# Ophir Provides an Update on the Radis and Leran Lithium Projects in James Bay, Quebec Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/OPHR/news/5408428161823425/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-01-22T12:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Confirmation of lithium pegmatite at Radis Property - Positive factor: High-grade lithium intercepts in channel samples - Positive factor: Widespread tantalum mineralization - Positive factor: Identification of 17 high-priority geophysical targets - Positive factor: Successful prospecting at Leran Property - Negative factor: Results are from surface sampling \(grab/channel\) and are selective by nature - Negative factor: Mineralization has not yet been drill tested at Chou Pegmatite Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **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 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 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: 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) ### CH23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420#fact-drill-facts-0) Radis · lithium #### 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 factor: High grade lithium intercept - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > 1.28% Li 2 O over 3.0 m from channel CH23-01 #### 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 ### CH23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420#fact-drill-facts-1) Radis · lithium #### 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 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 ### CH23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420#fact-drill-facts-2) Radis · tantalum #### 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 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 ### CH23-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420#fact-drill-facts-3) Radis · lithium #### 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 factor: High grade lithium intercept Evidence · text > including 1.43% Li 2 O over 1.0 m #### 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 ### CH23-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420#fact-drill-facts-4) Radis · lithium #### 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 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 ### CH23-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ophir-provides-an-update-on-the-radis-and-leran-lithium-projects-in-james-bay-qu--9b2cc8ff-4afb-4870-96aa-8c2b553dd420#fact-drill-facts-5) Radis · tantalum #### 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 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. 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.