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NIOB Launches Diamond Drill Program at Seigneurie

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 02, 2026 · 07:30 NIOB · 0.495 North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.
NIOB · Price

Executive Summary

  • North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has commenced a fully‑funded diamond drilling campaign at its 100 % owned Seigneurie Project in Québec to test the extension of a pegmatite system for niobium and rare earth element potential.
  • The initial phase consists of up to 1,800 m of drilling across nine holes targeting both edge and core extensions of the pegmatite.
  • Drilling is being performed by Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd.; assay results will be released as they become available.

Key Details

  • Program Scope: Approximately 1,800 metres planned over nine drill holes; additional metres may be added based on early results.
  • Objective: Evaluate the continuity of the interpreted pegmatite system and its potential to host niobium (Nb) and rare earth element (REE) mineralization.
  • Funding: The 2026 drill campaign is fully funded by the company.
  • Contractor: Drilling services are being provided by Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd.
  • Assay Reporting: Company will release assay results promptly after analysis.
  • Qualified Person: Clyde McMillan, P.Geo., has reviewed and approved all technical information in accordance with NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

“The team has wasted no time. We announced receipt of the key authorization last week, and the drill is already running this week. This first phase is designed to test the extension of the pegmatite system and evaluate its potential to host niobium and rare earth mineralization,” – Murray Nye, Chief Executive Officer.

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (the announcement provides a material operational update but does not yet include financial results or definitive resource estimates).

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