Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT: NB7, OTCQB:NLPXF) has announced the completion of Phase 1 helicopter-supported summer exploration programs on its Chapiteau Rare Earth Property in Labrador and the Mehmet Rare Earth Property in Quebec, marking a significant step in advancing critical mineral projects in Canada.
The surface exploration, conducted during the last week of June and the first week of July, required helicopter support provided by Canadian Helicopters out of Goose Bay, Labrador. A total of 69 samples have been sent to Activation Labs in Ancaster, Ontario, for analysis of gold, platinum, palladium, and a comprehensive suite of rare earth elements via ICP analysis. Results are anticipated around mid-August, after which follow-up exploration will be planned.
The Chapiteau Rare Earth Property, located in western Labrador, covers part of a large REE-enriched alkaline intrusive system. Historical exploration by Midland Exploration from 2010-2011 identified numerous REE targets through a regional airborne magnetic and radiometric survey totaling over 3,100 line-km. Grab samples from the property returned up to 8.34% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO), with heavy rare earth enrichment ranging from 2.29% to 12.85% HREO. Within Noble’s current holdings, six grab samples exceeded 0.5% TREO, ranging from 1.4% to 3.02% TREO. The only known drill hole on the property, Y3-11-04, intersected anomalous REE values averaging approximately 0.14% TREO + Y2O3 over its entire length, indicating a large mineralized system.
The Mehmet Rare Earth Property in northeastern Quebec is classified as a hyperalkaline rare-metals showing, a geological environment known to host REEs, niobium, zirconium, tantalum, and other critical minerals. One government sample from the property contained 2157.1 ppm total rare earth elements, including 550 ppm neodymium, 623 ppm lanthanum, and 1027.3 ppm cerium. Such systems are attractive for their potential to host large-tonnage critical mineral deposits essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, permanent magnets, and advanced defense technologies.
In addition to these programs, Noble has applied to the Ontario Junior Exploration Program for diamond drilling on the Lucas Property near Timmins, Ontario, as detailed in a July 13, 2026 press release. However, due to water-soaked ground conditions, drilling will be delayed until freeze-up.
H. Vance White, President & CEO, stated, “We are pleased to get this program underway in order to determine the expected follow-up programs later the summer and early fall.” The completion of this Phase 1 work underscores Noble’s commitment to advancing its portfolio of critical mineral properties in Canada, which are increasingly important for the global transition to clean energy and high-tech applications.
