# 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 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SAGA/news/7236697644589137/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-07-30T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High vanadium recoveries \(97.4%\) - Positive factor: Strong titanium recoveries \(up to 90.8%\) - Positive factor: Successful bench-scale validation of proprietary RCL technology - Positive factor: Clear pathway to Stage 2 optimization and pilot plant - Negative factor: Bench-scale results may not scale linearly to pilot/commercial levels Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route \("concentrate"\) **Gravity Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route \("Falcon"\) **Multi-Domain Tested** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-drill-facts-9) iron\_ore #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.4 **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-drill-facts-10) titanium #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.4 **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-drill-facts-11) vanadium #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.4 **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-0) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### 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 factor: Exceptional recovery Evidence · table > 97.40% Context: ROM Massive Oxide ### bench scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-1) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### 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 scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-2) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### 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 scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-3) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### 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 factor: Exceptional recovery Evidence · table > 97.40% Context: Concentrated VTM / Magnetite ### bench scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-4) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### 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 factor: Low recovery Evidence · table > 30.30% Context: Concentrated VTM / Magnetite ### bench scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-5) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### 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 scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-6) Radar Critical Minerals Project · vanadium #### 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 factor: Exceptional recovery Evidence · table > 97.40% Context: Ilmenite Concentrate ### bench scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-7) Radar Critical Minerals Project · titanium #### 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 factor: Strong recovery Evidence · table > 90.80% Context: Ilmenite Concentrate ### bench scale [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-and-temas-resources-successfully-complete-metallurgical-scoping-test--adc943f1-127d-416d-b031-712c3b58d9e6#fact-metallurgical-facts-8) Radar Critical Minerals Project · iron\_ore #### 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 ## 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.