Elcora Reports High-Grade Vanadium-Lead Mineralisation from surface samples in Morocco, Advancing Downstream Strategy in a Critical-Mineral Market

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Elcora Reports High-Grade Vanadium-Lead Mineralisation from surface samples in Morocco, Advancing Downstream Strategy in a Critical-Mineral Market HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KEY HIGHLIGHTS Vanadium grades of approximately 4–5% reported from selected surface samples — materially above the global industry average of below 1% V₂O₅Lead at approximately 33% average in surface vanadinite samples, subject to future metallurgical test work and economic evaluation.Exploration in the kingdom of Morocco — an established, investor-friendly mining jurisdiction with proximity to European and North American marketsDownstream-first strategy: focused on processing, value-add, and end-use alignment — reducing commodity exposure and targeting specialty alloys and energy storage marketsVanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) represent a growing demand driver, with vanadium supply heavily concentrated in Russia and China (>75% of global production) Elcora Advanced Materials Corp. (TSX.V: ERA | Frankfurt: ELM0 | OTCQB: ECORF) (the "Company" or "Elcora") is pleased to provide an update on its vanadium surface sampling program in the kingdom of Morocco and an overview of its strategic positioning as it advances into 2026. Vanadium: A Critical Mineral at the Intersection of Infrastructure and Energy Transition Vanadium is a high-value critical mineral with two distinct and growing demand drivers. First, steel and infrastructure: approximately 85–90% of global vanadium consumption is tied to steelmaking, where even small additions meaningfully enhance strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Second, energy storage: vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are increasingly deployed for large-scale, long-duration grid storage — a requirement growing directly out of renewable energy expansion. Global vanadium supply is dominated by Russia and China, which together account for more than 75% of worldwide production. This concentration creates material supply-chain risk for Western economies, particularly as governments classify vanadium as a critical mineral and prioritize domestic and allied-nation sourcing. Against this backdrop, high-grade, development-stage vanadium assets in stable jurisdictions command significant strategic interest. Surface sampling results from Tissaf property Surface sam...

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