who we are
Abasca Resources is committed to powering the world with clean, reliable and sustainable energy by leading the way in the responsible exploration of uranium resources and advancing the Loki Flake Graphite Deposit.
Abasca is a Canadian company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties. Its flagship asset is the 100%-owned, 23,974-hectare Key Lake South (KLS) Project in northern Saskatchewan, located 15 km south of the historic Key Lake mine and current mill. Geologically similar and along-strike of the past-producing mine, KLS hosts over 50 km of prospective conductors for potential new discoveries, alongside the Loki Flake Graphite Deposit.
The PEA initiated in May 2026 marks a major milestone in de-risking the Loki Deposit, advancing it from exploration toward a development-ready asset on the Company’s Fast-Track Roadmap to Production.
The Loki Deposit has an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) that estabslihed an Indicated Resource of 6.99 Mt at 8.27 % Cg and an Inferred Resource of 15.83 Mt @ 6.93 % Cg (effective April 23, 2026). Successful 2025–2026 drilling has expanded this strike length by 900 meters to a total of 1,400 meters. This resource expansion and classification upgrade will underpin the PEA. For current resource details, refer to the Technical Report entiteld “Preliminary Economic Assessment, NI 43-101 Technical Report, for the Loki Flake Graphite Deposit, Key Lake South Project, Saskatchewan, Canada” under the Projects page and filed on SEDAR+.
value pillars
clean energy
Abasca is focused on exploration, development, and production in the energy sector, with a specific focus on the geological potential of the target area. Our team of experts understand the technical and regulatory aspects of the project, and have the experience and qualifications needed to identify the best opportunities for potential returns on investment.
positive change
Abasca is proud to be part of a growing movement towards cleaner and more responsible energy. Our team believes exploration of uranium resources and development of natural graphite catalysts positive change in the energy sector. We are driven to create a more sustainable and resilient world for generations to come.
responsible operations
Abasca is committed to responsible exploration of mineral resources. We take our responsibility seriously and continuously strive to ensure that our operation efforts are respectful of the environment, local communities, and the future of energy production.
our team
Dawn Zhou
Chief Executive Officer, President, Director
Dawn Zhou
President, CEO, Director
Holding a Master of Sciences in Geology, Dawn is a Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) and has successfully invested in several resource projects in Canada, including the Key Lake South Uranium Project (KLS) in Athabasca Basin, the polymetallic Mazenod Project in Great Bear Magmatic Zone, the VMS base metal project in Flin Flon Greenstone Belt and number of potash and oil projects in Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. She was the founder and Executive Chair of Athabasca Potash Inc. (TSX: API). API was the pioneer for new potash project advancement in Saskatchewan, Canada in the early 21st Century and brought one of its potash projects from an exploration permit to a mining lease. Dawn led API from grassroots exploration to the development stage when API was acquired by BHP Billiton for $341 million in early 2010.
Brian McEwan
Vice-President, Exploration and Development
Brian McEwan
Vice-President, Exploration and Development
Holding a Master of Sciences in Geology from the University of Regina where he worked with the Geological Survey of Canada in the Thelon Basin, Brian joined the Key Lake South Uranium Project at the beginning of 2022 as the Chief Geologist. Brian has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the Exploration industry, with 5 years at NexGen Energy Ltd. during the delineation and advancement of the Arrow Deposit filling roles as Senior Geologist, Operations Manager, and Database Manager. Prior to NexGen, he spent 3 years working in the gold sector leading structural mapping of green- and brownfield exploration projects. Brian is a Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
John Shmyr
Vice-President, Engagement and Communications
John Shmyr
Vice-President, Engagement and Communications
John Shmyr has over 14 years of experience in mineral exploration, permitting, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on Saskatchewan’s VMS and graphite‑prospective regions. He previously served as Vice President, Exploration at the Brabant-McKenzie Deposit, and is currently responsible for community engagement, environmental permitting, and corporate communications supporting advancement of the Loki Flake Graphite Deposit. Mr. Shmyr is a Professional Geologist registered in Saskatchewan.
Dave Billard
Chairman of the Board
Dave Billard
Chairman of the Board
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Dave is a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. He currently works as a geological consultant based in Saskatoon. Dave possesses over 35 years of mineral exploration and development experience, searching for uranium, gold and base metals in western Canada and the western US. Dave was the Chief Operating Officer, Vice President Exploration and Director for JNR Resources Inc, prior to its acquisition by Denison Mines in 2013. He was instrumental in the discovery of JNR’s Maverick and Fraser Lakes B zones and, earlier in his career, participated in the discovery and development of several significant gold deposits in northern Saskatchewan. Before joining JNR, Dave was a geological consultant specializing in uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan and prior to that, was employed by Cameco Corporation for over 12 years. Dave is a Director of Troymet Exploration Corp.
Denis Arsenault
Chairman of Audit Committee
Denis Arsenault
Chairman of Audit Committee
Holding a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Denis is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and has held senior financial positions in a range of sectors including mining and resources. He has extensive board and governance committee experience with private and publicly listed companies, including Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., Stonegate Agricom Ltd., MBAC Fertilizer Corp., and Murchison Minerals Ltd.
Qiang Sean Wang
Executive Director
Qiang Sean Wang
Executive Director
Holding a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Victoria, Sean was the President and CEO and a director of AMV Capital Corporation, the predecessor company to Abasca. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and was the CEO and Managing Director of Dragon Tech Ventures Management Limited. He is currently the President and CEO and a director of TSXV-listed AMV II Capital Corporation.
Brett Kagetsu
Director, Corporate Secretary
Brett Kagetsu
Director, Corporate Secretary
Holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia, Brett is a corporate finance and securities partner at the international law firm of Gowlings WLG (Canada) LLP and the majority of his clients have been Canadian reporting issuers in the mining sector. He also completed the Canadian Securities Course in 2000 and earned an Award of Excellence for exceptional academic achievement in the course. Brett has been an instructor for the TSXV’s Rules and Tools corporate governance workshop for over 15 years. He was a director of AMV Capital Corporation, the predecessor company of Abasca.
Richard Wagner
Technical Advisor, Principal Metallurgist / Process Engineer
Richard Wagner
Technical Advisor, Principal Metallurgist / Process Engineer
Richard has spent 33 years in lab testing plus 9 years in operations and a half year in smelting and 4 years consulting with ERM clients.  The 33 lab testing years were evaluating crushing, grinding, gravity, flotation, magnetic separation, hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, smelting, environmental and water treatment testing on the bench, pilot and plant scale. Richard has been involved in mine-mill project developments in the PEA, PFS, FS, and in full scale operations. Strong technical expertise in mineral processing of graphite ores, Cu-Au ores, base metal ores (Pb, Zn, Ni), iron ores, and critical mineral ores. Environmental work in solid liquid separation, desulphurization of tailings, acid rock drainage, tailings geotechnical tests, and water treatment.
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Graphite Projects Experience
Graphitic carbon (Cg) laboratory and pilot plant testing at Lakefield, ON laboratory with ores to develop the mineral processing, pyrometallugical and hydrometallurgical flowsheet for the graphitic carbon flake and purification.
ERM technical due diligence project review of the PFS processing aspects of the graphitic carbon mineral processing flowsheet, micronisation, spheriodisation and caustic baking purification to identify project risks to assist the bank with their investment decision.