Mr. Pat Varas reports
SAGE POTASH MOVES FORWARD ON DRILL PROGRAM, APPOINTS DRAKE WELL SERVICE FOR SAGE PLAINS PROJECT
Sage Potash Corp. has made continued progress on its previously announced drill program (see news release dated April 7, 2026) at its Sage Plain potash project located in the Paradox basin, southwestern Utah.
Through its drilling management consultant, Westrock Energy Services (USA) Inc., the company has selected Drake Well Service Inc. to complete the drilling program anticipated to commence in Q2 2026. Located in Farmington, N.M., Drake is a privately owned service provider with over 60 years of experience in the region in which the Sage Potash claims are located. Among its range of services, Drake provides large rigs used in oil field well drilling which are the same type of rigs required for accessing the Paradox potash deposits. Drake owns and operates an extensive array of equipment and has the appropriate drilling rig to complete the program in a safe and efficient manner. Drake was selected based on their local reputation for excellent work and commitment to safety. Drake will procure services from about 25 various service providers to deliver the project.
"Sage Potash has completed a comprehensive review of drilling contractors, and we are impressed with Drake's reputation, equipment availability and their experience in delivering quality programs, dependable service and their commitment to safety. We look forward to working with Drake Well Service along with our management company Westrock and we are confident that they will deliver good value for Sage Potash," said Pat Varas, chief executive officer of Sage Potash.
Westrock has completed a detailed drilling plan and will provide oversight of all stages of the program. Site construction and mobilization is scheduled to start at the end of May with drilling commencing in early June. Three weeks have been scheduled to complete the drilling and core recovery with demobilization complete by the end of June. An updated resource estimate is anticipated in mid Q3 2026.
The Paradox basin contains extensive potash deposits including the high-grade Cycle 18 Upper and Lower beds at depths of 2,100 metres (6,890 feet) at the company's project site. As noted in the April 7, 2026, press release, the planned drilling program will target these potash beds and is designed to confirm the project contains one of the most prospective solution mining targets in the United States. Results of the drilling program are anticipated to expand the project's mineral resource, improve the resource classification to advance the project by providing key inputs for continued engineering and development.
About Sage Potash Corp.
Sage Potash is dedicated to the development of its flagship Sage Plain potash project, located in the Paradox basin, Utah. With a large and high-grade resource base, the company is advancing toward its goal of establishing a secure and sustainable domestic potash production platform in the United States. Sage Potash is committed to food security, environmental stewardship and creating value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.
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