# News Release dated September 15, 2026 - Bardy Assays Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0 Original source: https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/en/5481/591a018b-4321-408d-810d-672a062718e4 Publisher: cse Original announcement: 2026-09-15T15:16:35.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T15:38:03.602Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T15:38:03.602Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Confirmation of visual observations - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Positive factor: Step-out/continuity testing Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-0) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-1) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-2) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-3) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-4) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-5) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-6) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-2026-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-dated-september-15-2026-bardy-assays--d869e3e5-3f30-4025-a692-0f36f44af3a0#fact-drill-facts-7) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.