Lion Rock's First Results from Maiden Drill Program Reveals Discovery of Multiple Critical Mineral Intercepts Within the Volney Pegmatite
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Lion Rock Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ROAR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- South Dakota
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tin, Tantalum, Gallium, Cesium, Rubidium, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 18:49:36 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lion Rock Resources has reported maiden drill results from its Volney Project in South Dakota, revealing significant lithium, tin, and tantalum intercepts within a pegmatite system. The Phase 1 program confirmed a multi-element critical mineral signature including gallium, cesium, and rubidium, though results represent partial widths of the pegmatite bodies.
Reasoning: Maiden drill results from the Volney Project show high-grade lithium intercepts and a multi-element critical mineral signature consistent with an LCT pegmatite system.
Positive factors
- Significant lithium intercepts at surface
- Discovery of multiple critical minerals (Li, Sn, Ta, Ga, Cs, Rb)
- Maiden drill program results confirm LCT pegmatite system
- QA/QC protocols disclosed with certified lab
Negative factors
- Intersections represent partial thickness only
- Hole VOL25-005 terminated early due to historic workings
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Maiden drill program results from the Giant Volney target area.
Evidence · text
“Lion Rock's First Results from Maiden Drill Program”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates, and SGS laboratory accreditation.
Evidence · text
“Certified reference material and blank material were inserted at a rate of approximately 4% each.”
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 company explicitly states that reported intervals represent partial intersections and do not reflect full pegmatite width.
Evidence · text
“As a result, the reported intervals represent partial intersections and do not reflect the full interpreted width of the pegmatite body”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
VOL25-004Volney · lithiumGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-004
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.4 m
- From
- 12.2 m
- To
- 37.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-004:12.2-37.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong maiden lithium intercept at surface.
Positive factors
- Significant lithium intercept
Negative factors
- Partial width intersection
Evidence · text
“0.8% Li 2 O over 25.4 m”
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
VOL25-004Volney · lithiumGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-004
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.3 m
- From
- 12.2 m
- To
- 26.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-004:12.2-26.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade lithium inclusion within the main interval.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 1.3% Li 2 O over 14.3 m”
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
VOL25-004Volney · tantalumGrade: 72Grade Unit: ppm TaIntercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-004
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 72
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 20.4 m
- To
- 26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 20.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-004:20.4-26
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence within the lithium interval.
Positive factors
- Critical mineral presence
Evidence · text
“72 ppm Ta over 5.7 m within the lithium interval in VOL25-004”
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
VOL25-005Volney · lithiumGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-005
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.3 m
- From
- 8.7 m
- To
- 19 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-005:8.7-19
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lithium intercept, though hole ended in pegmatite due to historic workings.
Positive factors
- Significant lithium intercept
Negative factors
- Hole terminated early
Evidence · text
“1.5% Li 2 O over 10.3 m”
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
VOL25-005Volney · lithiumGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-005
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 15.5 m
- To
- 16.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 15.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-005:15.5-16.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade lithium inclusion.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 2.2% Li 2 O over 1.3 m”
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
VOL25-005Volney · tantalumGrade: 120Grade Unit: ppm TaIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-005
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 120
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 12.5 m
- To
- 15.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-005:12.5-15.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence within the lithium interval.
Positive factors
- Critical mineral presence
Evidence · text
“120 ppm Ta over 3.0 m within VOL25-005”
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
VOL25-006Volney · tinGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-006
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 28.3 m
- From
- 22.2 m
- To
- 50.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-006:22.2-50.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tin mineralization confirmed in pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Tin mineralization confirmed
Evidence · text
“0.1% Sn and 45 ppm Ta over 28.3 m”
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
VOL25-006Volney · tantalumGrade: 45Grade Unit: ppm TaIntercept: 28.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-006
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 45
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta
- Intercept
- 28.3 m
- From
- 22.2 m
- To
- 50.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-006:22.2-50.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Tantalum mineralization confirmed
Evidence · text
“0.1% Sn and 45 ppm Ta over 28.3 m”
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
VOL25-006Volney · tinGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-006
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 41.1 m
- To
- 44.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 41.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-006:41.1-44.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade tin inclusion.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 0.3% Sn and 120 ppm Ta over 3.0 m”
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
VOL25-006Volney · tantalumGrade: 120Grade Unit: ppm TaIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-006
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 120
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 41.1 m
- To
- 44.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 41.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-006:41.1-44.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade tantalum inclusion.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 0.3% Sn and 120 ppm Ta over 3.0 m”
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
VOL25-007Volney · lithiumGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-007
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.6 m
- From
- 7.6 m
- To
- 18.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-007:7.6-18.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lithium intercept at surface.
Positive factors
- Significant lithium intercept
Evidence · text
“1.6% Li 2 O over 10.6 m”
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
VOL25-007Volney · lithiumGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-007
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 12.5 m
- To
- 18.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-007:12.5-18.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade lithium inclusion.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 2.3% Li 2 O over 5.7 m”
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
VOL25-007Volney · tinGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-007
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
- From
- 19.3 m
- To
- 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-007:19.3-25.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tin mineralization confirmed in pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Tin mineralization confirmed
Evidence · text
“0.1% Sn and 53 ppm Ta over 6.2 m”
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
VOL25-007Volney · tantalumGrade: 53Grade Unit: ppm TaIntercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VOL25-007
- Project
- Volney
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- south dakota
- Reported Region
- south dakota
- Ticker
- ROAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 53
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
- From
- 19.3 m
- To
- 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VOL25-007:19.3-25.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- 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
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Tantalum mineralization confirmed
Evidence · text
“0.1% Sn and 53 ppm Ta over 6.2 m”
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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