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SRC 1.70 −2.3% BAG 0.205 +0.0% ANK 0.350 +0.0% VRB 0.085 +0.0% CPAU 0.140 +0.0% RES 0.025 +0.0% TKO 11.91 +2.7% DCOP 0.075 +7.1% HMR 0.485 −1.0% LITH 0.445 +1.1% MKA 0.770 +0.0% NGC 0.120 +0.0% JUGR 1.35 +4.7% SAGA 0.470 +1.1% B 0.550 +5.8% QGR 0.170 +3.0% SRC 1.70 −2.3% BAG 0.205 +0.0% ANK 0.350 +0.0% VRB 0.085 +0.0% CPAU 0.140 +0.0% RES 0.025 +0.0% TKO 11.91 +2.7% DCOP 0.075 +7.1% HMR 0.485 −1.0% LITH 0.445 +1.1% MKA 0.770 +0.0% NGC 0.120 +0.0% JUGR 1.35 +4.7% SAGA 0.470 +1.1% B 0.550 +5.8% QGR 0.170 +3.0%
Drill Results

VanadiumCorp Completes Soil Geochemical Survey at its Lac Laura Gold-Copper Property; 314 Samples Submitted to AGAT Laboratories for Analysis

Lac Laura soil survey advances gold-copper targeting in Quebec

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 19, 2026 · 08:55 VRB · 0.085 VanadiumCorp Resource Inc.
Executive Summary
  • VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. completed a soil geochemical sampling program at its wholly-owned Lac Laura Gold-Copper Property in the Chibougamau Mining District, Québec.
  • 314 B/C horizon soil samples were collected across a systematic grid targeting the Lac Laura Shear Zone and Chibougamau Copper Shear Zone.
  • Samples were submitted to AGAT Laboratories for Aqua Regia digestion with ICP-OES/ICP-MS analysis.
  • Field crews identified new prospective outcrop exposures within a historical stripping area; a site visit is scheduled to assess geological characteristics.
  • The program follows the October 2025 announcement to initiate a staged NI 43-101 technical report preparation for Lac Laura.
  • Analytical results are pending, and the company plans to provide updates once data is received and interpreted.
Material Impact
  • The release represents an expected, incremental step in the company's stated asset optimization strategy for the Lac Laura property.
  • No assay results are provided, meaning there is no immediate price catalyst or change to the fundamental valuation.
  • The discovery of new outcrop exposures is technically positive but remains speculative until geochemical data confirms mineralization continuity.
  • Given the company's recent capital raises and ongoing working capital deficit, this exploration activity consumes cash without generating revenue.
  • The news aligns with prior management guidance and does not alter the high-risk, pre-production status of the portfolio.
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Company Overview
  • VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. is a junior critical metals company focused on developing a domestic vanadium supply chain for vanadium flow battery (VFB) electrolytes.
  • Flagship Project: Lac Doré Vanadium-Iron-Titanium Project in Québec. Historical 2020 NI 43-101 estimate reported 214.93 Mt @ 0.40% V2O5, 27.1% Fe, 7.1% TiO2.
  • Secondary Assets: Iron-T Project (Genesis Zone) and Lac Laura Gold-Copper Property.
  • Technology: Proprietary VEPT hydrometallurgical process, now patented/allowed in five jurisdictions, undergoing testing in Australia.
  • Operations: The Val-des-Sources pilot plant (Plant No. 1) is currently shut down due to technical issues and unpaid rent, operating below designed capacity.
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