Vancouver-based exploration company SAGA Metals Corp. has reported highly encouraging new assay results from its ongoing drill program in Labrador, reinforcing the potential of a significant critical minerals discovery. The company announced on January 19, 2026, that it has received analytical results for two additional diamond drill holes at the Trapper North zone, part of its Radar Titanium-Vanadium-Iron (Ti-V-Fe) Project located near the port of Cartwright.
Drilling Success at Trapper North
The latest results complete the data set for all four diamond drill holes completed in the Trapper North zone during the fourth quarter of 2025. These holes were part of the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) drill program. According to the company, the results confirm consistent high-grade mineralization of titanium, vanadium, and iron oxides along the northern limb of the structure.
The assay highlights from the four holes are substantial. Drill hole R-0010 intercepted a remarkable 135.5-meter interval grading 50.03% iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), 7.87% titanium dioxide (TiO₂), and 0.352% vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅). Hole R-0011, drilled 100 meters along strike, hit a 95.15-meter interval grading 39.49% Fe₂O₃, 6.49% TiO₂, and 0.220% V₂O₅.
These results join earlier promising intercepts from holes R-0008 and R-0009, which showed similar high-grade characteristics. The data indicates a strong concentration of valuable minerals, with 42.6% of samples exceeding 7% TiO₂ and 53.7% of samples exceeding 0.2% V₂O₅ from a set of approximately 700 samples.
Implications for the Radar Project
Michael Garagan, Chief Geologist and Director of SAGA Metals, stated that the results mark a significant milestone for the Radar Project. He emphasized that the continuity of high-grade mineralization confirmed by these latest holes, particularly the increased thickness related to geological structure, positions the Trapper zone as an area with tremendous potential for resource development.
"This structurally related increase in thickness boosts Trapper as a standout zone," Garagan commented. "It advances our goal of establishing a strategic North American supply of critical minerals." The company's focus is on discovering and developing resources essential for modern technology and clean energy applications, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
Next Steps and Program Focus
The announced results are part of a larger eight-hole program completed in Q4 2025. The company's map of the Trapper Zone outlines the initial focus for the remainder of the MRE drill program, which is scheduled for completion in 2026. The plan involves commencing drilling in the main Trapper Zone before moving further into the Trapper North area.
The discovery of a 22-meter interval of rhythmically banded oxide in hole R-0011 suggests the presence of more persistent mineral layering away from the concentrated mass in the fold nose, which could indicate a larger, more extensive mineralized system than initially anticipated.
This news solidifies SAGA Metals' position in the exploration landscape of Eastern Canada and highlights Labrador's growing importance as a jurisdiction for critical mineral exploration. The project's proximity to the port of Cartwright offers potential logistical advantages for future development.
