Brunswick Exploration Drills 90.5 Meters at 1.31% Li2O at Anatacau Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Brunswick Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- BRW
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 14:59:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Brunswick Exploration has announced positive initial results from its 2026 winter drilling campaign at the Anatacau Main Project in Quebec. Highlights include a 90.5m intercept at 1.31% Li2O in hole AN-26-07 and the discovery of a new mineralized dyke. The campaign aims to expand the Anais Main dyke and test new targets to the east.
Reasoning: The drill results show high-grade lithium intercepts that extend the known mineralization and identify new structures, supporting the project's exploration potential.
Positive factors
- Strong lithium grades (1.31% Li2O) over significant width (90.5m)
- Discovery of a new dyke with high-grade lithium
- Continuity of mineralization confirmed at depth
- Project remains open in all directions
- QA/QC protocols and laboratory (Agat) disclosed
Negative factors
- True width is only an estimate (60% of downhole width)
Facts used in scoring: 12
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: Release includes QA/QC disclosure regarding Agat Laboratories, standards, duplicates, and blanks.
Evidence · text
“All results passed the QA/QC screening at the laboratory, and all inserted standard, duplicates and blanks returned results within acceptable limits.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The campaign was designed to extend the pegmatite trend to the east and confirm lateral extensions.
Evidence · text
“This campaign was designed to confirm the down-dip and lateral extensions of the Anais Main dyke at depth and extend the pegmatite trend to the east.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · lithiumGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.9 m
- From
- 98.8 m
- To
- 105.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 98.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:98.8-105.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 6.9m at 1.52% Li2O is a strong intercept for lithium pegmatites.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · table
“1.52”
Context: 6.9
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · tantalumGrade: 173Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 173
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 6.9 m
- From
- 98.8 m
- To
- 105.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 98.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:98.8-105.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum reported as a byproduct.
Evidence · table
“173”
Context: 6.9
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · lithiumGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 167.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 167.9 m
- From
- 124.7 m
- To
- 292.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:124.7-292.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 167.9m at 1.02% Li2O is a very substantial intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width and continuous mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: 167.9
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · tantalumGrade: 84Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 167.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 84
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 167.9 m
- From
- 124.7 m
- To
- 292.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:124.7-292.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum reported as a byproduct.
Evidence · table
“84”
Context: 167.9
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · lithiumGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18.2 m
- From
- 124.7 m
- To
- 142.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:124.7-142.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the larger 167.9m package.
Evidence · table
“1.15”
Context: 18.2
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · tantalumGrade: 165Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 18.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 165
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 18.2 m
- From
- 124.7 m
- To
- 142.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:124.7-142.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum reported as a byproduct.
Evidence · table
“165”
Context: 18.2
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · lithiumGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 90.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 90.5 m
- From
- 202.1 m
- To
- 292.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 202.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:202.1-292.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 90.5m at 1.31% Li2O is a high-quality intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width
Evidence · table
“1.31”
Context: 90.5
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · tantalumGrade: 99Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 90.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 99
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 90.5 m
- From
- 202.1 m
- To
- 292.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 202.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:202.1-292.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum reported as a byproduct.
Evidence · table
“99”
Context: 90.5
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · lithiumGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 58.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 58.5 m
- From
- 202.1 m
- To
- 260.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 202.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:202.1-260.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 58.5m at 1.6% Li2O is a very strong intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“1.60”
Context: 58.5
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · tantalumGrade: 83Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 58.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 83
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 58.5 m
- From
- 202.1 m
- To
- 260.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 202.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:202.1-260.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum reported as a byproduct.
Evidence · table
“83”
Context: 58.5
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · lithiumGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.8 m
- From
- 277.6 m
- To
- 284.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 277.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:277.6-284.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 6.8m at 1.52% Li2O is a high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“1.52”
Context: 6.8
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
AN-26-07Anatacau Main · tantalumGrade: 226Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AN-26-07
- Project
- Anatacau Main
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- BRW
Geometry
- Grade
- 226
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 6.8 m
- From
- 277.6 m
- To
- 284.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 330 m
- Intercept Depth
- 277.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AN-26-07:277.6-284.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 380260
- Northing
- 5784661
- CRS
- UTM Nad83, Zone 18N
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Agat Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum reported as a byproduct.
Evidence · table
“226”
Context: 6.8
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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