Refined Energy Corp. (CSE: RUU; OTC: RRUUF; FRA: CWA0) has received final analytical results for its maiden Winter 2026 drill program at Eagle Plains Resources' (TSX-V: EPL; OTCQB: EGPLF) 100% owned Dufferin West Property, located in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin uranium district. Refined holds the exclusive option to acquire up to a 75% interest in the project.
Drill Program Overview
The Dufferin Project consists of 10,140 hectares and is comprised of the North and West Dufferin blocks. The 2026 drill program tested targets identified through the interpretation of electromagnetic, gravity and magnetic geophysical surveys. A total of 975 metres of drilling in three holes was completed. Drillholes DW26-001 and DW26-003 successfully intersected the Athabasca unconformity, while DW26-002 was terminated prior to reaching target depth. The program was completed on budget for approximately $1.7 million and was managed by TerraLogic Exploration Inc. of Cranbrook, BC.
Geochemical Results
A total of 87 samples from DW26-001 and DW26-003 were submitted to ALS Canada Ltd. for geochemical analyses. Ten samples returned weakly anomalous uranium values, with the highest assay returning 5 ppm uranium from DW26-001 immediately below the unconformity. A detailed review of the geochemical results, incorporating U/Th and Pb-isotope ratios and alteration indicator elements including boron, identified ten anomalous sample intervals, including uranium enrichment relative to thorium immediately below the unconformity.
Drilling Highlights
Drill hole DW26-001 intersected the targeted graphitic conductor at 381 metres with associated brecciation (unconformity depth 332 m). Drill hole DW26-003 reached the unconformity at 312 metres and intersected two brecciated fault zones: one in the sandstone at 104 to 120 m with associated bleaching, and one in the basement from 323.7 to 327.1 m with brecciation and clay gouges. DW26-003 tested a ground gravity low complemented by a partially overlapping magnetic low and bounded to the east by a magnetic high. All intersections are listed with respect to hole depth, not depth from surface.
Management Commentary
Mark Fields, Chief Executive Officer of Refined Energy, commented: “The Winter 2026 program successfully completed the Company’s planned drill testing and generated additional geological and geochemical information for the Dufferin West property. We appreciate the efforts of the field crews, contractors and technical personnel involved in the program.”
The results provide additional geological and geochemical information that will assist in the Company’s ongoing evaluation of the Dufferin West property.
