Quantum Critical Metals Corp. has reported independent laboratory confirmation of bonanza-grade silver mineralization at its Babine South property in British Columbia, with re-assays showing values up to 308 ounces per tonne. The confirmation provides technical validation for the project's exploration potential as silver gains strategic importance across multiple high-tech sectors.
Surface rock sampling from the 2025 field program returned silver values ranging from 10.9 parts per million to 1,150 parts per million, equivalent to 0.35 to 36.97 ounces per tonne. The sampling also revealed anomalous base metals including zinc up to 13,500 parts per million and lead up to 3,710 parts per million, indicating a polymetallic system.
To verify previously reported high-grade results from 2024, the company sent four representative samples to SGS Canada Minerals in Lakefield for re-analysis. The independent laboratory confirmed silver values ranging from 212.84 to 308.00 ounces per tonne using SGS Method GC_FAG32V. SGS Lakefield operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, providing quality assurance for the results.
The significance of these findings extends beyond the specific project. Silver was added to the U.S. critical metals list in 2025, reflecting its growing importance in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, defense applications, and modern power infrastructure development. With record-high silver prices and a global supply deficit, confirmation of high-grade mineralization in a top-tier Canadian mining jurisdiction represents strategic value.
Previous sampling completed in late 2024 had returned silver assays as high as 110 ounces per tonne, along with elevated zinc and copper values, as documented in the company's earlier announcement available at https://www.quantumcriticalmetals.com/blogs/news/durango-assays-as-high-as-3-9-gpt-gold-3430-gpt-110-oz-t-silver-8-86-zinc-and-1-copper-from-samples-at-babine-south-bc. The re-assay program was conducted specifically to confirm these previously reported high-grade silver values.
For additional information about the company's broader Babine portfolio, including geological context and project details, investors can refer to https://www.quantumcriticalmetals.com/pages/babine-copper-gold-project-british-columbia. The Babine South property covers approximately 1,070 hectares across four mineral claims, with geology consisting of phyllite, marble, and various volcanic and igneous rocks.
Planned next steps for the Babine South property include expanded geological mapping, targeted surface sampling, and an induced polarization survey. These programs aim to refine existing geophysical and geochemical anomalies and help delineate priority drill targets for the 2026 exploration season. The company emphasizes that all reported results are from surface rock samples only and do not constitute a mineral resource or reserve, as grab samples are selective by nature and may not represent true underlying mineralization.
The technical implications of these findings are significant for the mining industry, particularly as companies seek to secure critical metals supply chains. The independent confirmation process demonstrates rigorous quality control standards, while the polymetallic nature of the mineralization adds potential economic value beyond silver alone. As global demand for silver continues to accelerate across technological sectors, validated high-grade discoveries in stable jurisdictions gain increasing strategic importance.
