Ophir Provides an Update on the Radis and Leran Lithium Projects in James Bay, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ophir Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- OPHR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum, Gold, Copper, Zinc, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 15:21:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ophir Gold Corp. reported successful surface exploration results at its Radis and Leran lithium projects in Quebec. Key highlights include high-grade lithium and tantalum intercepts from channel sampling at the Radis Chou Pegmatite and the identification of 17 high-priority geophysical targets.
Reasoning: The release provides positive surface exploration updates for two lithium projects, confirming mineralization and identifying new targets, though results remain unverified by drilling.
Positive factors
- Confirmation of lithium pegmatite at Radis Property
- High-grade lithium intercepts in channel samples
- Widespread tantalum mineralization
- Identification of 17 high-priority geophysical targets
- Successful prospecting at Leran Property
Negative factors
- Results are from surface sampling (grab/channel) and are selective by nature
- Mineralization has not yet been drill tested at Chou Pegmatite
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on certified lab (SGS), insertion of standards and blanks, and QP sign-off.
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%.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Lithium intercepts are reported as channel/grab widths without true width or orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.28% Li 2 O over 3.0 m from channel CH23-01”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
CH23-01Radis · lithiumGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH23-01
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Chou Showing
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lithium grade in a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High grade lithium intercept
Negative factors
- Surface sample only
Evidence · text
“1.28% Li 2 O over 3.0 m from channel CH23-01”
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
CH23-01Radis · lithiumGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH23-01
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Chou Showing
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Average grade for the full channel interval.
Evidence · text
“average of 0.71% Li 2 O ... over exposed pegmatite interval of 6.0 m”
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
CH23-01Radis · tantalumGrade: 205Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH23-01
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 205
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Chou Showing
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum byproduct mineralization.
Evidence · text
“205 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over exposed pegmatite interval of 6.0 m”
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
CH23-02Radis · lithiumGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH23-02
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Chou extension outcrop
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade lithium in a sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade lithium intercept
Evidence · text
“including 1.43% Li 2 O over 1.0 m”
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
CH23-02Radis · lithiumGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH23-02
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Chou extension outcrop
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Average grade for the channel.
Evidence · text
“returned length weighted average of 0.79% Li 2 O ... over 2.9m”
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
CH23-02Radis · tantalumGrade: 135Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH23-02
- Project
- Radis
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 135
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Location
- Location
- Chou extension outcrop
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum byproduct mineralization.
Evidence · text
“135 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 2.9m”
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.