SAGA Metals Completes Phase 1 & Commences Phase 2 of Drilling at Radar Project in Labrador—Confirms Extensive Oxide Mineralization Over 1.5 Km & Provides Corporate Update

Core Insights - SAGA Metals Corp. has successfully completed the first phase of drilling in the Trapper Zone, confirming extensive oxide mineralization over 1.5 km of the 3+ km strike within the Radar Project's Trapper Zone [1][2][4] Drilling Program Details - Phase 1 drilling in Trapper North involved four drill holes totaling 1,073 m, targeting a strong magnetic anomaly identified in the 2025 ground geophysical survey [4][18] - Phase 2 has commenced in Trapper South, with two drill holes completed to date, totaling 445 m [1][4] - Drill holes R-0008, R-0009, and R-0010 demonstrated significant semi-massive to massive oxide mineralization, with cumulative core lengths of 156 m, 165 m, and 139.5 m respectively [2][7][8] Geological Insights - The drilling has confirmed a likely structural repetition of cumulate oxide layers, indicating a strong magnetic response [2][8] - R-0011 intersected both semi-massive to massive cumulate oxides and a separate unit of rhythmic banded oxide mineralization, further supporting the geological model [2][8] Sample and Assay Updates - The first 420 core samples from the Fall 2025 Drill Program have been shipped, with results expected within 3 to 4 weeks [9][10] - The sampling interval has been adjusted to 2.0 m based on previous assay results from the Hawkeye zone [9] Future Plans - The drilling program aims to establish a maiden mineral resource estimation with a total of 15,000 m planned [19] - The company will continue drilling in both the North and South sections of the Trapper Zone before the seasonal break, focusing on understanding grades, widths, and structures [18][14] Strategic Positioning - The Radar Project is positioned as a potential strategic supplier of titanium, vanadium, and iron to North American markets, comparable to global Fe–Ti–V systems [20][26] - SAGA Metals Corp. is focused on critical minerals that support North America's supply security, with a diverse portfolio including the Radar Titanium Project and other properties [26][29]