<p>North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has submitted its initial application for an Authorization for Impact-Causing Exploration Work (ATI) to Québec’s Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) for its 100%-owned Bardy and Blanchette projects in the La Tuque region. The ATI is a required permit prior to conducting certain exploration activities, including diamond drilling. The MRNF review process, which verifies stakeholder engagement and addresses comments and requests, is expected to take approximately three months. The company has notified relevant stakeholders, including the First Nation Council of the Atikamekw of Wemotaci and the Municipality of La Tuque, and plans to continue engagement as part of the regulatory process. Future exploration activities remain subject to receipt of necessary approvals and ongoing stakeholder consultation. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. North American Niobium And Critical Minerals Corp. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: GNW9649055-en) on February 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

North American Niobium Submits ATI Application for Bardy and Blanchette Projects in Québec