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Midland Identifies Several Lake Bottom Copper Anomalies from Its New High-Resolution Survey Completed on the Lac Bernard Project

Midland’s Lac Bernard survey confirms polymetallic copper anomalies, setting the stage for summer soil programs to test the deposit.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 11, 2026 · 07:30 MD · 0.395 Midland Exploration Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Midland Exploration announced final results from its 2025 high-resolution lake bottom survey on the Lac Bernard project.
  • The survey successfully identified significant copper anomalies across three distinct clusters, with 8 samples exceeding 250 ppm Cu (maximum 533 ppm Cu) and 17 samples returning 130–250 ppm Cu.
  • The regional median copper value is approximately 26 ppm Cu, underscoring the statistical significance of the detected anomalies.
  • Additional gold (Au) and molybdenum (Mo) anomalies were detected on Lac Bernard, while zinc (Zn), Mo, and Au anomalies were identified on the nearby Viau project.
  • A follow-up 326-soil sampling program and prospecting campaign are scheduled to commence in June on Lac Bernard and Viau to further evaluate these unexplained anomalies.
  • The survey covered Lac Bernard, Viau, and southeastern Caniapisc Au projects, targeting areas with strong polymetallic anomalies from regional Quebec government surveys.
  • Analytical work was performed by Activation Laboratories using strict QA/QC protocols, including standards and blanks.
Material Impact
  • The news represents routine exploration progress consistent with the company's 2026 exploration roadmap.
  • Lake bottom sampling is a standard, low-cost exploration technique used to identify secondary mineralization that may point to primary sources.
  • The results validate the regional geochemical model but do not yet indicate a primary mineralized zone or economic resource.
  • The announcement is expected and incremental, serving as a precursor to the planned summer soil sampling and prospecting programs.
  • No immediate financial impact or change in capital allocation is indicated.
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Company Overview
  • Midland Exploration is a junior prospect generator and joint venture partner focused on gold, copper, lithium, and critical metals in Quebec.
  • The company leverages a partnership model, sharing exploration costs and upside with major mining companies.
  • Flagship projects include:
  • Jouvex (100%): Gold project in the Abitibi belt, targeting VMS and syenitic intrusions near the Douay deposit. Drilling commenced in January 2026.
  • Galinée (Option with Rio Tinto): Lithium and cesium project in the Baie-James corridor. 2025 drilling returned 1.14% Li2O over 30.6m and 9.15% Cs2O over 6.4m.
  • Caniapisc Au (100%): Gold project in James Bay, recently identified high-grade gold boulders up to 24.5 g/t Au.
  • Malaco Mountain (50% with SOQUEM): Copper-gold-REE showing in the Labrador Trough with grab samples up to 31.60% Cu and 6.92 g/t Au.
  • Nachicapau (50% with SOQUEM): Copper-gold-silver project with vein-hosted showings up to 13.70% Cu, 4.38 g/t Au, and 65.40 g/t Ag.
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