Further Zones of Lithium Mineralisation Identified at the Grandao and Pinheiro

Original announcement by research on

Company
Savannah Resources Plc
Ticker
SAV
Exchange
LSE
Region
Portugal
Primary commodity
Lithium
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-11-03 10:10:23 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Savannah reported new lithium drill results from the Grandao and Pinheiro deposits at the Mina do Barroso project in northern Portugal. The company highlighted several significant intercepts and said drilling is continuing to expand both deposits, with better grades at depth at Grandao. The release also includes a JORC table, QA/QC details, and metallurgical sample preparation notes.

Reasoning: The release reports new drill intercepts from the Mina do Barroso lithium project, with several significant intersections and evidence of continuity at depth. It also contains JORC disclosure and drill-method details, but the intervals are apparent widths only and the program remains exploration/resource-definition oriented.

Positive factors

  • multiple lithium intersections reported at Grandao and Pinheiro
  • drilling confirms continuity and grade increase at depth
  • QA/QC and Competent Person disclosure included
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed in JORC table

Negative factors

  • results are downhole intercepts; true width not stated for the reported intervals
  • one interval is noted as a twin hole for metallurgical purposes
  • this is exploration/definition drilling, not a resource estimate

Rubric flags

  • drill_results deposit_type — The release describes spodumene-bearing pegmatites, but the provided rubric does not include a pegmatite deposit style; deposit_type was left as 'other'.

Facts used in scoring: 27

Classification and evidence

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The release says the Grandao diamond drilling was aimed at infill drilling of deep sections and continuity of mineralisation for future mine planning.

Evidence · text

“The infill drilling was carried out to target the continuity of the west dipping pegmatite ore body at depth”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The release states the drill holes were oriented to get as close to true width as possible, though the reported table still presents downhole intercepts.

Evidence · text

“The drill holes were orientated at either -60 degrees or -90 degrees depending on the dip of the pegmatite in an attempt to get drill holes as close to true width as possible”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The JORC appendix names ALS laboratories and describes blanks, certified reference standards and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“The samples were analysed using ALS laboratories ME-MS89L Super Trace method”

Cut Off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: Both tables are reported using a 0.5% Li2O cut-off, and the appendix reiterates the weighted-average basis with no more than 2m internal dilution.

Evidence · text

“using a 0.5% Li2O cut-off”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The appendix states that high grade intercepts were weighted averages using a 0.5% Li2O cut-off with no more than 2m of internal dilution.

Evidence · text

“High Grade Intercepts are weighted averages using a 0.5% Li₂O cut off with no more than 2m of internal dilution”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The reported intersections are downhole intercepts and the document says true width is only approached, not stated for the intervals.

Evidence · text

“Exploration results are reported as down hole intercepts”

Step Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release says drilling continues to expand both the Grandao and Pinheiro deposits and that mineralisation is confirmed over significant strike lengths.

Evidence · text

“Drilling continues to expand both the Grandao and Pinheiro deposits”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (27)

18GRADD010Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD010
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22.9 m
From
84.1 m
To
107 m
Hole Depth
157.8 m
Intercept Depth
84.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD010:84.1-107
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601743
Northing
4607748
Elevation
566 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 22.9m at 1.05% Li2O is a meaningful lithium intercept, and the release says the infill drilling was aimed at continuity at depth.

Positive factors

  • reported as a significant lithium intersection
  • part of infill drilling targeting continuity at depth
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD011Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD011
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.55 m
From
95.45 m
To
125 m
Hole Depth
179.3 m
Intercept Depth
95.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD011:95.45-125
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601530
Northing
4608002
Elevation
505 m
Azimuth
80 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 29.55m at 1.67% Li2O is a strong lithium intercept and is one of the headline results from Grandao.

Positive factors

  • highest-grade Grandao intercept in the highlighted results
  • supports the release's statement that grades are increasing with depth
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD014Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD014
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
53.6 m
From
65 m
To
118.6 m
Hole Depth
119.2 m
Intercept Depth
65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD014:65-118.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601695
Northing
4608035
Elevation
526 m
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 53.6m at 1.41% Li2O is a broad intercept and materially supports the continuity message in the release.

Positive factors

  • very wide lithium intercept
  • supports continuity and grade at depth at Grandao
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD017Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD017
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
20.7 m
From
41.5 m
To
62.2 m
Hole Depth
100.1 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD017:41.5-62.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601669
Northing
4607898
Elevation
528 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 20.7m at 1.21% Li2O is a solid intercept and fits the program's focus on continuity at depth.

Positive factors

  • good-width lithium intercept
  • part of the Grandao infill/deeper section results
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC118Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC118
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28 m
From
15 m
To
43 m
Hole Depth
63 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC118:15-43
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601736.91
Northing
4607928.68
Elevation
517.46 m
Azimuth
115 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 28m at 1.17% Li2O is a meaningful RC intercept and is described as encouraging infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • encouraging RC infill result at Grandao
  • supports continuity within the mined area
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC119Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC119
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
From
18 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
18 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC119:18-28
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601733.59
Northing
4607930.58
Elevation
517.83 m
Azimuth
295 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 10m at 1.25% Li2O is a respectable intercept, though smaller than the broader headline holes.

Positive factors

  • grade above the 1% level over 10m
  • part of Grandao RC results

Negative factors

  • narrower than the headline intercepts
  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC119Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC119
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
39 m
To
57 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC119:39-57
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601733.59
Northing
4607930.58
Elevation
517.83 m
Azimuth
295 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 18m at 1.47% Li2O is a strong RC intercept and adds to the set of significant Grandao results.

Positive factors

  • good-width lithium intercept within the same hole
  • higher-grade interval in the RC results
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC120Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC120
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
36 m
To
63 m
Hole Depth
249.5 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC120:36-63
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601733.8
Northing
4607987.78
Elevation
532.95 m
Azimuth
119 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 27m at 1.41% Li2O is a solid RC intercept and was specifically highlighted by the company.

Positive factors

  • encouraging RC result at Grandao
  • part of the continuity-focused drilling

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC123Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC123
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
From
8 m
To
18 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC123:8-18
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601768
Northing
4607861
Elevation
519 m
Azimuth
100 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 10m at 1.0% Li2O is positive but less material than the broader Grandao intercepts.

Positive factors

  • lithium intercept above 1% Li2O

Negative factors

  • more modest width and grade than the headline holes
  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC123Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC123
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8 m
From
32 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
32 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC123:32-40
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601768
Northing
4607861
Elevation
519 m
Azimuth
100 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 8m at 1.31% Li2O is a decent sub-interval, but narrower than the headline results.

Positive factors

  • higher-grade sub-interval within the same hole

Negative factors

  • narrow interval
  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC123Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC123
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12 m
From
46 m
To
58 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC123:46-58
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601768
Northing
4607861
Elevation
519 m
Azimuth
100 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 12m at 1.2% Li2O is a positive continuation interval within the same Grandao hole.

Positive factors

  • multiple mineralized intervals in one hole

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC124Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC124
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4 m
From
45 m
To
49 m
Hole Depth
188 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC124:45-49
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601715
Northing
4607845
Elevation
530 m
Azimuth
103 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 4m at 0.65% Li2O is only a modest interval compared with the headline intercepts.

Positive factors

  • above cut-off interval

Negative factors

  • narrow and lower-grade relative to the main results
  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRARC124Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRARC124
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
From
58 m
To
63 m
Hole Depth
188 m
Intercept Depth
58 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRARC124:58-63
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601715
Northing
4607845
Elevation
530 m
Azimuth
103 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 5m at 1.13% Li2O is a modest but positive interval in the Grandao RC set.

Positive factors

  • second mineralized interval in the same hole
  • above cut-off and above 1% Li2O

Negative factors

  • narrow interval
  • downhole intercept 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18PNRRC012Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18PNRRC012
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9 m
From
39 m
To
48 m
Hole Depth
132 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18PNRRC012:39-48
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Pinheiro
Easting
601575
Northing
4606855
Elevation
585 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 9m at 1.05% Li2O is a positive exploration result at Pinheiro and supports the zone's lithium bearing pegmatite.

Positive factors

  • significant Pinheiro lithium intersection
  • part of first phase exploratory drilling
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • downhole intercept 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

18PNRRC014Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18PNRRC014
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
57 m
To
84 m
Hole Depth
123 m
Intercept Depth
57 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18PNRRC014:57-84
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Pinheiro
Easting
601578
Northing
4606857
Elevation
585 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 27m at 0.91% Li2O is a meaningful width at Pinheiro, though somewhat lower grade than the Grandao results.

Positive factors

  • broad lithium interval at Pinheiro
  • supports the newly defined zone of lithium-bearing pegmatite
  • cut-off grade and internal dilution disclosed

Negative factors

  • lower grade than Grandao headline holes
  • downhole intercept 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

18PNRRC016Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18PNRRC016
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.85
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8 m
From
91 m
To
99 m
Hole Depth
132 m
Intercept Depth
91 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18PNRRC016:91-99
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Pinheiro
Easting
601677
Northing
4606842
Elevation
603 m
Azimuth
274 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: 8m at 0.85% Li2O is a modest interval that still exceeds cut-off.

Positive factors

  • additional mineralized Pinheiro interval

Negative factors

  • narrower and lower-grade than the main Pinheiro intercepts
  • downhole intercept 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

18GRADD008Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD008
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.5 m
From
35.25 m
To
52.75 m
Hole Depth
100.3 m
Intercept Depth
35.25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD008:35.25-52.75
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601992
Northing
4608025
Elevation
592 m
Azimuth
231 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a valid reported intercept in the table, but it is not one of the highlighted new results and is effectively part of the broader drill dataset already being summarized in the release.

Positive factors

  • reported in the table of drill results
  • supports the broader Grandao drill dataset

Negative factors

  • twin/reported drill result with low novelty relative to the release headline

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD009Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD009
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.3 m
From
45.2 m
To
53.5 m
Hole Depth
111.15 m
Intercept Depth
45.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD009:45.2-53.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601612
Northing
4607986
Elevation
502 m
Azimuth
70 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is another table-reported intercept from the drill dataset; it is less prominent than the highlighted headline intervals.

Positive factors

  • table-reported lithium interval

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled intercept with low incremental novelty in the context of the release

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD009Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD009
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.1 m
From
55.9 m
To
60 m
Hole Depth
111.15 m
Intercept Depth
55.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD009:55.9-60
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601612
Northing
4607986
Elevation
502 m
Azimuth
70 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 4.1m at 0.98% Li2O is a minor but valid table intercept.

Positive factors

  • above cut-off lithium interval

Negative factors

  • narrow interval
  • historical/tabled result

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD009Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD009
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.85
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
82 m
To
88.1 m
Hole Depth
111.15 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD009:82-88.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601612
Northing
4607986
Elevation
502 m
Azimuth
70 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.1m at 0.85% Li2O is a modest interval in the table.

Positive factors

  • table-reported lithium interval

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled result
  • moderate grade and 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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD012Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD012
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.7 m
From
43 m
To
48.7 m
Hole Depth
183.15 m
Intercept Depth
43 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD012:43-48.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601747
Northing
4607746
Elevation
566 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 5.7m at 1.13% Li2O is a small interval reported in the table.

Positive factors

  • above cut-off lithium interval

Negative factors

  • narrow interval
  • historical/tabled result

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD012Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD012
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.2 m
From
57.8 m
To
62 m
Hole Depth
183.15 m
Intercept Depth
57.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD012:57.8-62
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601747
Northing
4607746
Elevation
566 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 4.2m at 1.37% Li2O is a narrow but positive table intercept.

Positive factors

  • higher-grade sub-interval

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled result
  • short intercept

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD012Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD012
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.2 m
From
110.8 m
To
115 m
Hole Depth
183.15 m
Intercept Depth
110.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD012:110.8-115
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601747
Northing
4607746
Elevation
566 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 4.2m at 0.9% Li2O is a modest table result.

Positive factors

  • above cut-off lithium interval

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled result
  • short interval

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD012Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.95 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD012
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.36
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.95 m
From
157.2 m
To
165.15 m
Hole Depth
183.15 m
Intercept Depth
157.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD012:157.2-165.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601747
Northing
4607746
Elevation
566 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 7.95m at 1.36% Li2O is a relatively strong table result.

Positive factors

  • higher-grade lithium interval in the table

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled result
  • just under the moderate width threshold

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD016Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD016
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
36.3 m
From
3.7 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
63.4 m
Intercept Depth
3.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD016:3.7-40
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601760
Northing
4608019
Elevation
547 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 36.3m at 0.94% Li2O is a broad table intercept, though it is still downhole width only.

Positive factors

  • broad lithium interval from near surface
  • table-reported result

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled result
  • vertical hole and 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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18GRADD016Mina do Barroso · lithiumGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.35 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18GRADD016
Project
Mina do Barroso
Commodity
lithium
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.35 m
From
50.9 m
To
55.25 m
Hole Depth
63.4 m
Intercept Depth
50.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18GRADD016:50.9-55.25
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Grandao
Easting
601760
Northing
4608019
Elevation
547 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Li2O
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 4.35m at 1.3% Li2O is a narrow but positive interval.

Positive factors

  • higher-grade sub-interval

Negative factors

  • historical/tabled result
  • short interval

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

Stale Data Re Releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

18PNRRC017Mina do BarrosoGrade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
18PNRRC017
Project
Mina do Barroso
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade Unit
%
Hole Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
18PNRRC017:0.0-0.0
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Pinheiro
Easting
601530.76
Northing
4606855.06
Elevation
579.97 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: The table identifies the hole but gives no mineralized intercept, so there is no grade result to score.

Positive factors

  • hole details and location are reported

Negative factors

  • no significant assays reported for this hole

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

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.