atomic Eagle Ltd. is pleased to report the results of an ongoing close-in ground radiometry survey conducted during the second quarter of 2026 in the Muntanga North exploration area within the company’s 100% owned Muntangauran project in Zambia.
Of the 80 kilometers planned, a total of 53 line kilometers have been completed across five of the eight priority target areas. The program successfully corrected and confirmed previously identified radiometric anomalies across the five target areas studied, improving drill targeting resolution. The remaining studies for areas 6 through 8 are expected to be completed during the second and third quarters of 2026.
Explanation of ground radiation measurements and CPS
Ground radiation measurement surveys measure natural gamma rays emitted from rocks on the earth’s surface. Measurements are recorded in counts per second (“CPS”), which represents the intensity of radioactivity measured at the site.
Higher CPS readings indicate relatively high levels of radioactivity and may be associated with uranium-bearing mineralization. These measurements are often used in early stage exploration to:
- Identify abnormal zones.
- Map the extent of mineralized systems.
- Prioritize areas for follow-up drilling.
Because soil cover can hide radioactive anomalies due to underlying uranium mineralization, our field crews carefully document the type of regolith and/or rock exposed at each survey site.
Please note: Handheld scintillometers measure CPS radioactivity, but do not accurately measure elemental uranium concentrations, which can also be affected by the presence of thorium and potassium. Scintilometer readings are preliminary in nature and should not be considered as a substitute for quantitative laboratory assays.
Overview of past research
- Planned coverage: 80 line km across 8 targets.
- Completed: 53 line km across 5 targets.
- Station spacing: 50m along the line.
- Line spacing: 100m.
- Total reads completed: 854.
Closely spaced survey grids improved the resolution of the radiation pattern and enabled the identification of discrete high-intensity zones within the broader anomaly. These zones are considered priority training targets for target areas 1-5.
Geology and prospects
Uranium mineralization throughout the Muntanga Project occurs within the escarpment grit formations of the Upper Karoo Basin. This same division has also expanded into the Muntanga North coverage area, hosting our existing resources in Muntanga, Dibwi East and Dibwi.
The Muntanga North Anomaly exists along strike within this fertile geological corridor and exhibits similar geophysical and geochemical signatures, supporting this possibility.
Previous exploration, including airborne geophysics (NRG, 2006) and soil/radon surveys (Denison Mine, 2013-2015), provided the basis for target definition, which is now being further refined through this ground program.
Atomic Eagle CEO Phil Hoskins said:
“We are encouraged by the initial results of our ground radiometric surveys of the first five targets north of Muntanga. These anomalies occur along strike from our existing resource area and are hosted within the same favorable escarpment sand grain bed.”
Detailed ground surveys not only confirmed historical aviation anomalies in Target Areas 1-5, but also, importantly, helped identify zones of higher intensity within these systems. This will enable better prioritization of drilling targets as we prepare to begin drilling in the coming weeks. ”
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