Q2 Metals Reports Multiple Wide Intercepts, Including 264.6 Metres at 1.84% Li?O and 152.9 Metres at 1.59% Li?O in Drill Hole 71 at the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Q2 Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- QTWO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 18:44:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Q2 Metals reported significant lithium drill results from its 2026 Winter Drill Program at the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, including a 264.6m intercept at 1.84% Li2O in hole CS25-071. The results confirm the continuity of the main mineralized zone and support the company's objective of advancing the Inferred resource toward an Indicated classification.
Reasoning: The release reports several significant, wide lithium intercepts that exceed the deposit average, supporting the ongoing infill and expansion drilling program at a large-scale lithium project.
Positive factors
- Multiple wide high-grade lithium intercepts
- Confirmation of main mineralized zone in hole 71
- Infill drilling supporting resource expansion
- QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent widths reported without true width disclosure
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill hole 77 defines a westward continuation of mineralization from hole 65.
Evidence · text
“is a roughly 100 m westward continuation of previously announced drill hole-65”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company explicitly states the goal of the 2026 Winter Drill Program was infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“The goal of 2026 Winter Drill Program was infill drilling”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details laboratory (SGS), sampling protocols, and use of blanks and CRMs.
Evidence · text
“A Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocol following industry best practices was incorporated into the sampling program.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: All reported intervals are core widths and the company notes they are not representative of true width.
Evidence · text
“All intervals are reported as core widths and mineralized intervals in all the holes drilled thus far are not representative of the true width”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
CS25-071Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 264.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS25-071
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 264.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very wide and high-grade intercept confirming the main mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width and grade for lithium
Evidence · text
“264.6 m at 1.84% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS25-071Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 152.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS25-071
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 152.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant secondary interval in hole 71.
Positive factors
- Strong width and grade
Evidence · text
“152.9 m at 1.59% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS25-074Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 202.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS25-074
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.58
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 202.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong wide intercept in hole 74.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
Evidence · text
“202.7 m at 1.58% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS25-074Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 96.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS25-074
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.64
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 96.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant secondary interval in hole 74.
Positive factors
- Good grade and width
Evidence · text
“96.8 m at 1.64% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS26-077Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 78.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-077
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 78.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate intercept in hole 77.
Positive factors
- Solid width
Evidence · text
“78.7 m at 1.25% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS26-077Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 107.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-077
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 107.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong secondary interval in hole 77.
Positive factors
- Good grade and width
Evidence · text
“107.8 m at 1.74% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS26-078Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 240.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-078
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 240.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant wide intercept in hole 78.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
Evidence · text
“240.4 m at 1.60% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS26-079Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 126.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-079
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 126.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept in hole 79.
Positive factors
- Good width and grade
Evidence · text
“126.7 m at 1.70% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
CS26-084Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 182.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-084
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 182.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant wide intercept in hole 84.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
Evidence · text
“182.5 m at 1.46% 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "A key focus of our 2026 Summer Drill Program is the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category, while al"
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