Vortex Energy Corp. announced that the Company has received approval from the Mineral Lands Division, Department of Industry, Energy & Technology, Newfoundland and Labrador, of its Application for Exploration Approval for the 23,500 hectare Robinsons River Salt Project (the Property). The permit application was submitted on August 24, 2023 by RESPEC Consulting Inc. who has been commissioned to conduct the proposed work on behalf of Vortex.

The drilling permit allows for two diamond cored wells to be drilled on the Property. The wells are designed to confirm the depth of the salt rock structures and attain the geological properties of the salt and non-salt rocks. As an integrated company and an expert in salt cavern development, RESPEC will lead all required responsibilities to complete the planned exploration work, including project management, well design, procurement, active drilling, core recovery and wireline management, data collection, testing and technical reporting.

The Company will also provide core samples to the University of Alberta for hydrogen testing and sampling as part of the recently announced collaborative research partnership between Vortex and the University of Alberta. The Company is committed to working closely with the local community and government agencies in an effort to ensure that the Company?s exploration program on the Property meets all environmental and safety standards.