Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Operational and Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
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Canadian North Resources (OTCQX:CNRSF) reported operational and financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, centered on advancing its 100%-owned Ferguson Lake Ni-Cu-Co-PGE project. The company is planning further bio-metallurgical evaluation using a self-sustaining bioleaching system that previously achieved high extraction rates of copper (87.7-90.6%), nickel (96.8-99.0%), cobalt (96.9-99.3%) and PGEs (>80%) at low temperatures without added acid or external heat.
Canadian North ended the period with cash and cash equivalents of $3,277, a net loss of $165,134 and comprehensive loss of $190,316, both or $0.00 per share. On August 26, 2026 it authorized Series 1 Convertible Promissory Notes of up to $2,000,000, bearing 10% annual interest and maturing July 31, 2027, convertible at $0.25 per share (up to 8,000,000 shares). On August 27, 2026 a director subscribed for a $1,000,000 note, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance. The company also adopted semi-annual reporting and reported strong shareholder support at its June 25, 2026 meeting.
Positive
- Authorization of Series 1 convertible notes up to $2,000,000 at 10% interest, maturing 2027
- Director subscribed for a $1,000,000 convertible note at $0.25 per share, pending TSXV approval
- Prior bioleaching tests achieved up to 99% nickel, 98% cobalt and 90.6% copper extraction at low temperatures
- Ferguson Lake hosts NI 43-101 Indicated resources of 66.1Mt with over 1.0B lb copper and 678M lb nickel
- Shareholder meeting saw 54.68% of shares voted and re-elected all directors, approved auditors and stock option plan
Negative
- Cash and cash equivalents only $3,277 as of June 30, 2026
- Net loss of $165,134 and comprehensive loss of $190,316 for six months ended June 30, 2026
- Convertible notes carry relatively high 10% annual interest cost
- Financing could dilute shareholders by up to 8,000,000 new common shares at $0.25 conversion price
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / Canadian North Resources Inc. ("Canadian North" or the "Company") (TSXV:CNRI)(OTCQX:CNRSF)(FSE:EO0 (E-O-zero)) reports its operational and financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
Dr. Kaihui Yang, President and CEO of the Company, commented: "In past six months, we have planned further evaluation of bio-metallurgical technologies to produce market-ready battery-grade nickel and cobalt compounds, copper and platinum-group metals (PGE) from a low-cost, low-carbon footprint mine for the Ferguson Lake project."
"The plan is based on the results from the expanded bioleaching programs completed in 2025. The new tests confirmed high metal extraction of copper (87.7
"Canadian North plans at Ferguson Lake to collect large bulk surface mineralized samples for further bio-metallurgical testing, and to conduct exploration and definition drilling programs and engineering and environmental studies."
"The Company is actively communicating with investors and shareholders to raise funds for exploration, geotechnical, metallurgical and environmental programs to support the prefeasibility evaluation of the Ferguson Lake Project; and continues its engagement with the governmental agencies and local communities to update and upgrade permissions, permits and licenses required to advance project development."
First Six-Month of 2026 Highlights:
The Company also engaged in the following activities in the first half year:
On April 15, 2026, the Company announced that it had elected to rely upon Coordinated Blanket Order 51 - 933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers ("CBO 51-933") and adopt semi-annual financial reporting. This news release is being filed pursuant to CBO 51-933.
On April 28, 2026, the Company reported operational and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. During 2025, the Company continued evaluation of multiple metal processing technologies for the Ferguson Lake Ni-Cu-Co PGE Project. The team expanded the bio-metallurgical programs to produce market-ready battery-grade nickel and cobalt compounds, copper and PGE metals from a low-cost, low-carbon footprint mine, and achieved extraction rates of
99% nickel,98% cobalt and90.6% copper in the follow-up second set of lab-scale bioleaching tests on massive sulphides; recovered more than80% of palladium and gold from the residues of the bioleaching tests. All base metals were extracted from each bioleaching tests at low temperatures of 52 - 65oC without the addition of acid and external heat. Such a self-sustaining bioleaching system can significantly simplify the metallurgical process and signals strong potential for low energy consumption development of the Ferguson Lake project. The Management strengthened engagement with local governments, Indigenous communities and completed environmental sampling and analysis for updating and upgrading of licenses and permits. The team also increased communication with investors and potential partners to support the future mine development of the Ferguson Lake Project.On June 26, 2026, the Company announced the voting results for the election of its Board of Directors at its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on June 25, 2026, in Mississauga, Ontario. A total of 62,506,011 common shares were voted at the Meeting, representing
54.68% of the common shares outstanding. Shareholders approved the re-election of all Directors as listed in the Management Information Circular dated May 19, 2026, and the reappointment of MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditors of the Company at a remuneration to be fixed by the directors. In addition, the resolution to ratify and approve the Company's Stock Option Plan was passed.
Subsequent Event
On August 26, Canadian North announced that it has authorized and approved the issuance of a series of promissory notes designated as Series 1 Convertible Promissory Notes (each a "Note") for up to an aggregate principal amount of
$2,000,000 t o be repaid by the Corporation, together with interest at the rate of10% per annum by July 31, 2027 (the "Financing"). The principal amount of each Note is convertible by the holders into Common Shares of the Corporation at a conversion price of$0.25 per Common Share, for an aggregate of up to 8,000,000 Common Shares of the Corporation. In that a director of the Corporation will be participating in the private placement. The proceeds will be used as working capital of the Company.On August 27, 2026, a director of the Company executed a subscription agreement for a Series 1 Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of
$1,000,000 . The principal amount bears interest at an annual rate of10% , matures on July 31, 2027, and is convertible into Common Shares of the Company at a conversion price of$0.25 per Common Share. The transaction is subject to final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, The Company ended with cash and cash equivalents of
Qualified Person:
Dr. Trevor Boyd, P.Geo. and Technical Advisor for Canadian North Resources, a qualified person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101 standards, has reviewed the technical content of this news release and has approved its dissemination.
About Canadian North Resources Inc.
Canadian North Resources Inc. is an exploration and development company focusing on the critical metals for the clean-energy, electric vehicles, battery and high-tech industries. The company is advancing its
The Ferguson Lake mining property contains a substantial National Instrument 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate announced on March 19, 2024, which includes Indicated Mineral Resources of 66.1 million tonnes (Mt) containing 1,093 million pounds (Mlb) copper at
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this news release, including statements which may contain words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", or similar expressions, and statements related to matters which are not historical facts, are forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities, are based on certain factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the documents incorporated by reference herein are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. In addition, although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any future revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as expressly required by law.
SOURCE: Canadian North Resources Inc.
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