Coniagas Battery Metals Expands Quebec Exploration with Strategic Dartagnan Property Acquisition

Coniagas Battery Metals has strategically expanded its exploration footprint in Quebec's Chibougamau region through the acquisition of the Dartagnan property package, covering 28,397 hectares adjacent to SOQUEM's Cardinal Property. This significant land acquisition consists of 531 claims spanning 28.3 square kilometers and represents a major step in the company's strategy to target high-grade copper-nickel-cobalt-platinum group element deposits. The strategic positioning adjacent to established properties demonstrates Coniagas' methodical approach to securing promising exploration targets in this mineral-rich region.

The Dartagnan property's infrastructure advantages provide significant operational benefits, with highway access to the southern portion and an extensive network of logging roads providing access to other areas. The Dartagnan South section particularly benefits from a power corridor leading directly to Chibougamau, enhancing the property's development potential. According to Coniagas Battery Metals CEO Frank Basa, the company leveraged local prospectors' expertise and comprehensive regional geological data, including magnetic features and lake sediment samples showing anomalous base metals, to identify this strategic acquisition opportunity.

This expansion underscores the growing importance of the Chibougamau region as a focal point for battery metals exploration, particularly given the increasing global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group elements essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies. The acquisition positions Coniagas to potentially contribute to North America's critical minerals supply chain while advancing the company's exploration portfolio in a jurisdiction known for its mining-friendly policies and established infrastructure.

The strategic location adjacent to SOQUEM's Cardinal Property provides Coniagas with comparative geological advantages and access to existing regional data that can accelerate exploration programs. The company's proactive approach in securing this substantial land package demonstrates its commitment to building a robust exploration pipeline in one of Canada's most promising mining districts. As global demand for battery metals continues to escalate, strategic acquisitions like the Dartagnan property become increasingly crucial for companies positioning themselves in the evolving energy transition landscape.