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Black Swan Graphene Orders Next-Generation Production System to Triple Capacity to 140 Tonnes
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQX: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ordered its next-generation production unit, a significant milestone in the Company's industrial scale-up strategy and a key element of its broader effort to position itself as a global leader in graphene-enhanced materials. The Company currently has the capacity to produce up to 40 tonnes of high-quality graphene annually. As part of its growth initiative, the Company is undertaking a significant expansion that will increase its production capacity to 140 tonnes per annum, more than tripling its current capacity. This scale-up will position the Company among the leading graphene producers globally. The additional production unit will be installed within the Company's existing operational facility located at Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") in the UK. This site already comprises a well-established infrastructure, with power and other essential utilities required for expansion. By leveraging the existing site and utilities at the Thomas Swan facility, the Company will be able to minimize capital expenditure, reduce lead times for installation, and accelerate the path to increased commercial output. This expansion reflects the growing demand for graphene across a range of applications, including composite materials, plastics and coatings. The increased production capacity will not only support existing customer relationships but also enable the Company to meet the requirements of new strategic partners seeking reliable and scalable graphene supply. Simon Marcotte President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This expansion marks a pivotal milestone in our evolution; it is not just an increase in production capacity, but another step toward industrial scale. As demand for our products increases and several customer development programs are advancing, this investment positions us to meet both current and future market needs with confidence." Existing Facility To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Graphene products To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: New Equipment The GEA Ariete 3160 unit (the "3160") is currently well advanced in its design, engineering and tailored to Black Swan's proprietary specifications. In collaboration with technology partner GEA, a global leader in high-pressure homogenization systems, the equipment is expected to be completed and installed in the short term at the Company's facility in Consett, United Kingdom, marking a pivotal step toward increasing production capacity from the current 40 tonnes annually to an impressive 140 tonnes per year. The enhanced capacity is being driven by the successful execution of commercial agreements and strategic partnerships across the polymers, concrete, and advanced composites industries, and by an expanding sales pipeline. The new system will not only meet this growing demand but will also maintain critical spare capacity needed to advance customer-tailored development programs, which are instrumental in driving product adoption and long-term revenue growth. The 3160 is a modular, scalable high-pressure homogenizer designed to handle the production of graphene nanoplatelets at industrial scale. Its development leverages the strong collaboration between Black Swan and GEA, which began over a decade ago. This partnership has produced a robust, proprietary exfoliation process capable of producing high-quality graphene products cost-effectively and reliably - a critical factor in unlocking large-volume applications for this transformational material. This investment is funded in part by proceeds from the Company's recent equity financing. In addition to the equipment purchase, the funds supported the hiring of key sales and operations personnel, expanding Black Swan's ability to serve clients globally and to deepen commercial engagement. Michael Edwards, Chief Operating Officer, commented: "Graphene-enhanced materials are moving from promise to deployment, and Black Swan is at the center of that transition. With our Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ ("GEM") polymer products now in commercial rollout and our concrete admixtures showing clear sustainability gains, our ability to deliver consistently and at scale is what sets us apart." Black Swan has already launched seven GEM polymer products, which are being well received by the market, and the concrete admixtures, developed in partnership with Concretene and The University of Manchester's GEIC, are positioned to reduce cement usage and carbon emissions by up to 30%. The new 3160 system will ensure that this growing product portfolio can be delivered at scale and with the consistency demanded by global clients. Corporate Matters Black Swan is also pleased to announce that it has entered into an investor relations agreement (the "Agreement") with Equitrend Data Inc. ("Equitrend"), pursuant to which Equitrend will provide investor relations and communications services to the Company in accordance with TSXV policies and subject to the approval of the TSXV. Under the terms of the Agreement, Equitrend will receive total consideration of CAD$300,000 over a three-month period, payable in monthly installments of $100,000 or until the budget is fully expended. The Company may elect to extend the Agreement for an additional three months, under which Equitrend would receive an additional budget of CAD$300,000, payable in monthly installments of $100,000 or until the budget is fully expended. Pursuant to the Agreement, Equitrend has received a grant of stock options exercisable to purchase 150,000 common shares in the Company ("Common Shares") at a price of $1.00 per share for a period of 5 years (the "Consultant Options"). The Consultant Options vest as to 25% three months from the date of grant and 25% every three months thereafter. Equitrend's services will include retail investor outreach, Pay-Per-Click campaign development, social media and email marketing, the creation of landing pages, online banner and native advertisements, and other related investor relations activities. These campaigns may be conducted on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or other digital channels. The principal of Equitrend is Sam Khabbazian and the company is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada , Email: info@ Phone: +1 (888) 269-4724. Neither Mr. Khabbazian nor Equitrend currently have any interest, directly or indirectly in the Company or its securities. About Black Swan Graphene Inc. Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan and Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced MasterbatchTM ("GEM") polymer products which are currently being tested by several international clients. More information is available at: For more information please contact: Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Developmentphardy@ (416) 844-7365 Black Swan Graphene Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors Simon Marcotte, CFA, President & Chief Executive Officer Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. All statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation: statements with respect to the expectations of management regarding the Offering; the expectations of management regarding the use of proceeds of the Offering; and the closing of the Offering. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable and reflect expectations of future developments and other factors which management believes to be reasonable and relevant, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that market fundamentals will support the business of the Company as well as in relation to the Offering and Closing thereof. Other factors may also adversely affect the future results or performance of the Company, including general economic, market or business conditions, changes in the financial markets and in the demand for graphene and graphene products, changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting the graphene industry. The ongoing labour shortages, inflationary pressures, fluctuations in interest rates, the global financial climate and geopolitical conflicts in various regions, including Ukraine and the Middle East, are some additional factors that are affecting current economic conditions and increasing economic uncertainty, which may impact the Company's operating performance, financial position, and future prospects. Collectively, the potential impacts of this economic environment pose risks that are currently indescribable and immeasurable. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and, accordingly, are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of such statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
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14-05-2025
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Black Swan Graphene Announces Preferred Compounder Agreement with Modern Dispersions
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQX: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the execution of a preferred compounder agreement with Modern Dispersions Inc. ("MDI"), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds and concentrates. This strategic partnership aims to promote MDI as a manufacturer of Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ ("GEM") for graphene applications, with Black Swan serving as a preferred supplier of Graphene Nanoplatelets ("GNP"). This agreement underscores Black Swan's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that drive innovation and expand the applications of graphene across diverse industries. Key Highlights of the Agreement: Manufacturing Collaboration: MDI will manufacture GEM products utilizing Black Swan's GNP, leveraging MDI's extensive experience in masterbatch production to deliver high-quality, graphene-enhanced materials to the market. Global Promotion: Both companies will employ their respective commercial teams and partnerships to promote the benefits of GEM products across various regions, aiming to expand the global footprint of graphene-enhanced materials. Preferred Supplier Status: Black Swan is designated as a preferred supplier of GNP for MDI's GEM products, ensuring a consistent and reliable source of high-quality graphene materials. Technical Focus and Application Development The companies are actively exploring graphene integration into various polymer systems including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and nylon, with the objective of delivering functional, scalable masterbatch solutions. The GEM platform developed with MDI provides several benefits to processors and end-users, including: Eliminates the need to handle dry nanomaterials; Enables more consistent and efficient dispersion; and Simplifies let-down ratios and extruder feeding during customer processing. To learn more about GEM masterbatch solutions, please visit the GEM section of Black Swan's website: Simon Marcotte, President and CEO of Black Swan, commented: "We are excited to formalize our partnership with Modern Dispersions. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver high-performance graphene-enhanced materials to various industries. By combining MDI's manufacturing expertise with our advanced graphene technologies, we are well-positioned to address the evolving needs of the market." Marton A. Kozma, President of MDI, added: "Partnering with Black Swan allows us to integrate cutting-edge graphene materials into our product offerings. We look forward to working together to develop and promote innovative solutions that meet the high-performance demands of our customers." About Modern Dispersions Inc. Modern Dispersions Inc. is a leading manufacturer of black masterbatch, conductive compounds, and other thermoplastic concentrates in North America, specializing in engineered compounds that enhance the performance of plastics in various applications. With over a half of a century of experience, MDI offers high-quality materials tailored to customers' unique requirements through its extensive sales network. More information is available at: About Black Swan Graphene Inc. Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced MasterbatchTM (GEM) polymer products which are currently being tested by several international clients. More information is available at: For more information please contact: Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Developmentphardy@ (416) 844-7365 Black Swan Graphene Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors Simon Marcotte, CFA, President & Chief Executive Officer Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. All statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation: statements with respect to the expectations of management regarding the Offering; the expectations of management regarding the use of proceeds of the Offering; and the closing of the Offering. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable and reflect expectations of future developments and other factors which management believes to be reasonable and relevant, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that market fundamentals will support the business of the Company as well as in relation to the Offering and Closing thereof. Other factors may also adversely affect the future results or performance of the Company, including general economic, market or business conditions, changes in the financial markets and in the demand for graphene and graphene products, changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting the graphene industry. The ongoing labour shortages, inflationary pressures, fluctuations in interest rates, the global financial climate and geopolitical conflicts in various regions, including Ukraine and the Middle East, are some additional factors that are affecting current economic conditions and increasing economic uncertainty, which may impact the Company's operating performance, financial position, and future prospects. Collectively, the potential impacts of this economic environment pose risks that are currently indescribable and immeasurable. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and, accordingly, are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of such statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
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- Miami Herald
Northern Superior Reports New Discovery With 18.0 Metres of 2.48 g/t Au Including 4.9 Metres of 7.02 g/t Au and Strong Step-Out Results With 50.3 Metres at 0.70 g/t Au Including 13.3 Metres of 1.47 g/t Au at Philibert(1)
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Northern Superior Resources Inc. ("Northern Superior" or the "Company") (TSXV:SUP)(OTCQB:NSUPF)(GR:D9M1) is pleased to announce additional results from its 20,000-metre expansion drilling campaign at the Philibert gold property, located just 9 km from IAMGOLD Corporation's ("IAMGOLD") Nelligan project and 60 km southwest of Chibougamau, Quebec (the "Philibert Project": Northern Superior: 75%, SOQUEM: 25%). Highlights Include (Grades uncut; lengths measured along hole; see Table 1): New Zone Discovered Beneath and South of Current Resource: PB-25-484: 2.48 g/t Au over 18.0 metres (620.0 m to 638.0 m), including 7.02 g/t Au over 4.9 metres (621.1 m to 626.0 m);PB-25-480: 0.70 g/t Au over 50.3 metres (148.7 to 199.0 m), including 1.47 g/t Au over 13.3 metres (185.7 to 199.0 m), located beneath the current resource pit at the Fennec Fox footwall ("FW") zone;PB-25-478: 0.48 g/t Au over 32.6 metres (147.0 m to 179.6 m), including 1.42 g/t Au over 7.5 metres (167 m to 179.5 m), located below the current resource pit at the Grey Fox FW zone; andNew Core Area Outside Current Resource Pit: These holes, along with previously reported PB-25-475, PB-25-476, and PB-25-477 (see press releases dated March 3 and March 25, 2025), define a new core area intersecting the Grey Fox and Fennec Fox FW zones along a 400-metre strike and between 150-200 metres vertically. All six (6) holes are outside the current resource pit, and the target remains open along strike and at depth. "Today's results underscore the significant expansion potential at Philibert, with hole PB-25-484 marking a new high-grade discovery that opens the door for underground resource development. The additional drill holes reported further build on our ongoing success at the southeastern extent of the pit and reinforce the strong potential to grow the resource well beyond the current 1.71 million ounces at 1.1 g/t gold in the inferred category and 279,000 ounces at 1.1 g/t gold in the indicated category. Philibert is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone asset within the evolving Chibougamau Gold Camp," said Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We're particularly excited by hole PB-25-484, which delivered both significant grade and width, demonstrating the strong potential to add high-quality ounces to our overall resource base. This intercept confirms that mineralization continues down-dip and becomes enriched at vertical depths exceeding 500 metres, providing compelling targets for continued expansion. In addition, we intersected significant mineralization across a 150-metre strike length in an area that had seen limited historical drilling. Situated between the Fennec Fox and Grey Fox zones, these new intercepts-together with previously reported results-highlight the potential to define a continuous, 400-metre mineralized corridor underneath the current pit shell, where its geometry remains shallow compared to the depth of the Red Fox Zone (See Figure 1)," added Adree DeLazzer, Vice President of Exploration. 1PB-25-484: 18.0 metres from 620.0 m to 638.0 m at 2.48 g/t Au including 4.9 metres from 621.1 m to 626.0 m at 7.02 g/t Au; PB-25-480: 50.3 metres from 148.7 m to 199.0 m at 0.70 g/t Au including 13.3 metres from 185.7 m to 199.0 m at 1.47 g/t Au. Figure 1: Longitudinal View looking northeast (front cut); 2024 and 2025 intersections highlighted in bold, New Zone for PB-25-484 and under pit mineralized corridor PB-25-475 to 480. Drilling Results Drillhole PB-25-484 targeted a section of the resource with limited drilling density, where the pit shallows. It intersected 2.48 g/t Au over 18.0 metres, including 7.02 g/t Au over 4.9 metres, from a downhole depth of 620 metres (~520 metres vertical). The mineralization may represent a new zone or a down-plunge extension of the Arctic Fox FW zone. Historical drilling suggested deeper potential, with nearby intercepts located 190 metres up-dip and 150 metres along strike (see Table 1 and Figures 1, 2, and 3). Drillhole PB-25-478 intersected 0.48 g/t Au over 32.6 metres, including a higher-grade interval of 1.42 g/t Au over 7.5 metres, down-dip of the Grey Fox FW zone. The mineralized zone occurs at 140 metres vertical depth, or approximately50 metres beneath the current resource pit shell (see Table 1 and Figures 1, 2, 4 and 6). PB-25-479, collared 60 metres west and down-dip of PB-25-478, returned a discrete high-grade intercept of 8.35 g/t Au over 0.5 metres and a lower grade intersection of 0.45 g/t Au over 6.0 metres within a wider weakly anomalous interval of 0.31 g/t Au over 29.6 metres. This hole tested a sparsely drilled area outside the modeled plunge of mineralization between the Fennec Fox and Grey Fox FW zones. Mineralization was encountered at a vertical depth of 150 metres, approximately 120 metres below the pit shell, in a section where the pit geometry flattens toward surface (see Table 1 and Figures 1, 2, 4 and 6). PB-25-480, drilled 80 metres west of PB-25-479, intersected 0.70 g/t Au over 50.3 metres, including 1.47 g/t Au over 13.3 metres, at a vertical depth of 160 metres, approximately 100 metres below the resource pit in an area where the pit shallows to surface (see Table 1 and Figures 1, 2, 4 and 5). Gold mineralization is hosted within the siliceous phase of the Philibert gabbro seam, characterized by pervasive silicification, quartz veining, ankerite and sericite alteration, and 1-15% disseminated pyrite-pyrrhotite. When combined with previously released intercepts-including PB-25-475: 1.94 g/t Au over 31.0 metres, PB-25-477: 2.03 g/t Au over 19.7 metres (see press release dated March 25, 2025), and PB-25-476: 2.89 g/t Au over 10.6 metres, including 5.15 g/t Au over 5.3 metres (see press release dated March 3, 2025)-the data define a 400-metre mineralized corridor situated outside the current resource pit envelope (refer to Figure 1 - longitudinal section of the Philibert Trend, and Figure 4 - inclined long section). Figure 2: Plan Map of Philibert 2024-2025 Diamond Drilling Table 1: Significant Drillhole Intersections Grades have not been capped in the averaging and intervals are reported as drill thickness. True widths are estimated at 70 to 90%. Intersections are determined using 0.3 g/t Au cut-off and no more than 15 metres of consecutive dilution. If an intersection is 1 metre or less dilution under 0.1 g/t Au may be used to determine a 2-metre intersection. * Intersections are determined using 0.1 g/t Au cut-off and no more than 15 metres of consecutive dilution. Figure 3: Section L10920E New Zone looking NW at 100 metre section width - PB-25-484 Figure 4: Longitudinal view of Fennec Fox - Grey Fox FW zones inclined at 40 degrees towards the NE. Figure 5: Section L10240W Fennec Fox FW, looking NW 80 metre section width Figure 6: Section L10160W Grey Fox FW, looking NW 100 metre section width Table 2: Drill holes collars and parameters The Chibougamau Gold Camp The Chibougamau Gold Camp is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most sought-after gold destinations with several complementary gold resources reaching viable scale. In recent years, these critical assets were divided amongst five different companies. Today, largely due to Northern Superior's acquisitions and corporate transactions,2 ownership has been streamlined, with only IAMGOLD and Northern Superior holding these assets. The proximity of these deposits to each other makes them ideally suited to feed a single mill, and their consolidation enhances their viability, thereby increasing their value. Below is a table showing the resources of the camp having been formalized to date. Qualified Person ("QP") The technical content and drilling results contained in this news release have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and have been reviewed and approved by Ms. Melanie Pichon, Senior Geologist for Northern Superior. Ms. Pichon is a QP under the NI 43-101 and is not considered independent. Northern Superior adheres to strict protocols following the NI 43-101 best practices when conducting exploration works. Sampling and assay results are monitored with strict QAQC protocols. Drilled core is processed and assayed in Northern Superior's facilities in Chapais, Quebec. Core samples (half core) are transported to Agat Laboratory in Val d' are analyzed by fire assay with a 50-gram charge with an Atomic Absorption (AA) finish. Samples returning assay values over 10.0 grams are re-assayed with a gravimetric finish. QAQC consists of 4% of blank material, certified standards and duplicates inserted in the assay sequences by Northern Superior. About Northern Superior Resources Inc. Northern Superior is a gold exploration company focused on the Chibougamau Camp in Québec, Canada. The Company has consolidated the largest land package in the region, with total land holdings currently exceeding 62,000 hectares. The main properties include Philibert, Lac Surprise, Chevrier, and Croteau. Northern Superior also owns 56% of ONGold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ONAU) (OTCQX: ONGRF) which is advancing promising exploration assets in Northern Ontario and Manitoba, including the district-scale TPK Project and Monument Bay; Agnico Eagle Mines Limited owns 15% of ONGold Resources Ltd. The Philibert Project is located 9 km from IAMGOLD Corporation's Nelligan3 Gold project. Philibert hosts a maiden 43-101 inferred resource of 1,708,800 ounces Au and an indicated resource of 278,900 ounces Au.4 Northern Superior holds a majority stake of 75% in the Philibert Project, with the remaining 25% owned by SOQUEM, and retains an option to acquire the full 100% ownership of the project. Chevrier hosts an inferred mineral resource of 652,000 ounces Au (underground and open pit) and an indicated mineral resource of 260,000 ounces Au.5 Croteau hosts an inferred mineral resource of 640,000 ounces Au.6 Lac Surprise hosts the Falcon Zone Discovery, interpreted to be the western strike extension of IAMGOLD Corporation's Nelligan Gold project. Northern Superior is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec, and trades on the TSXV under the symbol SUP and the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol NSUPF. For further information, please refer to the Company's website at or the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at About SOQUEM SOQUEM, a subsidiary of Investissement Québec, is dedicated to promoting the exploration, discovery, and development of mining properties in Québec. SOQUEM also contributes to maintaining strong local economies. Proud partner and ambassador for the development of Québec's mineral wealth, SOQUEM relies on innovation, research, and strategic minerals to be well-positioned for the future. Northern Superior Resources Inc. on Behalf of the Board of Directors Simon Marcotte, CFA, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact Information Katrina DamouniDirector - Corporate DevelopmentTel: +44 7795 128583 (Mobile/WhatsApp)info@ Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the proposed transaction; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be "forward-looking information". Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "interpreted", "management's view", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward- looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of Northern Superior, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the companies to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of the parties to execute the proposed transaction. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the parties cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither party nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Neither party undertakes, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. 3 "lAMGOLD Announces Significant Increase in Nelligan Ounces & Update of Global Mineral Reserves and Resources"; IAMGOLD reports increase in mineral reserves and resources at existing assets, with increase in resources at Gosselin; IAMGOLD Corporation News Release dated February 15, 2024, October 23, 2024, and February 20, 2025. Note that the technical and scientific information disclosed from neighboring properties does not apply to any other properties of the area.4 Northern Superior announces 1,708,809 gold ounces in inferred category and 278,921 gold ounces in indicated category at 1.10 g/t in maiden NI 43-101 pit constrained resource estimate at Philibert; Northern Superior's press release dated August 08, 2023. Note that the technical and scientific information disclosed from neighboring properties does not apply to any other properties of the area.5 NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimation for the Chevrier Main Deposit, Chevrier Project Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, October 20, 2021, Prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by Lions Gate Geological Consulting Inc. IOS Services Géoscientifiques Inc. for Northern Superior. Note that the technical and scientific information disclosed from neighboring properties does not apply to any other properties of the area.6 Chalice Gold Mines Limited and Northern Superior Resources Inc. Technical Report on the Croteau Est Gold Project, Québec, September 2015, Prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by Optiro Pty Ltd ("Optiro") to Chalice Gold Mines Limited and Northern Superior. Note that the technical and scientific information disclosed from neighboring properties does not apply to any other properties of the area.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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OTC Markets Group Welcomes Black Swan Graphene Inc. to OTCQX
NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Black Swan Graphene Inc. ('Black Swan') (TSX-V: SWAN; OTCQX: BSWGF), a company focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Black Swan upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. Black Swan begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol 'BSWGF.' U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market from the OTCQB Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors. 'We are pleased to commence trading on OTCQX, an important step in broadening our reach with U.S. investors and increasing visibility for Black Swan,' said Simon Marcotte, President and CEO of Black Swan. 'This milestone aligns with our strategy to expand our global presence, strengthen shareholder engagement, and support the development of advanced graphene applications across key industries.' About Black Swan Graphene Inc. Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ('Thomas Swan') over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch (GEM) polymer products which are currently being tested by several international information is available at: About OTC Markets Group Inc. OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, and Pink® Open Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets. OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATSTM are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit Subscribe to the OTC Markets RSS Feed Media Contact:OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Northern Superior Reports 3.59 G/T AU Over 7.7 Metres 800 Metres East of Resource Pit and 2.89 G/T Over 10.6 Metres From Under Resource Pit at Philibert, Mobilizes Second Drill Rig, and Comments on New Nelligan Resource Estimate
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2025 / Northern Superior Resources Inc. ('Northern Superior' or the 'Company') (TSXV:SUP)(OTCQX:NSUPF)(GR:D9M1) is pleased to announce additional results from its 20,000 metres expansion drilling campaign at the Philibert gold property, located only 9 km from IAMGOLD Corporation Ltd. ('IAMGOLD')'s Nelligan project, and 60 km southwest of Chibougamau, Quebec (the 'Philibert Project": Northern Superior: 75%, SOQUEM: 25%[1]). Highlights Include (Grades uncut; lengths measured along hole, Table 1): 'Considering that the current Mineral Resource at Philibert, consisting of 1.7 million ounces inferred and 278,000 ounces indicated, is confined within a 3 km pit, today's results demonstrating the presence of high-grade mineralization 800 metres beyond the pit eastern boundary further underscore the significant untapped potential of the deposit andfurtherreinforces our confidence in the broader mineralized system. This follows our recently announced intercept of 2.6 g/t over 26.5 metres, located 200 metres east of the pit,' said Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, the Company has submitted 1,800 metres of historical drill core for analysis. These core samples, originally drilled by Soquem, the project's previous operator, were not a priority at the time, as the resource model was then focused on underground high-grade potential. Historical core analysis has proven valuable in refining the deposit model and enhancing geological understanding. The processing of these historical samples has contributed to a delay in receiving assay results for the current drill program; further results should be expected shortly. Below are new assay results from a combination of newly collected core samples and re-evaluated historical drill core. These results include assays from previously unsampled core intervals, as well as recalculated composite grades from historical drilling, applying updated methodologies to ensure consistency with modern standards. This work has successfully identified new areas of mineralization especially in the central part of the western extent of the MRE pit with drill hole 981-89-142 returning 20.4 metres of 1.12 g/t Au and improved grade continuity in the Red Fox and Arctic Fox zones with results such as hole 981-14-281 returning 81.2 metres of 0.56 g/t Au and from drill hole 981-87-043 with 29.0 metres of 1.12 g/t Au. Table 1: Significant Historic Drillhole Intersections 981-88-100 242.1 261.2 19.1 1.89 36.1 Arctic Fox Footwall 981-88-103 271.3 279.0 7.7 0.79 6.1 Arctic Fox Footwall 981-88-110 199.3 231.0 31.7 0.75 23.8 Fennec Fox Footwall 981-88-126 84.0 91.5 7.5 0.39 2.9 New Zone 981-89-142 40.5 60.9 20.4 1.12 22.8 New Zone 981-89-145 19.5 37.0 17.5 0.44 7.7 New Zone 981-90-156 239.0 252.5 13.5 0.49 6.6 Corsac Fox - Hanging Wall PH-93-203 599.4 640.2 40.8 0.64 26.1 Red Fox Footwall including 677.8 682.6 4.8 1.77 8.5 Red Fox Footwall PH-93-217 354.5 357.5 3.0 0.75 2.3 Corsac Fox - Hanging Wall 981-12-260 111.9 146.4 34.5 0.62 21.4 Red Fox Footwall 981-12-264 101.0 123.0 22.0 0.36 7.9 Red Fox Footwall including 114.0 123.0 9.0 0.63 5.7 Red Fox Footwall 981-14-277 72.7 87.5 14.8 0.34 5.0 Arctic Fox Footwall 981-14-280 206.5 239.0 32.5 0.43 14.0 Arctic Fox Footwall 981-14-281 189.3 270.5 81.2 0.56 45.5 Red Fox Footwall including 189.3 206.6 17.3 0.85 14.7 Red Fox Footwall and including 231.3 234.3 3.0 4.07 12.2 Red Fox Footwall 981-12-240 112.0 118 6.0 0.6 3.6 Red Fox Footwall 981-12-256 174.6 184.5 9.9 0.33 3.3 Red Fox Footwall 981-14-289 123.5 134.1 10.6 0.26 2.8 Red Fox Footwall 981-14-315 63.0 71.0 8.0 0.55 4.4 New Zone 981-87-043 25.0 54.0 29.0 1.12 32.5 Arctic Fox Footwall including 27.5 27.7 0.2 69.65 13.9 Arctic Fox Footwall PH-93-202 391.0 392.5 1.5 1.32 2.0 Corsac Fox - Hanging Wall Northern Superior is also pleased to announce the arrival of a second drill rig at the Philibert property, which began operation last week. Since the launch of the drilling campaign, Northern Superior has completed approximately 8,500 metres in 2024 and 4,800 metres in 2025, totaling over 13,000 metres, primarily targeting the southeast extension and expansion of the Philibert pit. IAMGOLD's Updated Nelligan Resource On February 20, 2025, IAMGOLD Corporation announced a resource update for its 100%-owned Nelligan Project, located just 9 km from Northern Superior's Philibert Project and less than 2 km east of Northern Superior's Lac Surprise property.[2] 'With this new resource calculation at Nelligan, the Chibougamau Gold Camp now hosts over 12 million ounces across various categories, collectively owned by IAMGOLD and Northern Superior, making it one of the largest gold camps globally that is not controlled by a major producer. The camp increasingly draws comparisons to Kinross' Fort Knox mining complex in Alaska,[3]' said Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer. Northern Superior firmly believes that its projects in the area, namely Philibert, Lac Surprise, and Chevrier, hold strategic value where the camp could benefit from optimization by prioritizing both higher-grade material and material with higher recovery to enhance the camp's economics. Notably, Philibert already boasts an average grade of 1.1 g/t, but when applying a 0.5 g/t cutoff, the grade increases by more than 20% to approximately 1.33 g/t while retaining approximately 90% of its total ounces.[4] Furthermore, metallurgical testing at Philibert showed flotation concentrate recoveries of up to 95.6% (see press release dated July 6, 2023). Northern Superior also views the Lac Surprise Project as having a strong geological continuity with Nelligan, reinforcing its potential as a high-value exploration target Drilling Results Drillholes PB-24-457 through PB-24-463 targeted the hanging wall zone from 700 to 900 metres east of the current Mineral Resource Estimate ('MRE') pit. Results confirm the potential for further expansion along strike, demonstrating both higher-grade intervals and broader zones of lower-grade mineralization. These drillholes extended exploration beyond the pit boundary and tested potential mineralization in previously unexamined sections over a 185-metre strike length. Drill hole PB-25-476 tested the Grey Fox zone under the current Mineral Resource Estimate ('MRE') pit. See Figure 1 for a plan map of the drilling. Figure 1: Plan Map of Philibert 2024 Diamond Drilling Drill hole PB-25-476 returned 2.5 g/t Au over 8.4 metres, including 6.47 g/t Au over 1 metre from the upper footwall of the Grey Fox zone and 2.89 g/t Au over 10.6 metres, including 5.15 g/t Au over 5.3m from the footwall of the Grey Fox Zone. The intersection tested mineralization at 160 metre vertical depth and approximately 40 metres below the current MRE pit. The 2025 program has focused on expanding the depth of the mineralization in the southeast end of the current pit. More results are expected to be reported in the near future. See Figure 2 below for section L08880W including drill holes PB-24-457, PB-24-458 and PB-24-462. Drill hole PB-24-462 returned 0.78 g/t Au over 21.5 metres including 7.45 g/t over 0.8 metres and 6.55 g/t Au over 1.0 metre focused along the litho-structural contact of mafic volcanic, argillite and the Philibert gabbro. The intersection is highly fractured, silicified with variable sulphide abundances. Drill holes PB-24-457 and PB-24-458 intersected the contact up-dip over narrow widths returning 2.2 g/t Au over 2.1 metres and 0.53 g/t Au over 8.7 metres respectively. Figure 2: Section L08880W at 80 metres width, looking northwest, Au g/t filtered > 0.1 g/t Au See Figure 3 below for section L08800W including drill holes PB-24-459, PB-24-460 and PB-24-463. Drill hole PB-24-459 returned 3.59 g/t Au over 7.7 metres including 8.53 g/t over 3.0 metres focused along the hanging wall litho-structural contact. The intersection is highly fractured, silicified and host variable sulphide abundances. Drill hole PB-24-463 intersected the contact up-dip across significant widths with modestly anomalous grades and further downhole intersected some isolated anomalous values that correspond to mineralized zones along strike from historic drilling. PB-24-463 also intersected a quartz feldspar porphyry interval at the base of the hole that returned some weakly anomalous background gold values. Drill hole PB-24-458 intersected the contact down dip although at lower grades and widths but may have been drilled short of the new interpreted zone. This is also the case for drill hole PB-24-461 drilled 80 metres east of section L08800W where the last sample returned 0.40 g/t over 1 metre. The Company is planning to extend this hole in the near future. Figure 3: Section L08800W at 80 metres width, looking northwest, Au g/t filtered > 0.1 g/t Au The drilling confirmed that the northern contact of the Philibert gabbro remains a highly prospective target, with strong deformation, silicification, and sulphide mineralization associated with litho-structural contact. Additional work, including litho-geochemical sampling and structural analysis, is ongoing to refine future drill targeting. Further drilling is planned to better delineate these zones and assess their strike extensions to the east and west. Table 2: Significant Drillhole Intersections Table 2: Drill holes collars and parameters Drilled Name Easting Northing Elevation Azimuth Dip Final Depth PB-24-457 530404 5479752 384 210 -55 252 PB-24-458 530482 5479827 385 210 -55 252 PB-24-459 530552 5479789 385 210 -50 252 PB-24-460 530644 5479953 385 210 -50 372 PB-24-461 530717 5479917 385 210 -48 363 PB-24-462 530577 5479986 375 210 -48 375 PB-24-463 530479 5479683 385 210 -55 291 PB-24-464 530297 5479832 384 210 -50 225 PB-25-476 529582 5480358 380 210 -50 285 Chibougamau Gold Camp The Chibougamau Gold Camp is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most sought-after gold destinations with several complementary gold resources reaching viable scale. Only two years ago, these critical assets were divided amongst five different companies. Today, largely due to Northern Superior's acquisitions and corporate transactions,[5] ownership has been streamlined, with only IAMGOLD and Northern Superior holding these assets. The proximity of these deposits to each other makes them ideally suited to feed a single mill, and their consolidation enhances their viability, thereby increasing their value. Below is a table showing the resources of the camp having been formalized to date. Note: see NI-43-101 information below in notes 6, 7, 8 and 9. Qualified Person ('QP') The technical content and drilling results contained in this news release have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ('NI 43-101"). The content has been reviewed and approved by Ms. Melanie Pichon, Senior Geologist for Northern Superior. Ms. Pichon is a QP under the NI 43-101 and is not considered independent. Northern Superior adheres to strict protocols following the NI 43-101 best practices when conducting exploration works. Sampling and assay results are monitored with a strict QAQC protocols. Drilled core is processed and assayed in Northern Superior's facilities in Chapais, Quebec. Core samples (half core) are transported to Agat Laboratory in Val d' are analyzed by fire assay with a 50-gram charge with an Atomic Absorption (AA) finish. Samples returning assay values over 10.0 grams are re-assayed with a gravimetric finish. QAQC consists of 4% of blank material, certifies standards and duplicates inserted in the assay sequences by Northern Superior. About Northern Superior Resources Inc. Northern Superior is a gold exploration company focused on the Chibougamau Camp in Québec, Canada. The Company has consolidated the largest land package in the region, with total land holdings currently exceeding 62,000 hectares. The main properties include Philibert, Lac Surprise, Chevrier and Croteau. Northern Superior also owns 72% of ONGold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ONAU) which is advancing promising exploration assets in Northern Ontario, including the district scale TPK Project. The Philibert Project is located 9 km from IAMGOLD Corporation's Nelligan[6] Gold project. Philibert hosts a maiden 43-101 inferred resource of 1,708,800 ounces Au and an indicated resource of 278,900 ounces of Au.[7] Northern Superior holds a majority stake of 75% in the Philibert Project, with the remaining 25% owned by SOQUEM, and retains an option to acquire the full 100% ownership of the project. Chevrier hosts an inferred mineral resource of 652,000 ounces Au (underground and open pit) and an indicated mineral resource of 260,000 ounces Au.[8] Croteau hosts an inferred mineral resource of 640,000 ounces Au.[9] Lac Surprise hosts the Falcon Zone Discovery, interpreted to be the western strike extension of IAMGOLD Corporation's Nelligan Gold project. Northern Superior is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec, and trades on the TSXV under the symbol SUP and the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol NSUPF. For further information, please refer to the Company's website at or the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at About SOQUEM SOQUEM, a subsidiary of Investissement Québec, is dedicated to promoting the exploration, discovery, and development of mining properties in Québec. SOQUEM also contributes to maintaining strong local economies. Proud partner and ambassador for the development of Québec's mineral wealth, SOQUEM relies on innovation, research, and strategic minerals to be well-positioned for the future. Northern Superior Resources Inc. on Behalf of the Board of Directors Simon Marcotte, CFA, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact Information Katrina Damouni Director - Corporate Development Tel: +44 7795 128583 (Mobile/WhatsApp) Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the proposed transaction; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be 'forward-looking information'. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as 'expects', or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'interpreted', 'management's view', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', 'plans', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'forecasts', 'estimates', 'believes' or 'intends' or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results 'may' or 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward- looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of Northern Superior, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the companies to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of the parties to execute the proposed transaction. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the parties cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither party nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Neither party undertakes, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. [1] Northern Superior has the option to acquire from Soquem the remaining 25% (to own 100%) of the Philibert Project for a cash payment of CAD$3.5 million. [2] Results at Nelligan are not indicative of the potential of any neighbouring properties [3] See National Bank Financial research note dated June 17, 2024 [4] See Philibert Technical Report dated September 22, 2023, page 112, available on Sedar+ [5] Including Northern Superior acquisitions of Genesis Metals Corp. and Royal Fox Gold Inc. [6] 'lAMGOLD Announces Significant Increase in Nelligan Ounces & Update of Global Mineral Reserves and Resources"; IAMGOLD reports increase in mineral reserves and resources at existing assets, with increase in resources at Gosselin; IAMGOLD Corporation News Release dated February 15, 2024, October 23, 2024, and February 20, 2025. [7] Northern Superior announces 1,708,809 gold ounces in inferred category and 278,921 gold ounces in indicated category at 1.10 g/t in maiden NI 43-101 pit constrained resource estimate at Philibert; Northern Superior's press release dated August 08, 2023. [8] NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimation for the Chevrier Main Deposit, Chevrier Project Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, October 20, 2021, Prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by Lions Gate Geological Consulting Inc. IOS Services Géoscientifiques Inc. for Northern Superior. [9] Chalice Gold Mines Limited and Northern Superior Resources Inc. Technical Report on the Croteau Est Gold Project, Québec, September 2015, Prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by Optiro Pty Ltd ('Optiro') to Chalice Gold Mines Limited and Northern Northern Superior Resources Inc.
