Integral Metals Reports Preliminary Geomicrobial Results from Burntwood Project, Highlights Biological Pathfinder Potential for REE Exploration
Integral Metals has announced promising preliminary results from its 2024 geomicrobial survey at the Burntwood Project in northern Manitoba. The study, analyzing 808 soil samples through RNA sequencing, revealed significant microbial patterns that could indicate rare earth element (REE) deposits.
Key findings show a depletion of Burkholderiales and enrichment of Rhizobiales bacteria in areas above known carbonatite systems. The research is conducted in partnership with Dr. Andrew Cameron and the Institute for Microbial Systems and Society at the University of Regina, with support from NSERC, Mitacs, and the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund.
The company is currently analyzing additional rock, soil, and plant samples at the Saskatchewan Research Council. This innovative approach combines geomicrobial and geochemical data to guide future drilling targets while minimizing environmental impact.
Integral Metals ha annunciato risultati preliminari promettenti dal suo studio geomicrobico del 2024 presso il progetto Burntwood nel nord del Manitoba. L'analisi di 808 campioni di suolo tramite sequenziamento dell'RNA ha rivelato pattern microbici significativi che potrebbero indicare depositi di elementi delle terre rare (REE).
I risultati chiave mostrano una diminuzione dei batteri Burkholderiales e un arricchimento di Rhizobiales nelle aree sopra i sistemi di carbonatite conosciuti. La ricerca è condotta in collaborazione con il Dr. Andrew Cameron e l'Istituto per i Sistemi Microbici e la Società dell'Università di Regina, con il supporto di NSERC, Mitacs e del Manitoba Mineral Development Fund.
La società sta attualmente analizzando ulteriori campioni di rocce, suolo e piante presso il Saskatchewan Research Council. Questo approccio innovativo combina dati geomicrobici e geochimici per indirizzare i futuri obiettivi di perforazione, riducendo al minimo l'impatto ambientale.
Integral Metals ha anunciado resultados preliminares prometedores de su estudio geomicrobiano de 2024 en el Proyecto Burntwood, en el norte de Manitoba. El análisis de 808 muestras de suelo mediante secuenciación de ARN reveló patrones microbianos significativos que podrían indicar depósitos de elementos de tierras raras (REE).
Los hallazgos clave muestran una disminución de las bacterias Burkholderiales y un enriquecimiento de Rhizobiales en áreas sobre sistemas de carbonatita conocidos. La investigación se realiza en colaboración con el Dr. Andrew Cameron y el Instituto de Sistemas Microbianos y Sociedad de la Universidad de Regina, con el apoyo de NSERC, Mitacs y el Manitoba Mineral Development Fund.
Actualmente, la compañía está analizando muestras adicionales de roca, suelo y plantas en el Saskatchewan Research Council. Este enfoque innovador combina datos geomicrobianos y geoquímicos para orientar futuros objetivos de perforación, minimizando el impacto ambiental.
Integral Metals는 2024년 북부 매니토바의 번트우드 프로젝트에서 실시한 지구미생물 조사의 유망한 예비 결과를 발표했습니다. RNA 시퀀싱을 통해 808개의 토양 샘플을 분석한 결과, 희토류 원소(REE) 매장 가능성을 시사하는 중요한 미생물 패턴이 확인되었습니다.
주요 발견으로는 알려진 탄산암 시스템 상부 지역에서 Burkholderiales 박테리아가 감소하고 Rhizobiales 박테리아가 증가한 점이 있습니다. 이 연구는 앤드류 카메론 박사와 레지나 대학교 미생물 시스템 및 사회 연구소와 협력하여 NSERC, Mitacs, 매니토바 광물 개발 기금의 지원을 받아 진행되고 있습니다.
현재 회사는 Saskatchewan Research Council에서 추가 암석, 토양, 식물 샘플을 분석 중입니다. 이 혁신적인 접근법은 지구미생물학 및 지구화학 데이터를 결합하여 향후 시추 목표를 설정하면서 환경 영향을 최소화합니다.
Integral Metals a annoncé des résultats préliminaires prometteurs de son étude géomicrobienne 2024 sur le projet Burntwood dans le nord du Manitoba. L'analyse de 808 échantillons de sol par séquençage ARN a révélé des motifs microbiens significatifs pouvant indiquer la présence de dépôts de terres rares (REE).
Les principales conclusions montrent une diminution des bactéries Burkholderiales et un enrichissement des Rhizobiales dans les zones situées au-dessus des systèmes de carbonatite connus. La recherche est menée en partenariat avec le Dr Andrew Cameron et l'Institut des systèmes microbiens et de la société de l'Université de Regina, avec le soutien de NSERC, Mitacs et du Manitoba Mineral Development Fund.
L'entreprise analyse actuellement des échantillons supplémentaires de roches, sols et plantes au Saskatchewan Research Council. Cette approche innovante combine des données géomicrobiennes et géochimiques pour orienter les futures cibles de forage tout en minimisant l'impact environnemental.
Integral Metals hat vielversprechende vorläufige Ergebnisse seiner geomikrobiellen Studie 2024 beim Burntwood-Projekt im Norden von Manitoba bekannt gegeben. Die Untersuchung von 808 Bodenproben mittels RNA-Sequenzierung zeigte signifikante mikrobielle Muster, die auf Vorkommen seltener Erden (REE) hinweisen könnten.
Wesentliche Ergebnisse zeigen eine Abnahme von Burkholderiales-Bakterien und eine Anreicherung von Rhizobiales-Bakterien in Gebieten über bekannten Karbonatit-Systemen. Die Forschung wird in Zusammenarbeit mit Dr. Andrew Cameron und dem Institut für Mikrobielle Systeme und Gesellschaft an der Universität Regina durchgeführt, unterstützt von NSERC, Mitacs und dem Manitoba Mineral Development Fund.
Das Unternehmen analysiert derzeit weitere Gesteins-, Boden- und Pflanzenproben am Saskatchewan Research Council. Dieser innovative Ansatz kombiniert geomikrobielle und geochemische Daten, um zukünftige Bohrziele zu steuern und gleichzeitig die Umweltbelastung zu minimieren.
- Preliminary geomicrobial survey results show promising microbial patterns for REE exploration
- Research backed by multiple institutional grants (NSERC, Mitacs, MMDF)
- Partnership with University of Regina's Institute for Microbial Systems and Society
- Development of low-cost, low-impact exploration technique for REE detection
- 808 unique soil samples collected and analyzed, showing statistically significant results
- Results are only preliminary and require further validation
- No concrete mineral discoveries or resource estimates reported
- Additional costs pending for ongoing rock, soil, and plant geochemical analysis at SRC
- No financial metrics or economic assessment provided
Preliminary Geomicrobial Results Uncovers Promising Microbial Signatures Linked to Rare Earth Potential
CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to announce preliminary results from its 2024 geomicrobial survey at the Burntwood Project in northern Manitoba, where early findings demonstrate promising microbial patterns that may serve as biological pathfinders for rare earth element (REE) mineralization associated with carbonatite intrusions.
The survey covered the northern extent of the Burntwood Syenite-Carbonatite Complex, a regional intrusive system considered prospective for REE and other critical metals. A total of 808 unique soil samples were collected and analyzed using 16S rRNA and metagenomic sequencing, with sampling focused on confirmed carbonatite intrusion zones, background areas, and a systematic grid across the broader project area. Initial analysis revealed a statistically significant depletion of Burkholderiales and an enrichment of Rhizobiales in microbial communities overlying known carbonatite systems. These shifts, identified through LEfSe (Linear Discriminant Analysis Effect Size), may reflect subtle environmental changes linked to REE-bearing mineralization. These results are preliminary and form part of a broader, ongoing research initiative conducted in partnership with Dr. Andrew Cameron and the Institute for Microbial Systems and Society (IMSS) at the University of Regina. The project is supported by funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Mitacs, and the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF).
“These early results are encouraging and reinforce our belief that geomicrobial techniques can provide powerful, low-impact insights in the search for buried mineral systems,” said Paul Sparkes, CEO of Integral Metals.
In parallel, rock, soil, and plant geochemical samples collected during the same 2024 program are currently undergoing analysis at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). The integration of geomicrobial and geochemical datasets will inform exploration targeting and help prioritize areas for future drilling.
Integral Metals is committed to advancing critical mineral discovery using innovative, science-driven techniques that reduce environmental impact and improve targeting precision.
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