SAGA Metals Completes Maiden Drill Program and Commences Further Geophysics at the Radar Project
SAGA Metals Completes Maiden Drill Program and Commences Further
Geophysics at the Radar Project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAGA
Metals Corp. ("SAGA" or the "Company") (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF)
(FSE: 20H) , a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral
discovery, announces the final batch of core from the Company’s maiden drill program
at the Radar Titanium -Vanadium (Ti-V) project has been shipped for analysis to
Activation Laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario. The 2,200m of core was cut, sampled
and separated into three batches and sent to the lab in approximately two -week
intervals. SAGA anticipates receiving the assay results throughout the month of May
providing a steady stream of information that can be analyzed and interpreted by the
geological team with modeling of the mineralization and geochemistry.
Local Support Strengthens Following Maiden Drill Program Completion:
Following the successful completion of SAGA Metals’ maiden drill program in
Cartwright, Labrador, the Town of Cartwright issued an official letter of support for the
Radar Project. Robyn Holwell, Mayor of Cartwright, expressed the community’s
optimism and alignment with the project’s future:
“The town of Cartwright fully supports Saga Metals in their exploration efforts and
analysis aiming to identify an ore deposit near Cartwright and in Labrador in general.
The town will help in whatever way it can to support Saga Metals in its efforts.” - Robyn
Holwell, Mayor of Cartwright, Labrador
Q1 2025 Radar Project Maiden Drill Program Summary:
SAGA’s 2025 maiden drill program aimed to test the core of the magnetic anomaly
identified through geophysics at the Hawkeye Zone. Initially planned for 1,500 meters,
the program was confidently expanded to 2,200 meters after early drilling revealed
strong intercepts through the primary layering sequences.
This program confirmed a large mineralized layered mafic intrusion with early
indications suggesting it is moderately undeformed and contains its original primary
magmatic textures from over 1 billion years ago. The Dykes River intrusion (Gower
2017), which hosts the entirety of the Radar Ti-V project, has been historically mapped
over an area of 160km2, which is similar, but larger in size to Greenland’s Skargaard
intrusion. This size underscores the immense untapped potential of the region for
hosting critical metals, including vanadium and titanium, essential to the global green
energy transition.
Key findings from the maiden drill program include:
130–200 meters of intermittent magnetite layering across strike
Consistent correlation between geophysical anomalies and mineralized
zones
Layered Fe-Ti-V mineralization open at depth
Figure 1:
Geophysical map of the Hawkeye zone showing
drilled oxide layers and inferred oxide layering open
in both directions along strike
Figure 2:
Layering sequence of magnetite ranging from 2 -10
inches per band over an almost 30m run of drill hole
R25-HEZ-01
Figure 3:
Map of the Radar Ti -V project oxide layer trend and
locations of the Hawkeye and Trapper zones
Figure 1: Geophysical map of the Hawkeye zone showing drilled oxide layers and inferred oxide layering open in both directions along strike
Drill holes R25-HEZ-01 and R25-HEZ-04 were prioritized for the first shipment to Activation Laboratories due to their location on the drill
fence which placed them in a position to fully intercept the main oxide layering sequence as seen in the above map. Both holes logged
magnetite layering sequences between 130-200m across strike.
Figure 2: Layering sequence of magnetite ranging from 2-10 inches per band over an almost 30m run of drill hole R25-HEZ-01
Magnetic and Electromagnetic (EM) Survey begins at ‘Trapper Zone’
Given the success of the maiden drill program’s ability to uncover magnetite rich zones following the targeted geophysics completed back
in Q4 2024, SAGA has commenced an additional targeted and highly detailed magnetic and EM survey over the northern anomaly in the
Trapper zone located to the west of the Hawkeye zone. The objective is to develop a magnetic inversion model, like Hawkeye ’s, that
delineates follow-up drill targets along the inferred 20km oxide layer zone.
The survey uses a tight spacing of 25 -meters between linear stations over lines separated by 50 -meter width to achieve high-resolution
magnetic and conductivity mapping, essential for pinpointing mineralization correlated with magnetite. Tight spacing will give a very high-
resolution image of the magnetic and conductivity of the known target to further support and enhance confidence for a drill program in this
westerly zone.
Figure 3: Map of the Radar Ti-V project oxide layer trend and locations of the Hawkeye and Trapper zones
Michael Garagan, CGO & Director of SAGA comments: "The geophysical work— surveyed by Cartwright local Cameron Martin and
expertly interpreted by David and Chris Mark of Geotronics Consulting — was undeniably SAGA’s guiding force during our maiden drill
program this past winter. The success of this proof -of-concept initiative has elevated the next phases of geophysics to a top priority,
particularly over our additional anomalous zones, as we aim to confirm the true extent of the oxide layer running through the project with
further drilling. Based on the regional data, the Trapper Zone exhibits one of the strongest anomalies, and we are highly motivated to model
it against the results from Hawkeye and ultimately advance to drilling at the Trapper Zone."
About SAGA Metals Corp.
SAGA Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of critical minerals that support the
global transition to green energy. The company's flagship asset, the Double Mer Uranium Project, is located in Labrador, Canada, covering
25,600 hectares. This project features uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18km east -west trend, with a confirmed 14km section
producing samples as high as 0.428% U 3O8 and uranium uranophane was identified in several areas of highest radiometric response
(2024 Double Mer Technical Report).
In addition to its uranium focus, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. This project,
developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project. Together, these
properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the area, including Rio Tinto,
Winsome Resources, Azimut Exploration, and Loyal Lithium.
SAGA also holds secondary exploration assets in Labrador, where the company is focused on the discovery of titanium, vanadium, and iron
ore. With a portfolio that spans key minerals crucial to the green energy transition, SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role
in the clean energy future.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer
For more information, contact:
SAGA Metals Corp.
Investor Relations
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Qualified Person
Peter Webster P.Geo. CEO of Mercator Geological Services Limited is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National
Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information related to the Radar Ti -V Project disclosed in this news
release.
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