Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling program at the Central Project, Kalahari Copper Belt, Botswana

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
Leviathan Metals Corp
Ticker
LVX
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Botswana
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Lead
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-12 02:46:19 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Leviathan Metals has completed 14 diamond drill holes at the Central Project in Botswana, totaling approximately 3,600 metres. While assay results are still pending, visual observations confirmed target stratigraphy and copper sulphide mineralization in most holes, alongside the presence of a previously identified domal structure.

Reasoning: The release confirms the presence of target stratigraphy and visual copper sulphides in a promising structural setting, but lacks quantitative assay data to confirm grade or width.

Positive factors

  • Target stratigraphy confirmed in almost all holes
  • Visual copper sulphides observed in majority of holes
  • Confirmation of previously identified domal structure
  • Proximity to major MMG Khoemacau mine

Negative factors

  • Assay results are still pending
  • Visual observations are preliminary and not quantitative
  • Copper sulphides observed in minor amounts

Facts used in scoring: 14

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

CEN_DD_001Central · copperHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_001
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
755134
Northing
7703194
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
276 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_001”

Context: 100.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_002Central · copperHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_002
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
167.5 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
755474
Northing
7702993
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
999 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_002”

Context: 167.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_003Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_003
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
251.5 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
754361
Northing
7704342
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_003”

Context: 251.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_004Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_004
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
194.6 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
755300
Northing
7704482
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
996 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_004”

Context: 194.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_005Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_005
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
383.6 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
756942
Northing
7704234
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_005”

Context: 383.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_006Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_006
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
404.5 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
755897
Northing
7705533
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_006”

Context: 404.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_007Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_007
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
200.7 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
752595
Northing
7703265
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
150 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_007”

Context: 200.7

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_008Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_008
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
183 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
754397
Northing
7701193
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_008”

Context: 183.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_009Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_009
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
275.6 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
751183
Northing
7702706
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
997 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_009”

Context: 275.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_010Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_010
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
194.6 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
754127
Northing
7704126
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_010”

Context: 194.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_011Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_011
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
317.8 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
757211
Northing
7705804
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_011”

Context: 317.8

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_012Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_012
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
203.5 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
753275
Northing
7699064
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
1000 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_012”

Context: 203.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_013Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_013
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
272.7 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
752865
Northing
7697572
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
998 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_013”

Context: 272.7

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

CEN_DD_014Central · copperView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CEN_DD_014
Project
Central
Commodity
copper
Region
botswana
Reported Region
botswana
Ticker
LVX

Geometry

From
70 m
Hole Depth
509.6 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Central Project
Easting
754567
Northing
7704560
CRS
WGS 84 UTM - zone 34S
Elevation
999 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole completed; visual sulphides noted in program but specific grade for this hole not yet assayed.

Negative factors

  • Assay results pending

Evidence · table

“CEN_DD_014”

Context: 509.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Leviathan Metals provides update on its diamond drilling Accessibility: Skip TopNav Consumer Products and Services News "

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.