Minnesota Drilling Kicks Off in America's Critical Minerals Hotspot

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Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMC:OTCQB) announced it has signed a contract with Foraco Corp. to conduct a diamond core drilling program at its Titac property near Duluth, Minnesota. According to the company, Foraco will mobilize to the site in the third week of January to carry out at least 1,800 meters of core drilling. The drilling will focus on high-priority targets identified through previous geophysical surveys and historical data.

The company also received a renewed drill permit from St. Louis County, allowing for the construction of six drill pads to facilitate multi-directional drilling. The permit supports the next phase of exploration work at the Titac project, which is located within the Duluth Complex, a geologic region in northern Minnesota known for its potential to host critical mineral deposits.

Green Bridge Metals CEO David Suda stated in the news release, "We are excited to be on the cusp of commencing our 2026 drilling exploration programs with Foraco as our drilling partner and exploration permits from St. Louis County."

The Titac South deposit hosts an Inferred Mineral Resource of 46.6 million tonnes grading 15% titanium dioxide (TiO₂). Historical drilling has also identified significant copper mineralization within the titanium-rich zones, including intercepts of 173 meters grading 0.39% copper and 14.9% TiO2, and 461.9 meters grading 0.37% copper and 20.6% TiO₂. These results will guide the current drill campaign, which is designed to better define copper mineralization within the oxide ultramafic intrusion that remains open in multiple directions. 

Foraco, the contracted drilling company, has adopted the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework for the metals and mining sector and aligns its practices with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

US Critical Minerals Policy Shifts Emphasize Domestic Supply Security

A bipartisan push by U.S. lawmakers in January 2026 reinforced the country's efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign-controlled critical mineral supply chains. According to a January 15 report by Mining.com, legislators introduced a bill to establish a US$2.5 billion Strategic Resilience Reserve. The proposal aimed to "help stabilize the prices of key minerals that are essential to electric vehicles, high-technology products and defense systems," particularly in response to China's dominant role in the global market for refined critical minerals such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, and rare earth elements.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen emphasized the national security dimension of the bill, stating that "targeted investments and stockpiling key inputs will help insulate the U.S. from foreign threats." The legislation would allow the reserve board to purchase and store minerals, prioritizing recycled sources while also accepting mined material. It would also authorize sales for commercial or defense use, with revenues recycled into maintaining the stockpile.

Yahoo Finance reported the same day that the bill was part of a broader strategy to "offset what policymakers view as Chinese manipulation of prices." The report highlighted that "many niche-but-essential minerals on which Beijing has imposed export controls are not traded or lightly traded," prompting interest in developing a Western pricing benchmark not tied to Chinese production volumes.

Separately, VBL wrote on January 15 that a new presidential proclamation directed the U.S. government to adjust imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The proclamation followed a Section 232 investigation by the Department of Commerce, which found that the volume and sourcing of such imports "threaten to impair national security." The administration instructed the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations aimed at reducing these vulnerabilities.

The Commerce report cited by VBL found that the United States was "entirely import-reliant" for 12 minerals and over 50% reliant for another 29. The report also pointed to structural risks in the processing phase, noting that even domestic mining operations depended on foreign facilities, particularly in China, for refining and advanced materials production.

Analysts Highlight District Potential and Strategic Metal Exposure

¹On December 26,  John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a positive assessment of Green Bridge Metals Corp., categorizing the company as a Speculative Buy. According to Newell, Green Bridge had "quietly assembled a district-scale land position" across northern Minnesota and Ontario, emphasizing its focus on copper, nickel, Platinum Group Metals (PGM), titanium, and vanadium — minerals that he stated were "at the center of electrification, infrastructure renewal, and defense supply chain priorities."

Newell pointed to the Serpentine project as the company's cornerstone asset and its "primary near-term value driver." He cited its existing resource estimate of approximately 21.6 million tonnes of Indicated material grading 0.69% copper equivalent and 280 million tonnes of Inferred material grading 0.53% copper equivalent. He also noted that platinum group elements had not yet been included in the historical estimate, representing future upside. Newell emphasized the project's development readiness, noting that it was accessible by paved roads, rail, and power, and that drill pads for the 2025–2026 program had already been permitted.

In terms of technical market performance, Newell described Green Bridge as entering an early accumulation phase, citing chart patterns, flattening moving averages, and diminishing selling pressure. He highlighted a breakout zone near CA$0.14 to CA$0.16 as a potential signal of trend reversal, with initial price objectives near CA$0.20. He concluded his analysis by stating that Green Bridge "offers a combination that is increasingly rare among junior explorers: exposure to multiple critical minerals, projects located in Tier One jurisdictions, existing mineral resources, and a defined pathway toward development."

Earlier, on the same day, Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. also issued a favorable outlook. Ballanger stated that he had added Green Bridge Metals to his portfolio after a review of the Serpentine project and a discussion with the company's CEO. He described the Duluth Complex as "one of the most highly-prospective regions on the planet" and praised the strategic significance of the region's geology and infrastructure. He also drew attention to the company's exposure to titanium, noting its inclusion on the U.S. Geological Survey's 2025 List of Critical Minerals.

According to Ballanger, "Owning a developer with a focus on a critical metal (titanium) accomplishes" the goal of maintaining portfolio exposure to strategic assets not correlated with traditional markets. He referenced U.S. government funding initiatives that had awarded US$37.5 million in 2025 for titanium development, positioning companies with titanium-focused projects to benefit from the emerging policy environment. Ballanger pointed to upcoming drill programs at the South Contact Zone and Serpentine as key catalysts in the company's development trajectory.

U.S.-Based Resource Platform with Near-Term Results on Deck

Green Bridge Metals outlined a multi-layered catalyst pipeline supported by its U.S.-based district-scale land position, existing mineral resources, and exposure to a range of strategic metals. The company emphasized its differentiation within the critical minerals sector through its combination of permitted projects, historical geophysics and drill data, and leverage to multiple commodities including copper, nickel, cobalt, vanadium, platinum group metals, and titanium.

The company stated that its assets are located in an established U.S. mining jurisdiction with surrounding infrastructure, including roads, power, and access to a skilled labor base. Two projects already host compliant mineral resource estimates, and the broader property package spans multiple zones with discovery potential based on historical exploration and untested targets.

Green Bridge also noted that it considers the stock undervalued relative to its current mineral resource exposure alone. Additional upside was attributed to multiple opportunities for new discoveries. Near- and medium-term catalysts identified by the company include assay results, metallurgical analysis, ongoing drill programs, and resource de-risking activities.

In terms of timeline, the company indicated that drilling at the Titac property commenced in January 2026. Initial assay results from Skibo copper sampling and drill targeting are expected during the January–February period. Results from the Titac drill program are anticipated between March and April. Further work at Serpentine, including additional drilling and the initiation of baseline environmental studies, is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.

According to the company's January 2026 investor presentation, the South Contact District offers exploration upside for titanium, copper, vanadium, PGMs, and nickel, aligning with U.S. strategic interests in developing domestic critical mineral supply chains. 

Ownership and Share Structure²

Encampment Minerals, a strategic partner and asset vendor, holds approximately 10% of Green Bridge. Four institutional investors collectively own 15% of the float. Management and insiders own a total of 1.14%, including CEO David Suda, who holds 2 million shares.

Green Bridge Metals has 196,758,632 shares outstanding and a market capitalization of CA$30 million. The company has a 52-week trading range of CA$0.08-CA$0.26.