Azimut Drills High-Grade Lithium Pegmatites at Wabamisk East
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Azimut Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- AZM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 10:40:22 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Azimut Exploration Inc. reported maiden diamond drilling results from its Wabamisk East Property in Quebec, confirming high-grade lithium pegmatite intercepts. The best intercept recorded was 1.87% Li2O over 36.30 metres in hole WL25-01, validating previous surface sampling results.
Reasoning: Maiden diamond drilling successfully confirmed high-grade lithium pegmatite intercepts consistent with previous surface work, demonstrating significant potential at the Lithos North and Lithos South areas.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium intercepts confirmed by maiden drilling
- Significant width in top intercept (36.3m)
- Consistent results across multiple holes
- Maiden drilling validates surface sampling
Negative factors
- Rio Tinto has terminated its option on the property
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Maiden drilling confirms lithium potential previously identified through surface prospecting and sampling.
Evidence · text
“confirms the significant lithium potential of the Property already recognized through extensive prospecting”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions industry-standard QA/QC procedures and names ALS Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Azimut applies industry-standard QA/QC procedures to its sampling programs.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The property is located near the Galaxy deposit (Rio Tinto).
Evidence · text
“the Galaxy deposit (Rio Tinto), located 125 kilometres west of the Property, appears to be the closest geometric analogue”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
WL25-01Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 1.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-01
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 36.3 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 77.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 41 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-01:41-77.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept confirming lithium mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grade and significant width
Evidence · text
“Hole WL25-01 1.87% Li 2 O over 36.30 m from 41.0 m to 77.3 m”
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
WL25-02Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-02
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.4 m
- From
- 11.7 m
- To
- 19.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-02:11.7-19.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard lithium intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.18% Li 2 O over 7.40 m from 11.7 m to 19.1 m”
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
WL25-02Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-02
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.75 m
- From
- 29.55 m
- To
- 41.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.55 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-02:29.55-41.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard lithium intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.47% Li 2 O over 11.75 m from 29.55 m to 41.3 m”
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
WL25-02Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-02
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.05 m
- From
- 52.35 m
- To
- 75.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.35 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-02:52.35-75.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept including a bonanza-style sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade and significant width
Evidence · text
“2.20% Li 2 O over 23.05 m from 52.35 m to 75.4 m”
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
WL25-02Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-02
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.45 m
- From
- 61.2 m
- To
- 65.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 61.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-02:61.2-65.65
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade inclusion within a larger intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 3.40% Li 2 O over 4.45 m from 61.2 m to 65.65 m”
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
WL25-03Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-03
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.45 m
- From
- 43.85 m
- To
- 50.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43.85 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-03:43.85-50.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard lithium intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.25% Li 2 O over 6.45 m from 43.85 m to 50.3 m”
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
WL25-04Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-04
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.6 m
- From
- 21.2 m
- To
- 35.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-04:21.2-35.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard lithium intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.28% Li 2 O over 14.60 m from 21.2 m to 35.8 m”
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
WL25-05Wabamisk East · lithiumGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WL25-05
- Project
- Wabamisk East
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.45 m
- From
- 49.65 m
- To
- 55.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WL25-05:49.65-55.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lithos South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li 2 O
- Max Dilution
- 20 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard lithium intercept in Lithos South.
Evidence · text
“1.46% Li 2 O over 5.45 m from 49.65 m to 55.1 m”
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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