Noram Lithium - Final Phase VII Drill Results for Zeus
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Noram Lithium Corp.
- Ticker
- NRM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 15:36:26 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Noram Lithium has released the final drill results from its Phase VII program at the Zeus Lithium Project in Nevada. The results demonstrate strong continuity of lithium mineralization (>1,000 ppm) from surface to 100m depth and include several high-grade intercepts, supporting an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update.
Reasoning: Final Phase VII results confirm high-grade continuity and expand the mineralized footprint, providing a basis for an upcoming MRE update.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of high-grade lithium (+1,000 ppm) from surface to 100m depth
- Expansion of high-grade mineralization
- Consistent high-grade layer (+1,500 ppm) over 2.5km strike length
- QA/QC disclosed with ALS laboratory and QP sign-off
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions implementation of a QA-QC program, use of blanks and standards, and ALS Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“The sampling of, and assay data from, the drill core is monitored through the implementation of a quality assurance - quality control (QA-QC) program”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The program included step-out drilling to the south-east and north-west to validate the geological model.
Evidence · text
“complete step-out drilling to the south-east and north-west to validate the geological model”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
CVZ-085Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1108Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 86.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-085
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1108
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 86.3 m
- From
- 19.2 m
- To
- 105.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-085:19.2-105.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 86.3m intercept at 1,108 ppm Li provides good continuity.
Positive factors
- Solid lithium grade over significant width
Evidence · text
“CVZ-085 86.3 meters at 1,108 ppm Li from 19.2 meters to 105.5 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-085Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1671Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-085
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1671
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.2 m
- From
- 55.6 m
- To
- 64.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-085:55.6-64.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept within the main interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 9.2 meters at 1,671 ppm Li from 55.6 meters to 64.8 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-086Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1125Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 98 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-086
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1125
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 98 m
- From
- 1.1 m
- To
- 99.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-086:1.1-99.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width at consistent grade.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept near surface
Evidence · text
“CVZ-086 98.0 meters at 1,125 ppm Li from 1.1 meters to 99.1 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-086Zeus · lithiumGrade: 2234Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-086
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2234
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2.8 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 32.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-086:30-32.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade, though narrow width.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
Evidence · text
“including 2.8 meters at 2,234 ppm Li from 30.0 meters to 32.8 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-086Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1698Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 8.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-086
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1698
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 8.5 m
- From
- 37.8 m
- To
- 46.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-086:37.8-46.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good width and grade.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept
Evidence · text
“and 8.5 meters at 1,698 ppm Li from 37.8 meters to 46.3 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-090Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1043Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 97.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-090
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1043
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 97.3 m
- From
- 2.5 m
- To
- 99.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-090:2.5-99.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Consistent lithium grade over nearly 100m.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
Evidence · text
“CVZ-090 97.3 meters at 1,043 ppm Li from 2.5 meters to 99.8 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-090Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1620Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-090
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1620
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 43.6 m
- To
- 46.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-090:43.6-46.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade in a narrow interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 3.0 meters at 1,620 ppm Li from 43.6 meters to 46.6 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-090Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1762Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-090
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1762
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 5.2 m
- From
- 53.8 m
- To
- 59 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-090:53.8-59
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“and 5.2 meters at 1,762 ppm Li from 53.8 meters to 59.0 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-091Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1072Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 88.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-091
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1072
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 88.5 m
- From
- 6.6 m
- To
- 95.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-091:6.6-95.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Consistent lithium grade over 88m.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
Evidence · text
“CVZ-091 88.5 meters at 1,072 ppm Li from 6.6 meters to 95.1 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-091Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1689Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-091
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1689
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
- From
- 48.5 m
- To
- 56.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-091:48.5-56.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 7.7 meters at 1,689 ppm Li from 48.5 meters to 56.2 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CVZ-091Zeus · lithiumGrade: 1579Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CVZ-091
- Project
- Zeus
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NRM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1579
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 67.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CVZ-091:64-67.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade in a narrow interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“and 3.8 meters at 1,579 ppm Li from 64.0 meters to 67.8 meters”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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