Rio Titanium Project
Adjacent to one of the world's largest ilmenite operations
136 claims - ~7,440 hectares - 100% owned
Sources: property distances verified against GESTIM Quebec claim registry; Lac Tio Mine operator disclosure via Rio Tinto Fer et Titane operations page (Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium). Adjacent-property information has not been verified by the Qualified Person and is not indicative of mineralization on the Company's property. The Company has not defined any mineral resources or reserves on the Rio Titanium property.
Location & Access
The Rio Titanium Project is located in the Cote-Nord region of northeastern Quebec, approximately 43 kilometres northeast of Havre-Saint-Pierre. The property is accessible year-round via provincial highways and logging roads, providing significant logistical advantages for exploration.
Property Overview
The project comprises 136 mining claims covering approximately 7,440.8 hectares, acquired through direct staking in June 2025 with no earn-in or option agreements. The property is positioned immediately adjacent to Rio Tinto's Lac Tio Mine, one of the world's largest solid ilmenite deposits, which has been in continuous operation since the 1950s.
Geological Context
The Rio Titanium property is situated within the southern portion of the Havre-Saint-Pierre Complex (also known as the Allard Lake Anorthosite Complex). This geological unit hosts some of the world's most significant ilmenite (Fe-TiO2) deposits.
The neighbouring Lac Tio Mine, operated by Rio Tinto Fer et Titane, has been publicly disclosed by the operator as hosting on the order of 153 million tonnes of ilmenite-rich ore (Source: Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium operator disclosure). The Qualified Person has not verified this third-party information, which is provided for geological context only and is not indicative of mineralization on the Company's property. The Company has not defined any current mineral resources or mineral reserves on the Rio Titanium property.
Note: Mineralization on adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Company's properties. The Company has not defined any mineral resources or reserves on the Rio Titanium property.
Exploration Strategy
The Company's exploration approach for Rio Titanium includes:
- Prospecting and geological mapping to identify surface expressions of ilmenite mineralization
- Surface sampling and geochemical analysis to delineate targets
- Geophysical surveys (magnetic and electromagnetic) to map subsurface structures
- Target generation for potential follow-up drilling based on compiled data
Critical Mineral Designation
Titanium is classified as a critical mineral by both the Canadian and U.S. governments, driven by strategic demand across multiple sectors:
- Aerospace and defense - titanium alloys for aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels
- Medical devices - biocompatible implants and surgical instruments
- Pigments and coatings - titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the world's most widely used white pigment
- Emerging technologies - energy storage, 3D printing, and advanced manufacturing
With increasing focus on domestic supply chain security for critical minerals in both Canada and the United States, titanium projects in established mining jurisdictions carry strategic value beyond their commodity fundamentals.
Why Quebec
Quebec is one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions, consistently ranking among the top globally for investment attractiveness. The province offers competitive mining tax regimes, robust infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a well-established regulatory framework that supports responsible mineral development.
Adjacent Properties: References to mineralization, deposits, mines, and resources on adjacent or nearby properties are for geological context only. Mineralization on adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Company's properties.
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