IGS Study Proposes Innovative and Sustainable Development of Oka Deposit

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Nio Strategic Metals Inc.
Ticker
NIO
Exchange
TSX
Region
Quebec
Primary commodity
Niobium
Secondary commodities
Rare earth elements, Phosphate, Tantalum, Zirconium, Thorium, Uranium, Iron ore, Silicon, Aluminum, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Titanium, Manganese, Barium, Cerium, Dysprosium, Erbium, Europium, Gadolinium, Holmium, Lanthanum, Lutetium, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Scandium, Samarium, Terbium, Thulium, Yttrium, Ytterbium, Silver, Vanadium
Document categories
Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-14 14:34:36 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Nio Strategic Metals Inc. announced positive results from a metallurgical study on its Oka Deposit, confirming significant niobium and rare earth content. The study proposes an innovative processing solution that achieved an 81.14% niobium recovery at 52.75% Nb₂O₅ concentrate grade, a substantial improvement over historical results of 71.7% recovery at 44.5% Nb₂O₅. Additionally, the new approach highlights the potential for monetizing rare earth elements (11.75% TREO in concentrate) and phosphate, and significantly reducing thorium and uranium content in residues (61.31% Th removed, 88.73% U removed), thereby minimizing environmental impact and enhancing project value.

Reasoning: The metallurgical study demonstrates significantly improved niobium recovery (81.14% vs 71.7% historical), identifies potential for monetizing rare earth elements and phosphate, and offers an innovative solution to reduce environmental impact by lowering thorium and uranium content in residues (61.31% Th removed, 88.73% U removed), all contributing to enhanced project value and sustainability. The test work was conducted on a composite sample representing the historical resource and reviewed by a Qualified Person, though the flotation tests were open circuit.

Positive factors

  • High Recovery
  • Recovery Improving
  • Multi-Domain Tested
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization
  • Reduced Environmental Impact

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Deleterious Elements Present

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 82

Classification and evidence

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: The flotation test achieved 81.14% niobium recovery, which is a strong result for this commodity and processing route.

Evidence · text

“pyrochlore concentrate grading 52.75% niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅) at a niobium recovery of 81.14%”

Recovery Improvingpositive

Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.

Why it applies: The new niobium recovery of 81.14% is a substantial improvement over the historical baseline of 71.7% recovery.

Evidence · text

“a substantial improvement over the historical baseline of 44.5% Nb₂O₅ at 71.7% recovery established in the 2011 feasibility work”

Multi-Domain Testedpositive

Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.

Why it applies: The metallurgical composite was created from 95 samples taken from two different historical drill core zones (S60 and HWM2), indicating variability testing.

Evidence · text

“IGS tested 95 samples taken from historical drill cores of the S60 and HWM2 zones to create a composite sample representative of the historical resource”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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: The technical information in the news release has been reviewed and approved by Pierre-Jean Lafleur, P.Eng., a qualified person.

Evidence · text

“The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved on behalf of the Corporation by Pierre-Jean Lafleur, P.Eng., a geological consultant and a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101”

Bench Scale Onlynegative

Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.

Why it applies: The flotation test work was performed in 'open circuit', which typically refers to bench-scale testing, not continuous pilot plant operations.

Evidence · text

“Flotation test work performed on the metallurgical test composite delivered, in open circuit”

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative · Story-specific tag

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: The document explicitly mentions the presence of thorium and uranium, which are deleterious elements, even though their content was significantly reduced in the residue.

Evidence · text

“possible to significantly reduce the thorium and uranium contents from 2,000 and 1,000 parts per million (ppm) to 824 and 120 ppm, respectively”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("flotation")

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 82. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Metallurgical Results (82)

flotationOka Deposit · niobiumRecovery: 81.14 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
niobium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery
81.14 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
52.75
Conc. Grade Unit
% Nb₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 81.14% niobium recovery is a significant improvement over historical results and indicates strong metallurgical amenability for the primary commodity.

Positive factors

  • High Recovery
  • Recovery Improving

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“flotation test work performed on the metallurgical test composite delivered, in open circuit, a pyrochlore concentrate grading 52.75% niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅) at a niobium recovery of 81.14%”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · niobiumRecovery: 71.7 %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
niobium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate
Sample
historical baseline

Recovery

Recovery
71.7 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
44.5
Conc. Grade Unit
% Nb₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical niobium recovery serves as a baseline for comparison, showing the improvement achieved by the new study.

Evidence · text

“a substantial improvement over the historical baseline of 44.5% Nb₂O₅ at 71.7% recovery established in the 2011 feasibility work”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
11.75
Conc. Grade Unit
% TREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The concentrate containing 11.75% TREO indicates significant potential for rare earth element byproduct monetization, adding value to the project.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“The concentrate additionally contained 11.75% TREO”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · ceriumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
cerium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
9.7525
Conc. Grade Unit
% CeO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide constitutes a large portion of the TREO in the concentrate, indicating its potential as a significant byproduct.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“approximately 83% is cerium oxide (CeO₂)”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · neodymiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
neodymium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
1.0575
Conc. Grade Unit
% Nd₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide is a valuable rare earth element present in the concentrate, contributing to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“9% neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃)”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · praseodymiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
praseodymium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.3525
Conc. Grade Unit
% Pr₆O₁₁

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide is another valuable rare earth element present in the concentrate, contributing to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“3% praseodymium oxide (Pr₆O₁₁)”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · zirconiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
zirconium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
2
Conc. Grade Unit
% ZrO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zirconium oxide is present in the concentrate, indicating potential for byproduct recovery.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“2.0% zirconium oxide (ZrO₂)”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationOka Deposit · tantalumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
tantalum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
pyrochlore concentrate, open circuit
Sample
metallurgical test composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.49
Conc. Grade Unit
% Ta₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Tantalum pentoxide is present in the concentrate, indicating potential for byproduct recovery.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only

Evidence · text

“0.49% tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅)”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

leach testOka Deposit · thoriumRecovery: 61.31 %Head Grade: 2000Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
thorium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
leach test
Processing Route
concentrate leach test
Sample
concentrate leach test

Recovery

Recovery
61.31 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
2000
Head Grade Unit
ppm
Tailings Grade
824
Tailings Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The leach test achieved a significant reduction of thorium content (61.31% removed) from the concentrate, which is a positive environmental and de-risking factor.

Positive factors

  • Reduced Environmental Impact

Negative factors

  • Deleterious Elements Present

Evidence · table

“824”

Context: Residue

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

leach testOka Deposit · uraniumRecovery: 88.73 %Head Grade: 1000Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
leach test
Processing Route
concentrate leach test
Sample
concentrate leach test

Recovery

Recovery
88.73 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
1000
Head Grade Unit
ppm
Tailings Grade
120
Tailings Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The leach test achieved a very significant reduction of uranium content (88.73% removed) from the concentrate, which is a strong positive environmental and de-risking factor.

Positive factors

  • Reduced Environmental Impact

Negative factors

  • Deleterious Elements Present

Evidence · table

“120”

Context: Residue

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 11Oka Deposit · niobiumHead Grade: 0.646Head Grade Unit: % Nb₂O₅View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
niobium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.646
Head Grade Unit
% Nb₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of the composite sample used for the metallurgical test program, providing context for the recovery results.

Evidence · table

“0.646”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 12Oka Deposit · phosphateHead Grade: 4.291Head Grade Unit: % P₂O₅View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
phosphate
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
4.291
Head Grade Unit
% P₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The head grade of 4.291% P₂O₅ for the composite sample indicates significant phosphate content, supporting its potential for monetization.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“4.291”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 13Oka Deposit · iron_oreHead Grade: 8.991Head Grade Unit: % Fe₂O₃View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
iron_ore
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
8.991
Head Grade Unit
% Fe₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of iron oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“8.991”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 14Oka Deposit · siliconHead Grade: 7.479Head Grade Unit: % SiO₂View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
silicon
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
7.479
Head Grade Unit
% SiO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of silicon dioxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“7.479”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 15Oka Deposit · aluminumHead Grade: 1.005Head Grade Unit: % Al₂O₃View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
aluminum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
1.005
Head Grade Unit
% Al₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of aluminum oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“1.005”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 16Oka Deposit · magnesiumHead Grade: 5.138Head Grade Unit: % MgOView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
magnesium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
5.138
Head Grade Unit
% MgO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of magnesium oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“5.138”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 17Oka Deposit · calciumHead Grade: 39.176Head Grade Unit: % CaOView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
calcium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
39.176
Head Grade Unit
% CaO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of calcium oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“39.176”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 18Oka Deposit · sodiumHead Grade: 0.343Head Grade Unit: % Na₂OView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
sodium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.343
Head Grade Unit
% Na₂O

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of sodium oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.343”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 19Oka Deposit · potassiumHead Grade: 0.635Head Grade Unit: % K₂OView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
potassium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.635
Head Grade Unit
% K₂O

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of potassium oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.635”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 20Oka Deposit · titaniumHead Grade: 0.298Head Grade Unit: % TiO₂View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
titanium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.298
Head Grade Unit
% TiO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of titanium dioxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.298”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 21Oka Deposit · manganeseHead Grade: 1.669Head Grade Unit: % MnOView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
manganese
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
1.669
Head Grade Unit
% MnO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of manganese oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“1.669”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 22Oka Deposit · bariumHead Grade: 0.533Head Grade Unit: % BaOView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
barium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Composite (IGS) CM7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.533
Head Grade Unit
% BaO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of barium oxide in the composite sample, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.533”

Context: Composite (IGS)

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 23Oka Deposit · niobiumHead Grade: 0.65Head Grade Unit: % Nb₂O₅Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
niobium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.65
Head Grade Unit
% Nb₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of the reference composite used in the 2011 feasibility study, providing a baseline for comparison.

Evidence · table

“0.650”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 24Oka Deposit · phosphateHead Grade: 3.97Head Grade Unit: % P₂O₅Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
phosphate
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
3.97
Head Grade Unit
% P₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of phosphate in the reference composite, providing context for the potential for monetization.

Evidence · table

“3.970”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 25Oka Deposit · iron_oreHead Grade: 9.47Head Grade Unit: % Fe₂O₃Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
iron_ore
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
9.47
Head Grade Unit
% Fe₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of iron oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“9.470”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 26Oka Deposit · siliconHead Grade: 6.1Head Grade Unit: % SiO₂Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
silicon
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
6.1
Head Grade Unit
% SiO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of silicon dioxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“6.100”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 27Oka Deposit · aluminumHead Grade: 0.6Head Grade Unit: % Al₂O₃Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
aluminum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.6
Head Grade Unit
% Al₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of aluminum oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.600”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 28Oka Deposit · magnesiumHead Grade: 4.92Head Grade Unit: % MgOHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
magnesium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
4.92
Head Grade Unit
% MgO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of magnesium oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“4.920”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 29Oka Deposit · calciumHead Grade: 38.8Head Grade Unit: % CaOHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
calcium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
38.8
Head Grade Unit
% CaO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of calcium oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“38.800”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 30Oka Deposit · sodiumHead Grade: 0.23Head Grade Unit: % Na₂OHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
sodium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.23
Head Grade Unit
% Na₂O

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of sodium oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.230”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 31Oka Deposit · potassiumHead Grade: 0.42Head Grade Unit: % K₂OHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
potassium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.42
Head Grade Unit
% K₂O

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of potassium oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.420”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 32Oka Deposit · titaniumHead Grade: 0.26Head Grade Unit: % TiO₂Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
titanium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.26
Head Grade Unit
% TiO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of titanium dioxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.260”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 33Oka Deposit · manganeseHead Grade: 1.9Head Grade Unit: % MnOHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
manganese
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
1.9
Head Grade Unit
% MnO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of manganese oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“1.900”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 34Oka Deposit · bariumHead Grade: 0.49Head Grade Unit: % BaOHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
barium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
Reference test composite Feed M7-A

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.49
Head Grade Unit
% BaO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the historical head grade of barium oxide in the reference composite, providing general compositional information.

Evidence · table

“0.490”

Context: Reference test composite

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 35Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsHead Grade: 0.507Head Grade Unit: % TREOView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
FSG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.507
Head Grade Unit
% TREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of Total Rare Earth Oxides for the FSG composite, providing context for REE content.

Evidence · table

“0.507”

Context: TREO

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 36Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsHead Grade: 0.935Head Grade Unit: % TREOView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
HGG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.935
Head Grade Unit
% TREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of Total Rare Earth Oxides for the HGG composite, indicating higher REE content in this sample.

Evidence · table

“0.935”

Context: TREO

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 37Oka Deposit · niobiumHead Grade: 0.489Head Grade Unit: % Nb₂O₅View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
niobium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
FSG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.489
Head Grade Unit
% Nb₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of niobium pentoxide for the FSG composite, providing context for niobium content.

Evidence · table

“0.489”

Context: Nb 2 O 5

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 38Oka Deposit · niobiumHead Grade: 1.165Head Grade Unit: % Nb₂O₅View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
niobium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
HGG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
1.165
Head Grade Unit
% Nb₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of niobium pentoxide for the HGG composite, indicating higher niobium content in this sample.

Evidence · table

“1.165”

Context: Nb 2 O 5

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 39Oka Deposit · tantalumHead Grade: 0.007Head Grade Unit: % Ta₂O₅View all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
tantalum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
FSG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.007
Head Grade Unit
% Ta₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of tantalum pentoxide for the FSG composite, providing context for tantalum content.

Evidence · table

“0.007”

Context: Ta 2 O 5

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 40Oka Deposit · tantalumHead Grade: 0Head Grade Unit: % Ta₂O₅View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
tantalum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
HGG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0
Head Grade Unit
% Ta₂O₅

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of tantalum pentoxide for the HGG composite, indicating very low tantalum content in this sample.

Evidence · table

“0.000”

Context: Ta 2 O 5

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 41Oka Deposit · thoriumHead Grade: 0.021Head Grade Unit: % ThO₂View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
thorium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
FSG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.021
Head Grade Unit
% ThO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of thorium oxide for the FSG composite, indicating the presence of a deleterious element.

Negative factors

  • Deleterious Elements Present

Evidence · table

“0.021”

Context: ThO 2

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 42Oka Deposit · thoriumHead Grade: 0.001Head Grade Unit: % ThO₂View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
thorium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
HGG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.001
Head Grade Unit
% ThO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of thorium oxide for the HGG composite, indicating the presence of a deleterious element, though at a lower level.

Negative factors

  • Deleterious Elements Present

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: ThO 2

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 43Oka Deposit · uraniumHead Grade: 0.003Head Grade Unit: % UO₂View all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
FSG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.003
Head Grade Unit
% UO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of uranium oxide for the FSG composite, indicating the presence of a deleterious element.

Negative factors

  • Deleterious Elements Present

Evidence · table

“0.003”

Context: UO 2

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 44Oka Deposit · uraniumHead Grade: 0Head Grade Unit: % UO₂View all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
uranium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
HGG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0
Head Grade Unit
% UO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of uranium oxide for the HGG composite, indicating very low uranium content in this sample.

Negative factors

  • Deleterious Elements Present

Evidence · table

“0.000”

Context: UO 2

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 45Oka Deposit · zirconiumHead Grade: 0.035Head Grade Unit: % ZrO₂View all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
zirconium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
FSG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.035
Head Grade Unit
% ZrO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of zirconium oxide for the FSG composite, providing context for zirconium content.

Evidence · table

“0.035”

Context: ZrO 2

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 46Oka Deposit · zirconiumHead Grade: 0.002Head Grade Unit: % ZrO₂View all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
zirconium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
HGG composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis
theoretical
Head Grade
0.002
Head Grade Unit
% ZrO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the head grade of zirconium oxide for the HGG composite, indicating very low zirconium content in this sample.

Evidence · table

“0.002”

Context: ZrO 2

Tags used in scoring

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: recovery_basis is theoretical

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 47Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
12.801
Conc. Grade Unit
% TREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high TREO content in the IGS-E08 concentrate sample confirms significant rare earth element presence, supporting byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“12.801”

Context: TREO

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 48Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
12.793
Conc. Grade Unit
% TREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high TREO content in the PNA15-11 concentrate sample confirms significant rare earth element presence, supporting byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“12.793”

Context: TREO

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 49Oka Deposit · yttriumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
yttrium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.102
Conc. Grade Unit
% Y₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Yttrium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.102”

Context: Y 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 50Oka Deposit · yttriumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
yttrium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.099
Conc. Grade Unit
% Y₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Yttrium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.099”

Context: Y 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 51Oka Deposit · lanthanumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
lanthanum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
1.177
Conc. Grade Unit
% La₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide is a significant component of the rare earth elements in the concentrate, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“1.177”

Context: La 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 52Oka Deposit · lanthanumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
lanthanum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
1.103
Conc. Grade Unit
% La₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide is a significant component of the rare earth elements in the concentrate, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“1.103”

Context: La 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 53Oka Deposit · ceriumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
cerium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
9.754
Conc. Grade Unit
% CeO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide is a major component of the rare earth elements in the concentrate, indicating strong byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“9.754”

Context: CeO 2

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 54Oka Deposit · ceriumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
cerium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
9.803
Conc. Grade Unit
% CeO₂

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide is a major component of the rare earth elements in the concentrate, indicating strong byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“9.803”

Context: CeO 2

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 55Oka Deposit · praseodymiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
praseodymium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.375
Conc. Grade Unit
% Pr₆O₁₁

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.375”

Context: Pr 6 O 11

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 56Oka Deposit · praseodymiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
praseodymium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.383
Conc. Grade Unit
% Pr₆O₁₁

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.383”

Context: Pr 6 O 11

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 57Oka Deposit · neodymiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
neodymium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
1.082
Conc. Grade Unit
% Nd₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide is a significant component of the rare earth elements in the concentrate, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“1.082”

Context: Nd 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 58Oka Deposit · neodymiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
neodymium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
1.078
Conc. Grade Unit
% Nd₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide is a significant component of the rare earth elements in the concentrate, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“1.078”

Context: Nd 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 59Oka Deposit · samariumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
samarium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.125
Conc. Grade Unit
% Sm₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.125”

Context: Sm 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 60Oka Deposit · samariumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
samarium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.131
Conc. Grade Unit
% Sm₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.131”

Context: Sm 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 61Oka Deposit · europiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
europium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.036
Conc. Grade Unit
% Eu₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.036”

Context: Eu 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 62Oka Deposit · europiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
europium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.038
Conc. Grade Unit
% Eu₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.038”

Context: Eu 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 63Oka Deposit · gadoliniumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
gadolinium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.089
Conc. Grade Unit
% Gd₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.089”

Context: Gd 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 64Oka Deposit · gadoliniumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
gadolinium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.093
Conc. Grade Unit
% Gd₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.093”

Context: Gd 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 65Oka Deposit · terbiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
terbium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.006
Conc. Grade Unit
% Tb₄O₇

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.006”

Context: Tb 4 O 7

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 66Oka Deposit · terbiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
terbium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.008
Conc. Grade Unit
% Tb₄O₇

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.008”

Context: Tb 4 O 7

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 67Oka Deposit · dysprosiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
dysprosium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.033
Conc. Grade Unit
% Dy₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.033”

Context: Dy 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 68Oka Deposit · dysprosiumView all details
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Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
dysprosium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.033
Conc. Grade Unit
% Dy₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.033”

Context: Dy 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 69Oka Deposit · holmiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
holmium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.004
Conc. Grade Unit
% Ho₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.004”

Context: Ho 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 70Oka Deposit · holmiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
holmium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.004
Conc. Grade Unit
% Ho₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.004”

Context: Ho 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 71Oka Deposit · erbiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
erbium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.009
Conc. Grade Unit
% Er₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Erbium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.009”

Context: Er 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 72Oka Deposit · erbiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
erbium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.01
Conc. Grade Unit
% Er₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Erbium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.010”

Context: Er 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 73Oka Deposit · thuliumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
thulium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.001
Conc. Grade Unit
% Tm₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Thulium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: Tm 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 74Oka Deposit · thuliumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
thulium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.001
Conc. Grade Unit
% Tm₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Thulium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: Tm 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 75Oka Deposit · ytterbiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
ytterbium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.008
Conc. Grade Unit
% Yb₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Ytterbium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.008”

Context: Yb 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 76Oka Deposit · ytterbiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
ytterbium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.008
Conc. Grade Unit
% Yb₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Ytterbium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.008”

Context: Yb 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 77Oka Deposit · lutetiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
lutetium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0
Conc. Grade Unit
% Lu₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lutetium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.000”

Context: Lu 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 78Oka Deposit · lutetiumView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
lutetium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.001
Conc. Grade Unit
% Lu₂O₃

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lutetium oxide is present in the concentrate, contributing to the overall rare earth element content.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: Lu 2 O 3

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 79Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
12.548
Conc. Grade Unit
% LREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high LREO content in the IGS-E08 concentrate sample confirms significant light rare earth element presence, supporting byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“12.548”

Context: LREO (La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu)

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 80Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
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Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
12.536
Conc. Grade Unit
% LREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high LREO content in the PNA15-11 concentrate sample confirms significant light rare earth element presence, supporting byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“12.536”

Context: LREO (La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu)

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 81Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
IGS-E08 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.253
Conc. Grade Unit
% HREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The HREO content in the IGS-E08 concentrate sample indicates the presence of heavy rare earth elements, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.253”

Context: HREO (Gd-Lu, Y)

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

Fact 82Oka Deposit · rare earth elementsView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Oka Deposit
Commodity
rare earth elements
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
NIO

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Sample
PNA15-11 concentrate sample

Recovery

Recovery Basis
to_concentrate
Conc. Grade
0.257
Conc. Grade Unit
% HREO

Lab

Laboratory
SGS
Consultant
IGS

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The HREO content in the PNA15-11 concentrate sample indicates the presence of heavy rare earth elements, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Potential for Byproduct Monetization

Evidence · table

“0.257”

Context: HREO (Gd-Lu, Y)

Tags used in scoring

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

How Atlas produces this analysis

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