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Quantum Identifies Mica as Key Carrier of Critical Elements at NMX East, Quebec
Thenewswire· 2025-09-04 13:40
Core Insights - Quantum Critical Metals Corp. has reported strong correlations between mica content and the enrichment of critical metals such as gallium (Ga), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), lithium (Li), niobium (Nb), tin (Sn), and tantalum (Ta) from the NMX East project in Québec [1][7]. Sample Analysis - Three hand-selected pegmatite core samples were analyzed for their mineral content, with varying mica percentages: Sample 1 (21.2 wt %), Sample 2 (72.7 wt %), and Sample 3 (0.7 wt %) [3][6]. - Sample 2, with the highest mica content, showed significant values: 186 ppm Ga, 959 ppm Li, 320 ppm Nb, 3,220 ppm Rb, 347 ppm Sn, and 71.5 ppm Ta, indicating that higher mica content correlates with higher metal values [6][7]. Mineralogical Studies - Detailed mineralogical studies are being conducted at SGS Lakefield to confirm the association of critical elements with mica, which could simplify the extraction process [2][9]. - The ongoing studies aim to validate preliminary assay results and enhance the understanding of the mineralization process within the pegmatite [9]. Strategic Importance - The NMX East project is 100% owned by Quantum and has been historically explored for lithium, but recent studies focus on gallium extraction feasibility [10]. - The project is strategically located near Power Metallic Mines Inc., which has expanded its land position, highlighting the regional potential for polymetallic exploration [10]. Development Focus - Quantum is prioritizing mineralogical and metallurgical studies to assess the economic viability of metal recovery, aiming to fast-track development in the critical metals sector [10]. - Initial findings suggest that gallium may be recoverable from mica, a non-traditional source, which could enhance domestic supply chains in light of geopolitical factors affecting critical mineral availability [10].
GoldHaven Resources Announces Summer Exploration Plans on Magno & Three Guardsman Projects
Globenewswire· 2025-08-21 12:30
Core Viewpoint - GoldHaven Resources Corp. has initiated exploration efforts at its 100%-owned Magno and Three Guardsman projects in Northern British Columbia, with a fully funded exploration program for 2025 aimed at advancing these highly prospective assets [1][2]. Group 1: Magno Project - The Magno Project spans 30,573.53 hectares and is located within the Liard Mining Division, accessible via Highway 37, facilitating future exploration [3]. - The project contains critical metals such as tin, indium, zinc, silver, gold, tungsten, and gallium, which are essential for various industries including electronics and green energy technologies [4]. - The exploration program will employ a ten-person geological team to systematically cover over 30 kilometers of the Cassiar Terrane, focusing on skarn and replacement-style mineralization [5]. - Historical sampling has returned significant values, including 110 to 1,749 ppm tin and up to 5.58% zinc, indicating the project's mineralization potential [6]. - The exploration aims to enhance understanding of critical metals' distribution and refine targets for future geophysical surveys, with the ultimate goal of discovering a gold- and copper-rich system at depth [7]. Group 2: Three Guardsman Project - The Three Guardsman Project consists of 14 contiguous mineral tenures covering 16,234 hectares and is strategically located near Haines Junction [10]. - Historical exploration has identified copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, zinc, and magnetite mineralization, with potential for gold-enriched systems [11]. - The exploration strategy includes geochemical and geophysical surveys to identify granitic intrusions that may represent porphyry sources associated with observed skarn mineralization [12]. - Following the Magno field program, a 10-day exploration campaign is planned for the Three Guardsman Project, building on previous geological mapping and systematic rock sampling [13][15]. - The project is positioned as a compelling opportunity in the search for critical, strategic, and base metals, with a focus on high-priority porphyry and skarn targets [17]. Group 3: Company Overview - GoldHaven Resources Corp. is a Canadian junior exploration company focused on acquiring and exploring highly prospective land packages in North and South America, including the flagship Magno Project and the Three Guardsman Project [19].