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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
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
- 12.801
- 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 detailsHide details
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
- 12.793
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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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