# Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate at the Rincon West Lithium Project Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LIT/news/8895398142191365/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-10-22T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Maiden resource establishment - Positive factor: Strategic location near Rio Tinto project - Positive factor: Strong offtake partnership with Stellantis - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and independent lab usage disclosed - Negative factor: High proportion of Inferred resource \(approx 35% of LCE tonnes\) - Negative factor: Resource is open to depth \(expansion potential but unquantified\) Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (12) ### measured [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-0) Rincon West · lithium #### 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 factor: High confidence category Evidence · table > 297 Context: 40,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Measured Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. Why it applies: category is "measured" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### measured [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-1) Rincon West · potassium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. Why it applies: category is "measured" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-2) Rincon West · lithium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-3) Rincon West · potassium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-4) Rincon West · lithium #### 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 factor: Speculative category Evidence · table > 216 Context: 12,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-5) Rincon West · potassium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-6) Rincon West · lithium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-7) Rincon West · potassium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### measured [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-8) Rincon West · lithium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. Why it applies: category is "measured" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### measured [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-9) Rincon West · potassium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. Why it applies: category is "measured" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-10) Rincon West · lithium #### 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 factor: Speculative category Evidence · table > 216 Context: 64,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/argentina-lithium-energy-corp-announces-initial-mineral-resource-estimate-at-the--535b1d44-3eb8-43ac-8f9a-902859b76ef4#fact-resource-facts-11) Rincon West · potassium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. 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