Noble Minerals Expands Rare Earth Portfolio with Acquisition of Quebec's Mehmet Property
TL;DR
Noble Mineral Exploration gains strategic advantage by acquiring the 4,465-hectare Mehmet Property with high rare earth element concentrations in Quebec's emerging critical minerals district.
Noble acquired 90 mining claims via map staking covering a 10-kilometer circular magnetic structure containing fractured syenite with allanite crystals and rare earth element mineralization.
This acquisition supports Canada's critical minerals supply chain for green technologies, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and economic development in Northern Quebec communities.
The Mehmet Property features a unique circular magnetic structure with exceptionally high rare earth concentrations, including 2,157 ppm total rare earth elements in government samples.
Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has acquired mining claims on the Mehmet Property, a rare earth prospect in Northern Quebec covering approximately 4,465 hectares through map staking. The property is situated approximately 163 kilometers east of Schefferville on the Quebec-Labrador border and features a circular magnetic structure spanning about 10 kilometers across. The Quebec Government has classified the geological formation as hyperalkaline rock with associated rare metals, indicating significant mineralization potential.
The mineralization at Mehmet Property occurs in an alkali feldspar and clinopyroxene syenite containing abnormally high concentrations of allanite crystals and numerous allanite-filled microfractures. The rock composition includes fractured alkali feldspar syenite with clinopyroxene, allanite, apatite, fluorite, and magnetite. Government rock analyses from sample 1986016233 reveal substantial rare earth element concentrations, including 2,157.1 parts per million total rare earth elements with 114.4 ppm classified as heavy rare earth elements. Additional notable elements include 2,144.6 ppm zirconium, 392.7 ppm neodymium, 135.3 ppm yttrium, 26.1 ppm thorium, and 71.5 ppm niobium.
The property's strategic location approximately 65 kilometers southwest of the Crater Lake Property adds significant geological context, as Scandium Canada has already defined a rare earth and scandium resource in that adjacent area. The technical data from the Crater Lake Project, detailed in the NI 43-101 Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Crater Lake Project, Quebec, Canada prepared by Marina Lund, Simon Boudreau, and Marc R. Beauvais in 2025, provides comparative benchmarks for the region's mineralization potential. This acquisition demonstrates Noble Minerals' commitment to exploring for critical minerals within Canada's established mining jurisdictions.
The Mehmet Property represents a relatively unexplored opportunity, with minimal previous exploration work conducted beyond the initial government sampling. The property's geological characteristics, particularly the high allanite content and rare earth element concentrations, position it as a promising target for further exploration and development. The acquisition aligns with growing global demand for rare earth elements essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.
Wayne Holmstead, P.Geo, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in the announcement. The acquisition strengthens Noble Minerals' portfolio of mineral rights and exploration properties across Canada, contributing to the company's strategic positioning in the critical minerals sector. More detailed information about Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is available through their corporate website at https://www.noblemineralexploration.com.
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