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North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. Plans Phase 2 Radon Survey and Low-Impact Backpack Drilling at Blanchette, Bardy and Seigneurie Properties, Quebec

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 22, 2026 · 07:30 NIOB · 0.88 North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.
NIOB · Price

Executive Summary

  • North American Niobium announces a Phase 2 follow‑up exploration program on its 100% owned Blanchette, Bardy and Seigneurie properties in Québec.
  • The program combines soil‑gas radon surveying by RadonEx Ltd. with low‑impact backpack drilling, plus a high‑resolution magnetic survey at Seigneurie.
  • Work is scheduled to begin January 30, 2026 and will run for approximately two weeks at Blanchette & Bardy and an additional ~10 days at Seigneurie.

Key Details

  • Start Date: Program planned to commence January 30, 2026.
  • Properties Covered:
  • Blanchette & Bardy – ~2‑week soil‑gas radon survey concurrent with backpack drilling targeting radon anomalies.
  • Seigneurie – ~10‑day program including soil‑gas radon survey, backpack drilling, and high‑resolution magnetic survey.
  • Survey Partner: RadonEx Ltd. will conduct the soil‑gas radon surveys.
  • Drilling Method: Portable, low‑impact gas‑powered “backpack” drill; no hydraulic equipment required, compliant with Québec’s ATI permitting regime.
  • Objectives:
  • Validate radon anomalies linked to mineralization.
  • Refine target geometry and prioritize additional drill targets.
  • Evaluate potential extensions of identified systems.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Program designed to meet Québec’s exploration impact (ATI) requirements, minimizing surface disturbance.
  • Operational Constraints: Activities subject to typical weather and site‑condition considerations.

Notable Quotes

“Phase 2 is designed to be a practical, low‑impact program that helps us move quickly from anomalies to prioritized targets,” said Murray Nye, Chief Executive Officer. “By running RadonEx soil‑gas radon surveying alongside backpack drilling, we can rapidly test and refine anomalies.”

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (the announcement outlines future exploratory activities without immediate financial impact or material results).

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