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Drill Results Neutral

Absolutely Critical Resources Provides Update and Commences Drilling

Absolutely Critical begins drilling on two critical mineral targets despite tight liquidity.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 13, 2026 · 09:01 ABC · 0.02 Absolutely Critical Resources Corp.
Executive Summary

Absolutely Critical Resources Corp. announced the commencement of diamond drilling at its Mary Ann’s Lake Project in Nova Scotia. The program targets a blind prospect located approximately 50 meters below a historical 4.03 oz/t silver assay. The initial program is expected to conclude in October 2026.

At the Massey Nickel/Copper Project in Ontario, a drilling contract has been signed with operations scheduled to begin around November 15, 2026. The program targets high-priority VTEM anomalies identified by commissioned geophysicist Alan R. King.

The update follows a non-brokered private placement completed on September 21, 2026, which raised $150,000. The company also received a $52,500 grant under the Nova Scotia Junior Mining Assistance Program, with $31,500 advanced. Douglas Hunter, P.Geo., serves as the Qualified Person for the technical information.

Material Impact

Absolutely Critical Resources Corp. (ticker ABC) has commenced drilling as part of the routine execution of exploration plans previously announced in August 2026. The company disclosed no new geological data, financing surprises, or strategic shifts.

The start of drilling represents a standard milestone for early-stage explorers. Given the company's micro-cap status, negative equity, and minimal cash reserves, the market impact is expected to be neutral unless drill results significantly exceed historical assays or attract strategic partnership interest.

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Company Overview

Absolutely Critical Resources Corp. (ABC) is a micro-cap exploration company focused on critical and base metals.

The company’s Mary Ann’s Lake Project in Nova Scotia targets zinc, copper, and silver. Located approximately 1,500 meters from the former Stirling Mine, a massive sulphide producer, the site is a blind prospect discovered in 1992. Initial drilling encountered an 80-meter wide altered and mineralized zone characterized by talc, sericite, and pyrite, which resembles the host rocks of the Stirling Mine.

In Ontario, the Massey Project covers approximately 2,200 hectares within the Kamiskotia Complex and targets nickel and copper. Recent prospecting identified an undocumented shear zone with elevated nickel values of 1,055 ppm and gold values of 0.34 g/t. Geophysical modeling has identified five very high-priority VTEM anomalies ranging from 400 to 4,500 siemens, as well as 17 second-level anomalies.

The Qualified Person for the company is Douglas Hunter, P.Geo.

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