Arctic Star Exploration Corp. has been tracking the progress of Arctic's samples at SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatchewan. Recent correspondence with the laboratory suggests, caustic fusion results should start becoming available at the end of next week, September 9, 2022.

Previously in Arctic's June 30, 2022 company had indicated that results should be expected through July and August. The Diagras Joint Venture (Arctic Star 81.5%, Margaret Lake Diamonds Inc. 18.5%) will report the results as soon as they are available. They will be crucial in planning Arctic's next exploration program.

The joint venture is in the process of planning, permitting and budgeting the 2023 program.