Core Viewpoint - Nova Pacific Metals Corp. has reported promising initial assay results from its ongoing exploration drilling campaign at the Lara VMS Project on Vancouver Island, indicating the presence of mineralization and supporting the company's exploration model [1][3][9]. Exploration Results - The first four drill holes, totaling 582 meters, intersected mineralization, with notable intervals enriched with precious metals [1][3]. - Hole NP25-004 intersected 16.2 meters grading 3.3 g/t AuEq, while Hole NP25-001 intersected 17.64 meters grading 1.92 g/t AuEq [6][25]. - Assays are pending from an additional seven holes totaling 1,250 meters [4][7]. Project Overview - The Lara Project spans a 17-kilometer belt within the McLaughlin Ridge Formation, which is known for hosting the past-producing Myra Falls VMS Mine [1][13]. - The ongoing Phase 1 exploration program aims to verify historical drilling data to support a current mineral resource estimate targeted for Q4 2025 [12][20]. Future Plans - The company plans to conduct verification drilling and step-out drilling to test down-plunge extensions of previously intersected mineralization [11][12]. - Nova Pacific is also evaluating additional mineralized zones across the property to define resources beyond the Coronation area [14][20]. Technical and Quality Assurance - All drill core is logged, photographed, and analyzed under strict quality assurance and quality control protocols [16]. - The company has engaged Mineit Consulting Inc. to prepare an updated technical report for the Lara Project [12][20].

TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Pine Exploration Inc. (TSXV: RPX, OTCQB: RDEXF) (“Red Pine” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce further results from the ongoing drilling program at the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Near surface drilling completed since May 2025 was conducted as part of the Company’s assessment of the open pit potential. (See PR dated May 8, 2025). Highlights of the Open-Pit Evaluation Drilling 45.38 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) over 3.13 metres (m) core length, includin ...

Core Viewpoint - Snow Lake Resources Ltd. has announced positive preliminary results from its Phase 2 drill program at the Engo Valley Uranium Project, indicating good intercepts of uranium mineralization and progress towards a maiden resource estimate by the end of 2025 [1][3]. Company Updates - The Phase 2 drill program has completed a total of 31 reverse circulation (RC) drill holes, totaling 2,719 meters, with 8 holes returning mineralized intersections greater than 100 ppm eU3O8 [6][8]. - The diamond drilling segment of the Phase 2 program is set to begin during the week of June 15, 2025, with plans for 19 diamond drill holes in the MUO area and 8 in the D1 area [8]. - A maiden mineral resource estimate for Engo Valley is targeted for completion before the end of 2025, contingent on timely assay results [9]. Industry Context - The global supply deficit of uranium is expanding, necessitating the development of new uranium mines to meet increasing demand [3]. - Namibia is highlighted as the world's third-largest uranium producer, making the exploration and development of projects like Engo Valley crucial for identifying new economic sources of uranium [3].

Group 1 - Silvercorp Metals Inc. has filed an updated mineral resource estimate for its Condor gold project, titled "Independent Technical Report for the Condor Project, Ecuador," effective February 28, 2025 [1] - The Technical Report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and is available on the company's website and regulatory filings [2] - There are no material differences between the Technical Report and the previously released information, and the Condor Project is not currently considered a material property of the company [3] Group 2 - Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company focused on producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc, with a strategy aimed at generating shareholder value through free cash flow, organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and a commitment to responsible mining and ESG [4]

Core Viewpoint - GT Resources Inc. is advancing its North Rock Project in Ontario, Canada, and the Läntinen Koillismaa (LK) Project in Finland, both of which focus on copper, palladium, and platinum resources, highlighting their potential to supply critical minerals to the European Union [1][3]. North Rock Project - The North Rock Project is located in Northwest Ontario and features excellent infrastructure, including a paved highway and railroad [4]. - The mineralization consists of copper-rich magmatic sulphide along a 13-kilometer basal contact of mafic and ultramafic volcanic rocks, with two main styles of mineralization: gabbro hosted and massive copper-palladium-rich footwall veins [4]. - The 2024 exploration program identified geophysical conductors adjacent to historic high-grade footwall vein intercepts, with notable results including up to 14.6 g/t Palladium, 0.5 g/t Platinum, 0.3 g/t Gold, and 2.3% Copper over 0.6 meters [5]. - Indicated resources include 1.1 million ounces of total precious metals (TMP) at 0.89 g/t, 111 million pounds of Copper at 0.13%, and 92 million pounds of Nickel at 0.11%, contained in 38.2 million tonnes [5]. - Inferred resources are estimated at 1.1 million ounces of TMP at 0.68 g/t, 173 million pounds of Copper at 0.16%, and 152 million pounds of Nickel at 0.14%, contained in 49.7 million tonnes [5]. LK Project - The LK Project in Finland is the company's most advanced project, featuring a substantial palladium-platinum-copper rich open pit resource, positioning it as a critical mineral source for the European Union [3][12]. - The project has a significant NI 43-101 compliant open pit resource and is strategically located to supply critical minerals, with Europe heavily reliant on imports [12]. - The Haukiaho Trend, a 17-kilometer long area, presents near-term expansion potential, with historic drilling indicating significant platinum and palladium grades [13]. - The mineral resource estimate includes indicated resources of 1.50 million tonnes at 0.61 g/t Palladium, 0.22 g/t Platinum, and 0.07 g/t Gold, and inferred resources of 1.26 million tonnes at 0.43 g/t Palladium, 0.17 g/t Platinum, and 0.09 g/t Gold [16].

Core Viewpoint - Osisko Metals Incorporated announced new drilling results from the Gaspé Copper Project, indicating significant mineralization and potential resource expansion below the 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) [1][3][11]. Drilling Results - Drill hole 30-1075 intersected 258.0 metres averaging 0.33% Cu and 2.95 g/t Ag, including 15.6 metres averaging 1.47% Cu and 8.5 g/t Ag, with a second intercept at depth of 96 metres averaging 0.54% Cu and 3.34 g/t Ag [3][4]. - Drill hole 30-1076 encountered 208.4 metres averaging 0.40% Cu and 2.61 g/t Ag, with significant intercepts at depth extending mineralization to 548 metres [3][4]. - Drill hole 30-1070 revealed 160.5 metres averaging 0.16% Cu and 1.92 g/t Ag, followed by a second intercept of 122.8 metres averaging 0.62% Cu and 4.86 g/t Ag, and a third intercept of 29.7 metres averaging 1.92% Cu and 15.2 g/t Ag at a depth of 629 metres [3][4]. - Drill hole 30-1074 showed 118.5 metres averaging 0.26% Cu and 1.92 g/t Ag, extending mineralization to a vertical depth of 797 metres [4]. Mineral Resource Estimate - The November 2024 MRE was limited to the base of the L1 skarn horizon (C Zone), with all mineralized intersections below this horizon representing potential depth extensions to be included in the next MRE update scheduled for Q1 2026 [7][11]. - Current Indicated Mineral Resources at the Gaspé Copper Project are 824 million tonnes averaging 0.34% CuEq, while Inferred Mineral Resources are 670 million tonnes averaging 0.38% CuEq [15]. Project Focus - The current drilling program aims to convert the November 2024 MRE to Measured and Indicated categories and to test the extension of the mineralization deeper and laterally towards Needle East and Needle Mountain [11][15].

Core Viewpoint - Nova Minerals Limited has commenced drilling at its Stibium prospect, targeting gold and antimony mineralization, marking a significant milestone in its exploration efforts [1][4][6]. Drilling Program - The 2025 drilling program includes a maiden 3,000m diamond drill program at the Stibium prospect, which is strategically located near the Whiskey Bravo camp and the Korbel gold deposit [6]. - The first drill hole aims to test a high-grade gold-antimony zone identified through extensive surface sampling [6]. - A second diamond drill rig and a reverse circulation (RC) rig are scheduled to begin drilling later in June [1][6]. Surface Sampling Results - Surface sampling has revealed a significant mineralized footprint of approximately 800 meters long and 400 meters wide, with notable results including: - 12 rock samples exceeding 30% antimony (Sb), with a maximum of 60.5% Sb - 10 soil samples exceeding 0.1% Sb, with a maximum of 2.8% Sb - 16 rock samples exceeding 5 g/t gold (Au), with a maximum of 141 g/t Au - 35 soil samples exceeding 1 g/t Au, with a maximum of 25.6 g/t Au [6]. Funding and Strategic Partnerships - The company is progressing its application for U.S. Department of Defense funding to expedite the transition from mining to refining of antimony [2][4]. - If successful, the funding will enable the addition of more diamond drill rigs and the development of a metallurgical processing hub at Port Mackenzie, Alaska [6]. - The company is also engaging with potential antimony off-take partners and plans to employ a leading antimony refining expert [6]. Company Overview - Nova Minerals Limited focuses on the exploration and development of gold, antimony, and critical minerals, particularly through its Estelle Project, which encompasses 514 km of mining claims in Alaska [14]. - The Estelle Project contains multiple mining complexes and is located in the Tintina Gold Belt, known for its significant gold and antimony deposits [14].

Core Viewpoint - Critical Metals Corp has announced exceptional assay results from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland, indicating a significant opportunity to increase the current Maiden Resource Estimate (MRE) of rare earth materials from 225 million tonnes (MT) to an exploration target of 500MT [1][19][30]. Group 1: Assay Results and Resource Estimates - The weighted average grade from the newly released diamond drill hole results is 0.43% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) with 28% Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO) and 1.44% Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) [9][13]. - The MRE for the Tanbreez Project is approximately 45MT of eudialyte containing 0.38% TREO, including 27% HREO, along with 180MT of industrial mineral by-products [1][30]. - The deep diamond drill holes have confirmed mineralization grades ranging from 0.33% to 0.51% TREO, with the potential for further resource upgrades [13][19][23]. Group 2: Drilling Plans and Operations - The company has applied for a Program of Works for the 2025 resource drilling program to upgrade the Inferred Resource to Indicated Resource category and extend the size of the Tanbreez Fjord and Hill Zone Deposits [2]. - The first stage of the drilling program will target the Fjord Deposit, while the second stage will focus on the Hill Zone Deposit, with planned depths of 60m to 150m [4][6][5]. - The company is currently re-assaying historical samples to confirm and reconcile assay results, with updates expected soon [3][7]. Group 3: Strategic Positioning and Future Outlook - The Tanbreez Project is strategically positioned to advance development plans, with ongoing exploration and fieldwork to deepen understanding of the asset's potential [1][19]. - The company holds a 42% interest in the Tanbreez Project, with the right to increase this to 92.5%, indicating strong control over the resource [1]. - The project is expected to play a crucial role in supplying critical minerals essential for electrification and next-generation technologies in Europe and its partners [38][39].

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to publish for the first time the assay results of eleven deep diamond drill holes from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland drilled in 2007 and 2013 at the Fjord Deposit. Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: "I am further encouraged by the deep diamond drill hole results at Tanb ...

Core Viewpoint - Lithium Ionic Corp. has filed an independent NI 43-101 compliant technical report for its 100%-owned Bandeira Lithium Project in Brazil, which includes an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) announced on May 6, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate - The technical report, titled "Bandeira Lithium Project NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Update," was prepared by GE21 Consultoria Mineral Ltda., AtkinsRéalis, L&M Advisory, and Planminas, with an effective date of November 20, 2024 [2]. - The updated MRE includes Measured and Indicated resources of 27.27 million tonnes (Mt) grading 1.34% Li₂O, equating to 901,059 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE), and an additional 18.55 Mt in the Inferred category also grading 1.34% Li₂O, which corresponds to 615,432 tonnes LCE [3]. - The updated MRE increases the Company's consolidated global mineral resources to 36.76 Mt grading 1.31% Li₂O in the Measured and Indicated category, alongside 31.87 Mt grading 1.19% Li₂O in the Inferred category [4]. Group 2: Project Overview and Location - The Bandeira Project covers 158 hectares, representing less than 1% of Lithium Ionic's total 17,000-hectare land position, and is considered one of the most promising lithium development-stage assets in Brazil [5]. - The project is strategically located adjacent to Sigma Lithium's Grota do Cirilo and Barreiro projects, as well as Companhia Brasileira de Lítio's long-standing underground lithium operation [5][8]. Group 3: Future Developments - An updated Feasibility Study to integrate the expanded MRE is currently underway and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025 [3].