Ophir Metals Samples 3.47% Li2O at the HW1 Showing at Pilipas, James Bay, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ophir Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- OPHR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 15:17:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ophir Metals has reported high-grade lithium surface sampling results from the Pilipas Lithium Property in Quebec, including grab samples averaging 1.98% Li2O at the HW1 showing. The program also identified anomalous tantalum values to the east, suggesting widespread LCT pegmatite potential. An inaugural 2,000-meter drill program is scheduled to commence in August 2024.
Reasoning: Initial surface sampling at the Pilipas project has returned high-grade lithium intercepts and anomalous tantalum, validating the HW1 and HW2 showings and demonstrating property-wide LCT pegmatite potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium grab samples (up to 3.47% Li2O)
- Widespread spodumene pegmatite outcrops identified
- Anomalous tantalum pathfinder elements detected
- QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed
- Drill program finalized and ready to mobilize
Negative factors
- Results are from surface grab samples, which are selective and may not be representative of the full mineralized horizon
Facts used in scoring: 3
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Identification of new spodumene pegmatite outcrops at HW2 and tantalum anomalies to the east expands the known mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“Both the additional spodumene pegmatite outcrops at the HW2 Showing and the highly anomalous tantalum results to the east, show the property wide potential at Pilipas.”
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, blanks, and independent laboratory analysis by SGS.
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 at a rate of approximately 5 % and 5 %, respectively.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is noted as being proximal to the Ninaaskumuwin Spodumene Pegmatite on the Elmer East Property.
Evidence · text
“The Ninaaskumuwin Spodumene Pegmatite on Quebec Precious Metals' Elmer East Property (bottom right) is located approximately 3.7 km southeast, on trend of the new discovery.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
HW1 ShowingPilipas · lithiumGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW1 Showing
- Project
- Pilipas
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.98
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
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
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Average grade of 1.98% Li2O from 16 grab samples validates the HW1 showing.
Positive factors
- High grade grab samples
Negative factors
- Surface grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“sixteen (16) spodumene pegmatite grab samples averaging 1.98% 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
HW2 ShowingPilipas · lithiumGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW2 Showing
- Project
- Pilipas
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
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
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Grab samples from HW2 show consistent lithium mineralization.
Positive factors
- Confirms lithium mineralization south of HW1
Evidence · text
“Six (6) spodumene pegmatite grab samples from a mineralized trend, the HW2 Showing, ~500 m south of HW1 returned an average of 1.18% 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
HW2 ShowingPilipas · lithiumGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW2 Showing
- Project
- Pilipas
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.98
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
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
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Individual high-grade sample at HW2.
Positive factors
- High grade individual sample
Evidence · text
“two samples assaying 1.83% and 1.98% 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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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