Vancouver-based exploration company SAGA Metals Corp. has released significant new assay results from its ongoing drilling program at the Radar Critical Minerals Project in Labrador. The findings, announced on January 16, 2026, confirm the presence of high-grade oxide mineralization in the Trapper North zone, marking a key step forward for the strategic asset.
Latest Assays Confirm Mineral Continuity
The company reported results from two additional diamond drill holes, designated R-0010 and R-0011, completed during the Q4 2025 phase of its Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) program. These holes are part of a four-hole series in the Trapper North area, which itself constitutes half of the eight holes drilled in the latest program phase.
Hole R-0010, collared at the same location as a previous hole but drilled at a 0° azimuth to assess true width, intercepted a substantial 135.5-meter interval grading 50.03% iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), 7.87% titanium dioxide (TiO₂), and 0.352% vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅).
Hole R-0011, a 100-meter step-out along strike, intersected 95.15 meters grading 39.49% Fe₂O₃, 6.49% TiO₂, and 0.220% V₂O₅. This hole also encountered a 22-meter section of rhythmically banded oxide, indicating more persistent layering away from the concentrated mass in the fold nose structure.
Trapper North Emerges as a Standout Zone
The latest results build on previously reported intercepts from holes R-0008 and R-0009, completing the picture for the Trapper North zone. The consistency of the mineralization is a focal point for the company. Data from approximately 700 samples shows that 42.6% of samples contain over 7% TiO₂, while 53.7% assay above 0.2% V₂O₅.
Michael Garagan, Chief Geologist and Director of SAGA Metals, emphasized the importance of the findings. "The successful assay results from all four drill holes at Trapper North mark a significant milestone for the Radar Project," he stated. "These latest intercepts confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralization along the northern limb. This structurally related increase in thickness boosts Trapper as a standout zone with tremendous potential for titanium, vanadium, and iron mineral resources."
Garagan further noted that the results advance the company's goal of helping to establish a strategic North American supply chain for these critical minerals.
Project Location and Next Steps
The Radar Ti-V-Fe Project is situated near the port of Cartwright in Labrador, Canada, providing potential logistical advantages. The 2026 exploration plan, as outlined by the company, will see drilling commence in the main Trapper Zone before moving to further define the Trapper North area.
The confirmed high-grade intercepts and the increased overall oxide concentration compared to other zones like Hawkeye solidify Trapper North's position as a priority target. SAGA Metals, trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SAGA, is positioning the Radar Project as a potentially significant contributor to the critical minerals sector in Canada.
