January 13, 2026 — Leads & Copy —
Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) has announced the interpretation results of a high-resolution helicopter-borne magnetic and radiometric survey conducted over its Atikokan Rare Earth Element (REE) Property in northwestern Ontario.
The survey identified multiple structurally controlled REE exploration targets across Blocks A, B, and C of the property. These results provide a technical basis for integration with follow-up fieldwork data.
Key findings include the identification of structurally controlled REE exploration targets characterized by favorable granitic and pegmatite host rocks and associated magnetic lows. Elevated Thorium/Potassium (Th/K) radiometric ratios, acting as proxies for total rare earth element (TREE), highlight REE-fertile alteration zones. Strong spatial correlations between radiometric patterns, structural trends, and lake-sediment TREE anomalies further validate these targets.
Collectively, the geophysical and geochemical signatures support a phosphate-rich NYF-type REE system enriched in REE, Thorium, Uranium, and Yttrium.
Target areas include:
Block A: Northwest- and north-trending structural corridors crosscut the granitic phases of the White Otter Batholith, coinciding with magnetic lows, elevated Th/K ratios, and anomalous lake-sediment REE values, defining priority targets along altered intrusive margins.
Blocks B and C: Northeast-trending structures crosscut the gneissic tonalite and granodioritic units of the Dashwa Gneiss Complex, with radiometric anomalies aligning to mapped granitic and pegmatitic intrusions, defining metasomatic alteration zones developed along high-strain corridors and intrusive contacts.
Paul Gorman, CEO of Powermax, stated that the results significantly advance the understanding of the Atikokan REE Property. He added that the integration of high-resolution magnetic and radiometric data with regional geological and lake sediment geochemistry has highlighted multiple structurally controlled target zones that warrant systematic follow-up. Gorman also noted that the work has allowed the company to prioritize specific corridors where geological conditions appear most favorable for REE enrichment.
The airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys were conducted by Geo Data Solutions Inc. (GDS) in Q4 2025, flown at 50-metre line spacing with gridded outputs at 25-metre resolution and an average ground clearance of 44-meters. The magnetic dataset was acquired during the same survey campaign and is provided as a 25-metre gridded compilation.
The interpretation report was prepared by Mr. Shahab Tavakoli, P.Geo., Geospatial Data Scientist and Geophysicist. The study examines subsurface rocks exhibiting anomalous magnetic and radiometric responses to identify geological evidence associated with REE enrichment.
In addition to the survey, the 2025 exploration work included a field program of geological mapping, prospecting, radiometric surveys, and systematic soil, sediment, and rock sampling. A total of 426 samples, including quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) specimens, were collected and submitted to Agat Labs for analysis. The Company is waiting for the assays to combine all 2025 and historical exploration data on the Property to further refine these targets.
Powermax Minerals Inc. also announced that it has renewed its agreement with Euro Digital Media Ltd. for marketing services for up to an additional three months commencing on or about January 15th, 2026. The term of the marketing services may be extended or shortened at the discretion of management. Euro Digital will create campaigns, ad groups, text ads, display ads, perform detailed keyword research, setup and manage remarketing campaigns, optimize keyword options, coordinate online advertisers and marketers corresponding to online marketing targets, create landing pages for ad campaigns, and generally bring attention to the business of the Company. The promotional activity undertaken by Euro Digital will occur on a www.thestockreport.com landing page, and via Google ads and native advertising.
The Company will pay a fee of USD $500,000 (plus GST) to Euro Digital. The Company will not issue any securities to Euro Digital as compensation for its marketing services.
Afzaal Pirzada, P.Geo., a director of the Company and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
Cautionary Statement: The geophysical and geochemical results discussed in this news release are exploratory in nature and do not constitute evidence of mineralization or economic viability. Further exploration work is required to evaluate the identified targets.
Paul Gorman, CEO & Director
Email: info@powermaxminerals.com
Tel: (416) 768-6101
Source: Powermax Minerals Inc.
