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Drill Results

Naughty Ventures Secures Strategic Land Position for Natural Hydrogen and Helium Exploration in Northwestern Ontario

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 05, 2026 · 07:31 BAD · 0.125 Naughty Ventures Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Naughty Ventures announced the staking of the Little Gull H2 Project, a 4,576‑hectare land position targeting natural hydrogen and helium in the Seagull Complex, Ontario.
  • The project covers 286 mining cells positioned over ultramafic rocks and key fault zones believed to host serpentinization‑generated H₂ and radiogenic He.
  • The announcement highlights regional activity (nearby gas encounter by Anteros Metals) and historic drill evidence supporting the prospectivity of natural hydrogen in the area.

Key Details

  • Land Position: 286 mining cells, totaling 4,576 ha, located ~100 km ENE of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  • Target Geology: Ultramafic rocks of the Seagull Pluton; focus on fault and fracture zones that facilitate serpentinization and gas entrapment.
  • Natural Hydrogen Generation: Expected from serpentinization of magnesium‑ and iron‑rich ultramafic rocks (olivine, pyroxene) producing H₂ as a by‑product.
  • Helium Potential: Anticipated as a by‑product of uranium decay within the Archean Quetico sub‑province underlying the project area.
  • Regional Indicators:
  • Jan 27 2026 – Anteros Metals reported a gas intersection at 877 m depth in adjacent property.
  • 2001 – Historic drill hole WM01‑08 intersected high‑pressure flammable gas at 850 m within the Seagull Complex.
  • Oct 2024 – Satellite spectral imagery identified prospective hydrogen and helium signatures across a 64 sq km portion of the pluton.
  • Qualified Person: Technical content reviewed by Alex Bugden, P.Geo., independent consulting geologist (NI 43‑101).
  • Management Quote: CEO Blair Naughty stated the staking is a low‑cost acquisition that expands the company’s natural hydrogen portfolio and aligns with decarbonization trends.

Notable Quotes

“We are pleased to acquire this new Natural Hydrogen exploration property through low‑cost staking… The convergence of historic flammable gas hits, recent drilling success by our neighbors, and the historical spectral analysis makes the Little Gull H2 Project a high conviction play.” – Blair Naughty, CEO & President

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (strategic land acquisition with no immediate financial impact).

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