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Bayridge Secures 51% Stake in Baker Lake Uranium Project
Bayridge Resources has finalized a binding agreement to acquire 51% of Privco, owner of the Baker Lake uranium project. The project lies in Nunavut’s Kivalliq Region, a recognized Paleoproterozoic uranium district. This acquisition positions Bayridge strategically near Athabasca Basin peers, including ATHA’s Angilak and Orano’s Kiggavik deposits. Therefore, Bayridge strengthens its uranium exploration portfolio with significant growth potential.
Modern exploration valued at $7 million has already been completed at the Baker Lake uranium project. Historical drilling identified multiple high-grade uranium intercepts, while a 2008 survey highlighted 30 priority uranium targets. Meanwhile, Bayridge mapped 20 uranium prospects along the Baker Basin unconformity, leaving several high-potential drill targets untested along electromagnetic conductors. As a result, the project demonstrates geological parallels to the Angilak uranium camp.
The acquisition also includes governance and financial arrangements: Bayridge issues 5.6 million shares at $0.25 each, valuing the deal at $1.4 million. The company gains the right to appoint a director to Privco’s board and first refusal over the remaining 49% of shares. Additionally, Privco shareholders will retain a 43% stake in Bayridge. However, completion depends on Canadian Securities Exchange approval and customary consents.
ScrapInsight Commentary
Bayridge’s acquisition signals renewed investor interest in high-grade Canadian uranium districts. If exploration confirms historical targets, uranium supply for nuclear and strategic sectors may tighten. The project aligns with circular economy principles by enhancing domestic resource utilization in a geopolitically stable region.
