# SAGA Metals Increases Drilling Capacity with Second Drill Rig at Radar Critical Minerals Project in Labrador as It Nears Completion of MRE Drilling Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SAGA/news/5245486018100481/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-06-29T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: SAGA Metals Corp. - Ticker: SAGA - Exchange: TSX - Region: Labrador, Canada - Primary commodity: Iron ore - Secondary commodities: Titanium, Vanadium - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-20 21:28:16 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary SAGA Metals Corp. has increased its drilling capacity at the Radar Critical Minerals Project in Labrador by deploying a second drill rig, aiming to accelerate the completion of its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate \(MRE\) drilling program. The company reported broad intercepts of iron, titanium, and vanadium mineralization from 39 diamond drill holes, with true thicknesses disclosed. These results are expected to support the upcoming maiden MRE, which is anticipated in late 2026. Reasoning: SAGA Metals has significantly advanced its MRE drilling program at the Radar Critical Minerals Project by adding a second drill rig, accelerating the path to a maiden MRE. The reported intercepts show broad zones of iron, titanium, and vanadium mineralization with disclosed true widths, indicating consistent geological continuity and strong potential for a significant resource. The presence of a Qualified Person and mention of laboratory work adds confidence to the results. - Positive factor: Increased drilling capacity with a second rig to accelerate the MRE program. - Positive factor: Broad and consistent intercepts of critical minerals \(iron, titanium, vanadium\) reported. - Positive factor: Drilling is progressing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, a significant de-risking milestone. - Positive factor: True widths are disclosed for the reported intercepts, indicating good geological understanding. - Positive factor: Petrographic analysis confirms advantageous titanomagnetite mineralization for simplified processing. - Negative factor: Assays are still pending for several recently drilled holes, delaying full understanding of their economic potential. Facts used in scoring: 45 ## Classification and evidence **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: The document explicitly provides 'True Thickness \(m\)' in Table 1 and 'True Thickness' in Table 2 for the reported intercepts. Evidence · text > True Thickness \(m\) **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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. Why it applies: Dr. A. Miller, P. Geo., is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information. Evidence · text > Dr. A. Miller, P. Geo., is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release. **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is explicitly stated as being for a 'maiden Mineral Resource Estimate', which typically involves infill and definition drilling. Evidence · text > accelerate the completion of the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate \("MRE"\) diamond drill program **Maiden Resource** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. Why it applies: The company is nearing completion of drilling for its 'maiden Mineral Resource Estimate'. Evidence · text > nears Completion of MRE Drilling ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 45. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (45) ### R-0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-0) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0009 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 35.44 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 87.2 m - True Width: 84.4 m - From: 94 m - To: 181.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0009:94.0-181.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 50.67 Context: 87.2 ### R-0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-1) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0009 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 6.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 87.2 m - True Width: 84.4 m - From: 94 m - To: 181.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0009:94.0-181.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a strong positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade for titanium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 10.15 Context: 87.2 ### R-0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-2) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0009 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 87.2 m - True Width: 84.4 m - From: 94 m - To: 181.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0009:94.0-181.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.339 Context: 87.2 ### R-0008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-3) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0008 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 32.28 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 68.3 m - True Width: 66.2 m - From: 170 m - To: 237.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0008:170.0-237.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being weak for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 46.15 Context: 68.3 ### R-0008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-4) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0008 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 5.52 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 68.3 m - True Width: 66.2 m - From: 170 m - To: 237.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0008:170.0-237.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a strong positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade for titanium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 9.21 Context: 68.3 ### R-0008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-5) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0008 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.174 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 68.3 m - True Width: 66.2 m - From: 170 m - To: 237.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0008:170.0-237.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.311 Context: 68.3 ### R-0046 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-6) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0046 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 40.79 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 54 m - True Width: 43.7 m - From: 20 m - To: 74 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0046:20.0-74.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 58.33 Context: 54.0 ### R-0046 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-7) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0046 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 5.26 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 54 m - True Width: 43.7 m - From: 20 m - To: 74 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0046:20.0-74.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Strong grade for titanium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 8.78 Context: 54.0 ### R-0046 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-8) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0046 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.232 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 54 m - True Width: 43.7 m - From: 20 m - To: 74 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0046:20.0-74.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.415 Context: 54.0 ### R-0040 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-9) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0040 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 35.81 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 45.1 m - True Width: 31.9 m - From: 84.9 m - To: 130 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0040:84.9-130.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 51.20 Context: 45.1 ### R-0040 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-10) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0040 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.76 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 45.1 m - True Width: 31.9 m - From: 84.9 m - To: 130 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0040:84.9-130.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for titanium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.94 Context: 45.1 ### R-0040 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-11) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0040 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 45.1 m - True Width: 31.9 m - From: 84.9 m - To: 130 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0040:84.9-130.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.340 Context: 45.1 ### R-0010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-12) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0010 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 34.99 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 135.5 m - True Width: 121.7 m - From: 1.5 m - To: 137 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0010:1.5-137.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a very significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 50.03 Context: 135.5 ### R-0010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-13) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0010 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.72 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 135.5 m - True Width: 121.7 m - From: 1.5 m - To: 137 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0010:1.5-137.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade of titanium over a very significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for titanium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.87 Context: 135.5 ### R-0010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-14) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0010 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.197 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 135.5 m - True Width: 121.7 m - From: 1.5 m - To: 137 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0010:1.5-137.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a very significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.352 Context: 135.5 ### R-0039 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-15) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0039 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 40.67 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 52.1 m - True Width: 50.4 m - From: 97 m - To: 149.1 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0039:97.0-149.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 58.15 Context: 52.1 ### R-0039 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-16) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0039 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 52.1 m - True Width: 50.4 m - From: 97 m - To: 149.1 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0039:97.0-149.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for titanium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.68 Context: 52.1 ### R-0039 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-17) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0039 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.257 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 52.1 m - True Width: 50.4 m - From: 97 m - To: 149.1 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0039:97.0-149.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade of vanadium over a significant width, which is a strong positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.459 Context: 52.1 ### R-0017 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-18) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0017 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 38.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 67.6 m - True Width: 54.9 m - From: 73 m - To: 140.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0017:73.0-140.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 55.13 Context: 67.6 ### R-0017 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-19) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0017 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.42 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 67.6 m - True Width: 54.9 m - From: 73 m - To: 140.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0017:73.0-140.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.37 Context: 67.6 ### R-0017 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-20) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0017 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.251 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 67.6 m - True Width: 54.9 m - From: 73 m - To: 140.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0017:73.0-140.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade of vanadium over a significant width, which is a strong positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.448 Context: 67.6 ### R-0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-21) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0045 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 37.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40 m - True Width: 31.1 m - From: 104 m - To: 144 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0045:104.0-144.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 53.69 Context: 40.0 ### R-0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-22) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0045 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40 m - True Width: 31.1 m - From: 104 m - To: 144 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0045:104.0-144.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.32 Context: 40.0 ### R-0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-23) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0045 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.247 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40 m - True Width: 31.1 m - From: 104 m - To: 144 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0045:104.0-144.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of vanadium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Strong grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.441 Context: 40.0 ### R-0033 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-24) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0033 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 33.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 56 m - True Width: 43.1 m - From: 97 m - To: 153 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0033:97.0-153.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being weak for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 48.03 Context: 56.0 ### R-0033 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-25) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0033 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.35 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 56 m - True Width: 43.1 m - From: 97 m - To: 153 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0033:97.0-153.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.25 Context: 56.0 ### R-0033 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-26) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0033 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.17 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 56 m - True Width: 43.1 m - From: 97 m - To: 153 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0033:97.0-153.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.304 Context: 56.0 ### R-0043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-27) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0043 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 33.52 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 39.8 m - True Width: 30.4 m - From: 28.4 m - To: 68.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0043:28.4-68.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being weak for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 47.93 Context: 39.8 ### R-0043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-28) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0043 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.34 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 39.8 m - True Width: 30.4 m - From: 28.4 m - To: 68.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0043:28.4-68.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.24 Context: 39.8 ### R-0043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-29) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0043 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.172 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 39.8 m - True Width: 30.4 m - From: 28.4 m - To: 68.2 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0043:28.4-68.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.307 Context: 39.8 ### R-0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-30) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0016 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 36.41 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 50.6 m - True Width: 47.1 m - From: 44 m - To: 94.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0016:44.0-94.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 52.05 Context: 50.6 ### R-0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-31) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0016 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 50.6 m - True Width: 47.1 m - From: 44 m - To: 94.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0016:44.0-94.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.21 Context: 50.6 ### R-0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-32) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0016 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.21 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 50.6 m - True Width: 47.1 m - From: 44 m - To: 94.6 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0016:44.0-94.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.375 Context: 50.6 ### R-0036 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-33) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0036 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 35.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 34 m - True Width: 17 m - From: 80 m - To: 114 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0036:80.0-114.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 50.46 Context: 34.0 ### R-0036 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-34) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0036 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 34 m - True Width: 17 m - From: 80 m - To: 114 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0036:80.0-114.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.21 Context: 34.0 ### R-0036 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-35) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0036 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.221 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 34 m - True Width: 17 m - From: 80 m - To: 114 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0036:80.0-114.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.395 Context: 34.0 ### R-0021 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-36) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0021 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 37.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 31.4 m - True Width: 16.5 m - From: 96 m - To: 127.4 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0021:96.0-127.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 53.18 Context: 31.4 ### R-0021 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-37) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0021 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 31.4 m - True Width: 16.5 m - From: 96 m - To: 127.4 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0021:96.0-127.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.08 Context: 31.4 ### R-0021 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-38) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0021 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.232 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 31.4 m - True Width: 16.5 m - From: 96 m - To: 127.4 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0021:96.0-127.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.414 Context: 31.4 ### R-0024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-39) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0024 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 37.91 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 44 m - True Width: 28.4 m - From: 142 m - To: 186 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0024:142.0-186.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 54.20 Context: 44.0 ### R-0024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-40) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0024 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 44 m - True Width: 28.4 m - From: 142 m - To: 186 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0024:142.0-186.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.07 Context: 44.0 ### R-0024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-41) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0024 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.248 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 44 m - True Width: 28.4 m - From: 142 m - To: 186 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0024:142.0-186.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of vanadium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Strong grade for vanadium within the context of the reported results. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.443 Context: 44.0 ### R-0034 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-42) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0034 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: iron\_ore - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 34 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 63.9 m - True Width: 62.8 m - From: 106.1 m - To: 170 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0034:106.1-170.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width of iron mineralization, contributing positively to the ongoing maiden MRE. The grade-thickness product is exceptional, despite the elemental iron grade being moderate for an open-pit scenario. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product for iron. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 48.61 Context: 63.9 ### R-0034 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-43) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0034 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: titanium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 63.9 m - True Width: 62.8 m - From: 106.1 m - To: 170 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0034:106.1-170.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of titanium over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 7.01 Context: 63.9 ### R-0034 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-increases-drilling-capacity-with-second-drill-rig-at-radar-critical--cda06c68-e272-4a4b-b06a-257392ec138a#fact-drill-facts-44) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### Identity - Hole ID: R-0034 - Project: Radar Critical Minerals Project - Commodity: vanadium - Region: canada - Reported Region: Labrador, Canada - Ticker: SAGA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.193 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 63.9 m - True Width: 62.8 m - From: 106.1 m - To: 170 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Group ID: R-0034:106.1-170.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: IGS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept includes vanadium mineralization over a significant width, which is a positive for the critical minerals project and the ongoing maiden MRE, although the grade is weak compared to the range of reported values. - Positive factor: Broad intercept length and true width. - Positive factor: Contributes to maiden MRE. Evidence · table > 0.344 Context: 63.9 ## 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.