Interview with Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium Corp.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/myriad-uranium-csem-digging-up-lost-pounds-in-us-5021

Recording date: 26th June 2024

Myriad Uranium (CSE:M) is emerging as a noteworthy player in the uranium exploration sector, with its Copper Mountain project in Wyoming capturing the attention of specialist investors. This project, dormant since the 1970s, could potentially become one of Wyoming's largest uranium assets, offering investors an opportunity to gain exposure to the resurging uranium market.

The Copper Mountain project comes with a significant historical pedigree. Union Pacific Railway invested approximately $117 million (in today's dollars) into the project during the 1970s, conducting over 2,000 drill holes and nearly developing it into an operational mine. Historical estimates suggest a resource of 15-30 million pounds of uranium, with potential for over 65 million pounds across the entire project area. While these estimates are not compliant with current NI 43-101 standards, they provide a compelling starting point for Myriad's exploration efforts.

Myriad's team has identified additional exploration potential beyond the historical work. New geological interpretations suggest high-grade mineralization may exist in near-vertical faults within the granite, potentially expanding both the size and grade of the resource. To verify and potentially expand upon the historical resource, Myriad has designed an exploration program of approximately 83 drill holes, focusing initially on the Canning deposit.

To fund this program, Myriad has announced a $5 million private placement, with $2.9 million already secured in the first tranche. Notably, the financing has attracted specialist uranium investors who have conducted extensive due diligence on the project, providing an additional layer of validation for its potential.

Wyoming's strategic importance in the U.S. nuclear energy landscape enhances the project's attractiveness. The state benefits from strong bipartisan political support for uranium production and is experiencing renewed interest and investment in the sector.

The broader uranium market is showing signs of a potential upswing, with major financial institutions forecasting significant price increases in the coming years. These market dynamics, coupled with the strategic importance of domestic uranium production in the U.S., create a favorable environment for consolidation in the sector, potentially positioning Myriad as an attractive M&A target.

Despite the significant potential of the Copper Mountain project, Myriad Uranium's market capitalization remains relatively low at around 10 million Canadian dollars. This valuation may not fully reflect the potential of the asset, suggesting possible upside as the company advances its exploration program.

Investors can look forward to several near-term catalysts, including the completion of the current private placement, commencement of geophysical surveys, receipt of drill permits, initiation of the drill program, and subsequent results. These milestones should provide a steady stream of news flow and potentially value-creating events.

While Myriad Uranium presents an intriguing opportunity in the uranium sector, investors should be mindful that this remains an early-stage exploration project with associated risks. However, for those bullish on uranium and comfortable with junior mining investments, Myriad offers exposure to a potentially significant asset in a strategic jurisdiction, with multiple near-term catalysts on the horizon.

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