Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate at the Rincon West Lithium Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp.
- Ticker
- LIT
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Potassium
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 11:39:01 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. has announced its first Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rincon West lithium brine project in Argentina. The maiden resource includes 238,000 tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) in the Measured and Indicated categories and 64,000 tonnes of LCE in the Inferred category.
Reasoning: The announcement of the first Mineral Resource Estimate (Maiden) for the Rincon West project is a major de-risking milestone for the company.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource establishment
- Strategic location near Rio Tinto project
- Strong offtake partnership with Stellantis
- QA/QC protocols and independent lab usage disclosed
Negative factors
- High proportion of Inferred resource (approx 35% of LCE tonnes)
- Resource is open to depth (expansion potential but unquantified)
Facts used in scoring: 12
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (12)
measuredRincon West · lithiumTonnes: 40000Grade: 297Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:fbd6a3c517a3c77a4062
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 40000
- Grade
- 297
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured category provides highest geological confidence.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
Evidence · table
“297”
Context: 40,000
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredRincon West · potassiumTonnes: 770000Grade: 5776Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- potassium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:12f4d46ea91b4f489de1
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 770000
- Grade
- 5776
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Potassium is a secondary byproduct in this brine resource.
Evidence · table
“5,776”
Context: 770,000
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedRincon West · lithiumTonnes: 5000Grade: 295Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:72a046940c69f9fbe228
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 5000
- Grade
- 295
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“295”
Context: 5,000
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedRincon West · potassiumTonnes: 92000Grade: 5686Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- potassium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:3a8097204577b4713f17
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 92000
- Grade
- 5686
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Potassium is a secondary byproduct in this brine resource.
Evidence · table
“5,686”
Context: 92,000
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredRincon West · lithiumTonnes: 12000Grade: 216Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:e72e16436689d29e09aa
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000
- Grade
- 216
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource has lower geological confidence.
Negative factors
- Speculative category
Evidence · table
“216”
Context: 12,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredRincon West · potassiumTonnes: 219000Grade: 4085Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- potassium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:694bff01a3bd7edd278c
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 219000
- Grade
- 4085
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Potassium is a secondary byproduct in this brine resource.
Evidence · table
“4,085”
Context: 219,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedRincon West · lithiumTonnes: 26600Grade: 295Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:e9a61b2f70e5917409be
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 26600
- Grade
- 295
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 295
- Metal Eq. Unit
- mg/l
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated LCE resource.
Evidence · table
“295”
Context: 26,600
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedRincon West · potassiumTonnes: 175720Grade: 5686Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- potassium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:5845d55e36ce55388568
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 175720
- Grade
- 5686
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5686
- Metal Eq. Unit
- mg/l
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated KCl resource.
Evidence · table
“5,686”
Context: 175,720
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredRincon West · lithiumTonnes: 212800Grade: 297Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:64001ea4ccc8b74e5465
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 212800
- Grade
- 297
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 297
- Metal Eq. Unit
- mg/l
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured LCE resource.
Evidence · table
“297”
Context: 212,800
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredRincon West · potassiumTonnes: 1470700Grade: 5776Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- potassium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:9503fa3001fe362ebc84
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 1470700
- Grade
- 5776
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5776
- Metal Eq. Unit
- mg/l
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured KCl resource.
Evidence · table
“5,776”
Context: 1,470,700
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredRincon West · lithiumTonnes: 64000Grade: 216Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:42622b0880c2ba21f6d4
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 64000
- Grade
- 216
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 216
- Metal Eq. Unit
- mg/l
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred LCE resource.
Negative factors
- Speculative category
Evidence · table
“216”
Context: 64,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredRincon West · potassiumTonnes: 327000Grade: 4085Grade Unit: mg/lView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Rincon West
- Commodity
- potassium
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- LIT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Frederik Reidel
- Resource group id
- resource:b2155c0b4c70f394d47e
- Deposit or zone
- West Block
- Material type
- brine
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 327000
- Grade
- 4085
- Grade Unit
- mg/l
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4085
- Metal Eq. Unit
- mg/l
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred KCl resource.
Evidence · table
“4,085”
Context: 327,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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.