Primary Hydrogen Commences Geophysical Survey at Wicheeda North Ree Project
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) has initiated a geophysical survey at its Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element Project in British Columbia. The company has engaged Geotech Ltd. to conduct an infill airborne VTEM and magnetic survey covering 401 line-kilometres across 25 square kilometres.
The 2025 exploration program includes soil and soil-gas sampling, property-wide airborne geophysical surveying, and geochemical analysis. The project, comprising nine contiguous mineral claims totaling 2,138 hectares, is located near Defense Metals Corp.'s Wicheeda Rare Earths Project, which has a resource of 29.3 million tonnes grading 2.27% TREO (measured and indicated).
The company has temporarily paused exploration activities at its Newfoundland and Labrador projects due to wildfire conditions.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) ha avviato una prospezione geofisica nel suo progetto Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element, in British Columbia. La società ha incaricato Geotech Ltd. di eseguire un'indagine aerotrasportata VTEM e magnetica di infill, per un totale di 401 linee-chilometro su una superficie di 25 chilometri quadrati.
Il programma di esplorazione 2025 prevede campionamenti di suolo e suolo-gas, indagini geofisiche aerotrasportate sull'intera proprietà e analisi geochimiche. Il progetto, composto da nove concessioni minerarie contigue per un totale di 2.138 ettari, si trova vicino al progetto Wicheeda Rare Earths di Defense Metals Corp., che dichiara una risorsa di 29,3 milioni di tonnellate con una gradazione del 2,27% TREO (misurata e indicata).
Le attività di esplorazione nei progetti di Newfoundland e Labrador sono state temporaneamente sospese a causa delle condizioni di incendi boschivi.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) ha iniciado una prospección geofísica en su proyecto Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element en Columbia Británica. La compañía contrató a Geotech Ltd. para realizar una encuesta aerotransportada VTEM y magnética de infill que cubre 401 kilómetros línea en 25 kilómetros cuadrados.
El programa de exploración 2025 incluye muestreos de suelo y suelo-gas, estudios geofísicos aerotransportados en toda la propiedad y análisis geoquímicos. El proyecto, formado por nueve concesiones mineras contiguas que suman 2.138 hectáreas, está ubicado cerca del proyecto Wicheeda Rare Earths de Defense Metals Corp., que reporta una reserva de 29,3 millones de toneladas con un 2,27% TREO (medida e indicada).
La compañía ha suspendido temporalmente las actividades de exploración en sus proyectos de Terranova y Labrador debido a las condiciones por incendios forestales.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF)가 브리티시컬럼비아에 있는 Wicheeda North 희토류 프로젝트에서 지구물리 탐사를 시작했습니다. 회사는 Geotech Ltd.에 의뢰해 25 km²에 걸쳐 401 라인킬로미터의 인필 항공 VTEM 및 자기 탐사를 수행합니다.
2025년 탐사 프로그램에는 토양 및 토양가스 샘플링, 소유지 전반을 대상으로 한 항공 지구물리 조사, 지화학 분석이 포함됩니다. 이 프로젝트는 총 2,138헥타르의 9개 연접 광물 권리로 구성되며, 측근에는 Defense Metals Corp.의 Wicheeda 희토류 프로젝트가 있어 2.27% TREO 등급의 2,930만 톤(측정 및 표시)의 자원이 보고되어 있습니다.
뉴펀들랜드 및 래브라도르 프로젝트에 대한 탐사 활동은 산불 상황으로 인해 일시 중단되었습니다.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) a lancé une prospection géophysique sur son projet Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element en Colombie-Britannique. La société a mandaté Geotech Ltd. pour réaliser une enquête aéroportée VTEM et magnétique d'infill couvrant 401 kilomètres-lignes sur 25 kilomètres carrés.
Le programme d'exploration 2025 comprend des prélèvements de sols et de gaz du sol, des levés géophysiques aéroportés sur l'ensemble de la propriété et des analyses géochimiques. Le projet, composé de neuf claims miniers contigus totalisant 2 138 hectares, se situe à proximité du projet Wicheeda Rare Earths de Defense Metals Corp., qui annonce une ressource de 29,3 millions de tonnes titrant 2,27% TREO (mesurée et indiquée).
Les activités d'exploration sur les projets à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador ont été temporairement suspendues en raison des conditions liées aux feux de forêt.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) hat eine geophysikalische Vermessung seines Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element-Projekts in British Columbia begonnen. Das Unternehmen hat Geotech Ltd. beauftragt, eine ergänzende luftgestützte VTEM- und Magnetfeldvermessung über 401 Linienkilometer auf einer Fläche von 25 Quadratkilometern durchzuführen.
Das Explorationsprogramm 2025 umfasst Boden- und Boden-Gas-Probenahmen, luftgestützte geophysikalische Erhebungen über das gesamte Grundstück sowie geochemische Analysen. Das Projekt besteht aus neun zusammenhängenden Bergbaukonzessionen mit insgesamt 2.138 Hektar und liegt in der Nähe des Wicheeda Rare Earths-Projekts von Defense Metals Corp., das eine Ressource von 29,3 Millionen Tonnen mit 2,27% TREO (gemessen und angezeigt) aufweist.
Die Explorationsaktivitäten in den Projekten in Neufundland und Labrador wurden aufgrund von Waldbrandbedingungen vorübergehend ausgesetzt.
- Strategic location near Defense Metals' Wicheeda project with significant REE resources
- Comprehensive exploration program covering previously unexplored areas
- Multiple high-priority exploration targets identified through historical work
- Exploration activities in Newfoundland and Labrador temporarily suspended due to wildfires
- No defined mineral resource estimates yet for the Wicheeda North project
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) ("Primary" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of a geophysical survey at its Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element (REE) Project (the "Project") in British Columbia.
The Company has engaged Geotech Ltd. to conduct an infill airborne Versatile Time-Domain Electromagnetic (VTEM) and magnetic survey, totaling approximately 401 line-kilometres, completing coverage of the property and covering 25 square kilometres. The survey data will be integrated with historical geophysical information to generate a comprehensive property-wide interpretation. The focus of the program is to refine previously defined targets and soil anomalies, and to identify additional targets to guide future trenching and drill planning. A Notice of Work for a multi-year exploration trenching and drilling program has been submitted and is anticipated later this year.
"This property-wide geophysical survey will allow us to evaluate previously unexplored areas and generate a refined set of exploration targets," stated Benjamin Asuncion, CEO of Primary Hydrogen. "The results will help prioritize areas for future trenching and drilling, supporting our broader objective of delineating REE mineralization at Wicheeda North."
2025 Summer Exploration Program
The 2025 exploration program (the "Program") is designed to assess both the natural hydrogen potential and REE prospectivity of the Wicheeda North Project. Phase One includes:
Soil and soil-gas sampling;
Property-wide airborne geophysical surveying;
Follow-up geochemical analysis of key zones.
Soil sampling will be expanded across high-priority target areas defined by historical magnetic anomalies and geochemical trends. The airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey will cover the southern portion of the property, which has not been previously surveyed and overlaps with historical prospecting targets-potentially offering expansion opportunities.
Wicheeda North is located within a geological belt prospective for carbonatite-related REE mineralization, similar to the adjacent Wicheeda Rare Earths Project, owned by Defense Metals Corp., approximately 5 km to the southeast. That project hosts a NI 43-101 compliant resource[1] of 29.3 million tonnes grading
The Wicheeda North Project comprises nine contiguous mineral claims totaling 2,138 hectares (21.1 km²) in the northern Cariboo Mining Division, within the Rocky Mountain Trench-a structural corridor known to host carbonatite intrusions. Historical work identified seven geophysical and geochemical targets, including sub-circular to elliptical magnetic anomalies and elevated REE concentrations in soil and rock.
Two key zones, known as Grid A and Grid D[2], were delineated using the 99th percentile of REE concentrations and are considered high-priority exploration targets. These zones will be the focus of expanded soil sampling and detailed geochemical follow-up. Concurrently, the VTEM and magnetic surveys will extend coverage into the southwestern portion of the property.
Newfoundland and Labrador Exploration Update
The Company has temporarily paused exploration activities at its Point Rosie and Mary's Harbour projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, in response to the provincial ban on mechanized equipment on Crown land due to extreme wildfire conditions. Primary will resume operations when permitted and will provide updates as available.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Peter Lauder, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for Primary Hydrogen and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.
About Primary Hydrogen Corp.
Primary Hydrogen is dedicated to the exploration and development of natural hydrogen resources. With over 740 acres in the U.S. and 230 square kilometers across Canada, the Company's portfolio includes the Blakelock, Hopkins, Mary's Harbour, Point Rosie, Crooked Amphibolite, Coquihalla, and Cogburn projects. Primary also holds the Arthur Lake copper project in British Columbia and has an option to acquire a
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ben Asuncion
Chief Executive Officer
Primary Hydrogen Corp.
Email: ben@primaryh2.com
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information relates to future events or performance and includes statements regarding: the Company's planned exploration activities at the Wicheeda North Project; expected receipt of exploration permits; the interpretation of geophysical and geochemical results; the geological prospectivity of the Project; and the potential for future trenching or drilling.
Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, including, but not limited to: the availability of capital and skilled personnel; receipt of required regulatory approvals; access to property and equipment; and the reliability of historical data and current exploration results.
Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These include, but are not limited to: delays or denial of permits; environmental and weather-related risks; changes in commodity prices or market conditions; and the possibility that exploration may not yield expected results.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable securities laws.
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[1] Wicheeda Rare Earths Project PFS. (2025, April 4). NI 43-101 Technical Report. Effective date: February 28, 2025.
[2] Lane, R. A. (2023). National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report: Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element Project, British Columbia, Canada. Power One Resources Corp.
SOURCE: Primary Hydrogen Corp.
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