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Drill Results

North American Niobium to Commence Systematic Bottom-of-Till and Bedrock Sampling at Sabot Project, Quebec

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 05, 2026 · 07:30 NIOB · 0.52 North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.
NIOB · Price

Executive Summary

  • North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. will commence a 3–4 week systematic sampling program at its 100 % owned Sabot project in Québec.
  • The program targets 187 points on ~400 m spacing, collecting shallow bedrock cores (up to ~2 m per point) and bottom‑of‑till material for heavy‑fraction mineralogy to refine Nb–REE drill targets.
  • Results may trigger expansion of the effort onto the company’s adjacent Bardy and Blanchette properties and feed into a planned 2026 drill campaign.

Key Details

  • Program Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 weeks, starting shortly after the release date.
  • Sampling Coverage: 187 points spaced ~400 m apart across the Sabot project to ensure uniform coverage.
  • Bedrock Core Collection: Shallow drilling with a backpack drill, up to ~2 m of core per point, contingent on overburden thickness and ground conditions.
  • Bottom‑of‑Till Sampling: Material collected for heavy‑fraction mineralogical analysis to identify Nb–REE signatures.
  • Field Crew: Up to three operators conducting field work, supervised by consulting geologists working alongside the company.
  • Potential Expansion: Based on initial results and logistics, additional sampling may be added on the Bardy and Blanchette properties.
  • Targeting Rationale: Program focuses on areas with convergent geophysical anomalies, soil/rock geochemical highs, structural corridors, and alkaline intrusive indicators consistent with Nb–REE mineral systems.
  • CEO Quote: “This program is an important step in building higher‑quality drill targets at Sabot… 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.” – Murray Nye, CEO

Notable Quotes

  • “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.” – Murray Nye, CEO

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (program initiation is a forward‑looking operational update without immediate financial impact).

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