# Ophir Metals Samples 3.47% Li2O at the HW1 Showing at Pilipas, James Bay, Quebec Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--5f97bce8-70d9-459b-9fbf-7aced2c11a8b Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/OPHR/news/6751457254848782/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-08-07T10:00:00.000Z 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: Tantalum - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-18 15:17:46 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade lithium grab samples \(up to 3.47% Li2O\) - Positive factor: Widespread spodumene pegmatite outcrops identified - Positive factor: Anomalous tantalum pathfinder elements detected - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed - Positive factor: Drill program finalized and ready to mobilize - Negative factor: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--5f97bce8-70d9-459b-9fbf-7aced2c11a8b#fact-drill-facts-0) Pilipas · lithium #### 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 factor: High grade grab samples - Negative factor: 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 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 ### HW2 Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--5f97bce8-70d9-459b-9fbf-7aced2c11a8b#fact-drill-facts-1) Pilipas · lithium #### 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 factor: 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 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 ### HW2 Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--5f97bce8-70d9-459b-9fbf-7aced2c11a8b#fact-drill-facts-2) Pilipas · lithium #### 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 factor: High grade individual sample Evidence · text > two samples assaying 1.83% and 1.98% 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 ## 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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