NioBay Announces the Identification of New Targets on the James Bay Niobium Project and the Expansion of the Main Site Exploration Area

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NioBay Announces the Identification of New Targets on the James Bay Niobium Project and the Expansion of the Main Site Exploration Area. (2026, October 20). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/niobay-announces-the-identification-of-new-targets-on-the-james-bay-niobium-project-and-the/article_b9e0d1a0-3ec0-534e-b54b-64212224c9b6.html

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NioBay Metals Inc. announced the identification of new exploration targets and an extension of mineralized zones on their James Bay Niobium Project in Ontario, Canada. The project is situated near Moose Factory, and the company retains both an exploration permit and a mining lease valid until 2028. Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc. conducted data compilation and reinterpretation work which revealed new targets and potential extensions of mineralization with up to 2.66% Nb₂O₅ in Zone 2-3. NioBay plans to continue engaging with local Indigenous communities and intends to strengthen partnerships during future field seasons.
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As of October 20, 2026, NioBay Metals Inc. announced new findings on their James Bay Niobium Project, located 45 km south of Moose Factory, Ontario. The project is situated within the traditional territory of the Moose Cree First Nation, covered by Treaty 9. NioBay reported that recent data compilation and reinterpretation work by Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc. (RMG) in Sudbury revealed strong exploration potential for niobium, with mineralized grades up to 2.66% Nb₂O₅. The company holds both an exploration permit and a mining lease valid until 2028 for the area. These findings will inform upcoming field programs aimed at expanding exploration efforts around the main site.

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GLOBE MONTRÉAL NioBay RMG Treaty 9

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NioBay ORG · 11× RMG ORG · 3× NioBay Metals Inc. ORG · 2× Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc. ORG · 2× the James Bay Niobium Project ORG · 2× GLOBE GPE · 1× MONTRÉAL GPE · 1× Moose Factory GPE · 1× NBY ORG · 1× NBYCF ORG · 1×

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NioBay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF) is pleased to announce the results of data compilation and reinterpretation work involving geological and geophysical information on the James Bay Niobium Project, located 45 km south of the community of Moose Factory, Ontario.
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🔮 “It is on the basis of these new data that we will direct the planning of our upcoming field programs.”

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NioBay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF) is pleased to announce the results of data compilation and reinterpretation work involving geological and geophysical information on the James Bay Niobium Project, located 45 km south of the community of Moose Factory, Ontario. asserted
Inc. → announce → Factory
It should be noted that NioBay holds both an exploration permit and a mining lease valid until 2028 for this area. asserted
NioBay → note → area
The work was carried out by Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc. (“RMG”) of Sudbury. asserted
work → carry → Sudbury
NioBay’s Board of Directors acknowledges that the James Bay Niobium Project is located within the area covered by Treaty 9 and forms part of the traditional territory of the Moose Cree First Nation. asserted
Project → acknowledge → Nation
We respect the Indigenous rights and interests of the Moose Cree and the Indigenous communities covered by Treaty 9. asserted
We → respect → Treaty
Highlights - The 2026 compilation and reinterpretation of geological and geophysical data completed on the James Bay Niobium Project demonstrate the property’s strong exploration potential. asserted
compilation → complete → potential
- The mineralized envelope has returned grades of up to 2.66% Nb₂O₅. - New exploration targets, as well as a possible extension of the mineralization in Zone 2-3, have been identified. asserted
targets → return → Zone
- NioBay holds an exploration permit and also maintains a mining lease that remains valid in this area until 2028. asserted
that → hold → 2028
- NioBay continues to engage with members of the local community and intends to further strengthen partnerships with Cree contractors in the region during the 2027 and 2028 field seasons. asserted
NioBay → continue → seasons
“We are pleased to announce the results of RMG’s work, which demonstrate the strong potential of our property. asserted
which → please → property
The 2026 fieldwork also enabled us to better position historical information and benefit from geophysical survey data,” said Jean-Sébastien David, P.Geo., President and Chief Executive Officer of NioBay. asserted
David → enable → NioBay
“It is on the basis of these new data that we will direct the planning of our upcoming field programs.” asserted
we → direct → programs
The work conducted by Carl-Philippe Folkesson, M.Sc., P.Geo., of Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc., as well as this press release, has been reviewed and approved by Jean-Sébastien David, P.Geo., a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101. asserted
work → conduct → Instrument
NioBay aims to become a leader in the development of mine(s) with low carbon consumption and responsible water and wildlife management practices while prioritizing the environment, social responsibility, good governance, and the inclusion of all stakeholders. asserted
NioBay → aim → stakeholders
Our top priority, which is critical to our success, is the consent and full participation of the Indigenous communities in whose territories and/or on ancestral lands we operate. asserted
we → operate → lands
In addition to other properties, NioBay holds a 100% interest in the James Bay Niobium Project located 45 km south of Moosonee, in the Moose Cree Traditional Territory of the James Bay Lowlands in Ontario. asserted
NioBay → hold → Ontario
NioBay also holds an 87.14% interest in the Crevier Niobium and Tantalum project located in Québec and on the Nitassinan (ancestral territory) of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation. asserted
NioBay → hold → Nation
About Niobium Niobium is a naturally occurring element. asserted
Niobium → occur → Niobium
Because it enhances properties and functionalities, niobium is used in a wide range of materials and applications in the Mobility, Structural and Energy sectors. asserted
niobium → enhance → sectors
Niobium transforms materials. asserted
Niobium → transform → materials
When added to materials like steel, glass and aluminum castings, niobium makes them more efficient and lowers environmental impacts, while also increased value. asserted
them → add → value
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information under Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding the Company’s plans. asserted
statements → contain → plans
These statements are necessarily based on a number of beliefs, assumptions, and opinions of management as of the date they are made and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. uncertain
results → base → those
The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements should management’s beliefs, estimates, or opinions, or other factors, change, except as required by law. asserted
beliefs → assume → law
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. asserted
term → define → release
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at asserted
Photos → accompany → announcement
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