Midland, in Partnership with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada, Resumes Drilling FOR Lithium ON the Galinée Project
MIDLAND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RIO TINTO EXPLORATION CANADA, RESUMES
DRILLING FOR LITHIUM ON THE GALINÉE PROJECT
Montreal, March 3, 2025. Midland Exploration Inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD), in partnership with
Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. (“ RTEC”), is pleased to announce the start of a second drilling
campaign for lithium on the Galinée project. The Galinée project is located approximately 5 kilometers
east of the Adina lithium deposit held by Winsome Resources (“Winsome”), is wholly owned by
Midland, and is subject to an option agreement signed with RTEC in June 2023 ( see press release by
Midland dated June 14, 2023) and amended in April 2024 (see press release by Midland dated April 23,
2024).
Highlights:
• 5.2M CAD approved for the first phase of drilling of 2025.
• This second drilling program to start in March with RC drilling followed by the addition of a
diamond drill in April.
• Drilling to (1) follow up on some of the best intersections from 2024 which remain open and
to be tested further and (2) step-out throughout the property to test structural targets.
• High resolution (low level) drone magnetics will be flown throughout the property in March.
Galinée 2024 Drilling Program
The 2024 drilling program on Galinée consisted of twenty-one (21) diamond drill holes and seven (7)
reverse circulation (“RC”) drill holes totalling 6,284.86 metres, out of which 819.92 metres were
reverse circulation drilling. The objectives were to test the 2023 Iceberg Showing area with diamond
drilling while using reverse circulation drilling to test conceptual, prospecting and geophysical targets.
The drilling campaign mainly focused on the Iceberg showing and also the White Stripes, Surge, Snow
Fox and White Lightning showings ( see press release by Midland dated October 24, 2024 ). Surface
geological mapping combined with drilling has identified a series of at least seven (7), meter to
decameter-scale, spodumene pegmatite bodies. Drill results from holes TLIB0014, TLIB0018,
TLIB0022, TLIB0023, and TLIB0026 suggest extension of the Iceberg showing to the east, while hole
TLIB0020, furthermore, suggests extensions towards the west. The highlight result thus far returned
core length interval composites of 1 .38% Li2O over 37.86 metres, including 1.88% Li 2O over 21.35
metres, in hole TLIB0007. Hole TLIB0026 returned 1.03% Li2O over 32.87 metres and hole TLIB0018
returned up to 1.46% Li2O over 27.34 metres (see press release by Midland dated December 19, 2024).
The best results from the twenty-eight (28) drill holes are summarized in the table below.
HoleID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O%
TLIB0001 9.9 24.8 14.9 1.48
TLIB0002 7.0 33.5 26.5 1.49
Including 14.3 33.5 19.2 1.85
TLIB0004 201.1 234.4 33.3 1,09
Including 217.6 234.3 16.7 1.87
TLIB0006 41.6 62.6 20.97 1.94
188.6 200.1 11.52 2.47
HoleID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O%
TLIB0007 105.44 143.3 37.86 1.38
Including 121.95 143.3 21.35 1.88
TLIB0011 81.71 91.47 9.76 1.46
157.98 179.88 21.9 1.09
TLIB0012 140.5 152.9 12.4 1.04
279.88 295.96 16.08 0.90
TLIB0013 100.54 121.06 20.52 0.70
TLIB0014
204.6 218.5 13.9 1.41
277.8 294.9 17.1 1.13
307.1 325.4 18.4 1.20
TLIB0018
46.9 59.1 12.2 1.02
149.9 177.2 27.34 1.46
258.1 280.4 22.34 0.75
TLIB0020 85.6 124.4 38.73 0.76
TLIB0022 22.86 57.91 35.05 1.58
TLIB0023 181.88 206.7 24.82 0.94
293.73 310.05 16.32 1.19
TLIB0026 26.33 59.2 32.87 1.03
(see press release by Midland dated December 19, 2024)
Correlations in sections suggest that the spodumene pegmatite bodies dip shallowly, typically less than
30 degrees, and are often observed as stacked sets in the drill holes – the drilling commonly intersected
multiple mineralized pegmatite bodies with variable thickness Detailed structural studies with RT EC
experts is ongoing. These are being fed into updating the geological models. Mineralogical studies
show that the major lithium phase at Iceberg is spodumene with minor muscovite and cookeite
alteration. Minor petalite is present, and holmquistite is often present in the amphibolitic country rock
adjacent to pegmatites. The spodumene pegmatite bodies remain open along strike and to depth, and
more drilling will be necessary to more precisely determine their geometry and extension.
Drilling is planned to resume in March 2025, with a first phase budget of 5.2M CAD approved for a
combination of diamond and RC drilling. Drilling will commence with RC drilling, followed by the
addition of a diamond drilling rig in April. Drilling plans for June onwards will be results driven. Early
metallurgical tests are also being evaluated on select core sections using LIBS scanning to identify and
quantitatively determine grain size and the lithium mineralogy.
About the Galinée Project
The Galinée project is located approximately 5 kilometers due east of the Adina deposit (consolidated
mineral resources of 61.4 Mt at 1.14% Li2O Indicated and 16.5 Mt at 1.19% Li2O Inferred, see press
release by Winsome dated May 28, 2024) held by Winsome. This deposit is located at the contact
between amphibolites of the Trieste Formation to the south and felsic intrusives to the north and is
marked by a major structure that likely controlled the emplacement of pegmatites at Adina. The same
highly favourable contact zone is present on the Galinée property over more than 7 kilometers, and the
Iceberg lithium showing was discovered along this contact ( see press release by Midland dated
September 19, 2023).
Cautionary Statements
The true thicknes s of mineralize d interval s cannot be determin ed with th e information currently
available.
Lithium mineralization occurring at the deposits mentioned in this press release is not necessarily
indicative of mineralization that may be intersected on projects held by Midland and mentioned in this
press release.
About Midland
Midland targets the excellent mineral potential of Quebec to make the discovery of new world -class
deposits of gold and critical metals. Midland is proud to count on reputable partners such as RTEC, BHP
Canada Inc., Barrick Gold Corp., Wallbridge Mining Co mpany Ltd, Probe Gold Inc., Agnico Eagle
Mines Limited, Electric Elements Mining Corp., SOQUEM Inc., Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund,
and Abcourt Mines Inc. Midland prefers to work in partnership and intends to quickly conclude
additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properties. Management is currently reviewing other
opportunities and projects to build up Midland’s portfolio and generate shareholder value.
Qualified Person and Chief Geologist Jean-François Larivière, P. Geo, Ph. D, prepared this press release
and verified the Galinée project data as Midland’s qualified person (QP) within the meaning of National
Instrument 43-101.
For further information, please consult Midland’s website or contact:
Gino Roger, President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel.: 450 420-5977
Fax: 450 420-5978
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.midlandexploration.com/
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from targeted results. Such risks and
uncertainties include those described in Midlan d’s periodic reports including the annual report or in
the filings made by Midland from time to time with securities regulatory authorities.
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Midland – Rio Tinto Option for Lithium
1
Galaxy Li Deposit
(Arcadium)
Shaakichiuwaanaan
(Patriot Battery
Metals)
Rose Li
Deposit
Sirmac Li
Deposit
Moblan Li
Deposit
Adina Li
(Winsome)
Mythril East, Chisaayuu
& Corvette
Whabouchi
Li Deposit
(Nemaska) Main Road
Midland
Lithium Occurrence
Midland/Rio Tinto
Option
Volcanic
Sedimentary
Intrusive
Komo
Galinée
Iceberg Li
Moria
Sulu
Picard
Shire
Sulu
Warp
Newmont
Éléonore Gold Mine
Stornoway Diamond Corp.
Renard Mine
Wookie
Water Body
2
James Bay (North) Lithium Occurences
2
Lasalle project
Chisaayuu project
Rio Tinto Option
Galinée project
Iceberg Spodumene
Pegmatites Dykes
Trieste
(Loyal Lithium)
Mirage
(Brunswick)
Mythril East
(West block)
Rio Tinto Option
Tilly South
Shaakichiuwaanaan Li pegmatites
(Patriot Battery Metals)
CV5-CV13: Indicated 80.1 MT at 1.44%
Li2O; Inferred 62.5 MT at 1.31% Li2O
( see press release by Patriot Battery
Metals dated August 5, 2024)
Adina Li (Winsome)
Indicated 61.4 MT at 1.14% Li2O
Inferred 16.5 Mt at 1.15% Li2O
( see press release by Winsome dated May
28, 2024)
Mythril project
Corvette project
Rio Tinto Option
Mythril East
(East block)
Corvette Far
East (Cosmos)
Main Road
Midland
Lithium Occurrence
Midland/Rio Tinto
Option
Midland/Rio Tinto
Lithium Occurrence
Azimut Exploration
Inc./SOQUEM
1.62% Li2O over 158.0 metres
( see press release by Azimut
Exploration inc. dated June 19, 2024)
Volcanic
Sedimentary
Intrusive
Water Body
3
Galinée Project
3
Iceberg Spodumene
Pegmatites Dykes
Up to 1.38% Li2O over
37.86 metres (TLIB0007)
• Drilling program
Trieste
(Loyal Lithium)
Surge
Grab sample up-
to 3.61% Li2O
White Stripes
Grab sample up-to
6.37% Li2O
Lithium Occurrence
Midland/Rio Tinto
Option
Midland/ Rio Tinto
Lithium Occurrence
Volcanic
Sedimentary
Intrusive
Azimut Exploration Inc.
/SOQUEM
Up to 5.36% Li2O Boulder
( see press release by Azimut
Exploration inc. dated October
10, 2024)
Adina Li (Winsome)
Indicated 61.4 MT at 1.14% Li2O
Inferred 16.5 Mt at 1.15% Li2O
( see press release by Winsome dated May
28, 2024)
Azimut Exploration Inc.
/SOQUEM
1.62% Li2O over 158.0m
( see press release by Azimut
Exploration inc. dated June 19, 2024)
Snow Fox
Spodumene
pegmatite boulders
Up to 4.19% Li2O
White Lightning
Spodumene
pegmatite outcrop
Up to 4.62 % Li2O
Water Body
(see press releases by
Midland dated January
16, 2024, and October
24, 2024)
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Galinée 2024 Drilling Program
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Surge
White
Stripes
Lithium Occurrence
Midland/Rio Tinto
Option
Midland/ Rio Tinto
Lithium Occurrence
Volcanic
Sedimentary
Intrusive
Snow
Fox
White
Lightning
Diamond Drilling
Reverse Circulation
Drilling
TLIB0007: 1.38% Li2O over
37.86 metres, including
1.88% Li2O over 21.35 metres
TLIB0002: 1.49% Li2O over
26.50 metres, including
1.85% Li2O over 19.20 metres
TLIB0004: 1.09% Li2O over
33.30 metres, including
1.87% Li2O over 16.70 metres
TLIB0006: 1.94% Li2O over
20.97 metres and 2.47% Li2O
over 11.52 metres
Water Body
TLIB0018: 1.46% Li2O
over 27.34 metres
TLIB0026: 1.03% Li2O
over 32.87 metres
TLIB0020: 0.76% Li2O
over 38.73 metres
TLIB0023: 0.94% Li2O
over 24.82 metres
(see press release by
Midland dated
December 19, 2024)
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Galinée 2024 Drilling Program
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TLIB0007: 1.38% Li2O over
37.86 metres, including
1.88% Li2O over 21.35 metres
TLIB0002: 1.49% Li2O over
26.50 metres, including
1.85% Li2O over 19.20 metres
Section looking west, section thickness 50m
(see press release by
Midland dated
December 19, 2024)