Anfield Energy Secures ATF Blasting Permits, Enabling Active Underground Mining at Utah & Colorado Projects

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Anfield Energy obtained ATF blasting permits for its Utah and Colorado mines, a key milestone enabling the transition to active underground mining operations at Velvet-Wood and preparing for the JD-8 mine.

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• ATF Blasting Permits Received

  Anfield Energy secured blasting permits from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for its mines in Utah and Colorado.

• Enables Active Underground Mining

  These permits allow the company to initiate drilling and blasting at the Velvet-Wood project within weeks, moving from rehabilitation to active underground mining operations.

• Advances Production Timeline

  The permits are a critical step towards returning the Velvet-Wood mine to production by the end of 2026 and position the JD-8 mine for commencement later this year.

• Supports U.S. Energy Security

  The CEO highlighted the significance of advancing Velvet-Wood, which last produced in 1984, as a contribution to expanding domestic nuclear capacity and strengthening U.S. energy security.

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Anfield Energy has received critical blasting permits from the ATF for its Utah and Colorado mines. This regulatory approval is a major step, allowing the company to initiate drilling and blasting at the Velvet-Wood project within weeks, transitioning from development to active underground mining. It also positions the JD-8 mine for commencement later this year, significantly de-risking the company's goal of returning Velvet-Wood to production by the end of 2026 and advancing its hub-and-spoke strategy.