# NIOB Bardy Assays Confirm Rare Earth Mineralization Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/NIOB.CN/press-releases/4872632478165266 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. - Ticker: NIOB.CN - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Québec - Primary commodity: Rare earth oxides - Secondary commodities: Niobium - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-15 12:48:42 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has reported assay results from three additional drill holes at its Bardy property in Québec, confirming rare earth element \(TREO\) mineralization within pegmatites. The results validate the company's use of radon and magnetic data for targeting, with composite grades up to 0.43% TREO reported. Reasoning: Assays confirm rare earth mineralization in pegmatites, validating the company's geophysical targeting, though grades remain at exploration levels. - Positive factor: Validation of targeting approach via radon and magnetics - Positive factor: Consistent REE mineralization in pegmatites - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed with certified lab and QP sign-off - Negative factor: Low absolute grades \(TREO < 0.5%\) Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release mentions certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates, and names an ISO 17025-accredited lab. Evidence · text > Quality control included certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates inserted into the sample stream **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The program aims to test lateral continuity of known mineralized dykes. Evidence · text > BBY-2026-001 and BBY-2026-005 were meant to test lateral continuity of Bardy’s mineralized dyke. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### BBY-2026-006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-0) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-006 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8 m - From: 139.7 m - To: 147.7 m - Intercept Depth: 139.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-006:139.7-147.7 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 8.0m interval of syenitic pegmatite containing allanite. - Positive factor: Confirmed syenitic pegmatite intersection Evidence · text > 8.0-metre interval of syenitic pegmatite from 139.70 m to 147.70 m, including a 0.20-metre zone that included allanite #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-1) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-001 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.05 m - From: 133.75 m - To: 135.8 m - Intercept Depth: 133.75 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-001:133.75-135.8 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.43% TREO in syeno-granitic pegmatite. - Positive factor: Highest composite grade reported Evidence · text > 2.05 m from 133.75 m to 135.8 m averaging 0.43% total rare earth oxides \(TREO\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-2) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-002 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.6 m - From: 132.4 m - To: 147 m - Intercept Depth: 132.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-002:132.4-147 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 14.6m interval of 0.12% TREO in intermediate intrusive rock. - Positive factor: Significant width of 14.6m Evidence · text > 14.6 m from 132.4 m to 147 m averaging 0.12% TREO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-3) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-001 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 16 m - To: 17.5 m - Intercept Depth: 16 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-001:16-17.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Small interval of 0.12% TREO in magnetic leuconorite. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: 1.5 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-4) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-001 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.29 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.75 m - From: 104.2 m - To: 104.95 m - Intercept Depth: 104.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-001:104.2-104.95 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.29% TREO in pegmatite with biotite-magnetite clusters. - Positive factor: Presence of magnetite and radioactivity halo Evidence · table > 0.29 Context: 0.75 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-5) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-001 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.75 m - From: 104.95 m - To: 105.7 m - Intercept Depth: 104.95 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-001:104.95-105.7 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.31% TREO in pegmatite. Evidence · table > 0.31 Context: 0.75 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-6) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-002 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.95 m - From: 34 m - To: 34.95 m - Intercept Depth: 34 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-002:34-34.95 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.14% TREO in magnetic pegmatite. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: 0.95 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-7) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-002 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.1 m - From: 82 m - To: 83.1 m - Intercept Depth: 82 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-002:82-83.1 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.12% TREO in locally magnetic pegmatite. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: 1.1 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BBY-2026-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/niob-bardy-assays-confirm-rare-earth-mineralization--2b5f477e-fb24-478e-bf2e-196ef4bb2cf4#fact-drill-facts-8) Bardy · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: BBY-2026-005 - Project: Bardy - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NIOB.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.2 m - From: 145.5 m - To: 146.7 m - Intercept Depth: 145.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBY-2026-005:145.5-146.7 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.1% TREO in pegmatite dyke. - Positive factor: Presence of 10% magnetite Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.2 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. 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