SAGA Reports Broad High-Grade Ti-V-Fe Intercepts from Trapper South
SAGA Metals Reports Assays from R-0030 to R-0035 with Intercepts Including 48.03% Fe2O3, 7.25% TiO2, 0.304% V2O5 from 2026 Drilling at Trapper South, Radar Critical Minerals Project in Labrador
Vancouver, British Columbia — (Newsfile Corp. – May 13, 2026) — SAGA Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H) (“SAGA” or the “Company”), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discoveries, is pleased to report additional assay results from drill holes R-0030, -0031, -0032, -0033, -0034 and -0035 completed in 2026 as part of its ongoing maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) diamond drill program at the Trapper Zone within the 100%-owned Radar Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project near Cartwright, Labrador, Canada.
Trapper South Assay Highlights
Analytical results received for six (6) additional diamond drill holes (R-0030 to R-0035) from the MRE drill program reinitiated in 2026, delivering consistent broad intercepts of oxide mineralization.
Key intercepts include:
These results now bring the total MRE drill results from 2026 to twenty (20) diamond drill holes received to date. As reported on March 5, 2026, March 18, 2026, March 31, 2026, April 21, 2026 and April 28, 2026, analytical results from the first fourteen (14) diamond drill holes of the 2026 drill program include:
| DDH ID | From (m) | To (m) | Length (m) | True Thickness (m) | Fe2O3 % | TiO2 % | V2O5 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-0016 | 44.0 | 94.6 | 50.6 | 47.1 | 52.05 | 7.21 | 0.375 |
| R-0017 | 50.6 | 140.6 | 90.0 | 73.0 | 51.86 | 6.76 | 0.417 |
| R-0018 | 44.7 | 115.0 | 70.3 | 44.1 | 42.64 | 5.66 | 0.288 |
| R-0019 | 66.6 | 112.3 | 45.7 | 41.6 | 49.51 | 6.56 | 0.374 |
| R-0020 | 87.3 | 128.0 | 40.7 | 31.1 | 37.62 | 4.93 | 0.239 |
| R-0021 | 96.0 | 127.4 | 31.4 | 16.5 | 53.18 | 7.08 | 0.414 |
| R-0022 | 62.0 | 92.6 | 30.6 | 28.6 | 49.4 | 6.61 | 0.373 |
| R-0023 | 100.5 | 186.5 | 86.0 | 54.0 | 45.5 | 5.5 | 0.367 |
| R-0024 | 112.0 | 203.0 | 91.0 | 58.7 | 49.08 | 6.23 | 0.39 |
| R-0024 | 142.0 | 186.0 | 44.0 | 28.4 | 54.2 | 7.07 | 0.443 |
| R-0025 | 141.3 | 223.0 | 81.7 | 58.5 | 41.36 | 5.18 | 0.309 |
| R-0025 | 168.0 | 201.0 | 33.0 | 23.7 | 47.38 | 6.01 | 0.384 |
| R-0026 | 141.7 | 189.0 | 47.3 | 27.7 | 38.16 | 4.65 | 0.288 |
| R-0026 | 110.9 | 131.4 | 20.5 | 12.0 | 52.39 | 6.55 | 0.449 |
| R-0027 | 81.2 | 162.0 | 80.8 | 63.4 | 42.74 | 5.18 | 0.320 |
| R-0028 | 105.7 | 211.0 | 105.3 | 54.5 | 42.39 | 5.40 | 0.306 |
| R-0028 | 144.0 | 182.0 | 38.0 | 19.7 | 49.43 | 6.50 | 0.382 |
| R-0029 | 65.2 | 172.0 | 106.8 | 95.5 | 44.41 | 5.36 | 0.341 |
| R-0029 | 65.2 | 104.0 | 38.8 | 34.7 | 53.02 | 6.46 | 0.441 |
Table 1: MRE drill program assay intercepts previously reported in 2026 from drill holes R-0016 – R-0029.
- Top 10 intercepts from the MRE Drill Program to date can be found in Table 4 below.
- Completed forty-two (42) holes (R-0016 to R-0057) to date in 2026, with significant oxide intercepts including 198.2 m from R-0046 (true thickness of 113.7) of semi-massive oxide with extensive rhythmic oxide layering.
- These results bring the total number of reported 2026 MRE holes to nineteen, with multiple holes returning thick oxide core intercepts exceeding 70–126 metres and certain assay intervals frequently above 45–54% Fe2O3, 6–7% TiO2 and 0.37–0.44% V2O5.
- Rhythmic banding and semi-massive to massive oxide mineralization are observed consistently in Trapper South, aligning with prior high-grade results from Trapper North.
- Drilling is progressing efficiently, with 11,600 m completed in the Trapper Zone to date.
- The drill rig is set up on Hole R-0058.
- Excellent core recovery and representative sampling support ongoing metallurgical test work and the advancement of the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.
“We are thrilled with the continued success of our maiden Mineral Resource Estimate drilling in the Trapper Zone at the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project. The latest results from holes R-0030 to R-0035 once again deliver broad, consistent zones of high-quality oxide mineralization, with multiple core intercepts exceeding 100 metres now grading over 6% TiO2, accompanied by strong vanadium and iron grades.
It is particularly encouraging and rewarding to see the ore body take shape with oxide mineralization intersected in every one of the 57 drill holes completed to date. These outstanding results across the large Dykes River intrusive complex further confirm the exceptional scale, continuity, and strength of this major mineralized system. We are advancing toward our maiden mineral resource estimate with tremendous confidence in the overall potential of this strategic critical minerals asset.”
2026 Trapper South Drilling Summary
Figure 1: Trapper South map outlining location of the initial 2026 focus for the remainder of the MRE drill program, including cross-sections S14–S4, showing the TMI of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey.
| Drill Hole | Az / Dip | Total Depth (m) | From (m) | To (m) | Semi-Massive Oxide (m) | Rhythmic Layering (m) | Total Oxide (m) | True Thickness (m) | Assays Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-0016 | 38° / -45° | 206 | 44.0 | 102.0 | 45.8 | 12.2 | 58.0 | 53.9 | ✓ |
| R-0017 | 38° / -70° | 161 | 50.6 | 140.6 | 87.1 | 3.0 | 90.1 | 73.0 | ✓ |
| R-0018 | 38° / -45° | 188 | 44.7 | 156.4 | 65.0 | 46.6 | 111.7 | 70.1 | ✓ |
| R-0019 | 38° / -45° | 182 | 66.6 | 133.0 | 38.0 | 28.5 | 66.5 | 72.8 | ✓ |
| R-0020 | 38° / -45° | 206 | 50.8 | 138.0 | 28.5 | 58.7 | 87.2 | 66.7 | ✓ |
| R-0021 | 38° / -70° | 152 | 81.3 | 127.4 | 33.5 | 12.6 | 46.1 | 24.3 | ✓ |
| R-0022 | 38° / -45° | 149 | 22.5 | 118.7 | 31.6 | 59.7 | 91.3 | 85.3 | ✓ |
| R-0023 | 38° / -45° | 272 | 100.5 | 239.3 | 30.6 | 76.4 | 107.1 | 67.2 | ✓ |
| R-0024 | 38° / -45° | 254 | 108.9 | 219.8 | 46.8 | 62.1 | 108.9 | 68.5 | ✓ |
| R-0025 | 38° / -60° | 275 | 123.0 | 253.6 | 6.9 | 118.1 | 125.0 | 89.6 | ✓ |
| R-0026 | 38° / -60° | 302 | 108.8 | 273.7 | 16.2 | 138.6 | 154.8 | 87.4 | ✓ |
| R-0027 | 38° / -45° | 217 | 81.3 | 175.3 | 34.2 | 59.9 | 94.1 | 73.9 | ✓ |
| R-0028 | 38° / -60° | 227 | 105.1 | 215.9 | 22.5 | 87.1 | 109.6 | 57.4 | ✓ |
| R-0029 | 38° / -45° | 214 | 65.2 | 184.0 | 13.4 | 105.4 | 118.8 | 106.2 | ✓ |
| R-0030 | 38° / -60° | 211 | 83.1 | 189.2 | 25.4 | 79.6 | 105.0 | 57.8 | ✓ |
| R-0031 | 38° / -45° | 215 | 63.4 | 171.6 | 2.4 | 105.9 | 108.3 | 87.2 | ✓ |
| R-0032 | 38° / -60° | 263 | 53.8 | 214.7 | 18.5 | 136.0 | 154.4 | 145.0 | ✓ |
| R-0033 | 38° / -45° | 251 | 67.7 | 203.5 | 23.7 | 112.4 | 136.1 | 104.8 | ✓ |
| R-0034 | 38° / -60° | 233 | 48.7 | 214.1 | 66.1 | 93.5 | 159.7 | 156.9 | ✓ |
| R-0035 | 38° / -45° | 97 | 8.5 | 66.3 | 0.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 25.7 | ✓ |
| R-0036 | 38° / -70° | 212 | 47.4 | 128.0 | 68.0 | 8.6 | 76.6 | 38.3 | Pending |
| R-0037 | 38° / -45° | 206 | 42.6 | 146.0 | 50.8 | 52.6 | 103.4 | 85.2 | Pending |
| R-0038 | 38° / -70° | 182 | 45.4 | 146.2 | 55.9 | 45.0 | 100.9 | 73.7 | Pending |
| R-0039 | 218° / -45° | 251 | 84.0 | 196.3 | 82.2 | 23.3 | 105.5 | 102.1 | Pending |
| R-0040 | 38° / -70° | 170 | 38.3 | 130.0 | 44.7 | 28.7 | 73.4 | 34.3 | Pending |
| R-0041 | 38° / -45° | 100 | 6.6 | 84.2 | 38.5 | 30.9 | 69.4 | 52.1 | Pending |
| R-0042 | 38° / -70° | 161 | 88.6 | 137.4 | 26.6 | 10.0 | 36.6 | 24.5 | Pending |
| R-0043 | 38° / -45° | 119 | 28.4 | 101.6 | 37.5 | 35.7 | 73.3 | 55.9 | Pending |
| R-0044 | 218° / -45° | 176 | 82.9 | 105.8 | 19.3 | 3.7 | 22.9 | 16.6 | Pending |
| R-0045 | 218° / -45° | 245 | 39.3 | 223.6 | 67.4 | 71.7 | 139.1 | 96.9 | Pending |
| R-0046 a | 218° / -45° | 491 | 7.4 | 147.9 | 121.7 | 19.3 | 141.0 | 108.0 | Pending |
| R-0046 b | 237.7 | 445.9 | 21.4 | 176.7 | 198.2 | 113.7 | Pending | ||
| R-0047 | 218° / -45° | 305 | 106.1 | 247.4 | 50.8 | 71.5 | 122.3 | 118.1 | Pending |
| R-0048 | 38° / -45° | 242 | 31.7 | 149.3 | 11.8 | 105.1 | 116.9 | 109.9 | Pending |
| R-0049 | 38° / -60° | 200 | 30.7 | 134.3 | 17.4 | 86.1 | 103.6 | 66.6 | Pending |
| R-0050 | 218° / -45° | 269 | 63.9 | 245.6 | 51.9 | 94.2 | 146.1 | 103.3 | Pending |
| R-0051 | 38° / -60° | 311 | 99.9 | 227.3 | 38.5 | 88.8 | 127.4 | — | Logging |
| R-0052 | 38° / -45° | 275 | Logging in progress | Logging | |||||
| R-0053 | 38° / -60° | 299 | Logging in progress | Logging | |||||
| R-0054 | 38° / -45° | 269 | Logging in progress | Logging | |||||
| R-0055 | 38° / -60° | 320 | Logging in progress | Logging | |||||
| R-0056 | 38° / -45° | 239 | Logging in progress | Logging | |||||
| R-0057 | 38° / -60° | 233 | Logging in progress | Logging | |||||
| Total (m) | 9,550 | ||||||||
Table 2: Summary of drill holes R-0016 to R-0057, highlighting oxide intercepts. Logging of R-0051 to R-0057 is in progress. True thickness represents the perpendicular width of the mineralized zone, while total downhole oxide represents the length of mineralization intercepted downhole. Highlighted rows (gold) indicate new results reported in this release.
| Program | Total Meters Drilled | Total Samples |
|---|---|---|
| Trapper South 2025 | 2,050 | 1,313 |
| Trapper South 2026 | 9,550 | 4,500 |
| Trapper Total | 11,600 | 5,813 |
Table 3: Summary of total meters drilled in Q4 2025 and 2026 to date, including total core samples cut and prepared.
The latest results from drill holes R-0030, R-0031, R-0032, R-0033, R-0034 and R-0035 once again demonstrate excellent continuity across broad zones of oxide mineralization, underscoring the growing potential for a sizable mineral resource that could create meaningful long-term value for SAGA shareholders.
Detailed Logging Highlights: Drill Holes R-0030 to R-0035
Figure 2: Cross section of S5 looking NW showing R-0020, -0021, -0029, -0030, and -0041 highlighting intercepts of semi-massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey. Assays shown for R-0020, -0021, -0029 and R-0030; pending assays for R-0041.
Figure 3: Cross section of S8 looking NW showing R-0016, -0017, -0023, -0026, -0035, -0045, and -0046 highlighting intercepts of semi-massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey. Assays shown for R-0016, -0017, -0023, -0026 and -0035; pending assays for R-0045 and R-0046.
Figure 4: Cross section of S9 looking NW showing R-0031, -0032, -0037, and -0038 highlighting intercepts of semi-massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey. Assays shown for R-0031 and R-0032; pending assays for R-0037 and R-0038.
Figure 5: Cross section of S10 looking NW showing R-0033, -0034, -0048, -0049 and -0050 highlighting intercepts of semi-massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey. Assays shown for R-0033 and R-0034; pending assays for R-0048, R-0049 and R-0050.
Sampling Summary
Drilling is progressing efficiently, with 9,550 m already completed in 2026 up to drill hole R-0057, and 11,600 m total meters completed for the Mineral Resource Estimate drill program. The drill rig has been moved to drill pad R-0058. IGS Laboratories finalized analysis of 345 samples from R-0036, -0037, and -0038 and released assays yesterday. The Company is reviewing and interpreting the data to release the next set of assays in a week. In addition, 482 samples from R-0039, -0040, -0041, -0042 and -0043 were shipped to IGS and have been received; analysis is beginning. A total of 5,813 samples have been collected to date in the Trapper Zone.
Key Project Highlights
- Confirmed mineralization in 57 out of 57 drill holes completed and observed in two primary zones to date.
- Infrastructure including road access, deep-water port, nearby hydro-electric power and airstrip.
- Confirmed the 16+ km oxide layering trend that stretches from the Hawkeye Zone to the Trapper Zone, demonstrating district-scale potential.
- Consistent grades and thicknesses with semi-massive to massive oxide reporting up to 72.33% Fe, 13.3% TiO2, and 0.66% V2O5.
- Petrographic analysis confirms titanomagnetite mineralization is advantageous for simplified metallurgical processing.
- A total of 11,600 m has been completed and reported to date for the MRE drill program.
Analytical results to date include numerous oxide-rich intercepts. Top 10 intercepts from the 2025 & 2026 drilling programs:
| DDH ID | From (m) | To (m) | Length (m) | True Thickness (m) | Fe2O3 % | TiO2 % | V2O5 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-0009 | 94.0 | 181.2 | 87.2 | 84.4 | 50.67 | 10.15 | 0.339 |
| R-0008 | 170.0 | 237.6 | 68.3 | 66.2 | 46.15 | 9.21 | 0.311 |
| R-0010 | 1.5 | 137.0 | 135.5 | 121.7 | 50.03 | 7.87 | 0.352 |
| R-0017 | 73.0 | 140.6 | 67.6 | 54.9 | 55.13 | 7.37 | 0.448 |
| R-0033 | 97.0 | 153.0 | 56.0 | 43.1 | 48.03 | 7.25 | 0.304 |
| R-0016 | 44.0 | 94.6 | 50.6 | 47.1 | 52.05 | 7.21 | 0.375 |
| R-0021 | 96.0 | 127.4 | 31.4 | 16.5 | 53.18 | 7.08 | 0.414 |
| R-0024 | 142.0 | 186.0 | 44.0 | 28.4 | 54.20 | 7.07 | 0.443 |
| R-0034 | 106.1 | 170.0 | 63.9 | 62.8 | 48.61 | 7.01 | 0.344 |
| R-0015 | 73.3 | 174.0 | 100.7 | 88.9 | 38.56 | 6.80 | 0.229 |
Table 4: Top 10 intercepts from the 2025 & 2026 drilling programs at the Trapper Zone. Gold-highlighted rows indicate new results from this release.
About the Radar Critical Mineral Property in Labrador
The Radar Property spans 24,175 hectares and hosts the entire Dykes River intrusive complex (about 160 km²), a unique position among Western explorers. Geological mapping, geophysics, and trenching have already confirmed oxide layering across more than 20 km of strike length, with mineralization open for expansion.
Figure 6: Radar Property map, depicting magnetic anomalies, oxide layering and the site of the 2025 drill programs. The Property is well serviced by road access and is conveniently located near the town of Cartwright, Labrador.
Vanadiferous titanomagnetite (“VTM”) mineralization at Radar is comparable to global Fe-Ti-V systems such as Panzhihua (China), Bushveld (South Africa), and Tellnes (Norway), positioning the Project as a potential strategic future supplier of titanium, vanadium, and iron to North American markets.
Qualified Person
Paul J. McGuigan, P. Geo., is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release.
Technical Information
Diamond drill core was logged and sampled by Company personnel at SAGA’s core facility in Cartwright, Labrador. The drill core diameter was NQ. The core was cut lengthwise using a diamond saw, and one half was retained in the core box, while the other half was sampled at designated intervals for analysis.
Core samples were prepared and analyzed at the Impact Global Solutions (IGS) laboratory facility in Montréal, Québec. As part of the analytical quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program, certified reference standards, blanks, and duplicate samples were inserted into the sample stream at regular intervals to monitor analytical accuracy and precision.
Crush rejects and pulp samples are retained and stored in a secure facility for potential future verification and re-analysis. The Company maintains a rigorous QA/QC protocol consistent with industry standard practices.
About SAGA Metals Corp.
SAGA Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of a diversified suite of critical minerals that support the North American transition to supply security. The Radar Ti-V-Fe Project comprises 24,175 hectares and entirely encloses the Dykes River intrusive complex, mapped at 160 km² on the surface near Cartwright, Labrador. Exploration to date, including 13,809 m of drilling, has confirmed a large, mineralized layered mafic intrusion hosting vanadiferous titanomagnetite (VTM) and ilmenite mineralization with strong grades of titanium and vanadium.
The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element Project in Labrador, a near-surface REE system hosted within a peralkaline caldera complex that shares strong geological similarities with the Tanbreez and Strange Lake deposits. The project features consistent mineralization, with zones spanning 26 km², including drill assays up to 2.03% TREO with approximately 28% HREO content, and sample assays up to 21.6% TREO.
The Double Mer Uranium Project covers 25,600 hectares and features uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18 km east-west trend, with a confirmed 14 km section producing samples as high as 0.428% U3O8.
Additionally, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Project in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, spanning 65,849 hectares, sharing geological continuity with Rio Tinto, Li-FT Power, SOQUEM, and Loyal Metals. With a portfolio spanning key commodities critical to the clean energy future, SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role in securing critical minerals.
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