# Green Battery Minerals Samples 9.0m of 17.02% on Surface at Zone 6

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GEM/news/5870893233980396/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2023-02-16T13:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade surface graphite intercepts

- Positive factor: Broadened mineralization footprint compared to 2019

- Positive factor: Proximity to Mason Graphite deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sampling only \(channel/grab\)

- Negative factor: Steep terrain limiting access to fold core

Facts used in scoring: 8

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-drill-facts-0)

Berkwood · graphite

#### 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 factor: High grade intercept

- Negative factor: Surface sample

Evidence · text

> Area 1 9.0m @ 17.02% Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-drill-facts-1)

Berkwood · graphite

#### 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 factor: High grade intercept

- Negative factor: Surface sample

Evidence · text

> Area 2 4.2m @ 18.15% Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-drill-facts-2)

Berkwood · graphite

#### 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 factor: Solid grade and width

- Negative factor: Surface sample

Evidence · text

> Area 3 8.2m @ 13.30% Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-drill-facts-3)

Berkwood · graphite

#### 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 factor: Consistent mineralization

- Negative factor: Surface sample

Evidence · text

> 8.7m @ 9.53% Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-drill-facts-4)

Berkwood · graphite

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample

Evidence · text

> 7.8m @ 20.70% Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-drill-facts-5)

Berkwood · graphite

#### 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 factor: Mineralization confirmed

- Negative factor: Surface sample

Evidence · text

> Area 4 7.7m @ 7.49% Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## Resource Estimates (2)

### indicated

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-resource-facts-6)

Berkwood Graphite Project · graphite

#### 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 factor: Indicated category

Evidence · text

> 1,755,300 tonnes of indicated resources at 17.00 % Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Stale Estimate**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Effective date is &gt;2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 3.7 years before this release

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/green-battery-minerals-samples-9-0m-of-17-02-on-surface-at-zone-6--7fe52cc9-b005-4dac-ab51-8df2a712c608#fact-resource-facts-7)

Berkwood Graphite Project · graphite

#### 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 factor: Inferred category

Evidence · text

> 1,526,400 tonnes in inferred resources at 16.39 % Cgr

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Stale Estimate**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Effective date is &gt;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

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.
