Imagine Lithium Intersects 11.50 m of 1.08% Li2O and 8.80 m of 0.81% Li2O at Casino Royale and Makes New Pegmatite Dike Discovery

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Imagine Lithium Inc.
Ticker
ILI
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Lithium
Secondary commodities
Cesium
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-12 07:34:06 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Imagine Lithium has reported significant lithium intercepts at the Casino Royale Zone and announced a new pegmatite dike discovery at the 500 Zone extension. The results include drill intercepts of up to 1.46% Li2O and high-grade surface grab samples reaching 2.63% Li2O.

Reasoning: The release reports significant lithium intercepts at Casino Royale and, more importantly, a new pegmatite dike discovery (500 Zone extension) supported by high-grade surface grab and channel samples.

Positive factors

  • New pegmatite dike discovery (500 Zone extension)
  • Strong lithium grades in both drill and surface samples
  • QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed including certified lab (AGAT)
  • Step-out extension of known mineralization

Facts used in scoring: 12

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

JP-24-42Jackpot South · lithiumGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
JP-24-42
Project
Jackpot South
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.5 m
From
64.7 m
To
76.2 m
Intercept Depth
64.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
JP-24-42:64.7-76.2

Location

Location
Casino Royale
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.08% Li2O over 11.5m is a strong intercept for a lithium pegmatite project.

Positive factors

  • Solid lithium grade and width

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: 11.50

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

JP-24-42Jackpot South · lithiumGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
JP-24-42
Project
Jackpot South
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8 m
From
66.7 m
To
74.7 m
Intercept Depth
66.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
JP-24-42:66.7-74.7

Location

Location
Casino Royale
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion within the JP-24-42 intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“1.46”

Context: 8.00

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

JP-24-42Jackpot South · lithiumGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
JP-24-42
Project
Jackpot South
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
0.81
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.8 m
From
103 m
To
111.8 m
Intercept Depth
103 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
JP-24-42:103-111.8

Location

Location
Casino Royale
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade intercept compared to the first interval in the same hole.

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: 8.80

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

JP-24-42Jackpot South · lithiumGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
JP-24-42
Project
Jackpot South
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.05 m
From
103.95 m
To
109 m
Intercept Depth
103.95 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
JP-24-42:103.95-109

Location

Location
Casino Royale
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion within the second JP-24-42 intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“1.14”

Context: 5.05

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CH24-01Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 1.61Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 7.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CH24-01
Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.61
Grade Unit
% Li2O
Intercept
7.8 m
From
0 m
To
7.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade channel sample in the newly discovered 500 Zone extension.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade in new discovery zone

Evidence · table

“1.61”

Context: 7.80

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

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 6Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 2.63Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
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Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
2.63
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade surface grab sample in the new extension zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional surface grade

Evidence · table

“2.63”

Context: 475.6

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

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 7Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
2.08
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade surface grab sample.

Positive factors

  • Strong surface grade

Evidence · table

“2.08”

Context: 464.5

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

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 8Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
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Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
2.01
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade surface grab sample.

Positive factors

  • Strong surface grade

Evidence · table

“2.01”

Context: 471.9

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

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 9Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
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Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.96
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade surface grab sample.

Positive factors

  • Strong surface grade

Evidence · table

“1.96”

Context: 473.6

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

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 10Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.81
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade surface grab sample.

Positive factors

  • Strong surface grade

Evidence · table

“1.81”

Context: 473.6

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

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 11Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 1.19Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
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Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.19
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade surface grab sample.

Evidence · table

“1.19”

Context: 478.0

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

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 12Jackpot · lithiumGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
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Identity

Project
Jackpot
Commodity
lithium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
ILI

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
500 Zone Extension
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
AGAT Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade surface grab sample.

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 471.9

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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