# IGS Study Proposes Innovative and Sustainable Development of Oka Deposit Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NIO/news/6911453346052879/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-08-04T14:08:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High Recovery - Positive factor: Recovery Improving - Positive factor: Multi-Domain Tested - Positive factor: QP/CP Signed - Positive factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Positive factor: Reduced Environmental Impact - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only - Negative factor: Deleterious Elements Present Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 82 ## Classification and evidence **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Improving** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Tested** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Present** Polarity: negative Story-specific tag Definition: 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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) ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-0) Oka Deposit · niobium #### 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 factor: High Recovery - Positive factor: Recovery Improving - Negative factor: 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-1) Oka Deposit · niobium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-2) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only Evidence · text > The concentrate additionally contained 11.75% TREO #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-3) Oka Deposit · cerium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only Evidence · text > approximately 83% is cerium oxide \(CeO₂\) #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-4) Oka Deposit · neodymium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only Evidence · text > 9% neodymium oxide \(Nd₂O₃\) #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-5) Oka Deposit · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only Evidence · text > 3% praseodymium oxide \(Pr₆O₁₁\) #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-6) Oka Deposit · zirconium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only Evidence · text > 2.0% zirconium oxide \(ZrO₂\) #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-7) Oka Deposit · tantalum #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization - Negative factor: Bench Scale Only Evidence · text > 0.49% tantalum pentoxide \(Ta₂O₅\) #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### leach test [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-8) Oka Deposit · thorium #### 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 factor: Reduced Environmental Impact - Negative factor: Deleterious Elements Present Evidence · table > 824 Context: Residue #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### leach test [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-9) Oka Deposit · uranium #### 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 factor: Reduced Environmental Impact - Negative factor: Deleterious Elements Present Evidence · table > 120 Context: Residue #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-10) Oka Deposit · niobium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-11) Oka Deposit · phosphate #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 4.291 Context: Composite \(IGS\) #### Tags used in scoring **Theoretical Recovery Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-12) Oka Deposit · iron\_ore #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-13) Oka Deposit · silicon #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-14) Oka Deposit · aluminum #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-15) Oka Deposit · magnesium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-16) Oka Deposit · calcium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-17) Oka Deposit · sodium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 19 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-18) Oka Deposit · potassium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 20 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-19) Oka Deposit · titanium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-20) Oka Deposit · manganese #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-21) Oka Deposit · barium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 23 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-22) Oka Deposit · niobium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 24 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-23) Oka Deposit · phosphate Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 25 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-24) Oka Deposit · iron\_ore Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 26 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-25) Oka Deposit · silicon Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 27 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-26) Oka Deposit · aluminum Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-27) Oka Deposit · magnesium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-28) Oka Deposit · calcium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-29) Oka Deposit · sodium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-30) Oka Deposit · potassium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 32 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-31) Oka Deposit · titanium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 33 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-32) Oka Deposit · manganese Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-33) Oka Deposit · barium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 35 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-34) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-35) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 37 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-36) Oka Deposit · niobium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 38 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-37) Oka Deposit · niobium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 39 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-38) Oka Deposit · tantalum #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 40 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-39) Oka Deposit · tantalum #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 41 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-40) Oka Deposit · thorium #### 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 factor: Deleterious Elements Present Evidence · table > 0.021 Context: ThO 2 #### Tags used in scoring **Theoretical Recovery Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 42 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-41) Oka Deposit · thorium #### 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 factor: Deleterious Elements Present Evidence · table > 0.001 Context: ThO 2 #### Tags used in scoring **Theoretical Recovery Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 43 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-42) Oka Deposit · uranium #### 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 factor: Deleterious Elements Present Evidence · table > 0.003 Context: UO 2 #### Tags used in scoring **Theoretical Recovery Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 44 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-43) Oka Deposit · uranium #### 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 factor: Deleterious Elements Present Evidence · table > 0.000 Context: UO 2 #### Tags used in scoring **Theoretical Recovery Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 45 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-44) Oka Deposit · zirconium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 46 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-45) Oka Deposit · zirconium #### 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. Why it applies: recovery\_basis is theoretical **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 47 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-46) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 12.801 Context: TREO #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 48 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-47) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 12.793 Context: TREO #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 49 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-48) Oka Deposit · yttrium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.102 Context: Y 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 50 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-49) Oka Deposit · yttrium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.099 Context: Y 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 51 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-50) Oka Deposit · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 1.177 Context: La 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 52 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-51) Oka Deposit · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 1.103 Context: La 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 53 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-52) Oka Deposit · cerium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 9.754 Context: CeO 2 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 54 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-53) Oka Deposit · cerium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 9.803 Context: CeO 2 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 55 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-54) Oka Deposit · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.375 Context: Pr 6 O 11 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-55) Oka Deposit · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.383 Context: Pr 6 O 11 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-56) Oka Deposit · neodymium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 1.082 Context: Nd 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-57) Oka Deposit · neodymium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 1.078 Context: Nd 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-58) Oka Deposit · samarium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.125 Context: Sm 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-59) Oka Deposit · samarium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.131 Context: Sm 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-60) Oka Deposit · europium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.036 Context: Eu 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 62 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-61) Oka Deposit · europium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.038 Context: Eu 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 63 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-62) Oka Deposit · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.089 Context: Gd 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 64 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-63) Oka Deposit · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.093 Context: Gd 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 65 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-64) Oka Deposit · terbium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.006 Context: Tb 4 O 7 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 66 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-65) Oka Deposit · terbium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.008 Context: Tb 4 O 7 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 67 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-66) Oka Deposit · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.033 Context: Dy 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 68 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-67) Oka Deposit · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.033 Context: Dy 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 69 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-68) Oka Deposit · holmium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.004 Context: Ho 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 70 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-69) Oka Deposit · holmium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.004 Context: Ho 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 71 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-70) Oka Deposit · erbium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.009 Context: Er 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 72 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-71) Oka Deposit · erbium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.010 Context: Er 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 73 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-72) Oka Deposit · thulium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.001 Context: Tm 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 74 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-73) Oka Deposit · thulium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.001 Context: Tm 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 75 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-74) Oka Deposit · ytterbium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.008 Context: Yb 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 76 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-75) Oka Deposit · ytterbium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.008 Context: Yb 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 77 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-76) Oka Deposit · lutetium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.000 Context: Lu 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 78 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-77) Oka Deposit · lutetium #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.001 Context: Lu 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 79 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-78) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 12.548 Context: LREO \(La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu\) #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 80 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-79) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 12.536 Context: LREO \(La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu\) #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 81 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-80) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.253 Context: HREO \(Gd-Lu, Y\) #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver. Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit ### Fact 82 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/igs-study-proposes-innovative-and-sustainable-development-of-oka-deposit--884541c9-f8bf-4e0e-8e88-14d8f8b6e4ef#fact-metallurgical-facts-81) Oka Deposit · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Potential for Byproduct Monetization Evidence · table > 0.257 Context: HREO \(Gd-Lu, Y\) #### Tags used in scoring **Byproduct Commodity** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.