Ophir Extends Chou Spodumene Pegmatite Showing and Discovers New Lithium Showing at the Radis Property, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ophir Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- OPHR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 15:21:38 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ophir Gold Corp. completed its 2023 surface exploration at the Radis Lithium Property in Quebec, resulting in the discovery of the 'Figue Showing' and an extension of the Chou pegmatite. The prospective lithium trend has been expanded to approximately 4.5 km, with a maiden drill program planned for Q1 2024.
Reasoning: The company successfully extended known mineralization and discovered a new showing, expanding the prospective trend, though actual assay results for the latest program are pending.
Positive factors
- discovery of new lithium-bearing pegmatite (Figue Showing)
- extension of Chou pegmatite along strike
- expansion of prospective lithium trend to 4.5 km
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Negative factors
- assays for September program are still pending
- surface sampling is selective and may not be representative
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Discovery of the Figue Showing 2.3 km east of Chou extends the prospective lithium trend.
Evidence · text
“New lithium-bearing pegmatite discovered 2.3 km to the east of Chou, termed the "Figue Showing", extending the total prospective lithium trend to approximately 4.5 km.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of certified reference materials, silica blanks, and an independent laboratory (SGS).
Evidence · text
“A Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocol was incorporated into the program and included the insertion of certified reference material and silica blanks at a rate of approximately 10%.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, a known lithium-bearing greenstone belt.
Evidence · text
“The Property is located approximately 70 km east-northeast of Wemindji... situated within a volcano-sedimentary sequence (i.e., a greenstone belt)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
Fact 1Radis · lithiumGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.33
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical grade restated from June 2023 release.
Evidence · text
“confirmed lithium mineralization at the Chou Spodumene Pegmatite (2.33% Li 2 O)”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Fact 2Radis · lithiumGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical grade restated from June 2023 release.
Evidence · text
“the Navet Spodumene Pegmatite (1.26% Li 2 O)”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Fact 3Radis · lithiumIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New discovery of Figue showing with lepidolite.
Positive factors
- lepidolite mineralization indicates fertility
Evidence · text
“discovery of the "Figue Showing," characterized by lepidolite mineralization in a pegmatite dyke up to 1 m wide”
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
Fact 4Radis · lithiumHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: September samples collected but assays pending.
Evidence · text
“A total of 87 rock samples were collected during the September program”
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.