Northwire Canada EditionFriday, July 10, 2026
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S 0.160 +33.3% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 52.02 −0.4% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.73 +2.4% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0% OGN 3.45 +2.1% MSA 6.52 +1.4% SGZ 0.040 −11.1% GRSL 0.310 −3.1% DEX 0.380 −1.3% WMS 0.040 +0.0% S 0.160 +33.3% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 52.02 −0.4% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.73 +2.4% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0% OGN 3.45 +2.1% MSA 6.52 +1.4% SGZ 0.040 −11.1% GRSL 0.310 −3.1% DEX 0.380 −1.3% WMS 0.040 +0.0%
Drill Results

Maxus Mining samples 105 ppm Mo, 21 ppm W at Lotto

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Executive Summary

  • Maxus Mining Inc. released initial analytical results from its 2025 reconnaissance field program at the Lotto tungsten property in British Columbia, conducted by Palliser Exploration Ltd.
  • The program identified an emerging polymetallic system with tungsten and molybdenum anomalism associated with quartz veining and alteration, supporting the potential for a structurally controlled deposit.
  • Two specific rock samples returned significant geochemical values, and the company is proceeding with a 3-D geological model to prioritize future exploration targets.

Key Details

  • Project Location: Lotto tungsten property, Trail Creek mining district, British Columbia, Canada (approx. 20 km west of Castlegar, B.C.).
  • 2025 Field Program Results:
    • Sample G018634: Returned 105 parts per million (ppm) molybdenum; hosted in altered siltstone with abundant quartz veining and strong iron-oxide alteration.
    • Sample G018641: Returned 21 ppm tungsten; hosted in granodiorite with abundant quartz veining and strong iron-oxide alteration.
  • Historical Context:
    • Historical Loto 3 showing features a nine-metre-wide quartz vein with scheelite (CaWO4) mineralization.
    • A 1980 grab sample from the Loto 3 claim returned 10.97% WO3 (tungsten trioxide), which the company considers high-grade (threshold >1.0% WO3).
  • Technical Approach:
    • Integration of historical drilling and 2025 field results into a centralized 3-D geological model is underway to refine targeting.
    • Future work includes systematic rock sampling, detailed geologic mapping, and airborne geophysical surveys to increase sample density and interpretive confidence.
  • Laboratory Analysis:
    • Samples processed by Agat Laboratories (Calgary, Alta.), accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025.
    • Methods included dry crushing, pulverizing, metals by four-acid digest/ICP-OES, and gold by fire assay.
  • Qualified Person: Morgan Verge, PGeo, Vice-President, Exploration, reviewed and approved the technical information.

Notable Quotes

  • "The Lotto property is beginning to demonstrate the characteristics we look for in a prospective critical minerals project... These early results, combined with compelling historical data, are helping us define a clear path forward. Our next phase of work will focus on expanding the footprint of mineralization and advancing high-priority targets as we work to unlock the broader potential of this underexplored project." — Scott Walters, CEO
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