# Niobium Mining News in Quebec

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## NioBay Metals Announces New Mineralized Intersections

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-metals-announces-new-mineralized-intersections--247c8d52-fb89-4123-9187-081d9246ca16) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-metals-announces-new-mineralized-intersections--247c8d52-fb89-4123-9187-081d9246ca16.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T21:38:10.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T12:26:57.776Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T12:26:57.776Z
- Company: NioBay Metals Inc. (NBY)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/819-tsx-venture/nby/212746-niobay-metals-announces-new-mineralized-intersections.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.632
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Resource Update

NioBay Metals announced initial drill results from its 2026 summer-autumn campaign at the Crevier Project in Quebec. The program returned multiple mineralized intercepts for both niobium and tantalum, with several intercepts showing grades significantly higher than the deposit's average and previous bests. These new results will be incorporated into an updated resource estimate for the project.

## NioBay seeks partners to advance Crevier project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-seeks-partners-to-advance-crevier-project--d5e955a4-d000-470f-bf27-6e13e63db9b0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-seeks-partners-to-advance-crevier-project--d5e955a4-d000-470f-bf27-6e13e63db9b0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-07T11:45:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T12:59:35.692Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T12:59:35.692Z
- Company: NioBay Metals (NBY)
- Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/news/niobay-seeks-partners-to-advance-crevier-project/1003895496/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.299
- Atlas tags: Resource Update

NioBay Metals is seeking financial and strategic partners to accelerate the development of its Crevier niobium-tantalum project in Quebec. The company aims to move toward a prefeasibility study and environmental assessment, targeting first production in the early 2030s.

## IGS Study Proposes Innovative and Sustainable Development of Oka Deposit

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--4c19b8fa-3425-479c-9880-505f1876ba51) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--4c19b8fa-3425-479c-9880-505f1876ba51.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-04T14:08:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Nio Strategic Metals Inc. (NIO)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NIO/news/6911453346052879/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.981
- Atlas tags: None

Nio Strategic Metals Inc. announced positive results from a metallurgical study on its Oka deposit, confirming strong niobium and rare earth element content. Flotation test work achieved a substantial improvement in niobium recovery to 81.14% at a concentrate grade of 52.75% Nb₂O₅, compared to historical results. The study also identified significant rare earth element, zirconium, and tantalum content in the concentrate, and demonstrated a novel approach to reduce thorium and uranium in residues, enhancing the project's environmental profile.

## NioBay Achieves ~99.6% Niobium Oxide (Nb?O?) and 99.98% Tantalum Oxide (Ta?O?) in the manufacture of final oxides from Crevier 

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-achieves-99-6-niobium-oxide-nb-o-and-99-98-tantalum-oxide-ta-o-in-the-man--48600aab-0bb9-42e0-a5d6-93771920fc0d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-achieves-99-6-niobium-oxide-nb-o-and-99-98-tantalum-oxide-ta-o-in-the-man--48600aab-0bb9-42e0-a5d6-93771920fc0d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-04T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: NioBay Metals Inc. (NBY)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NBY/news/7018756173245211/niobay-achieves-99-6-niobium-oxide-nb-o-and-99-98-tantalum-oxide-ta-o-in-the-man)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, QP/CP Signed

NioBay Metals Inc. has successfully produced high-purity niobium oxide (~99.6%) and tantalum oxide (~99.98%) through a calcination and hydrometallurgical process at the Crevier Project. These results confirm the effectiveness of the purification process and meet the specifications required by potential customers for battery and superalloy applications.

## NioBay Achieves ~99.6% Niobium Oxide (Nb₂O₅) and 99.98% Tantalum Oxide (Ta₂O₅) in the manufacture of final oxides from Crevier

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-achieves-99-6-niobium-oxide-nb2o5-and-99-98-tantalum-oxide-ta2o5-in-the-m--ba6486b3-b037-4da1-b108-58ce0f9375ac) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niobay-achieves-99-6-niobium-oxide-nb2o5-and-99-98-tantalum-oxide-ta2o5-in-the-m--ba6486b3-b037-4da1-b108-58ce0f9375ac.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: NioBay Metals Inc. (NBY)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/04/3338402/0/en/niobay-achieves-99-6-niobium-oxide-nb-o-and-99-98-tantalum-oxide-ta-o-in-the-manufacture-of-final-oxides-from-crevier.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.564
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed

NioBay Metals Inc. has announced successful purification results for its Crevier project, achieving niobium oxide purity of ~99.6% and tantalum oxide purity of ~99.98%. These results, verified by SGS Canada, confirm the technical effectiveness of the calcination and hydrometallurgical processes.

## NIOB cuts target pegmatite in all Bardy holes

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-cuts-target-pegmatite-in-all-bardy-holes--d9758e99-088d-4988-bd7b-b3107b0bf395) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-cuts-target-pegmatite-in-all-bardy-holes--d9758e99-088d-4988-bd7b-b3107b0bf395.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (NIOB)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/04/3338185/0/en/niob-cuts-target-pegmatite-in-all-bardy-holes.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.319
- Atlas tags: None

NIOB has completed a drilling program at the Bardy property in Québec, achieving a 100% success rate in intersecting targeted pegmatite dykes using a radon-anomaly targeting approach. Visual logging identified rare-earth minerals in six of the eight holes, with hole BBY-2026-006 showing the strongest mineralization and remaining open at depth.

## NIOB completes 2026 drill program at Bardy

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-completes-2026-drill-program-at-bardy--a10cb300-5ff0-49c3-ae6a-8c7f05380831) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-completes-2026-drill-program-at-bardy--a10cb300-5ff0-49c3-ae6a-8c7f05380831.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (NIOB)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/28/3334145/0/en/niob-completes-2026-drill-program-at-bardy.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.136
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

NIOB has completed its 2026 drill program at the Bardy property in Quebec, with all eight holes intersecting targeted pegmatite dykes. While visual logging identified rare-earth bearing minerals like allanite, quantitative assay results are still pending.

## NIOB Seigneurie Assays Confirm Niobium Mineralization in hole seven

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-seigneurie-assays-confirm-niobium-mineralization-in-hole-seven--caf12a23-9288-4c5c-a14e-653aa2dde732) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-seigneurie-assays-confirm-niobium-mineralization-in-hole-seven--caf12a23-9288-4c5c-a14e-653aa2dde732.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (NIOB)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/21/3330337/0/en/niob-seigneurie-assays-confirm-niobium-mineralization-in-hole-seven.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has released final assay results for drill hole SGN-2026-007 at the Seigneurie Project in Québec. The hole returned significant niobium oxide intercepts and an unexpected copper zone deeper in the hole.

## NIOB Seigneurie Step-out Drilling Confirms Pegmatite System Extends Laterally Over 1.5 kilometres

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-seigneurie-step-out-drilling-confirms-pegmatite-system-extends-laterally-ov--c36c5f98-5bd0-4133-b0ae-7c1e6140c75c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-seigneurie-step-out-drilling-confirms-pegmatite-system-extends-laterally-ov--c36c5f98-5bd0-4133-b0ae-7c1e6140c75c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-05-12T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (NIOB)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/niob-seigneurie-step-drilling-confirms-113000123.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.323
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, No QA/QC Disclosure

North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has completed a drill program at its Seigneurie project in Québec. The results confirm that the pegmatite-syenite system extends laterally for at least 1.5 kilometres, though specific assay results are still pending.

## NIOB Expands Pegmatite System with Encouraging Niobium and Rare Earth Exploration Indicators

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-expands-pegmatite-system-with-encouraging-niobium-and-rare-earth-exploratio--9f694e65-8974-4e71-b49c-29dbfb11f8dd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/niob-expands-pegmatite-system-with-encouraging-niobium-and-rare-earth-exploratio--9f694e65-8974-4e71-b49c-29dbfb11f8dd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-05-05T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (NIOB)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/niob-expands-pegmatite-system-encouraging-113000825.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.21
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, No QA/QC Disclosure

North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has reported a substantial 108.60 metre pegmatite intersection at its Seigneurie project in Québec. While the intersection is described as one of the widest publicly disclosed, assays are still pending.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.