Mr. Corey Dias reports
ANFIELD ENERGY INC. COMPLETES PHASE ONE SURFACE CONSTRUCTION AT VELVET-WOOD PROJECT
Anfield Energy Inc. has completed phase 1 surface construction at its Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium project in Utah. With phase 1 complete, the company will shift focus to phase 2 of mine construction at Velvet-Wood.
Corey Dias, Anfield chief executive officer, commented: "The successful completion of phase 1 surface construction at Velvet-Wood marks strong progress on the ground made possible by our expanded work force. We are now advancing into phase 2, with initial underground development activities expected to commence within the next 30 days. This advancement is significant in the broader U.S. context as Velvet-Wood was the first uranium mine to be advanced through expedited permitting under the current administration.
Anfield is proud to do its part in answering the call to vastly expand America's nuclear capacity and energy independence. We remain firmly on track to resume production at Velvet-Wood by the end of 2026."
Phase 2 will focus on the dewatering and rehabilitation of the existing underground workings, along with construction of the ore pad to allow for mining to begin upon completion of the dewatering. Phase 2 is expected to last approximately six months. Initial underground development activities are expected to commence within the next 30 days at Velvet-Wood.
Phase 3 of mine construction at Velvet-Wood will involve the buildout of permanent surface infrastructure, including the mine office, shop/warehouse and permanent power. The company intends to produce mined material concurrently with the completion of this final development phase.
The completed phase 1 work at Velvet-Wood included the following actions:
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Stripped the topsoil from the original mine area and stockpiled approximately 4,500 cubic yards of clean topsoil, set aside for future reclamation work;
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Completed a full site survey to orient the surface with the underground workings;
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Installed a temporary office and shop to support construction and site development;
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Built or improved nearly three miles of roads, including both county roads and site roads;
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Installed temporary power to the site;
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Uncovered the previous plugged/reclaimed decline shaft and constructed the new portal and gates;
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Installed ventilation for the underground;
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Rehabilitated nearly 1,500 feet of decline;
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Activated the mine ID with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, enabling the start of mining and mine construction;
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Built pads for the permanent facilities (mine office, shop/warehouse and water treatment); and
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Restarted the company's Papoose limestone quarry, supplying all aggregate used on site for road and pad construction.
This progress allows Anfield to remain on schedule to return the Velvet-Wood mine to production by the end of 2026. This milestone is made more significant by the fact that the mine last produced in 1984 while the remaining Lisbon Valley mines were ultimately shuttered by 1988. For more than 40 years, this resource area has been waiting for the return of the U.S. uranium industry.
This progress supports Anfield's hub-and-spoke strategy, centred on the fully permitted Shootaring Canyon mill in Utah and its portfolio of high-quality uranium-vanadium assets in Utah and Colorado.
About Anfield Energy Inc.
Anfield is a uranium and vanadium development company that is committed to becoming a top-tier energy-related fuel supplier by creating value through sustainable, efficient growth in its assets. Anfield is a publicly traded corporation listed on Nasdaq, the TSX Venture Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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