Minnesota Complex Sees Fresh Exploration Push in 2026

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Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) reported that it has launched exploration and metallurgical programs aimed at evaluating the critical mineral potential of its South Contact District properties in Minnesota's Duluth Complex. According to the company, the properties may contain resources such as titanium, copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum group elements, vanadium, and iron.

The company confirmed that its early 2026 work has been concentrated on the Titac South project, which targets titanium, copper, and vanadium. This effort, Green Bridge said, is intended to advance the site toward becoming a domestic source of key critical minerals.

In a news release, President and CEO David Suda commented, "For more than 140 years, Minnesota has produced mineral resources vital for the economy and national security of the United States. As a nascent, multi-resource mineral district, the Duluth Complex has the potential to significantly impact U.S. reliance on foreign sources for several critical minerals. This includes titanium, which has found greater and more diverse uses as industrial, medical, energy, and defense technologies evolve."

The company pointed to several reasons for targeting titanium within the Duluth Complex, including high-grade ilmenite and titanomagnetite mineralization, underexplored geology, strong infrastructure, and the presence of historical records and drill core. Prior pilot-scale studies also demonstrated the potential to produce high-purity titanium and iron products from these types of deposits. Green Bridge added that further exploration and regulatory steps will be required to move the project forward.

Additional Commentary from Company Leadership

In a January 27 interview with Red Cloud TV, Suda outlined the broader corporate strategy, describing Green Bridge as "purpose-built to provide investors exposure and leverage to copper, nickel, and other critical metals." He noted that the company's Minnesota properties offer added leverage to "platinum group metals, including palladium, cobalt, titanium in a big way, [and] vanadium."

Discussing the current program at Titac South, Suda explained that the company is building on previous work by Cardero Resources, which had defined a titanium resource. He said, "about 27 out of 30 holes [are] carrying significant copper intersections," highlighting intervals of "plus 400 meters of .37 copper." He described Titac as "the most prescient at the moment."

Suda also addressed Green Bridge's other assets, naming Serpentine as the company's flagship. He noted that it is adjacent to a joint venture project involving Teck and Glencore and contains a 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate. The Serpentine site, he added, is connected to key infrastructure including roads, rail, and power. A third project, Skibo (also referred to as Skybo), was characterized as an additional exploration-stage opportunity.

On financing, Suda stated that the company had completed two raises totaling approximately US$10 million since November. He emphasized that the company's approach remains focused on minimizing dilution and preserving shareholder leverage. "We've just completed two raises... we want everybody who's going to buy a share in the market or who participates in a future equity raise [to] still have leverage to the assets," he said.

Suda concluded by stating that Green Bridge's portfolio includes known mineralization and will be advanced through strategic drilling and development. "We've got this really interesting pipeline. We've got a lot of catalyst coming. We've got assays coming from the Skibo property. We've got drilling that's just started at Titac," he said. He added that work is also planned at Serpentine as the company moves the project into preliminary study phases.

Policy, Investment, and Security Shape Critical Minerals Landscape

The United States has escalated its efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains through a mix of direct investment, public-private partnerships, and legislative tools. A January 13 article from HSF Kramer described how the Trump Administration categorized processed critical minerals and their derivatives as essential to national security. The administration's Executive Orders in 2025 aimed to streamline permitting, fast-track mineral development, and align agency funding priorities through mechanisms like the National Security Capital Forum and the National Energy Dominance Council.

Those same orders supported legislative initiatives such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocated US$2 billion to the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund and another US$5 billion to supply chain infrastructure via the Industrial Base Fund. The article also highlighted the growing reliance on strategic offtake agreements modeled on frameworks used in Japan and Saudi Arabia.

On February 3, Bloomberg reported on the launch of Project Vault, a US$12 billion initiative by the Trump Administration to stockpile critical minerals. The program included a US$10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and US$1.67 billion in private capital. Duncan Turner of SOSV called the initiative "a clear move" to strengthen domestic supply chains. According to Pitchbook data cited in the report, venture capital investments in U.S.-based rare earth startups surged to more than US$628 million in 2025, nearly 3,000% higher than in 2024.

A February 4 article from Global Trade Review described Project Vault as the largest financing package in U.S. Exim's history. Chairman John Jovanovic said the program was designed to stabilize pricing, prevent supply shocks, and support U.S. processing capacity for critical raw materials. The program attracted participation from both manufacturers and commodity suppliers, positioning itself as a bridge between national security goals and market execution.

Copper, Nickel, and Titanium Projects Draw Analyst Attention

¹On December 26, John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a Speculative Buy rating on Green Bridge Metals, citing its assembly of a district-scale land position in Minnesota and Ontario. He noted the company's exposure to copper, nickel, titanium, vanadium, and platinum group elements — metals he described as central to electrification, infrastructure renewal, and national defense supply chains.

Newell described Serpentine as the company's key near-term asset, referencing a historical resource estimate containing 21.6 million tonnes of Indicated material at 0.69% copper equivalent and 280 million tonnes of Inferred material at 0.53% copper equivalent. He observed that the resource excluded platinum group elements, indicating potential upside. Newell also pointed to infrastructure advantages and permitted drill pads as de-risking factors for the 2025–2026 program.

From a technical perspective, Newell noted that the company's share price had entered an early accumulation phase, citing flattening moving averages and low selling pressure. He identified a breakout range between CA$0.14 and CA$0.16, with an initial objective near CA$0.20. The stock has since moved past that level, and Newell indicated additional potential toward CA$0.30 and CA$0.40 in favorable conditions.

Also on December 26, Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. added Green Bridge to his portfolio after reviewing the Serpentine project and speaking with company leadership. Ballanger described the Duluth Complex as "one of the most highly-prospective regions on the planet" and emphasized its infrastructure and geological setting.

He also highlighted Green Bridge's titanium exposure, noting that titanium was included on the U.S. Geological Survey's 2025 List of Critical Minerals. Ballanger stated that "owning a developer with a focus on a critical metal (titanium) accomplishes" the goal of maintaining exposure to strategic assets not correlated with traditional markets. He referenced US$37.5 million in U.S. government funding for titanium in 2025 and pointed to planned drilling at the South Contact Zone and Serpentine as key upcoming milestones.

Advancing a Pipeline of U.S.-Focused Critical Mineral Projects

In its February 2026 corporate presentation, Green Bridge Metals outlined operational milestones across its five-project portfolio in Minnesota and Ontario, which includes both development-stage and early-stage assets.

At the Titac project in northern Minnesota, the company confirmed that a 2026 drill program was underway, consisting of six diamond core holes totaling approximately 1,800 meters. The company reported that all necessary permits were secured. It also noted the signing of a drilling contract with Foraco and the engagement of regional environmental and geologic consultants in support of the program.

At the Serpentine copper-nickel project, which hosts an inferred and indicated mineral resource, the company planned infill drilling, hydrogeologic monitoring, metallurgical testing, and preliminary engineering work. Serpentine is located in the Mesabi Mining District and benefits from proximity to roads, power, rail, and other infrastructure.

The Skibo and Wyman-Siphon properties were also highlighted for ongoing exploration. According to the company, five core holes from Skibo were pending assay, with the results expected to inform next steps. Green Bridge also reported that drill core from the Titac program would be analyzed for trace elements, whole rock geochemistry, and platinum group elements. 

Across the portfolio, Green Bridge reiterated its focus on U.S.-based production of critical minerals, including copper, nickel, titanium, and vanadium. The company also disclosed that it had prepared a titanium dioxide white paper for government engagement, underlining its position within the domestic supply chain.

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.