News Release dated September 15, 2026 - Bardy Assays
Original announcement by cse on
- Company
- North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.
- Ticker
- NIOB
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- Québec
- Primary commodity
- Rare earth oxides
- Secondary commodities
- Niobium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 15:38:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has released assay results from three drill holes at the Bardy property in Québec, confirming rare earth oxide (TREO) mineralization. The results include a 2.05 m interval at 0.43% TREO in hole BBY-2026-001 and a 14.6 m interval at 0.12% TREO in hole BBY-2026-002, validating the company's targeting of pegmatite and intrusive systems.
Reasoning: Assays from three new holes confirm rare earth mineralization in pegmatites and intrusives, validating the targeting approach using radon and magnetics.
Positive factors
- Confirmation of visual observations
- QA/QC disclosed
- Step-out/continuity testing
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates, and names an ISO 17025-accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality control included certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates inserted into the sample stream”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
BBY-2026-001Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-001
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.05 m
- From
- 133.75 m
- To
- 135.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 150 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-001:133.75-135.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.43% TREO over 2.05m confirms mineralization in a syeno-granitic pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Validates targeting
Evidence · text
“Hole BBY-2026-001: 2.05 m from 133.75 m to 135.8 m averaging 0.43% total rare earth oxides (TREO)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-002Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-002
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.6 m
- From
- 132.4 m
- To
- 147 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-002:132.4-147
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 190 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 14.6 m width at 0.12% TREO provides continuity in intermediate intrusive rock.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“Hole BBY-2026-002: 14.6 m from 132.4 m to 147 m averaging 0.12% TREO”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-001Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-001
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 17.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 150 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-001:16-17.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small interval at 0.12% TREO.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 1.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-001Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-001
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 104.2 m
- To
- 104.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 150 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-001:104.2-104.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.29% TREO in pegmatite.
Evidence · table
“0.29”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-001Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-001
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 104.95 m
- To
- 105.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 150 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-001:104.95-105.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.31% TREO in pegmatite.
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-002Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-002
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.95 m
- From
- 34 m
- To
- 34.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-002:34-34.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 190 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.14% TREO in magnetic pegmatite.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 0.95
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-002Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-002
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 82 m
- To
- 83.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-002:82-83.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619303
- Northing
- 5271335
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 190 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.12% TREO in locally magnetic pegmatite.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
BBY-2026-005Bardy · rare earth oxidesGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBY-2026-005
- Project
- Bardy
- Commodity
- rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NIOB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 145.5 m
- To
- 146.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 150 m
- Intercept Depth
- 145.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBY-2026-005:145.5-146.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 619142
- Northing
- 5271187
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.1% TREO in pegmatite dyke.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 1.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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