Mining
February 23, 2023

Sidney Resources Corporation: Mining Exploration and Pioneering Laser Technology for a Sustainable Future.

Mining and exploration is only part of what Sidney Resources Corp is all about.

Sidney Resources Corporation (OTC Pink: SDRC) is a mining and exploration company that operates in the famous Warren Mine District of Idaho. The company is conducting exploration and development work to determine the values of ore bodies located on three patented claims, The Lucky Ben, Lucky Ben Extension, and Hornet properties totaling 53 acres. Sidney Resources also has an additional fourteen unpatented claims totaling 300 acres directly adjacent to these properties.

The property and claims owned by Sidney Resources are located in the famous Warren Mining District located north of McCall, Idaho. The company holds a perpetual lease securing the exclusive rights to develop, explore, and produce mineral revenue on three private patented claims and five unpatented claims. The three patented, deeded claims totaling 53 acres+/- and unpatented claims totaling 200 acres+/- are included.

The company also owns nine additional claims that are adjacent to the lease property and claims. Over the past five years, significant work has been completed on the original Lucky Ben tunnel. The portal has been rehabilitated and approximately 500 feet of the tunnel has been widened and cleared of obstructions. A second tunnel is currently under construction at a lower level, and an extensive sampling program including an underground diamond drill program is underway.

Sidney Resources’ recent exploration efforts have expanded to 20 acres of private property known as the Hornet Claim and to several unpatented claims near the Lucky Ben Project where the historic high producing Arlise Mine is located. The management team is working to secure an additional 158 acres of private property and 78 additional unpatented claims in the area, totaling over 1700 acres.

The company has recently acquired the “Graduated Optical Collimator” and is applying academic conceptualization, computer modeling, and the study of laser technology to engineer and design inaugural “thermal fracturing” prototype units for the mining industry and adjunct applications in the areas of construction and rescue where safe and efficient removal of material is required.

The company is a pioneer in developing disruptive and transformative technology utilizing commercial lasers to improve the efficiency of the mining industry while simultaneously reducing the negative impact on the environment. The patent-pending technology is designed for use in mining operations such as explosive installation preparation, rock bolting operations, drifting, expanding raises, winzes, and stope mining. The initial mining application of the GOC was thought to be used for the narrow vein mining venue, with the initial design as a unit needing only a one-meter by two-meter access as the least needed for a man pass. This would allow a single head unit to mine at a rate of approximately 2.6 tons per hour of ore-bearing material and waste, with the ability to roughly separate between the two. Ancillary equipment such as power generation equipment, air compressors, and vacuum systems can either be remotely located or are sized to be transported along with the GOC. Larger underground projects would utilize additional GOCs and any necessary support equipment.

The design and assembly of the first laser miner test unit is complete, and testing will be completed at the renowned Colorado School of Mines. The testing process has been coordinated with the assistance of IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) and will utilize the 4 KW IPG Photonics laser housed at CSM. With the assistance of the team at CSM, Sidney Resources' engineering team will test the newly designed unit that is configured so that a variety of specialty directional laser pointing devices and their inherent custom software control are interchangeable for use in various mining operations. Testing will evaluate the ability to cut, facture, and spall various samples of geologic materials. The company believes that the anticipated successful testing will accelerate the commercialization of the versatile and low environmental impact technology designed to transform the mining industry and redefine the ability to recover valuable minerals.

Upon completion of successful testing at the Colorado School of Mines, Sidney Resources Corporation is poised to revolutionize the mining industry with its innovative technology. The Graduated Optical Collimator (GOC) is a patent-pending technology that utilizes commercial lasers to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact in mining operations. With the ability to cut, fracture, and spall various samples of geologic materials, the GOC has the potential to recover valuable commodities including gold, silver, and critical minerals required for clean energy transitions.

The initial design of the GOC is for narrow vein mining, with a unit that requires only a one-meter by two-meter access for a man pass. This design allows a single head unit to mine at a rate of approximately 2.6 tons per hour of ore-bearing material and waste, with the ability to roughly separate between the two. Ancillary equipment, such as power generation equipment, air compressors, and vacuum systems, can either be remotely located or transported with the GOC. For larger underground projects, additional GOCs and necessary support equipment would be utilized.

The completion of the first laser miner test unit marks a significant milestone for Sidney Resources Corporation's efforts to transform the mining industry. As the testing process evaluates the GOC's ability to cut, fracture, and spall various samples of geologic materials, the company is confident in its ability to accelerate the commercialization of this innovative technology. With a focus on efficiency and reduced environmental impact, the GOC could redefine the way we recover valuable minerals and resources.

In addition to its technological advancements, Sidney Resources Corporation's commitment to exploration and development is evident through its work on patented and unpatented claims in the famous Warren Mining District of Idaho. With a perpetual lease securing the exclusive rights to develop, explore, and produce mineral revenue, the company's recent expansion to the Hornet Claim and the historic high producing Arlise Mine is just the beginning. As management works to secure additional private property and unpatented claims in the area, the future looks bright for Sidney Resources Corporation and the mining industry as a whole.

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