From a market perspective, the growth outlook is significant. The global critical minerals market is estimated to be valued at more than
Governments are also pushing hard to secure domestic and allied supply chains, reducing dependence on geopolitically sensitive regions. This has led to new funding programs, incentives, and long-term offtake agreements that improve visibility and stability for companies operating in the sector. For investors, critical minerals offer exposure to a foundational, long-duration growth theme—one that supports the energy transition, advanced technology, and national security, while positioning portfolios to benefit from sustained global demand.
North American Niobium (CSE: NIOB) (OTCQB: NIOMF) and
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- Initial ATI application submitted to the MRNF for the Bardy and Blanchette projects (
La Tuque, Québec ). - Québec’s ATI framework requires proponents to identify stakeholders and establish constructive relationships through a formal information and engagement process.
- The Company has notified relevant parties in areas where the proposed drilling work may take place, including the
First Nation Council of the Atikamekw of Wemotaci , and the Municipality ofLa Tuque . - Prior to any drilling, the Company is planning an open-door information meeting with the Atikamekw of
Wemotaci to support transparency and share information on where drilling may take place, including in areas that may be in the vicinity of members of the community. - Based on the Company’s current understanding of the process, the MRNF review may take approximately three months.
Québec ATI Permitting Update - The submission of the ATI application represents an important step toward the potential future execution of a diamond drilling program at the Bardy and Blanchette projects. Under Québec’s ATI framework, the MRNF review process includes verification that the required stakeholder information exchanges have occurred and that questions, comments, and requests raised through the process have been appropriately identified.
The Company notes that the ATI process can be iterative and timelines may vary depending on the nature and timing of feedback received and the time required to address project logistics. Accordingly, there can be no assurance regarding the timing of the MRNF review or the eventual receipt of an ATI permit. Continued… Read this full release and additional news for North American Niobium by visiting: https://northamericanniobium.com/news/
Why Critical Minerals Are Becoming a Must-Watch Sector for
The assay results reported are consistent with the Company's expectations and reinforce confidence in the continuity and grade of mineralization within the targeted areas of the Elk Creek deposit. The drilling program focused on areas of the deposit where additional data density was required to support higher confidence classifications under applicable reporting standards. The results are being used to update the
Apex Critical Metals Corp. (OTCQX: APXCF) (CSE: APXC), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the identification and development of critical and strategic metals, recently announced that the first drill rig has arrived at site for the Company's inaugural drill program at its 100%-controlled
The first rig is currently being assembled and commissioned, while site preparation activities, including access routes, drill pad construction, and logistical staging, are underway to support upcoming drilling operations.
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