Quantum Critical Metals Corp. has announced that independent re-assays have confirmed bonanza-grade silver values up to 308 ounces per tonne at its Babine South property in British Columbia. The confirmation provides technical validation for previously reported high-grade results and comes as silver demand accelerates across multiple high-tech sectors.
The re-assay program, conducted at SGS Canada Minerals in Lakefield using ISO/IEC 17025 certified methods, analyzed four representative samples from the company's 2024 surface sampling program. These samples returned silver values ranging from 212.84 to 308.00 oz/t, with the highest grade representing 9,580 grams per tonne. One sample labeled "tailings" represents historical discard material from nearby workings, though the company notes this is not indicative of current mining operations.
CEO Marcy Kiesman stated that these results confirm the exceptional silver potential of the Babine South project, underscoring both exploration upside and broader scale opportunity. "Silver has moved firmly into the global spotlight as demand accelerates across AI and quantum computing, the defense sector, and the build-out of modern power infrastructure," Kiesman said. "Record-high silver prices further highlight its importance as a strategic metal."
The significance of these findings extends beyond the impressive grades. Silver was added to the U.S. critical metals list in 2025 amid a global supply deficit, positioning the metal as increasingly strategic for Western economies. The Babine South property's location in British Columbia, a top-tier Canadian mining jurisdiction, provides additional confidence for development potential.
Surface rock sampling from the 2025 field program returned additional silver values ranging from 10.9 ppm to 1,150 ppm (0.35 to 36.97 oz/t Ag), accompanied by anomalous base metals including zinc up to 13,500 ppm and lead up to 3,710 ppm. This polymetallic system with zinc and lead credits could enhance the project's economic viability. Previous sampling completed in late 2024 had returned silver assays as high as 110 oz/t, as documented in the company's earlier release 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 technical implications are substantial for investors and the mining industry. Independent confirmation of bonanza-grade silver provides a strong foundation for advancing the project to its next exploration phase. Planned work includes expanded geological mapping, targeted surface sampling, and an induced polarization survey to refine existing geophysical and geochemical anomalies and delineate priority drill targets for the 2026 exploration season.
For context on the broader project portfolio, additional information about Quantum's Babine holdings is available at https://www.quantumcriticalmetals.com/pages/babine-copper-gold-project-british-columbia. The company emphasizes that all samples reported are selective grab samples that may not be representative of mineralization across the property and do not constitute a mineral resource or reserve.
The confirmation of high-grade silver at Babine South arrives during a period of increasing recognition of silver's critical role in technological advancement. As industries from artificial intelligence to renewable energy infrastructure expand their silver consumption, secure domestic sources become increasingly valuable. The project's advancement could contribute to North American supply security for a metal experiencing growing demand amid structural supply constraints.
