SAGA Metals Provides Operational Update on MRE Drilling at Trapper South
SAGA Metals Corp., a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discoveries, has announced significant progress in its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) diamond drill program. The update centers on the Trapper Zone within the 100%-owned Radar Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project near Cartwright, Labrador, Canada.
Drilling Achievements and Highlights
In less than two weeks, the company completed seven diamond drill holes, totaling 1,244 meters, with confirmed oxide mineralization in all logged holes. The drilling targeted the southeastern oxide anomaly in Trapper South, yielding notable intercepts that underscore the project's potential.
Key results include:
- Hole R-0018 intercepted 111.67 meters of oxide, including 65.04 meters of semi-massive mineralization.
- Hole R-0017 showed 90.08 meters of oxide, with 87.08 meters being semi-massive.
- Hole R-0020 recorded 87.2 meters of oxide, featuring 58.7 meters of rhythmic layering.
- Additional holes, such as R-0019 and R-0016, reported oxide intercepts of 66.45 meters and 58 meters, respectively.
These findings confirm increased oxide concentration and thickness in the southeastern anomaly, with consistent observations of rhythmic banding and semi-massive to massive oxide mineralization. The drilling aligns with prior high-grade results from Trapper North, reinforcing the project's geological continuity.
Ongoing Operations and Future Plans
The drill rig has now moved to the southwestern oxide anomaly in Trapper South, where the eighth hole, R-0023, is nearing completion. This hole represents the first test of the southwestern target area. Upon its completion, the rig will proceed north along the southwestern limb, continuing systematic expansion along the trend.
Logging for holes R-0021 and R-0022 is currently in progress, with results expected to be reported shortly. R-0022 marks the conclusion of targeting the specific southeastern portion of the anomaly, paving the way for further exploration in other zones.
Technical Details and Project Scope
The drilling program, which commenced in late January 2026, has demonstrated extensive rhythmic oxide layering and semi-massive mineralization, hallmarks of high-grade oxide sequences observed across the project. A longitudinal section of drill holes highlights an approximately 500-meter strike of semi-massive oxides and rhythmic layering, supported by 3D Magnetic Inversion data from the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey.
Table 1 summarizes the drill holes from R-0016 to R-0022, detailing azimuth, dip, total depth, and oxide intercepts. This data provides a comprehensive overview of the drilling achievements to date.
Looking ahead, the 2026 MRE drill program will focus on completing additional cross-sections and longitudinal sections in Trapper South before moving to Trapper North. This strategic approach aims to systematically expand the mineral resource estimate and enhance understanding of the project's full potential.
Overall, SAGA Metals' update highlights efficient drilling progress and promising mineralization results, positioning the Radar Critical Minerals Project as a significant endeavor in the exploration of critical minerals in Labrador.
