Premier American Uranium Fast-Tracking Cebolleta Project Toward Mineral Resource Update and Preliminary Economic Assessment with SLR Engagement
Premier American Uranium Fast-Tracking Cebolleta Project Toward Mineral
Resource Update and Preliminary Economic Assessment with SLR Engagement
Toronto, ON, February 19, 2025 – Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier”)
(TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to provide an update on its plan to advance its Cebolleta Uranium
Project located in Cibola County, New Mexico, US (the “Project” or “Cebolleta”). PUR has formally engaged
SLR International Corporation (“SLR”) to update the Mineral Resource Estimate ( “MRE”) for the Project
and complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) in accordance with National Instrument 43-101
– Standards for Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43 -101”). Targeting completion of these important
milestones in early summer 2025, these initiatives are intended to further derisk the Project on an
accelerated timeline, ahead of management’s previously contemplated schedule and at significantly lower
cost than previously anticipated, enabling the deferral of more than US$2.0M in anticipated costs.
Highlights
• Accelerating Project Advancement with Updated Project -Wide Mineral Resource Model: The
Company is planning to incorporat e historical drilling results, geologic information and other
mining-related technical data from the former Willie P underground mine (Figure 1), none of
which were available for the most recent P roject resource model. PUR technical staff have
assessed technical data pertaining to the Willie P mineralized zone, which is situated immediately
west and southwest of the existing MRE included in the current Technical Report on the Project
titled “Technical Report on the Cebolleta Uranium Project, Cibola County, New Mexico, USA” dated
June 17, 2024 and with an effective date of April 30, 2024 (the “Technical Report”). This recently
reviewed information describes a geologic setting for mineralization that is consistent with
information on the Willie P mine as described in a published paper 1 and is also consistent with
information on uranium resources elsewhere in the Cebolleta project area. Inclusion of the Willie
P data in the Project-wide MRE is expected to support the preparation of the upcoming PEA for
Cebolleta. SLR will review, verify, and validate this data for integration into an updated,
comprehensive project -wide mineral resource model. Expected in early summer 2025, the
updated MRE will serve as the foundation for the PEA.
• Anticipated PEA to Guide Future Development : Completion of the PEA is planned in order to
assess the Project’s production potential. The PEA is expected to include details on mine design,
1 Comparison of Braided Stream Depositional Environment and Uranium Deposits at Saint Anthony
Underground Mine; Baird, Charles W., Kalvin W. Martin and Robert M. Lowrey in Geology and Mineral
Technology of the Grants Uranium Region, 1979; New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources Memoir
38, pages 292-298.
infrastructure, production rates, processing, costs, cash flow, and economic sensitivities. This
study is expected to provide key insights to guide future development decisions and optimizations.
• Maximizing Efficiency and Cost Savings: Fast-tracking Cebolleta with an updated MRE and PEA in
early summer 2025, before initiating additional drilling and field programs, is expected to provide
a clear and comprehensive assessment of the Project’s production potential. Inclusion of the
newly available technical data on the Willie P area into the Project-wide mineral resource model
and the forthcoming PEA are anticipated to provide a sound foundation to demonstrate the
Project's potential economic viability and is believed to preclude the need for near -term
comprehensive dri lling. Meanwhile, ongoing cultural, archeological, and biological studies
supporting preparation of a State of New Mexico Part 4 permit application are planned to
continue, paving the way for planning and scheduling future drilling programs as needed, as well
as a more efficient allocation of capital.
Colin Healey, CEO of PUR, commented, “We are excited to update the project-wide mineral resource model
for Cebolleta and formally commence the PEA process. Since acquiring the Project last year, we have
achieved several important milestones, each ahead of schedule, and we believe this marks a pivotal step
in transitioning from exploration to development. In our view, advanced stage assets with supporting
economic studies tend to command a valuation premium, as they address speculative risks. By leveraging
a technical strategy and a cost -conscious approach, we aim to maximize value by prioritizing the high -
impact milestones and delivering them efficiently. We look forward to providing updates as we advance
through the MRE and PEA studies in the coming months.”
* The Technical Report includes a current Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 18.6 million pounds of
eU₃O₈ (6.6 million short tons at an average grade of 0.14% eU₃O₈) and a current Inferred Mineral Resource
estimate of 4.9 million pounds of eU₃O₈ (2.6 million short tons at an average grade of 0.10% eU₃O₈). See
“Qualified Person Statement” below.
Figure 1: Location of the Cebolleta Project and Known Uranium Deposits
The Project has been a cornerstone of PUR’s portfolio since its acquisition in 2024. Uranium mineralization
at the Project is the northern continuation of the prolific Jackpile-Paguate mineral system, which is the site
of one of the largest sandstone-hosted uranium deposits in the world 2, 3, as documented by geologists of
the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and the US Department of Energy. 1 The
northern continuation of the Jackpile -Paguate trend of uranium deposits onto the Cebolleta property is
well established, but the extent of mineralization has not been fully defined, representing several
important potential exploration and growth opportunities for the Company.
Qualified Person Statement
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by
2 World’s Largest Giant Uranium Deposit in New Mexico. US Geological Survey Open File Report 82-539, 1982.
(https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1982/0539/report.pdf)
3 McLemore, V .T., and Chenoweth, W.C., 2017, Uranium resources, in McLemore, V .T., Timmons, S., and Wilks,
M., eds., Energy and mineral deposits in New Mexico: New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
Memoir 50 and New Mexico Geological Society Special Publication 13, 80 p.
Dean T. Wilton, PG, CPG, MAIG, a consultant to PUR who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in National
Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects).
For additional information regarding the Project, including details of the current MRE and data verification
related to certain scientific and technical information described in this news release, please see the
Technical Report, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Premier American Uranium Inc.
Premier American Uranium is focused on the consolidation, exploration, and development of uranium
projects in the United States, aiming to strengthen domestic energy security and support the transition to
clean energy. One of PUR’s key strengths is the ext ensive land holdings in three prominent uranium -
producing regions in the United States: the Grants Mineral Belt of New Mexico, the Great Divide Basin of
Wyoming and the Uravan Mineral Belt of Colorado.
With current resources and defined resource exploration targets, PUR is actively advancing its portfolio
through work programs. PUR benefits from strong partnerships, with backing from Sachem Cove Partners,
IsoEnergy Ltd., Mega Uranium Ltd., and other insti tutional investors. The Company’s distinguished team
had extensive experience in uranium exploration, development, permitting, and operations, as well as
uranium-focused mergers and acquisitions—positioning PUR as a key player in advancing the U.S. uranium
sector.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Premier American Uranium Inc.
Colin Healey, CEO
Toll-Free: 1-833-223-4673
Twitter: @PremierAUranium
www.premierur.com
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the updated MRE and PEA are completed as currently expected, planned exploration activities are
completed as currently contemplated, that the results of such exploration activities are as anticipated and
will be reported when expected, the price of uranium, the anticipated cost of planned exploration activities,
the completion, timing and results of planned exploration activities being consistent with expectations, the
anticipated mineralization being consistent with expectations, that general business and economic
conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when
needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental
and other approvals required to conduct the Company’s planned exploration activities will be available on
reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although the assumptions made by PUR in providing forward-
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the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and
other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of Premier American
Uranium to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of Premier
American Uranium expressed or implied by such forward- looking information or statements, including,
among others: actual results of exploration activities being different than anticipated, the limited operating
history of the Company, negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty
of additional financing, delays or failure to obtain required permits and regulatory approvals, changes in
mineral resources, no known mineral reserves, aboriginal title and consultation issues, reliance on key
management and other personnel; potential downturns in economic conditions; availability of third party
contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as an ticipated;
accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral
exploration industry; changes in laws and regulation, competition, and uninsurable risks and the risk
factors with respect to Premier American Uranium set out in PUR’s annual information form for the year
ended December 31, 2023 and the other documents of PUR filed with the Canadian securities regulators
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