Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20
Original announcement by research on
- Company
- Savannah Resources Plc
- Ticker
- SAV
- Exchange
- LSE
- Region
- northern Portugal
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-20 00:16:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Savannah reported multiple new lithium drill intercepts from Aldeia and Grandao at the Mina do Barroso project in northern Portugal. The highlight is 19ALARC024, which returned 45m at 1.67% Li2O from 89m including 22m at 2.00% Li2O, described as the highest-grade interval reported to date at the project. The release also says the results are being incorporated into a geology model ahead of an updated Mineral Resource estimate.
Reasoning: High-grade lithium drill results from an active exploration/resource-growth program are materially positive, with strong widths and a new best intercept, but geometry is still downhole-apparent and the program remains ongoing.
Positive factors
- Multiple lithium intercepts reported at Aldeia and Grandao, including 45m at 1.67% Li2O from 89m and 22m at 2.00% Li2O in 19ALARC024
- Results are described as the highest-grade ever reported at Mina do Barroso to date
- Intervals are backed by tabled drill results with collar data and a stated 0.5% Li2O cut-off with no more than 2m internal dilution
- QA/QC and Competent Person disclosure are included
Negative factors
- Results are reported as down hole intercepts and the release states true width is not known in the main reporting table
- Further drilling and an updated Mineral Resource estimate are still pending
- Several holes are pending assays
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states standards, blanks and duplicates were used and names ALS as the laboratory.
Evidence · text
“Standards/blanks and duplicates we inserted on a 1:20 ratio”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The JORC table says the drill holes were oriented to get as close to true width as possible and notes the pegmatite dip.
Evidence · text
“The drill holes are detailed in the table in the main release and the pegmatite at Aldeia appears to dip at around 30degrees”
Cut Off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The release discloses a 0.5% Li2O cut-off for the tables, but the exploration text does not fully define the compositing basis for all reported intervals beyond the table note.
Evidence · text
“using a 0.5% Li2O cut-off”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The release explicitly positions Aldeia as circa 2km south east of the Grandao deposit.
Evidence · text
“circa 2km south east of the Grandao deposit”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
19ALARC024Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC024
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 89 m
- To
- 134 m
- Hole Depth
- 96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 89 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC024:89-134
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 602921
- Northing
- 4606712
- Elevation
- 580 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Flagship lithium intercept with strong grade and width, plus a standout sub-interval, making it the most material result in the release.
Positive factors
- 45m intercept at 1.67% Li2O is strong grade and width
- This interval is described as the highest-grade ever reported at Mina do Barroso to date
- Includes a higher-grade sub-interval that strengthens the result
- Cut-off and internal dilution are disclosed
Negative factors
- Reported as downhole interval rather than stated true width
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC024Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC024
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22 m
- From
- 100 m
- To
- 122 m
- Hole Depth
- 96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC024:100-122
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 602921
- Northing
- 4606712
- Elevation
- 580 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: High-grade lithium sub-interval that materially upgrades the headline intercept and is explicitly framed as the best reported at the project.
Positive factors
- 22m at 2.00% Li2O is a strong higher-grade sub-interval
- The release explicitly calls this the highest-grade ever reported at Mina do Barroso to date
- Supports continuity within the broader 45m mineralized interval
Negative factors
- Downhole width only; true width not stated
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC024Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC024
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.5 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 156.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC024:144-156.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 602921
- Northing
- 4606712
- Elevation
- 580 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Material but secondary lithium interval that confirms stacked mineralization within the same hole.
Positive factors
- Additional mineralized interval below the main 45m zone
- Still above the stated 0.5% Li2O cut-off
Negative factors
- Lower grade than the headline interval
- Reported as downhole intercept without true width
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC028Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.73 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC028
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 31.73 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 111.73 m
- Hole Depth
- 191 m
- Intercept Depth
- 80 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC028:80-111.73
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 602920
- Northing
- 4606715
- Elevation
- 583 m
- Azimuth
- 127 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Strong lithium intercept with good thickness and grade, adding confidence to the Aldeia mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- 31.73m at 1.47% Li2O is a strong width-grade combination
- Supports continuity in the Aldeia pegmatite body
Negative factors
- Downhole interval only
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC028Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC028
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 31.5 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 175.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 191 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC028:144-175.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 602920
- Northing
- 4606715
- Elevation
- 583 m
- Azimuth
- 127 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Robust deeper lithium interval that supports stacked mineralization and depth persistence.
Positive factors
- Another substantial interval in the same hole adds depth continuity
- Grade remains above the cut-off
Negative factors
- Lower grade than upper interval
- True width not stated
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC026Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC026
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.48
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 96 m
- To
- 112.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC026:96-112.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 603033
- Northing
- 4606824
- Elevation
- 626 m
- Azimuth
- 323 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Strong lithium intercept with good grade and width, contributing materially to the Aldeia result set.
Positive factors
- 17m at 1.48% Li2O is a strong intercept
- Adds to the Aldeia mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- No true width stated
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC026Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC026
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 117 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 117 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC026:117-141
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 603033
- Northing
- 4606824
- Elevation
- 626 m
- Azimuth
- 323 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Strong, continuous lithium interval that reinforces the thickness of the Aldeia pegmatite body.
Positive factors
- 24m at 1.40% Li2O is a strong interval
- Supports broader mineralized thickness at Aldeia
Negative factors
- Downhole width only
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19ALARC018Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19ALARC018
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 21 m
- Hole Depth
- 70 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19ALARC018:0-21
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Aldeia Quarry
- Easting
- 603015
- Northing
- 4606588
- Elevation
- 600 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Near-surface lithium intercept of meaningful width and grade, supporting shallow mineralization at Aldeia.
Positive factors
- 21m from surface at 1.17% Li2O indicates near-surface mineralization
- Supports potential shallow mineralized continuity
Negative factors
- No true width stated
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19GRARC131Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19GRARC131
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 40 m
- Hole Depth
- 75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19GRARC131:28-40
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grandao
- Easting
- 601756
- Northing
- 4608138
- Elevation
- 532 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Useful shallow lithium interval that supports continuity in the Grandao area within the proposed stage 1 pit development.
Positive factors
- Near-surface extension at the proposed stage 1 pit area
- Grade and width are both meaningful
Negative factors
- Downhole width only
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
19GRARC130Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 19GRARC130
- Project
- Mina do Barroso
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- northern portugal
- Reported Region
- northern portugal
- Ticker
- SAV
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 42 m
- Hole Depth
- 78 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 19GRARC130:36-42
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grandao
- Easting
- 601770
- Northing
- 4608163
- Elevation
- 535 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Good-grade shallow lithium intercept that reinforces near-surface mineralization at Grandao.
Positive factors
- Higher grade interval at shallow depth
- Confirms mineralisation near surface
Negative factors
- Shorter width than the headline Aldeia intervals
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Savannah Resources Plc Aldeia Delivers Highest-Grade Lithium Mineralisation to Date Including 22m @ 2% Li20 Mina do Barr"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.