# Ophir Channel Sample Results Confirm High Grade Cesium Mineralization at HW3 Pegmatite at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, Quebec Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/OPHR/news/6567276451643720/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-02-03T12:15:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Ophir Metals Corp. - Ticker: OPHR - Exchange: TSX - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Cesium - Secondary commodities: Lithium, Tantalum - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-18 15:22:34 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Ophir Metals Corp. has reported high-grade cesium oxide results from channel sampling at the HW3 Pegmatite within the Pilipas Property in Quebec. The results include an intercept of 0.5 m at 12.40% Cs2O and confirm the expansion of the mineralized zone. Reasoning: The channel sampling results confirm high-grade cesium oxide \(up to 12.40%\) and expand the known mineralized zone at the HW3 Pegmatite. - Positive factor: High-grade cesium oxide intercepts confirmed via channel sampling - Positive factor: Expansion of known cesium mineralization area - Positive factor: Confirmation of pollucite mineralization via XRD - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed including certified lab and standards/blanks Facts used in scoring: 7 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Area of known cesium mineralization of the HW3 Pegmatite expanded, with defined zone of enrichment in the northern portion of the outcrop Evidence · text > Area of known cesium mineralization of the HW3 Pegmatite expanded, with defined zone of enrichment in the northern portion of the outcrop **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure including certified lab \(SGS Canada\) and stated methods \(blanks, standards\) Evidence · text > A Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocol was incorporated into the program and included the insertion of certified reference material at and blanks at a rate of approximately 5% and 5%, respectively. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (7) ### PCH24-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-0) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-001 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-001:0-1.4 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 6.00% Cs2O is a high-grade intercept for cesium. - Positive factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > PCH24-001 returned 6.00% Cs 2 O over 1.4 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### PCH24-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-1) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-001 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 12.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-001:0-1.4 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 12.40% Cs2O is an exceptionally high grade. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade Evidence · text > 12.40% Cs 2 O over 0.5 m \(PCH24-001\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### PCH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-2) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-002 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-002:0-5.0 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard intercept for the program. Evidence · text > 5.0 m at 1.46% Cs 2 O #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### PCH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-3) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-002 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 2.29 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-002:0-5.0 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval within PCH24-002. Evidence · text > including 3.0 m at 2.29% Cs 2 O #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### PCH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-4) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-002 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 5.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-002:0-5.0 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval. Evidence · text > and 1.0 m at 5.30% Cs 2 O #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### PCH24-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-5) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-003 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.81 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-003:0-4.0 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard intercept. Evidence · text > 4.0 m at 1.81% Cs 2 O #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### PCH24-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-channel-sample-results-confirm-high-grade-cesium-mineralization-at-hw3-peg--bcc9b7d6-3d58-45db-a0a8-040e5f35f380#fact-drill-facts-6) Pilipas · cesium #### Identity - Hole ID: PCH24-003 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: cesium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 2.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: PCH24-003:0-4.0 #### Location - CRS: NAD83 / UTM zone 18N #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval within PCH24-003. Evidence · text > including 2.0 m at 2.30% Cs 2 O #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: 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.