Geiger Mobilizes for 10,000-Metre Drill Program at Aberdeen Project in the Thelon Basin
Geiger Mobilizes for 10,000-Metre Drill
Program at Aberdeen Project in the Thelon
Basin
Key Highlights
10,000-metre summer drill program set to commence in June at the Aberdeen Project in Nunavut's
Thelon Basin
Program designed to target high-grade unconformity-related uranium mineralization at Loki and
expand the high-grade Tatiggaq discovery
Loki hosts the first uranium mineralization intersected at the unconformity in Thelon Basin
sandstone, along with extensive alteration similar to major Athabasca-style systems
Tatiggaq remains open along strike and at depth, with systematic step-outs planned to test scale
and continuity
Exploration will focus on identifying the structural controls and alteration systems associated with
high-grade uranium deposition
Successful drilling has the potential to further establish the Thelon Basin as an emerging world-
class uranium district
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 23, 2026) - Geiger Energy Corp. (TSXV: BEEP) (OTCQB:
BSENF) ("
Geiger
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to report that it has launched preparations to begin a
10,000 metre summer drill program in June on the Aberdeen Project, Thelon Basin, Nunavut (
Figure 1
).
The 2026 program will focus primarily on the Loki and Tatiggaq target areas, where prior drilling and
exploration have confirmed strong uranium fertility, extensive alteration, and encouraging mineralization.
At Loki, Geiger has intersected the first uranium mineralization at the unconformity within Thelon
Formation sandstone at relatively shallow depths, alongside a large alteration system analogous to
those associated with major Athabasca Basin uranium deposits. At Tatiggaq, the Company is
advancing a high-grade basement-hosted uranium discovery that remains open for expansion.
Targeting will focus on identifying key structural traps that have led to alteration and uranium enrichment,
in hopes of uncovering the first true high-grade uranium intersection in the Thelon Basin. Tatiggaq is
already a high-grade prospect that only requires systematic drilling to determine the size and extent of
the mineralization.
"The objective of the program is clear, to vector toward and discover high-grade uranium mineralization.
The Thelon Basin is the last major undeveloped high-grade uranium play in the world. Orano's known
undeveloped deposits (Kiggavik Project) and Geiger's high-grade, shallow Tatiggaq and Qavvik
prospects demonstrate the region's fertility and prospectivity. Our strategy is to show further that the
Thelon Basin is the next major world uranium play through discovery and advancement of our known
assets, and if successful, a serious re-rating of the region is anticipated," said Dr. Rebecca Hunter,
President and CEO of Geiger.
Figure 1: Project map showing the property and Aberdeen Camp.
Figure 2: Convoy hauling fuels and supplies to camp.
Aberdeen Project Overview
Geiger plans to explore the Loki and Tatiggaq areas in 2026 aggressively. The Loki area hosts the first
intersections of uranium mineralization in the Thelon Formation sandstone at the unconformity and
extensive alteration of the sandstone column, which is analogous to what is observed above high-grade
deposits in the Athabasca Basin. Targeting will focus on step outs along the 4 km gravity anomaly, first
near the known alteration and enrichment areas. Tests along the north end of the anomaly will be a
priority, as they are likely to host the main controlling structures. The uranium enrichment of the
sandstone column is compelling and requires several drill holes to test and hone in on the most
prospective areas.
The Tatiggaq prospects are a high-grade basement-hosted zone consisting of 2 pods over a 300 m
area. The extent of the 1.5 km gravity anomaly that hosts the Tatiggaq Prospect remains open to testing
along strike and at depth. In 2024, a new showing (up to 0.79% U
3
O
8
over 0.1 m
1
) was discovered within
the gravity anomaly to the north of the Tatiggaq prospect and also requires follow up. Systematic step
outs are planned along the main uranium-hosting ENE-trending fault trend to delineate additional pods
and step-outs to the north to follow up the 2024 new showing. Tatiggaq is located 5 km west of Orano's
Andrew Lake Deposit and is a key asset to develop to complement the known basement-hosted
uranium resources in the area.
Numerous other showings and untested anomalies are also present on the Aberdeen Project and will be
evaluated and considered for testing in 2026, depending on results and available time and budget.
To begin our preparations winter overland hauling has been organized to start immediately. Winter
overland hauling is a key aspect of exploration in the Thelon Basin, as it is a very cost-effective and low-
impact method of hauling exploration-related supplies (fuel, drills, drill equipment, consumables, etc.) to
our camp site on Aberdeen Lake.
We deploy a convoy of snow-tracked vehicles with sleighs that carry
loads from Baker Lake to the site, which takes around 2 to 3 days per convoy. The prime hauling months
are March, April, and parts of May, depending on weather conditions.
About Geiger
Geiger controls approximately 390,000 hectares in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin and 95,519
hectares in Nunavut's Thelon Basin, two of the world's most prospective uranium districts. The Company
is focused on discovering high-grade uranium deposits across both regions.
Geiger's flagship asset, the Aberdeen Project (Thelon Basin), hosts the high-grade Tatiggaq and Qavvik
discoveries. Tatiggaq is a basement-hosted system defined over a 300-metre strike length, with multiple
steeply dipping mineralized lenses between 80 and 180 metres depth. The system remains open over a
1.5 km strike length and at depth. Qavvik is a similarly styled basement-hosted discovery extending from
surface to ~400 metres depth, open over 500 metres and at depth.
The Aberdeen Project hosts 50+ high-priority targets, many showing strong alteration and anomalous
uranium from limited historical drilling, with several areas remaining completely untested.
In the Athabasca Basin, Geiger is advancing the Hook Project, which hosts the ACKIO near-surface
uranium discovery. ACKIO extends over 375 metres along strike and 150 metres in width, with at least
nine distinct uranium pods starting at 28 metres depth and continuing to approximately 300 metres. The
system remains open in multiple directions. The Hook Project also contains large clay-alteration systems
with elevated radioactivity, highlighting additional discovery potential beyond ACKIO.
Qualified Person Statement
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rebecca
Hunter, P.Geo, President & CEO of Geiger Energy Corp., a Qualified Person, as defined in "National
Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects."
For More Information, Please Contact:
Geiger Energy Corp.
Rebecca Hunter, Ph.D. P.Geo.
CEO, President & Director
Email:
Phone: 416-644-1567
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See Forum News Release dated January 13, 2025 “Forum Announces Final Assay Results from Tatiggaq: Drill intercept identifies potential new
zone 300 metres north of the Tatiggaq Deposit.
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