Temas Completes 2,300m Drilling, Targets Titanium, Vanadium, Gallium, Scandium

Drilling Milestone at La Blache

Temas Resources Corp has successfully completed a 2,302-metre HQ diamond drilling program at its La Blache Vanadium Titanomagnetite Critical Mineral Project in Quebec, Canada. This campaign focused on the Farrell-Taylor deposit and marks the first phase of a multi-stage exploration strategy designed to expand and upgrade the project's substantial inferred resource base.

The drilling aims to refine the geological model and support metallurgical testwork for Temas’ proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology. Assay results from the new drill core are expected to begin flowing from ALS Limited's geochemistry labs starting January 2026, with a particular focus on critical metals including titanium, vanadium, gallium, scandium, and rare earth elements.

Unlocking Multi-Element Potential

Temas is not only relying on fresh drilling but also plans to re-assay 181 historic drill holes totaling over 36,000 metres of core. This extensive dataset, secured at the La Baie facility, represents a significant cost and time saving, accelerating the company’s path toward a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) expected in 2026.

Early observations from both historic and recent drilling indicate promising signatures of gallium and scandium alongside the primary titanium and vanadium targets. These elements are critical for high-tech applications such as aerospace alloys and semiconductors, potentially adding considerable value to the resource.

Innovative Processing with RCL Technology

Central to Temas’ strategy is its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology, which pilot studies suggest could reduce processing costs by up to 65% while enhancing metal recovery rates. This breakthrough process is designed to economically extract metals from complex polymetallic deposits like La Blache, positioning Temas at the forefront of sustainable critical mineral production.

While promising, the company acknowledges that further independent verification and feasibility-level studies are required to confirm these benefits. Temas is actively pursuing joint development and licensing opportunities for the RCL technology on third-party ores, including gold, silver, nickel, and rare earth elements, with updates anticipated early next year.

Looking Ahead

Following this successful drilling phase, Temas is planning Phase 2 drilling for early to mid-2026, targeting additional deposits on the La Blache property such as Lac Schmoo and the Hervieux East and West zones. These efforts aim to upgrade the existing 208.5 million tonne inferred resource and support a transition to higher-confidence resource categories.

With a dual business model combining proprietary processing innovation and strategic mineral ownership, Temas Resources is positioning itself as a key player in the Western critical minerals supply chain. The integration of its advanced processing technology with robust resource assets could offer a scalable, low-carbon solution to meet growing global demand.