Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX:
“NPK”)
(OTCQX:
“VNPKF”) (“
Verde” or the
“
Company”) is pleased to announce new findings
from the Nau de Guerra target within Man of War Rare Earths
Project, revealing scandium oxide
(“
Sc₂O₃”)
concentrations from 30 reanalyzed core samples. Although scandium
was not part of the original analysis suite, a targeted reanalysis
revealed promising concentrations, with results reaching:
-
144 ppm
Sc₂O₃
in Hole ID AP-ND-14, at 29m;
-
72 ppm
Sc₂O₃
in AP-ND-07, along with 5,506 ppm TREO and 1,341 ppm Magnetic Rare
Earths Oxide (“MREO”) (from 16 to 25m);
-
63 ppm
Sc₂O₃
in AP-ND-08, along with 5,333 ppm TREO and 1,541 ppm MREO (from 1
to 11m);
-
107 ppm
Sc₂O₃
in AP-ND-14, along with 7,798 ppm TREO and 1,864 ppm MREO (from 22
to 33m).
In previous announcements, Verde reported
results from over 740 samples from the Nau de Guerra target,
analyzed by SGS laboratories using the ICP95A/IMS95A methods. These
analyses covered 47 parameters, excluding scandium. Recognizing
scandium’s industrial relevance, the Company conducted a reanalysis
of 30 core samples across three drill holes using the ICM40B method
to quantify scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) levels specifically.
This reanalysis revealed noteworthy Sc₂O₃
concentrations alongside Total Rare Earth Oxides
(“TREO”) and MREO, highlighting scandium’s
economic and strategic importance within the project. A summary of
scandium oxide findings, with corresponding TREO and MREO values,
is provided below:
Hole |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Sc₂O₃(ppm) |
TREO (ppm) |
MREO (ppm) |
AP-ND-07 |
16 |
17 |
71 |
4,047 |
945 |
17 |
18 |
77 |
5,046 |
1,235 |
18 |
19 |
78 |
4,248 |
1,001 |
19 |
20 |
62 |
6,022 |
1,506 |
20 |
21 |
78 |
4,910 |
1,139 |
21 |
22 |
73 |
6,058 |
1,464 |
22 |
23 |
70 |
6,233 |
1,522 |
23 |
24 |
78 |
6,087 |
1,527 |
24 |
25 |
61 |
6,908 |
1,733 |
AP-ND-08 |
1 |
2 |
66 |
4,904 |
1,541 |
2 |
3 |
76 |
4,730 |
1,429 |
3 |
4 |
66 |
3,295 |
950 |
4 |
5 |
65 |
3,531 |
902 |
5 |
6 |
69 |
4,551 |
1,343 |
6 |
7 |
69 |
7,709 |
2,097 |
7 |
8 |
59 |
5,340 |
1,606 |
8 |
9 |
52 |
6,932 |
2,067 |
9 |
10 |
56 |
6,903 |
1,955 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hole |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Sc₂O₃(ppm) |
TREO (ppm) |
MREO (ppm) |
AP-ND-14 |
22 |
23 |
114 |
6,676 |
899 |
23 |
24 |
88 |
4,085 |
690 |
24 |
25 |
108 |
4,095 |
673 |
25 |
26 |
127 |
5,357 |
963 |
26 |
27 |
120 |
4,931 |
999 |
27 |
28 |
102 |
7,183 |
1,915 |
28 |
29 |
108 |
7,502 |
2,060 |
29 |
30 |
144 |
14,535 |
3,801 |
30 |
31 |
108 |
13,455 |
3,705 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
“The rare earths find, in and of itself, made
the Man of War project an impressive economic opportunity. The
associated scandium at the grades assayed show that the overall
basket of minerals could potentially yield even more value per ton
of ore,” celebrated Cristiano Veloso, Verde’s Founder and CEO.
Significance of Scandium
Scandium is a rare and versatile metal,
classified as a critical mineral by several countries. It is
considered the most effective microalloying element for aluminum,
significantly enhancing aluminum’s strength, flexibility, and
resistance to heat and corrosion while also reducing its weight.
These qualities make aluminum-scandium alloys highly valued in both
military and civilian aircraft, where they improve fuel efficiency,
maneuverability, and range.1
Beyond aerospace, scandium plays a crucial role
in clean energy applications, such as solid oxide fuel cells, and
is increasingly valuable in the automotive, 3D printing, and
high-performance sports equipment industries, including in baseball
bats and bicycle frames. Additionally, scandium is used in
electronic ceramics, lasers, and LED lighting, where its unique
properties further underscore its industrial relevance.
Market Value of Scandium
According to the Institute for Rare Earths and
Metals AG, scandium commands a high market value due to its
scarcity and utility in advanced industries. Scandium metal with
99.999% purity is currently valued between $5,735 and $6,025 USD
per kilogram, while scandium oxide with 99.99% purity is priced
between $1,016 and $1,089 USD per kilogram. This high value
highlights the economic potential of Verde’s scandium-bearing
resources at the Man of War Project, as demand for the element
continues to grow across aerospace, energy, and other sectors.2
The Company has commissioned the preparation of
a mineral resource report, to be completed in compliance with both
NI 43-101 and Australian JORC standards and remains committed to
responsible exploration and ongoing analysis at the Man of War Rare
Earths Project. Further updates on scandium and other rare earth
findings will be provided as exploration progresses.
For further technical details, the link below
provides comprehensive information on the project’s location,
geology, and full assay results for all rare earths elements:
https://investor.verde.ag/events/investor-presentation-man-of-war-project/.
Qualified Person
The information in this announcement that
relates to exploration results is based on information reviewed,
recommended data collection methodologies, and overseen by QP
Volodymyr Myadzel. Dr. Myadzel, PhD in Geology and a Member of the
Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG), brings over 25 years
of experience in mineral exploration, resource modeling, and
estimation of mineral deposits. His expertise spans the origin of
mineralization and ore precipitation mechanisms across various
geological environments. Dr. Myadzel has extensive experience in
fieldwork, exploration, mineralogy, and petrography of metamorphic
rocks and mineral deposits. He is also skilled in the preparation
of core samples for analysis, sedimentology of alluvial and talus
sediments, and the investigation of primary and secondary
lithogeochemical dispersion patterns. His laboratory capabilities
include transmitted-light microscopy and ore microscopy for
petrography and ore mineralogy. Dr. Myadzel is a recognized
Competent Person (CP) under the JORC Code and a Qualified Person
(QP) under Canada’s NI 43-101 standards. He will serve as the
Qualified Person for Mineral Resource estimation.
About Verde AgriTech
Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing
sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty
multi-nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase
agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly
contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique
position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop
solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but
also address global challenges such as food security and climate
change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of
eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where
agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet.
For more information on how we are leading the
way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation
in Brazil, visit our website at https://verde.ag/en/home/.
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Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking
Statements
All Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resources
estimates reported by the Company were estimated in accordance with
the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute
of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards (May 10,
2014). These standards differ significantly from the requirements
of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mineral Resources
which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic
viability.
This document contains "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation
and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This
information and these statements, referred to herein as
"forward-looking statements," are made as of the date of this
document. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or
future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions,
expectations, or beliefs regarding future events. These statements
include, but are not limited to:
(i) The potential for
scandium concentrations identified in the Nau de Guerra target to
support economic extraction;
(ii) The potential
for further exploration to identify expanded zones of
mineralization;
(iii) The completion
of a mineral resource report in compliance with both NI 43-101 and
JORC standards to validate the scandium results obtained;
(iv) The Company's
ability to secure financing to continue exploration and development
of scandium resources within the Man of War project;
(v) The estimated
costs and logistics associated with the continued exploration and
potential development of scandium within the project area.
It is important to note that the Man of War
project, including the scandium findings reported here, remains in
the initial phase. These preliminary results are not definitive
indicators of economic viability, and further exploration work is
required to establish the presence of commercially viable mineral
reserves.
All forward-looking statements are based on the
Company’s or its consultants' current beliefs, as well as
assumptions made and information currently available to them. The
most significant assumptions include, but are not limited to:
(i) The continuity
and presence of scandium and associated rare earth mineralization
across the identified zones;
(ii) The successful
completion of planned exploratory and analytical work;
(iii) The
availability of necessary financing to support continued
exploration activities.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements
involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and
specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections,
and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that
assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution readers
not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as
a number of important factors could cause the actual outcomes to
differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives,
expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions
expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors
may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and
estimates expressed above do not occur as forecast, but
specifically include, without limitation: risks relating to
variations in the mineral content within the material identified as
Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves from that predicted;
variations in rates of recovery and extraction; the geotechnical
characteristics of the rock mined or through which infrastructure
is built differing from that predicted; developments in world
metals markets; risks relating to fluctuations in the Brazilian
Real relative to the Canadian dollar; increases in the estimated
capital and operating costs or unanticipated costs; difficulties
attracting the necessary workforce; increases in financing costs or
adverse changes to the terms of available financing, if any; tax
rates or royalties being greater than assumed; changes in
development or mining plans due to changes in logistical,
technical, or other factors; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; risks relating to receipt of regulatory
approvals; delays in stakeholder negotiations; changes in
regulations applying to the development, operation, and closure of
mining operations from what currently exists; the effects of
competition in the markets in which Verde operates; operational and
infrastructure risks; and the additional risks described in Verde's
Annual Information Form filed with SEDAR in Canada (available at
www.sedar.com) for the year ended December 31, 2021. Verde cautions
that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results
is not exhaustive.
When relying on our forward-looking statements
to make decisions with respect to Verde, investors and others
should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other
uncertainties and potential events. Verde does not undertake to
update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that
may be made from time to time by Verde or on our behalf, except as
required by law.
For additional information please contact:
Cristiano Veloso, Chief
Executive Officer and Founder
Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email:
investor@verde.ag
www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag
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