Atomic Minerals Corp. Welcomes Renowned Geologist Matthew Schwab to Board of Directors
Atomic Minerals (TSXV: ATOM) has announced the appointment of Matthew Schwab to its Board of Directors. As a Saskatoon-based exploration geologist with over 15 years of experience in uranium exploration and development, Schwab brings significant expertise to the company. His notable achievements include playing a key role in the discovery of the Arrow uranium deposit during his tenure at NexGen Energy and contributing to the Roughrider deposit sale to Rio Tinto for $654 million. The company expects Schwab's leadership and expertise to strengthen their team as they advance their exploration projects.
Atomic Minerals (TSXV: ATOM) ha annunciato la nomina di Matthew Schwab nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Geologo di esplorazione con sede a Saskatoon e oltre 15 anni di esperienza nell'esplorazione e nello sviluppo dell'uranio, Schwab porta con sé una notevole competenza per la società. Tra i suoi risultati più significativi, spicca il ruolo chiave nella scoperta del giacimento di uranio Arrow durante il suo periodo in NexGen Energy e il contributo alla vendita del giacimento Roughrider a Rio Tinto per 654 milioni di dollari. L'azienda si aspetta che la leadership e le competenze di Schwab rafforzino il loro team mentre portano avanti i loro progetti di esplorazione.
Atomic Minerals (TSXV: ATOM) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Matthew Schwab en su Junta Directiva. Geólogo de exploración con sede en Saskatoon y más de 15 años de experiencia en exploración y desarrollo de uranio, Schwab aporta una notable experiencia a la empresa. Sus logros destacados incluyen desempeñar un papel clave en el descubrimiento del depósito de uranio Arrow durante su tiempo en NexGen Energy y contribuir a la venta del depósito Roughrider a Rio Tinto por 654 millones de dólares. La compañía espera que el liderazgo y la experiencia de Schwab fortalezcan su equipo mientras avanzan en sus proyectos de exploración.
Atomic Minerals (TSXV: ATOM)은 Matthew Schwab를 이사회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Saskatoon에 본사를 둔 탐사 지질학자인 Schwab은 15년 이상의 우라늄 탐사 및 개발 경험을 가지고 있으며, 회사에 상당한 전문성을 제공합니다. 그의 주요 성과 중 하나는 NexGen Energy에서 근무하는 동안 Arrow 우라늄 광산 발견에 중요한 역할을 한 것이며, Roughrider 광산의 6억 5400만 달러에 대한 Rio Tinto의 판매에 기여한 것입니다. 회사는 Schwab의 리더십과 전문성이 탐사 프로젝트를 진행함에 따라 팀을 강화할 것으로 기대하고 있습니다.
Atomic Minerals (TSXV: ATOM) a annoncé la nomination de Matthew Schwab à son Conseil d'Administration. En tant que géologue d'exploration basé à Saskatoon avec plus de 15 ans d'expérience dans l'exploration et le développement de l'uranium, Schwab apporte une expertise précieuse à l'entreprise. Parmi ses réalisations notables, il a joué un rôle clé dans la découverte du dépôt d’uranium Arrow durant son temps chez NexGen Energy et a contribué à la vente du dépôt Roughrider à Rio Tinto pour 654 millions de dollars. L'entreprise s'attend à ce que le leadership et l'expertise de Schwab renforcent leur équipe alors qu'ils avancent dans leurs projets d'exploration.
Atomic Minerals (TSXV: ATOM) hat die Ernennung von Matthew Schwab in den Aufsichtsrat bekannt gegeben. Als in Saskatoon ansässiger Erkundungsgeologe mit über 15 Jahren Erfahrung in der Uranexploration und -entwicklung bringt Schwab bedeutende Fachkenntnisse in das Unternehmen ein. Zu seinen bemerkenswerten Erfolgen gehört die Schlüsselrolle bei der Entdeckung des Arrow-Uranvorkommens während seiner Zeit bei NexGen Energy sowie sein Beitrag zum Verkauf des Roughrider-Vorkommens an Rio Tinto für 654 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass Schwabs Führung und Fachkenntnis ihr Team stärken, während sie ihre Explorationsprojekte vorantreiben.
- Addition of experienced uranium exploration expert with 15+ years in the field
- Board member's track record includes involvement in major uranium deposit discoveries
- Direct experience with successful $654M Roughrider deposit sale to Rio Tinto
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2025) - Atomic Minerals Corporation. (TSXV: ATOM) ("Atomic Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Matthew Schwab to its Board of Directors. As a Saskatoon-based exploration geologist, Matthew is a recognized authority in uranium exploration and development, bringing with him over 15 years of impactful experience in the field.
CEO of Atomic Minerals Corp. commented, "We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Schwab to the Board of Atomic Minerals. Matthew's proven track record as a top-notch exploration geologist is evident in his pivotal roles in the discovery and development of multiple significant uranium deposits. His accomplishments, including being instrumental in the discovery of the Arrow uranium deposit during his time at NexGen Energy and his contributions to the Roughrider deposit sale to Rio Tinto for
About Matthew Schwab
Mr. Matthew Schwab is a highly regarded exploration geologist based in Saskatchewan, with over 15 years' experience in resource exploration and development. His work has been pivotal to the discovery, advancement, and sale of multiple uranium deposits in Canada. Currently, he serves as the CEO and a Board member of Stallion Uranium Corp., focused on uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin.
As Senior Exploration Geologist at NexGen Energy, Mr. Schwab played a key role in the 2014 discovery of the Arrow uranium deposit in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, now recognized as one of the most significant uranium discoveries worldwide. Earlier in his career, he contributed to the development of Hathor Exploration's Roughrider deposit, which was sold to Rio Tinto for
He also previously served as CEO and Director of Kraken Energy and co-founded Axiom Exploration Group, where he held the role of Senior Vice President. His leadership extends across several successful public companies and private mineral exploration and E&P consulting firms within Canada's mining and petroleum industries.
Mr. Schwab holds a B.Sc. Honours, in Geological Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Registered Professional Geoscientist with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
Matthew Schwab, incoming Director stated, "I am very excited to be joining the Board of Atomic Minerals and contributing to the advancement of the Company's impressive portfolio of uranium projects including those in Saskatchewan, a region I know well from my extensive work in the Athabasca Basin, as well as the promising properties within the Colorado Plateau. With a resurgence in nuclear power driven by the world's growing power deficit, uranium is undeniably key to unlocking a sustainable energy future. I am confident in the capabilities of the Atomic team and look forward to leveraging my experience to support the Company's strategic initiatives and drive value for shareholders. Together, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for uranium in this dynamic market."
Mr. James Hyland has resigned as a director of the Company creating the vacancy on the Board for the appointment of Mr. Schwab. The Company is grateful to Mr. Hyland for his considerable service and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
About the Company
Atomic Minerals Corp. is a publicly listed exploration company on the TSX Venture Exchange, trading under the symbol ATOM, led by a highly skilled management and technical team with a proven track record in the junior mining sector. Atomic Minerals' objective is to identify exploration opportunities in regions that have been previously overlooked but are geologically similar to those with previous uranium discoveries. These underexplored areas hold immense potential and are in stable geopolitical and economic environments.
Atomic Minerals' property portfolio contains uranium projects in three locations within North America, all of which have significant technical merit and are known for hosting uranium production in the past. Three of the properties are located on the Colorado Plateau, an area that has previously produced 597 million pounds of U3O8. Three properties, comprising four claims totalling 2,180 hectares, are located in Northern Saskatchewan: two within or proximal to the prolific Athabasca basin and a third which hosts a historic resource.
For additional information about the Company and its projects, please visit our website at www.atomicminerals.ca
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Clive Massey"
Clive H. Massey
President & CEO
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