Powermax Minerals Identifies High-Priority Rare Earth Targets at Hopkins Project

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) (FSE: T23) announced the completion of a desktop study for its Hopkins Rare Earth Element Project in northeastern Ontario, which identified Block A as the highest-priority exploration area and outlined multiple target zones for future field programs. The study integrated geological, geophysical, geochemical and historical exploration datasets and highlighted Area A1 in Block A as the top-ranked target, where favourable structural, radiometric, gravity and geochemical indicators coincide and warrant detailed follow-up work.

The study supports a structure- and margin-controlled rare earth exploration model within the Clay-Howells alkaline intrusive complex and recommends a phased exploration program that could include airborne geophysical surveys, geological mapping, prospecting, rock sampling, soil geochemistry and ground verification of priority targets. Powermax said the results provide a technically supported framework for advancing exploration across the 6,145-hectare Hopkins project, subject to funding, permitting and final program design.

This announcement is significant because it provides a data-driven roadmap for the Hopkins project, potentially de-risking future exploration and positioning Powermax to capitalize on growing demand for rare earth elements critical to clean energy technologies and defense applications. The identification of multiple target zones increases the probability of discovering economic mineralization, which could enhance the company's asset portfolio and attract strategic partnerships or financing.

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Powermax Minerals Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element projects. The Company holds an option to acquire the Cameron REE Property, comprising three mineral claims totaling approximately 2,984 hectares in British Columbia. Powermax also optioned to acquire the Atikokan REE Property, consisting of 455 unpatented mining claims in NW Ontario. Powermax also optioned to acquire the 5178-hectare Pinard REE in Northern Ontario. Powermax also owns a 100% interest in the Ogden Bear Lodge Project, in Crook County, Wyoming.