Xcite Uranium Reports Anomalous Radioactivity up to 51978 cps from First Drillholes at Don Lake Uranium Project, Saskatchewan

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Xcite Uranium Inc.
Ticker
XRI.CN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Saskatchewan
Primary commodity
Uranium
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-26 09:02:58 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Xcite Uranium reported anomalous radioactivity from its first three drill holes at the Don Lake Uranium Project in Saskatchewan, with readings up to 51978 cps. All holes intersected multiple zones of radioactivity, suggesting potential for uranium mineralization. Geochemical assays for U3O8 are pending, and true thicknesses have not yet been determined.

Reasoning: The initial drill holes at Don Lake have intersected multiple zones of significant radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 assays are pending, and true widths are not yet known.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration
  • QP/CP signed off on technical information

Negative factors

  • Assays pending (radioactivity only)
  • True width not determined

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 18

Atlas analysis — Xcite Uranium Inc.: Xcite Uranium Reports Anomalous Radioactivity up to 51978 cps from First Drillholes at Don Lake Uranium Project, Saskatchewan. 7649 CPS over 3.9 m; 8186 CPS over 2.7 m; 11571 CPS over 1.9 m

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document states that 'true thicknesses cannot yet be determined' for the reported drill intercepts.

Evidence · text

“All depths and intervals are meters downhole, true thicknesses cannot yet be determined.”

Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The program is described as 'testing for structurally-controlled uranium mineralization' and 'uncovered additional new target areas for potential uranium mineralization that will be drill tested during this season's program', indicating an exploration focus.

Evidence · text

“The 1500m, 14-hole program is testing for structurally-controlled uranium mineralization defined by both historical work and results from the 2025-2026 field programs. The program will consist of 1500m of diamond drilling, with 14 holes from 6 different pad locations.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The technical information in the news release has been reviewed and approved by C.C. Downie, P.Geo. and Lorne M. Warner P.Geo, both identified as 'Qualified Person' under N.I. 43-101.

Evidence · text

“Technical information in this News Release has been reviewed and approved by C.C. Downie, P.Geo., a director and officer of Eagle Plains, hereby identified as the "Qualified Person" under N.I. 43-101. The technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Lorne M. Warner P.Geo, an independent Qualified Person as per National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (18)

DN26001Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 11571Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26001
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
11571
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
1.9 m
From
54.93 m
To
56.83 m
Hole Depth
96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26001:54.93-56.83
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
80 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows high radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“11571”

Context: 1.9

DN26001Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 3813Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26001
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
3813
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.7 m
From
57.53 m
To
58.23 m
Hole Depth
96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26001:57.53-58.23
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
80 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“3813”

Context: 0.7

DN26001Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 7649Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 3.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26001
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
7649
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
3.9 m
From
58.93 m
To
62.83 m
Hole Depth
96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26001:58.93-62.83
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
80 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows high radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“7649”

Context: 3.9

DN26001Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 11151Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26001
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
11151
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
1.1 m
From
59.33 m
To
60.43 m
Hole Depth
96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26001:59.33-60.43
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
80 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows high radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“11151”

Context: 1.1

DN26001Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 13428Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26001
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
13428
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.9 m
From
61.43 m
To
62.33 m
Hole Depth
96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26001:61.43-62.33
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
80 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows high radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“13428”

Context: 0.9

DN26002Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 8186Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 2.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26002
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
8186
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
2.7 m
From
31.13 m
To
33.83 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26002:31.13-33.83
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
50 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows high radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“8186”

Context: 2.7

DN26002Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 11753Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26002
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
11753
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
1.1 m
From
34.83 m
To
35.93 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26002:34.83-35.93
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
50 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows high radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • High radioactivity readings
  • Multiple anomalous intervals
  • Shallow intercepts
  • Geological association with alteration

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“11753”

Context: 1.1

DN26002Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 1882Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26002
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
1882
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.4 m
From
49.63 m
To
50.03 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26002:49.63-50.03
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
50 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1882”

Context: 0.4

DN26002Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 2058Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26002
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
2058
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.6 m
From
57.93 m
To
58.53 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26002:57.93-58.53
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
50 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2058”

Context: 0.6

DN26003Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 1000Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DN26003
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
1000
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.6 m
From
10.03 m
To
10.63 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26003:10.03-10.63
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1000”

Context: 0.6

DN26003Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 1450Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26003
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
1450
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
2.2 m
From
33.53 m
To
35.73 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26003:33.53-35.73
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1450”

Context: 2.2

DN26003Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 2700Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 1.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26003
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
2700
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
1.2 m
From
38.53 m
To
39.73 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26003:38.53-39.73
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2700”

Context: 1.2

DN26003Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 1920Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 3.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26003
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
1920
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
3.1 m
From
45.33 m
To
48.43 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26003:45.33-48.43
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1920”

Context: 3.1

DN26003Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 2000Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26003
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
2000
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.5 m
From
52.53 m
To
53.03 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26003:52.53-53.03
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2000”

Context: 0.5

DN26003Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 2900Grade Unit: CPSIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DN26003
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
2900
Grade Unit
CPS
Intercept
0.5 m
From
72.13 m
To
72.63 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DN26003:72.13-72.63
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
355 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous radioactivity, indicating potential for uranium mineralization, but actual U3O8 grades are pending and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous radioactivity
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2900”

Context: 0.5

AF 74N10-0422Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 10.7Grade Unit: % U3O8Intercept: 0.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AF 74N10-0422
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
10.7
Grade Unit
% U3O8
Intercept
0.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
QP Signed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high historical uranium grade indicates prospectivity, but the result is old and not verified by a Qualified Person.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional historical grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data not verified by QP
  • Stale data

Evidence · text

“Historical drilling at A Zone returned values of 10.7% U3O8 over 0.3m”
AF 74N10-0422Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: % U3O8Intercept: 0.67 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AF 74N10-0422
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
2.14
Grade Unit
% U3O8
Intercept
0.67 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
QP Signed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high historical uranium grade indicates prospectivity, but the result is old and not verified by a Qualified Person.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional historical grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data not verified by QP
  • Stale data

Evidence · text

“2.14% U3O8 over 0.67m (AF 74N10-0422)”
D-1Don Lake Project · uraniumGrade: 2Grade Unit: % U3O8Intercept: 0.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
D-1
Project
Don Lake Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
XRI.CN

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
% U3O8
Intercept
0.6 m
From
49.7 m
To
50.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
QP Signed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high historical uranium grade indicates prospectivity, but the result is old and not verified by a Qualified Person.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional historical grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data not verified by QP
  • Stale data

Evidence · text

“hole D-1 returning 2.0% U3O8 over 0.6m from 49.7-50.3m (AF 74N10-0345)”

How Atlas produces this analysis

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