Green Battery Minerals Samples 9.0m of 17.02% on Surface at Zone 6
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Green Battery Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- GEM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Graphite
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 07:47:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Green Battery Minerals announced high-grade graphite surface sampling results at Zone 6, including an intercept of 9.0m at 17.02% Cgr. The company also noted that these outcrops are targets for a recent drill campaign with assays pending in March.
Reasoning: Strong surface graphite grades reported via channel sampling, supporting the geological model and providing targets for upcoming drill assays.
Positive factors
- High-grade surface graphite intercepts
- Broadened mineralization footprint compared to 2019
- Proximity to Mason Graphite deposit
Negative factors
- Surface sampling only (channel/grab)
- Steep terrain limiting access to fold core
Facts used in scoring: 8
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 mentions NI 43-101 compliance and a Qualified Person (Luke van der Meer) has reviewed and approved the content.
Evidence · text
“Qualified Person: Mr. Luke van der Meer, P.Geo. is a Qualified Person”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The document reports a significant portion of the resource is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“1,526,400 tonnes in inferred resources”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The document reports an indicated resource component.
Evidence · text
“1,755,300 tonnes of indicated resources”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is described as being contained in an NI 43-101 Technical Report.
Evidence · text
“NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
Fact 1Berkwood · graphiteGrade: 17.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- GEM
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Area 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept from channel sampling.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Negative factors
- Surface sample
Evidence · text
“Area 1 9.0m @ 17.02% Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2Berkwood · graphiteGrade: 18.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- GEM
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Area 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept from channel sampling.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Negative factors
- Surface sample
Evidence · text
“Area 2 4.2m @ 18.15% Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 3Berkwood · graphiteGrade: 13.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- GEM
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Area 3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good grade and width from channel sampling.
Positive factors
- Solid grade and width
Negative factors
- Surface sample
Evidence · text
“Area 3 8.2m @ 13.30% Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 4Berkwood · graphiteGrade: 9.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- GEM
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Area 3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept from channel sampling.
Positive factors
- Consistent mineralization
Negative factors
- Surface sample
Evidence · text
“8.7m @ 9.53% Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 5Berkwood · graphiteGrade: 20.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- GEM
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Area 3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept from channel sampling.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
Negative factors
- Surface sample
Evidence · text
“7.8m @ 20.70% Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 6Berkwood · graphiteGrade: 7.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- GEM
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Area 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept from channel sampling.
Positive factors
- Mineralization confirmed
Negative factors
- Surface sample
Evidence · text
“Area 4 7.7m @ 7.49% Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedBerkwood Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 1755300Grade: 17Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- GEM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2019-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Edward Lyons, Florent Baril, Claude Duplessis
- Resource group id
- resource:fb160a44edcc6583f574
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- in-pit constrained
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1755300
- Grade
- 17
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2019-06-19
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource component.
Positive factors
- Indicated category
Evidence · text
“1,755,300 tonnes of indicated resources at 17.00 % Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.7 years before this release
inferredBerkwood Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 1526400Grade: 16.39Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Berkwood Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- GEM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2019-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Edward Lyons, Florent Baril, Claude Duplessis
- Resource group id
- resource:0f307d0fd2fd435655a2
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- in-pit constrained
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1526400
- Grade
- 16.39
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2019-06-19
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource component.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · text
“1,526,400 tonnes in inferred resources at 16.39 % Cgr”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.7 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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