Eagle Nuclear Finalizes Contractors for 32.75M-lb Aurora Uranium Pre-Feasibility Drill Program
NUCL•Eagle Nuclear Energy engaged Yukuskokon Services and expanded agreements with BBA USA and SLR International to finalize contractors for the Aurora Uranium Project’s pre-feasibility drilling. The Oregon deposit contains 32.75 million pounds of indicated uranium and 4.98 million pounds inferred, with PFS slated for H2 2027 pending permits.
1. Contractor Engagements
Eagle Nuclear Energy has engaged Yukuskokon Services and expanded existing agreements with BBA USA Inc. and SLR International to provide turnkey project management, real-time geological modeling, drill-hole targeting, and hydrogeological support for the Aurora pre-feasibility drilling program.
2. Permitting Status
The company is awaiting state regulatory approvals in Oregon before initiating drilling activities at Aurora; these permits are the primary gating factor for the planned work program.
3. Resource Profile at Aurora
Under SK-1300 standards, the Aurora deposit hosts 32.75 million pounds of indicated uranium and 4.98 million pounds inferred near-surface resources, while the adjacent Cordex deposit offers potential for further resource expansion.
4. Next Steps and Timeline
Upon permit issuance, the drill program will collect the data required for a Pre-Feasibility Study, which Eagle Nuclear expects to complete in the second half of 2027 to define the project’s economic viability.
