Neotech Metals Drills 214m of 0.67% TREO, 21.2 g/t Gallium, 21.9 g/t Tantalum and 0.1% NbO at Hecla-Kilmer
Neotech Metals Drills 214m of 0.67% TREO,
21.2 g/t Gallium, 21.9 g/t Tantalum and 0.1%
NbO at Hecla-Kilmer
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 21, 2026) - Neotech Metals Corp. (CSE: NTMC)
(OTCQB: NTMFF) (FSE: V690) (
"Neotech"
or
"the Company"
) is pleased to report the first round of
drill results from its 2025 drill campaign at its 100% owned Hecla-Kilmer Rare Earth Project in Ontario,
Canada, where the Company completed 20 holes totaling approximately 8,000 metres of drilling and re-
logged and re-assayed approximately 1,980 metres of historical core drilled by VR Resources Ltd., with
those results expected to be incorporated into the Company's Maiden Resource Estimate (
"MRE"
) in
2026.
Neotech is reporting assay results from the Southern Pike Zone, which was planned to both test
mineralized zones for continuity and extend the zone further south of hole HK24-034 drilled in the 2024
drill campaign. The Company will continue to release results in the coming weeks as additional assay
data is received, compiled, and interpreted, with further updates expected to provide a more complete
picture of the scale and continuity of mineralization across the 2025 drill campaign.
Table 1 showing South Pike Zone Drill Results.
Hole
From (m)
To (m)
Interval (m)
TREO* (%)
Ga
₂
O
₃
(g/t)
Ta
₂
O
₅
(g/t)
Nb
₂
O
₅
(%)
HK24-034
44
208
164
0.7
35.6
21
-
HK25-048
95.5
310.4
214.9
0.67
21.1
21.9
0.1
HK25-040
63.17
153.3
90.13
0.47
20.7
25.9
0.11
HK25-051
182
313
131
0.51
23.8
-
-
HK25-037
36.8
129
92.2
0.44
22.2
15.6
-
Map 1 showing Pike Zone drill pads at Hecla-Kilmer.
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"We are pleased to continue defining long, broad zones of continuous mineralization from surface and
shallow depths at Hecla Kilmer, creating significant value and further highlighting the scale of this unique
system," said Reagan Glazier, CEO of Neotech Metals. "The consistent gallium values within these
intercepts are particularly important, given gallium's growing role in semiconductor supply chains and
green energy transition technologies. We are proud to be uncovering a unique critical minerals asset
with the potential to contribute to the onshoring and security of the essential building blocks needed for
today's advanced and clean energy technologies."
Table 2 showing hole locations, orientations, and total depths.
Hole ID
Easting
Northing
Dip
Azimuth
Total Depth (m)
HK25-037
437555
5575218
-60
60
327
HK25-040
437554
5575104
-45
120
406
HK25-048
437412
5575343
-50
90
348
HK25-051
437680
5575190
-50
255
420
HK24-034
437553
5575215
-50
120
387
Methodology and Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC")
Drillholes were drilled with either NQ or NTW core diameters at various inclined angles, and the reported
assay intervals represent downhole core lengths. The true thickness of the mineralization is unknown at
this time. The material produced from the diamond drillholes was sampled at two metre intervals with the
core split in half, resulting in average sample sizes of 2-4 kg. Half of the core is sent to the analytical
laboratory, and the other half is kept in storage as required by industry standards and by Ontario
provincial regulations. The original core was logged, photographed, and sampled on location by
Neotech personnel.
The bagged and catalogued samples were delivered to Activation Laboratories Ltd. (
"Actlabs"
) in
Timmins, Ontario, for initial preparation and final analysis. All sample preparation and analytical work
referenced in this report were conducted by Actlabs, an independent geoanalytical laboratory accredited
to ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. In addition to Actlabs' internal QA/QC protocols,
Neotech Metals incorporated its own control samples in each batch submitted for analysis.
Quality control samples, including blanks, duplicates, and standards (Certified Reference Materials)
were inserted into the sample series at set intervals. For all analysis methods, the minimum number of
QA/QC samples was
two
CRM standards per hole,
one
duplicate and/or
one
blank for every 10
samples taken, for a total of 10% QA/QC samples for the entire dataset. The procedures were
implemented during the sample collection, preparation and analytical stages to ensure the robustness
and reliability of the analytical results. QA/QC data was also verified by an independent third party to
ensure the validity of the datasets.
All analytical results reported herein have passed internal QA/QC review and compilation. All assay
results of drill core samples were provided by Actlabs, a Certified Laboratory, which performed their
measure of the concentration of rare earth elements (REE) with the analytical method that uses lithium
borate fusion prior to the second stage sodium peroxide fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Major Element Oxides were done using the lithium borate analytical method and
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES).
The QA/QC program has been designed in accordance with the
Canadian Institute of Mining,
Metallurgy and Petroleum
(CIM) Exploration Best Practice Guidelines. The procedures implemented
are considered appropriate, accurate, and reliable for this style of mineralization, ensuring the integrity
and quality of the assay data
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Reagan Glazier, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Neotech Metals Corp.
About the Neotech Metals
Neotech Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company dedicated to discovering and developing
valuable mineral resources within promising jurisdictions around the world. With a strong commitment to
environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, Neotech is positioned to make a positive impact
while maximizing the potential of its exploration properties.
The company has a diversified portfolio of Rare-Earth Element and Rare Metals projects, including the
Hecla-Kilmer, located 20 km from the Otter Rapids 180MW hydroelectric power generation station and
active Ontario Northway railway, along with its TREO and Foothills projects located in British Columbia.
All three projects are 100% wholly-owned.
Qualified Person
Technical Information for this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian
regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101. Jared Galenzoski VP Exploration, P.Geo.,
FIMMM and Qualified Person, has reviewed and approved all of the data and statements made for this
news release.
Contact Information
Reagan Glazier, CEO and Director
+1 403-815-6663
*
TREO (Total Rare-Earth Oxides) has been used to express the results in the press release. TREO is calculated by converting the elemental
ppm to Rare-Earth Oxides using a conversion factor and is the summation of CeO
2
+ La
2
O
3
+ Pr
6
O
11
+ Nd
2
O
3
+ Sm
2
O
3
+ Eu
2
O
3
+ Gd
2
O
3
+
Tb
4
O
7
+ Dy
2
O
3
+ Ho
2
O
3
+ Er
2
O
3
+ Tm
2
O
3
+ Yb
2
O
3
+ Lu
2
O
3
+ Y
2
O
3
.
**
PMREO (Permanent Magnet Rare-Earth Oxides) has been used to express the results in the press release. TREO is calculated by converting
the elemental ppm to Rare-Earth Oxides using a conversion factor and is the summation of Pr
6
O
11
+ Nd
2
O
3
+ Tb
4
O
7
+ Dy
2
O
3
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained herein constitutes "forward-looking information" under Canadian
securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-
looking terminology such as "will", "will be" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that
certain actions, events or results "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and
estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and they are from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information subject to known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different,
including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Although management of the Company have
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that
cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward- looking
statements and forward-looking information. The Company will not update any forward-looking
statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required
by applicable securities laws.
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