# Ophir Drills 53.2 m of 1.22% Li2O Including 22.3 m of 1.70% Li2O at the HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite, Pilipas Property, Quebec Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/OPHR/news/5065824998583470/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-12-11T11:30:00.000Z 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: Lithium - Secondary commodities: Gold - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-18 15:19:25 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Ophir Metals reported significant lithium drill results at the Pilipas Property in Quebec, highlighted by a 53.2 m intercept at 1.22% Li2O. The drilling successfully extended the HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite approximately 150 m to the north and also intersected trace gold. Reasoning: Strong lithium intercepts and successful strike extension at the HW1 pegmatite, supported by robust QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: Significant lithium intercepts \(1.70% over 22.3m\) - Positive factor: Step-out extension of mineralized footprint \(~150m north\) - Positive factor: Multi-commodity potential \(gold intersection\) - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed - Negative factor: Apparent width only \(intercepts reported as core length, not true width\) Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Mineralized pegmatite extended ~150 m north Evidence · text > Drilling at HW1 extended the mineralized pegmatite to the north by an additional 150 m **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: All intervals are reported as core length and are not representative of true width Evidence · text > All intervals are reported as core length and are not representative of true width **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 detailed QA/QC protocols, including standards, blanks, and duplicates Evidence · text > A Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocol was incorporated into the program and included the insertion of certified reference material at and silica blanks ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### PLP24-007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77#fact-drill-facts-0) Pilipas · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: PLP24-007 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.22 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 53.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade lithium intercept in a step-out zone. - Positive factor: Significant width and grade Evidence · text > 53.2 m at 1.22% Li 2 O , including 22.3 m at 1.70% Li 2 O \(PLP24-007\) #### 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 ### PLP24-007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77#fact-drill-facts-1) Pilipas · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: PLP24-007 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.3 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PLP24-007:0-53.2 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong high-grade component of the main intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade interval Evidence · text > 22.3 m at 1.70% Li 2 O \(PLP24-007\) #### 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 ### PLP24-011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77#fact-drill-facts-2) Pilipas · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: PLP24-011 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 46.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid lithium intercept contributing to strike extension. - Positive factor: Wide intercept Evidence · text > 46.5 m at 1.00% Li 2 O including 16.4 m at 1.38% Li 2 O \(PLP24-011\) #### 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 ### PLP24-011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77#fact-drill-facts-3) Pilipas · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: PLP24-011 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.38 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.4 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PLP24-011:0-46.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval of the PLP24-011 intercept. - Positive factor: Higher grade within interval Evidence · text > 16.4 m at 1.38% Li 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 ### PLP24-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77#fact-drill-facts-4) Pilipas · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: PLP24-003 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 0.99 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: beneath northern extent of HW1 outcrop - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Targeting beneath the outcrop. - Positive factor: Mineralization at depth Evidence · text > PLP24-003 intersected 16.5 m at 0.99% Li 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 ### PLP24-019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-drills-53-2-m-of-1-22-li2o-including-22-3-m-of-1-70-li2o-at-the-hw1-spodum--cf9e4439-f4ba-4f2b-af92-5e8e659b8a77#fact-drill-facts-5) Pilipas · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: PLP24-019 - Project: Pilipas - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OPHR #### Geometry - Grade: 4.76 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: HW1 Spodumene Pegmatite - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: low\_confidence - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace gold in a quartz vein. - Positive factor: Highlights multi-commodity potential Evidence · text > returned 4.76 g/t Au highlighting the multi-commodity potential #### 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. 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