Midland, in Partnership With RTEC, Continues to Intersect Spodumene Pegmatites on the Galinée Project

Core Insights - Midland Exploration Inc. and Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. have announced the results from the 2024 drilling campaign at the Galinée project, focusing on lithium mineralization [7][8] - The drilling campaign aimed to test multiple lithium showings, including Iceberg, White Stripes, Surge, Snow Fox, and White Lightning, with a total of 28 drill holes completed [7][8] - The project is located approximately 5 kilometers east of the Adina lithium deposit, which has a mineral resource estimate of 77.8 million tonnes at 1.15% Li2O [7][8] Drilling Results - The best results from the 2024 drilling campaign include: - 1.03% Li2O over 32.87 meters (TLIB0026) - 1.46% Li2O over 27.34 meters (TLIB0018) - 1.58% Li2O over 35.05 meters (TLIB0022 RC) - 0.76% Li2O over 38.73 meters (TLIB0020) [8][12] - A total of 21 diamond drill holes and 7 reverse circulation drill holes were completed, totaling 6,284.86 meters [8][12] - At least seven spodumene pegmatite bodies were identified, which remain open for further testing [8][12] Future Plans - Drilling is planned to resume in March 2025, with a budget of USD 3.59 million allocated for further exploration [14] - Early metallurgical tests are being evaluated on select core sections to determine lithium mineralogy and grain size [14] Geological Context - The Galinée project is situated in a favorable geological setting, with a major structure likely controlling the emplacement of pegmatites [14] - The Iceberg lithium showing was discovered along a contact zone that extends over more than 7 kilometers [14] Quality Control Measures - RTEC's sampling protocols include the use of blanks, duplicates, and standards to ensure data integrity [14]