Primary Hydrogen Identifies Two High-Priority Ree Anomaly Clusters from Geophysical and Soil Sampling Survey at Wicheeda North Project
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) completed a 401 line-km airborne VTEM and magnetic survey and 2025 soil sampling at the Wicheeda North REE Project in British Columbia.
The company collected 533 new soil samples (total property-wide samples now 1,234), identified two high‑priority REE anomaly clusters (top 5%) in Grid A‑South and Grid D‑South, and applied for drilling and trenching permits with approval anticipated in Q1 2026. Grid A‑South may link to Target 4 from the 2023 NI 43‑101 report; Grid D‑South is a newly identified zone. Company noted REE levels are lower than the nearby Wicheeda deposit and flagged possible river sediment influence on some samples.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) ha completato una indagine aerea VTEM magnetica di 401 line-km e 2025 campionamenti del suolo presso il Wicheeda North REE Project in British Columbia.
L'azienda ha raccolto 533 nuovi campioni di suolo (portando i campioni totali dell'intera proprietà a 1.234), identificato due cluster di anomalie REE ad alta priorità (top 5%) in Grid A-South e Grid D-South, e ha presentato domanda per permessi di trivellazione e scavo con l'approvazione attesa nel Q1 2026. Grid A-South potrebbe collegarsi al Target 4 dal rapporto NI 43-101 del 2023; Grid D-South è una nuova zona identificata. L'azienda ha notato che i livelli di REE sono inferiori rispetto al deposito Wicheeda nelle vicinanze e ha segnalato una possibile influenza di sedimenti fluviali su alcuni campioni.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) completó una encuesta aérea VTEM y magnética de 401 line-km y muestreo de suelos de 2025 en el Proyecto REE Wicheeda North en Columbia Británica.
La compañía recolectó 533 nuevas muestras de suelo (el total de muestras de toda la propiedad ahora es 1.234), identificó dos clústeres de anomalía REE de alta prioridad (top 5%) en Grid A-South y Grid D-South, y presentó solicitudes de permisos para perforación y cavado con aprobación prevista para el Q1 2026. Grid A-South podría vincularse al Target 4 del informe NI 43-101 de 2023; Grid D-South es una zona recién identificada. La compañía señaló que los niveles de REE son más bajos que en el depósito Wicheeda cercano y señaló la posible influencia de sedimentos fluviales en algunas muestras.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF)는 British Columbia의 Wicheeda North REE 프로젝트에서 401 라인-킬로미터의 항공 VTEM 및 자기 탐사를 완료했고 2025년 토양 샘플링을 마쳤습니다.
회사는 533개의 새로운 토양 샘플을 수집했으며(자산 전역 샘플 총계는 현재 1,234), Grid A-South와 Grid D-South에서 상위 5%에 해당하는 두 개의 고우선 REE 이상 클러스터를 식별했고, 시추 및 도랑 굴착 허가를 위한 신청서를 제출했으며 승인은 2026년 1분기에 예상됩니다. Grid A-South는 2023 NI 43-101 보고서의 Target 4와 연결될 수 있으며 Grid D-South는 새로 확인된 구역입니다. 회사는 REE 수준이 인근 Wicheeda 매장보다 낮고 일부 샘플에서 강 하천 퇴적물의 영향이 있을 수 있음을 지적했습니다.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) a réalisé une levée aérienne VTEM et magnétique de 401 lignes-kilomètres et 2025 échantillonnages de sol sur le projet REE Wicheeda North, en Colombie-Britannique.
La société a collecté 533 nouveaux échantillons de sol (le nombre total d'échantillons sur l'ensemble de la propriété est maintenant 1 234), identifié deux clusters d'anomalies REE à haute priorité (top 5%) dans Grid A-South et Grid D-South, et déposé des demandes de forage et de creusement avec une approbation attendue au 1er trimestre 2026. Grid A-South pourrait se rattacher à la Target 4 du rapport NI 43-101 de 2023; Grid D-South est une zone nouvellement identifiée. La société a noté que les niveaux de REE sont inférieurs à ceux du dépôt Wicheeda à proximité et a signalé une influence possible des sédiments fluviaux sur certains échantillons.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) hat eine 401 Linien-km umfassende luftgestützte VTEM- und Magnetmessung sowie 2025 Bodenproben am Wicheeda North REE-Projekt in British Columbia abgeschlossen.
Das Unternehmen sammelte 533 neue Bodenproben (die Gesamtzahl der Proben auf dem gesamten Grundstück beträgt jetzt 1.234), identifizierte zwei hochprioritäre REE-Anomalieclustern (Top 5%) in Grid A-South und Grid D-South, und beantragte Bohr- und grabungsgenehmigungen, wobei eine Genehmigung im Q1 2026 erwartet wird. Grid A-South könnte mit Target 4 aus dem NI 43-101-Bericht von 2023 verbunden sein; Grid D-South ist eine neu identifizierte Zone. Das Unternehmen stellte fest, dass die REE-Niveaus niedriger sind als im nahegelegenen Wicheeda-Lager und wies auf den möglichen Einfluss von Flussablagerungen auf einige Proben hin.
Primary Hydrogen (OTCQB:HNATF) أكملت مسحاً جوّياً بالـ VTEM ومقياساً مغناطيسياً بطول 401 خط-كم ومسحاً لعينات التربة لعام 2025 في مشروع Wicheeda North لعناصر الأرض النادرة في كولومبيا البريطانية.
جمعت الشركة 533 عينة تربة جديدة (إجمالي عينات الملكية الآن 1,234)، وحددت مجموعتين من التحدي العالي الأولوية في REE (أعلى 5%) في Grid A-South وGrid D-South، وتقدمت بطلبات للحصول على تصاريح الحفر والحفر في الخندق مع توقع الموافقة في الربع الأول من 2026. قد يتصل Grid A-South بالهدف 4 من تقرير NI 43-101 لعام 2023؛ Grid D-South هو منطقة جديدة تم تحديدها. أشارت الشركة إلى أن مستويات REE أقل من ذلك في مخزون Wicheeda القريب وأشارت إلى احتمال تأثير رواسب النهر على بعض العينات.
- 401 line‑kilometre VTEM and magnetic survey completed
- 533 new soil samples collected, total now 1,234
- Two high‑priority REE anomaly clusters (top 5% values) identified
- Drilling and trenching permits applied; approval expected Q1 2026
- Property REE levels lower than adjacent Wicheeda deposit
- Possible river sediment transport may bias some anomaly samples
- Greater overburden depth indicated versus adjacent deposit
- Drilling/trenching contingent on permit approval and overburden results
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / November 7, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) (" Primary " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce the identification of two significant rare earth element (REE) anomaly clusters following completion of comprehensive geophysical and soil sampling surveys at its Wicheeda North REE Project (" Wicheeda North " or the " Project ") in British Columbia.
Key Highlights
Completed 401 line-kilometre airborne VTEM and magnetic survey covering 25 square kilometres
Collected 533 new soil samples, bringing total property-wide samples to 1,234
Identified two high-priority REE anomaly clusters in Grid A-South and Grid D-South areas
Applied for drilling and trenching permits to advance exploration program
Project located 5 km from Defense Metals Corp.'s Wicheeda deposit (29.3 Mt @
2.27% TREO)
Survey Results and Anomaly Identification
Geotech Ltd. successfully completed an airborne VTEM™ Plus and magnetic survey, covering 401 line-kilometres over 25 square kilometres. The new data is being integrated with historical datasets to create a seamless property-wide survey. Advanced inversion techniques, including MVI3D and Structural Complexity analysis, will provide comprehensive insights into subsurface geology and potential REE mineralization.
The Company's 2025 soil sampling program, conducted by Tripoint Geoservices, collected 533 samples, bringing the total property-wide sample count to 1,234 (see Figure 1). Sample results were normalized with previous surveys to account for analytical method variations, enabling comprehensive data comparison.
Two distinct anomaly clusters representing the top
Grid A-South : Located in the northeastern region of the claim blocks
Grid D-South : Located in the eastern region of the claim blocks
Both anomalous areas are situated near the Wichcika River. While certain anomalous samples may originate from river sediment transport, samples collected at higher elevations above the flood plain likely indicate proximal bedrock sources, warranting further investigation.
Geological Interpretation and Next Steps
Target 4, identified in the 2023 Power One NI 43-101 technical report (see Figure 3), may account for the Grid A-South anomalous samples and will be a focus of future exploration. The Grid D-South anomaly represents a newly recognised zone of interest without any prior identified targets and is currently under active investigation.
Background REE levels across the Wicheeda North property are lower than those observed at the adjacent Wicheeda deposit, potentially indicating greater overburden depth.
The Company has applied for drilling and trenching permits with the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. Approval is anticipated in Q1 2026.
Planned exploration activities include:
Additional soil sampling to delineate and expand anomalous areas
Overburden depth survey to assess trenching feasibility
Multi-phase drill program targeting anomaly sources if trenching proves unfeasible
Expanded sampling at Zone B, identified as a prospective untested area
"The programs were conducted in accordance with the recommendations specified in our recently updated NI 43-101 technical report," stated Benjamin Asuncion, CEO of Primary Hydrogen. "The successful completion of these surveys and identification of high-priority anomalies will facilitate targeted trenching and drilling programs, advancing our goal to delineate REE mineralization at Wicheeda North. The proximity to Defense Metals' advanced Wicheeda deposit and our position within the same geological belt reinforces the exploration potential of our property."
About the Wicheeda North REE Project
The Wicheeda North Project comprises nine contiguous mineral claims totaling 2,138 hectares (21.1 km²) in the northern Cariboo Mining Division, British Columbia. The property is located within the Rocky Mountain Trench, a structural corridor known to host carbonatite intrusions associated with REE mineralization.
The Project is situated approximately 5 km northwest of Defense Metals Corp.'s Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit, which hosts a NI 43-101 compliant Measured and Indicated Resource of 29.3 million tonnes grading
Historical exploration at Wicheeda North identified seven geophysical and geochemical targets, including sub-circular to elliptical magnetic anomalies and elevated REE concentrations in soil and rock samples. The exploration strategy of the property relies on the latest interpretation of the carbonatite-related REE mineralisation and geochemical signatures of the Defense Metals Wicheeda REE deposit.
Figure 1: Wicheeda North Soil Samples
Figure 2: Grid D- South and Grid A South Anomalous Areas
Figure 3: Second Vertical Derivative of the Residual Magnetics (linear trend removed) from Chuchinka 2011 Interpretation. Labels indicate location of discrete responses (numbers) and zones (letters)
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.
SOURCE: Primary Hydrogen Corp.
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