Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (NOB) has finished its Phase 1 summer exploration program, which targeted two of its critical minerals assets: the Chapiteau rare earth property in Labrador and the Mehmet rare earth property in Quebec. The work, completed over late June and early July with helicopter support, involved surface exploration across both sites.

The company successfully collected a total of 69 samples during this latest field campaign. These samples have since been dispatched to Activation Labs in Ancaster, Ontario, for a comprehensive multi-element analysis, including testing for gold, platinum, palladium, and a full suite of rare earth elements. Management expects to receive these assay results by mid-August 2026, which will help define the scope of subsequent exploration efforts planned for later in the year.

"we are pleased to get this program underway in order to determine the expected follow up programs later the summer and early fall."

— H Vance White, President & CEO

The Chapiteau property represents a key early-stage exploration target for the company, situated within a geological district known for alkaline intrusive systems. Previous regional mapping in the area identified significant rare earth potential within these complexes. Meanwhile, the Mehmet property in Quebec is classified as a hyperalkaline rare-metals showing, representing a similar geological environment capable of hosting niobium, zirconium, and tantalum alongside rare earth elements. These minerals are increasingly sought after for their roles in high-technology applications, including electric vehicle components, wind turbines, and defense systems.

Beyond these rare earth programs, the company is preparing for future activity elsewhere in its portfolio. Noble has submitted an application to the Ontario Junior Exploration Program to conduct diamond drilling on its Lucas property near Timmins, Ontario. Due to the current water-soaked ground conditions, the company has scheduled the initiation of this drill program to coincide with seasonal freeze-up.

These latest exploration initiatives form part of a broader corporate strategy for Noble, which maintains a highly diversified portfolio of projects across Canada. Beyond its current focus on critical minerals, the company holds significant interests in assets targeted at nickel, copper, and various precious metals. By advancing its exploration pipeline through methodical surface programs and targeting data-driven follow-up, the company continues to evaluate the prospectivity of its extensive land package in Ontario and Quebec. This dual approach of managing early-stage regional exploration alongside targeted work in established mining camps remains central to its operational objectives for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Read the full announcement: Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. Completes Phase 1, Helicopter Supported, Summer Exploration Programs on Quebec Critical Minerals Projects