Powermax Minerals Commences Exploration Program at Atikokan Property, Northwestern Ontario
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) has started a 2025 exploration program at the Atikokan Property in Northwestern Ontario covering ~7,120 hectares. Phase 1 integrates desktop GIS modelling, prospecting, mapping, geochemical sampling and handheld radiometric surveys to test regional REE, uranium, thorium and niobium targets.
The program plans 100–150 rock, ~350 soil and 20–50 stream samples, with fieldwork lasting 4–6 weeks depending on terrain and weather; results will guide target prioritization and follow-up work in 2026.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) ha avviato un programma di esplorazione per il 2025 presso la Proprietà Atikokan nel nord-ovest dell'Ontario che copre ~7.120 ettari. La Fase 1 integra modellazione GIS desktop, prospezione, mappatura, campionamento geochimico e survey radiometrici portatili per testare obiettivi regionali di REE, uranio, torio e niobio.
Il programma prevede 100–150 campioni di roccia, ~350 campioni di suolo e 20–50 campioni di torrente, con lavori sul campo della durata di 4–6 settimane, a seconda del terreno e delle condizioni meteorologiche; i risultati guideranno la prioritizzazione degli obiettivi e le attività di follow-up nel 2026.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) ha iniciado un programa de exploración para 2025 en la Propiedad Atikokan en el noroeste de Ontario que cubre ~7.120 hectáreas. La Fase 1 integra modelado GIS de escritorio, prospección, mapeo, muestreo geoquímico y surveys radiométricas de mano para probar objetivos regionales de REE, uranio, torio y niobio.
El programa prevé 100–150 muestras de roca, ~350 muestras de suelo y 20–50 muestras de arroyo, con trabajo de campo que dura 4–6 semanas dependiendo del terreno y el clima; los resultados guiarán la priorización de objetivos y el trabajo de seguimiento en 2026.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF)는 북서부 온타리오 주의 Atikokan 자산에서 2025년 탐사 프로그램을 시작했으며 면적은 약 7,120헥타르입니다. 1단계는 데스크탑 GIS 모델링, 예비조사, 매핑, 지구화학 샘플링 및 휴대용 방사능 조사 등을 통합하여 지역 대상의 REE, 우라늄, 토륨 및 니오비움을 시험합니다.
프로그램은 암석 샘플 100–150건, 토양 샘플 ~350건 및 하천 샘플 20–50건을 계획하며 현장 작업은 지형과 날씨에 따라 4–6주 소요될 예정입니다. 결과는 2026년에 목표 우선순위와 후속 작업을 안내합니다.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) a lancé un programme d'exploration pour 2025 sur la Propriété d'Atikokan dans le nord-ouest de l'Ontario, couvrant ~7 120 hectares. La phase 1 intègre la modélisation GIS de bureau, la prospection, la cartographie, l'échantillonnage géochimique et des relevés radiométriques portables pour tester des cibles régionales de REE, d'uranium, de thorium et de niobium.
Le programme prévoit 100–150 échantillons de roche, ~350 échantillons de sol et 20–50 échantillons de cours d'eau, avec des travaux sur le terrain durant 4–6 semaines, selon le terrain et les conditions météorologiques; les résultats guideront la hiérarchisation des cibles et les travaux de suivi en 2026.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) hat ein Explorationsprogramm für 2025 auf dem Atikokan-Eigentum in Nordwest-Ontario gestartet, das etwa 7.120 Hektar umfasst. Phase 1 integriert Desktop-GIS-Modellierung, Prospektion, Kartierung, geochemische Probenahme und tragbare radiometrische Messungen, um regionale Ziele zu REE, Uran, Thorium und Niob zu testen.
Das Programm sieht 100–150 Gesteinsproben, ~350 Bodenproben und 20–50 Fließgewässerproben vor, wobei die Feldarbeiten je nach Gelände und Wetter 4–6 Wochen dauern; die Ergebnisse werden die Priorisierung von Zielen und Folgearbeiten im Jahr 2026 leiten.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) بدأ برنامج استكشاف لعام 2025 في ملك أتيكون في شمال غرب أونتاريو يغطي نحو ~7,120 هكتار. تجمع المرحلة 1 بين تصميم GIS المكتبي، الاستكشاف، الرسم، أخذ عينات جيوكيميائية ومسوح إشعاعية يدوية لاختبار أهداف إقليمية من REE، اليورانيوم، الثوريوم والنيوبوم.
يخطط البرنامج لـ100–150 عينة صخر، ~350 عينة تربة و20–50 عينة مجرى مائي، مع عمل ميداني يستمر 4–6 أسابيع اعتماداً على التضاريس والطقس؛ ستوجه النتائج أولوية الأهداف وأعمال المتابعة في عام 2026.
Powermax Minerals (OTCQB: PWMXF) 已在位于加拿大安大略省西北部的 Atikokan 资产启动了2025年的勘探计划，覆盖约7,120 公顷。第一阶段结合桌面 GIS 建模、勘探、制图、地球化学采样以及手持放射性测量来测试区域性的镨钕系列REE、铀、钍和铌目标。
该计划预计进行100–150 颗岩石样品、~350 份土壤样品和20–50 份溪水样品，野外工作将持续4–6 周，视地形和天气而定；结果将帮助优先排序目标并在2026年进行后续工作。
- Property size ~7,120 hectares
- Comprehensive Phase 1 sampling: 100–150 rock, ~350 soil, 20–50 stream samples
- Defined timeline of 4–6 weeks for fieldwork
- Targets include REE, uranium, thorium, niobium in pegmatite-hosted systems
- Surface-only Phase 1 — program limited to mapping and sampling, no drilling
- Results timing uncertain — follow-up depends on data and 2026 planning
- Field duration conditional on terrain and weather (4–6 weeks)
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2025) - Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) (FSE: T23) ("Powermax" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2025 exploration program at the Atikokan Property, located in the Atikokan-Ignace-White Otter Lake district of Northwestern Ontario.
Atikokan Property Overview
The Atikokan Property comprises three claim blocks (A, B, and C) covering a total of approximately 7,120 hectares. The property is underlain by Archean granodiorite-granite, tonalite, diorite-monzodiorite, and gneissic complexes that are known to host pegmatites and rare-metal mineralization, including rare earth elements (REEs), uranium, thorium, and niobium. Regional geochemical and radiometric data from the Ontario Geological Survey have outlined several lake sediment anomalies that form the focus of this phase of work.
2025 Exploration Program
The Phase 1 program will include:
- Desktop Data Compilation and GIS Modeling: Integration of existing historical geological, geophysical, and geochemical datasets to refine target areas using advanced spatial and radiometric analysis.
- Field Prospecting and Geological Mapping: Prospecting, geological mapping across the three blocks to identify and characterize pegmatite zones, mineralized structures, and alteration patterns.
- Geochemical Sampling:
- Rock Sampling: 100-150 samples from pegmatite and alteration zones.
- Soil Sampling: Approximately 350 samples collected in grid patterns.
- Stream Sediments: 20-50 samples from catchment areas draining favorable lithologies.
- Radiometric Surveys: Field measurements using handheld scintillometers to detect radiometric and path finder element anomalies.
The fieldwork will be conducted over a period of 4-6 weeks, depending on terrain and weather conditions. Results from this phase will establish a technical foundation for prioritizing targets and designing follow-up exploration in 2026.
Figure 1: Atikokan Claim Location Map
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Project Significance
The Atikokan Property is strategically located within a prospective rare-metal corridor of the Superior Province, where previous surveys have documented REE-enriched granitic and pegmatitic systems. The upcoming program aims to confirm these regional geochemical trends and delineate potential mineralized zones suitable for detailed follow-up work, including trenching and geophysics.
CEO Statement
Paul Gorman, CEO of Powermax Minerals, commented: "We are excited to launch our exploration program at Atikokan, a property that holds potential for rare earth and critical metals within a promising geological corridor. This initiative aligns with our commitment to advancing projects that contribute to North America's critical minerals supply chain and the global transition to clean energy."
Qualified Person
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Afzaal Pirzada, P.Geo., who is a director of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Paul Gorman, CEO & Director
Email: info@powermaxminerals.com
Website: www.powermaxminerals.com
About Powermax Minerals Inc.
Powermax Minerals Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element projects. The Company holds an option to acquire the Cameron REE Property, comprising three mineral claims totaling approximately 2,984 hectares in British Columbia. Powermax also optioned to acquire the Atikokan REE Property, consisting of 455 unpatented mining claims in NW Ontario. Powermax also owns a
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