N.A. Niobium to start sampling program at Sabot

Executive Summary

• North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. is initiating a systematic bedrock and bottom-of-till sampling program at its 100%-owned Sabot project in Quebec.
• The program aims to refine and prioritize exploration targets for niobium (Nb) and rare-earth elements (REE) by collecting heavy fraction mineralogy data and shallow bedrock core information.
• Results from this program may influence the scope of future work, potentially expanding to the company's Bardy and Blanchette properties, with the ultimate goal of supporting the upcoming 2026 drill program.

Key Details

• Program Scope: A three- to four-week sampling campaign at the Sabot project, located ~45 km northwest of La Tuque, Quebec.
• Sampling Points: 187 planned points with approximate 400-metre spacing to optimize coverage homogeneity.
• Methodology:
  • Collection of bottom-of-till material suitable for heavy fraction mineralogy.
  • Shallow bedrock core collection using a backpack drill from surface.
  • Expected core length: Up to approximately two metres per point, subject to overburden conditions.
• Personnel: Field activities to be conducted by a crew of up to three operators, supervised by consulting geologists.
• Targeting Criteria: Focus on areas with:
  • Geophysical signatures consistent with prospective intrusive/structural settings.
  • Rock and soil geochemical anomalies.
  • Structural interpretations indicating potential controls on emplacement and alteration.
  • Geological indicators of alkaline intrusive environments associated with Nb-REE mineral systems.
• Future Expansion: The program may be expanded to include follow-up coverage on the Bardy and Blanchette properties based on results and logistical considerations.
• Strategic Goal: To build higher-quality drill targets to improve the success rate of the planned 2026 drill program.

Notable Quotes

• "This program is an important step in building higher-quality drill targets at Sabot," said Murray Nye, chief executive officer. "By combining bottom-of-till sampling suitable for heavy fraction mineralogy with shallow bedrock core information, we aim to strengthen our geological understanding and improve our chances of hitting niobium and rare-earth elements mineralization in our upcoming 2026 drill program."