SAGA Metals and Temas Resources Successfully Complete Metallurgical Scoping Test Achieving Vanadium Recoveries of 97.4% and Titanium Recoveries up to 90.8% and Announce a Pathway Towards a Pilot Plant for Radar Critical Minerals Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- SAGA Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- SAGA
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Vanadium
- Secondary commodities
- Titanium, Iron ore
- Document categories
- Metallurgy, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 22:34:19 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
SAGA Metals has successfully completed Stage 1 metallurgical scoping tests at its Radar Critical Minerals Project using Temas Resources' proprietary RCL technology. The tests achieved high recoveries, including 97.4% for vanadium and up to 90.8% for titanium, supporting advancement to a Stage 2 optimization program.
Reasoning: Successful Stage 1 metallurgical scoping tests achieved high recoveries for vanadium, titanium, and iron using proprietary technology, significantly de-risking the Radar Project's commercial potential.
Positive factors
- High vanadium recoveries (97.4%)
- Strong titanium recoveries (up to 90.8%)
- Successful bench-scale validation of proprietary RCL technology
- Clear pathway to Stage 2 optimization and pilot plant
Negative factors
- Bench-scale results may not scale linearly to pilot/commercial levels
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Vanadium recoveries reached 97.4% which is exceptional.
Evidence · text
“Vanadium recoveries of 97.4%”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The drill table explicitly provides a 'True Thickness' column.
Evidence · table
“True Thickness”
Context: DDH ID
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("concentrate")
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("Falcon")
Multi-Domain Testedpositive
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: 3 distinct composites were tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
R-0009iron_oreGrade: 50.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R-0009
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 50.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87.2 m
- True Width
- 84.4 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 181.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R-0009:94-181.2
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 50.67% Fe is a solid intercept.
Evidence · table
“50.67”
Context: R-0009
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.4
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With the Radar Project located less than 20 km from a deep-water port, this represents a compelling opportunity to devel"
R-0009titaniumGrade: 10.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R-0009
- Commodity
- titanium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87.2 m
- True Width
- 84.4 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 181.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R-0009:94-181.2
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 10.15% TiO2 is a significant grade.
Evidence · table
“10.15”
Context: R-0009
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.4
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With the Radar Project located less than 20 km from a deep-water port, this represents a compelling opportunity to devel"
R-0009vanadiumGrade: 0.339Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R-0009
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.339
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87.2 m
- True Width
- 84.4 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 181.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R-0009:94-181.2
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.339% V2O5 is a solid grade.
Evidence · table
“0.339”
Context: R-0009
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.4
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With the Radar Project located less than 20 km from a deep-water port, this represents a compelling opportunity to devel"
Metallurgical Results (9)
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · vanadiumRecovery: 97.4 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- ROM Massive Oxide
Recovery
- Recovery
- 97.4 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 97.4% recovery is exceptional for vanadium.
Positive factors
- Exceptional recovery
Evidence · table
“97.40%”
Context: ROM Massive Oxide
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · titaniumRecovery: 78.1 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- titanium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- ROM Massive Oxide
Recovery
- Recovery
- 78.1 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 78.1% recovery is moderate for titanium in this context.
Evidence · table
“78.10%”
Context: ROM Massive Oxide
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · iron_oreRecovery: 91.5 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- ROM Massive Oxide
Recovery
- Recovery
- 91.5 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 91.5% recovery is strong for iron.
Evidence · table
“91.50%”
Context: ROM Massive Oxide
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · vanadiumRecovery: 97.4 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- Concentrated VTM / Magnetite
Recovery
- Recovery
- 97.4 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 97.4% recovery is exceptional for vanadium.
Positive factors
- Exceptional recovery
Evidence · table
“97.40%”
Context: Concentrated VTM / Magnetite
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · titaniumRecovery: 30.3 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- titanium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- Concentrated VTM / Magnetite
Recovery
- Recovery
- 30.3 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 30.3% recovery is low for titanium.
Negative factors
- Low recovery
Evidence · table
“30.30%”
Context: Concentrated VTM / Magnetite
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · iron_oreRecovery: 91.4 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- Concentrated VTM / Magnetite
Recovery
- Recovery
- 91.4 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 91.4% recovery is strong for iron.
Evidence · table
“91.40%”
Context: Concentrated VTM / Magnetite
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · vanadiumRecovery: 97.4 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- Ilmenite Concentrate
Recovery
- Recovery
- 97.4 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 97.4% recovery is exceptional for vanadium.
Positive factors
- Exceptional recovery
Evidence · table
“97.40%”
Context: Ilmenite Concentrate
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · titaniumRecovery: 90.8 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- titanium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- Ilmenite Concentrate
Recovery
- Recovery
- 90.8 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 90.8% recovery is strong for titanium.
Positive factors
- Strong recovery
Evidence · table
“90.80%”
Context: Ilmenite Concentrate
bench scaleRadar Critical Minerals Project · iron_oreRecovery: 86.7 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radar Critical Minerals Project
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- Labrador, Canada
- Ticker
- SAGA
Test Work
- Program Status
- scoping
- Test Type
- bench scale
- Processing Route
- Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL)
- Sample
- Ilmenite Concentrate
Recovery
- Recovery
- 86.7 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- Temas Resources Corp.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 86.7% recovery is moderate/strong for iron.
Evidence · table
“86.70%”
Context: Ilmenite Concentrate
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