Lithium Africa Defines a Second Spodumene Trend in Côte d'Ivoire: Kanien Trend Rock Samples up to 1.98% Li2O Highlight Discovery Potential

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Lithium Africa Corp.
Ticker
LAF.V
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Primary commodity
Lithium
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Capital raise
Extracted
2026-09-16 12:28:06 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Lithium Africa announced high-grade rock sample results from its Agboville license in Côte d'Ivoire, defining the new Kanien Trend with samples up to 1.98% Li2O. This marks the second primary spodumene trend in the Adzopé District, expanding the known mineralization and highlighting discovery potential. The company also noted minor share issuances for a finder's fee and debt settlement.

Reasoning: The company reported high-grade lithium rock samples defining a second significant spodumene trend, expanding the exploration potential of the district. However, the results are from selective rock samples, and the QA/QC process had some minor issues and lacked full independent verification.

Positive factors

  • High-grade lithium rock samples
  • Definition of a new, significant spodumene trend
  • Expansion of the Adzopé District potential
  • On-strike with adjacent discoveries

Negative factors

  • Rock samples are selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues with CRM standards and blanks
  • No independent field-duplicate program or second lab check assays
  • QP relied on field documentation for verification

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 19

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (19)

LOV_055Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_055
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.98
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352950
Northing
660943
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned an exceptional lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.98”

Context: LOV_055

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

LOV_028Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_028
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.79
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354305
Northing
663197
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.79”

Context: LOV_028

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

LOV_027Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_027
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354271
Northing
663196
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.66”

Context: LOV_027

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

LOV_014Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_014
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354438
Northing
663296
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.66”

Context: LOV_014

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

LOV_054Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_054
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352941
Northing
660942
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.66”

Context: LOV_054

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

LOV_035Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_035
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.42
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
353589
Northing
662917
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective float sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.42”

Context: LOV_035*

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

LOV_064Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_064
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352988
Northing
660925
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.40”

Context: LOV_064

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

LOV_034Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_034
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354328
Northing
663199
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.37”

Context: LOV_034

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

LOV_029Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_029
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354334
Northing
663196
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a strong lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.31”

Context: LOV_029

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

LOV_058Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_058
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352985
Northing
660925
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.12”

Context: LOV_058

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

LOV_016Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_016
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354456
Northing
663293
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.09”

Context: LOV_016

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

LOV_036Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_036
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
353675
Northing
661226
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective float sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: LOV_036*

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

LOV_020Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
LOV_020
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354338
Northing
663209
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: LOV_020

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

LOV_026Agboville · lithiumGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
LOV_026
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354271
Northing
663179
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: LOV_026

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

LOV_057Agboville · lithiumGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_057
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352942
Northing
660939
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“0.98”

Context: LOV_057

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

LOV_019Agboville · lithiumGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_019
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354462
Northing
663285
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a moderate lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: LOV_019

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

LOV_025Agboville · lithiumGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_025
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354263
Northing
663173
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a weak lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: LOV_025

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

LOV_050Agboville · lithiumGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_050
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
0.81
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354275
Northing
663059
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a weak lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: LOV_050

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

LOV_013Agboville · lithiumGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LOV_013
Project
Agboville
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
côte d'ivoire
Ticker
LAF.V

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354435
Northing
663294
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The sample returned a weak lithium grade, contributing to the definition of the new Kanien Trend, though it is a selective rock sample and QA/QC had minor issues.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade lithium sample
  • Contributes to defining a new spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Rock sample is selective by nature
  • QA/QC issues noted in the release

Evidence · table

“0.60”

Context: LOV_013

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

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.