Confirmation Drilling at JD-7 Delivers Strong Uranium Results for Anfield Energy—Resource Update on Horizon
Drill Program Highlights Robust Mineralization at Key Uranium Project
Anfield Energy (TSX.V: AEC, NASDAQ: AEC) has completed a 20-hole, 8,000-foot confirmation drilling campaign at its JD-7 mine in Utah—a key step in refining the company's uranium and vanadium resource model at the Paradox Mine Complex. With a resource update slated for the first quarter of 2026, recent results set the stage for both confirmation and potential expansion of uranium and vanadium assets in a market increasingly attentive to near-term supply sources.
High-Grade Intercepts Underscore Project’s Upside
Of the 23 drill holes completed, mineralization was present in 15—demonstrating a consistency with historic drilling data while revealing high-potential zones. Notable results include:
| Hole ID | Thickness (ft) | Avg Grade eU3O8 (ppm) | Peak Grade (ppm) | Peak Depth (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD7-25-004B | 17.0 | 5,190 | 14,850 | 153.5 |
| JD7-25-005 | 19.0 | 2,380 | 9,240 | 170.0 |
| JD7-25-012 | 17.0 | 1,620 | 5,990 | 185.0 |
| JD7-25-014B | 21.0 | 2,500 | 7,770 | 212.5 |
Eleven of the 23 holes yielded Grade Thickness (GT) over 0.5, which is generally indicative of high mineralization potential for sandstone-hosted uranium systems. Another six holes fell between 0.1 and 0.5 GT, reflecting moderate mineralization, while five contained only trace amounts and one was below cutoff. These figures point to a robust mineralization footprint and offer a clear path forward for resource confidence and model refinement.
Data Validation Enhances Resource Confidence Ahead of 2026 Update
The latest round of drilling focused not just on in-fill confirmation but also on mapping the outer limits of mineralization—a step crucial for resource modeling and mine planning. Importantly, both core samples and downhole geophysical logging confirmed uranium presence above the industry-accepted minimum cutoff grade of 200 ppm eU3O8 and GT of 0.2. Preliminary analysis shows the data align well with historical results, and forthcoming closed-can radiometric assays will further clarify the vanadium-to-uranium ratios critical for assessing the economic potential of the resource.
Physical samples have already been analyzed at two independent labs for uranium and vanadium content, allowing for further refinement of geological and metallurgical models—a step that sets Anfield up for a detailed resource re-assessment across its Paradox Mine Complex early next year.
Project Development Strategy Advances with Paradox Mine Complex
Anfield’s drill results not only confirm resource expectations at JD-7 but also reinforce its strategy to develop a series of uranium and vanadium production hubs feeding into the company’s Shootaring Canyon mill. CEO Corey Dias highlighted that ongoing and planned drilling at the remaining JD mines will feed into an updated, consolidated resource statement for the Complex—including recently acquired JD-5—which supports Anfield's goal of establishing itself as a top-tier supplier of energy metals.
Key Takeaways for Investors: Near-Term Catalyst and Strengthening Fundamentals
The confirmation drill results point to both robust uranium grades and strong geological consistency at JD-7, enhancing confidence as Anfield heads toward its next major resource update in Q1/26. For investors tracking supply-chain security and near-term development catalysts in the uranium space, Anfield’s ongoing campaign and expanding resource base are signals to watch.
While actual resource size and economics will be further clarified by assay results and future resource modeling, today’s results mark a material step toward de-risking one of North America’s emerging uranium assets.
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