Rights Agreement, and other related
documents in connection with the Transaction, please refer to the Company’s filings under
its profile on Sedar+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on Edgar at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtm. All
Common Shares issued to Denison pursuant to the Option Agreement will be subject to a
statutory four-month hold period pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.
Foremost’s AGSM Record Date Correction
Foremost incorrectly stated the record date (the “Record Date”) on its September 30, 2024
news release for the upcoming Annual General and Special Shareholder’s Meeting ( the
“AGSM”) being held on December 09, 2024. The correct Record Date is October 24, 2024,
and not November 06, 2024. This correction does not change any other information reported
in the September 30th news release.
About Foremost
Foremost Clean Energy (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (WKN: A3DCC8) is an emerging North
American uranium and lithium exploration company with an option to earn up to 70%
interest in 10 prospective uranium properties spanning over 330,000 acres in the prolific,
uranium-rich Athabasca Basin. As the demand for carbon-free energy continues to
accelerate, domestically mined uranium and lithium are poised for dynamic growth, playing
an important role in the clean energy mix of the future.
Foremost’s uranium projects are at different stages of exploration, from grassroots to those
with significant historical exploration and drill -ready targets. Its mission is to create
significant discoveries, alongside and in collaboration with Denison Mines (TSX:DML, NYSE
American: DNN), through systematic and disciplined exploration programs.
Foremost also has a portfolio of lithium projects at varying stages of development, which are
located across 55,000+ acres in Manitoba and Quebec. For further information please visit
the company’s website at www.foremostcleanenergy.com.
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Contact and Information
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Jason Barnard, President and CEO
+1 (604) 330-8067
Investor Relations
Lucas A. Zimmerman
Managing Director
MZ Group - MZ North America
(949) 259-4987
www.mzgroup.us
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