Quebec Precious Metals Reports Consistent +20 m Thick Spodumene-Bearing Pegmatite Up to 150 m Deep from Its Maiden Drilling Program on its 100%-owned Lithium Ninaaskumuwin Discovery, James Bay, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Quebec Precious Metals Corporation
- Ticker
- QPM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 19:21:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Quebec Precious Metals has completed its maiden drilling program at the Ninaaskumuwin lithium discovery in Quebec, intersecting consistent +20m thick spodumene-bearing pegmatite. While visual spodumene content is estimated between 3% and 50%, formal assay results are currently pending.
Reasoning: Successful maiden drilling program at Ninaaskumuwin discovery confirming significant lithium-bearing pegmatite thickness and continuity, though formal assays are still pending.
Positive factors
- Maiden drilling program successful
- Consistent +20m thick spodumene-bearing pegmatite
- Visual spodumene 3-50%
- Pegmatite body remains open along strike and to depth
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Facts used in scoring: 8
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 mentions regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks.
Evidence · text
“The QAQC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Project is located near Newmont Corporation's Éléonore gold mine.
Evidence · text
“near Newmont Corporation's Éléonore gold mine”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
EE24-001Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 22.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-001
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 22.9 m
- From
- 127.95 m
- To
- 150.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 165.11 m
- Intercept Depth
- 127.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-001:127.95-150.85
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342766.2
- Northing
- 5827997
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong maiden intercept in a lithium pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Significant thickness (>20m)
Negative factors
- Assay pending
Evidence · table
“22.90”
Context: 127.95
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
EE24-002Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 22.48 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-002
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 22.48 m
- From
- 72.8 m
- To
- 95.28 m
- Hole Depth
- 125.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 72.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-002:72.8-95.28
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342839.3
- Northing
- 5827977
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong maiden intercept in a lithium pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Significant thickness (>20m)
Negative factors
- Assay pending
Evidence · table
“22.48”
Context: 72.80
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
EE24-003Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 32.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-003
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 32.35 m
- From
- 88.6 m
- To
- 120.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 140.92 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-003:88.6-120.95
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342839.8
- Northing
- 5827978
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Excellent maiden intercept thickness.
Positive factors
- Very significant thickness (>30m)
Negative factors
- Assay pending
Evidence · table
“32.35”
Context: 88.60
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
EE24-004Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 3.93 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-004
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 3.93 m
- From
- 100.72 m
- To
- 104.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 191.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.72 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-004:100.72-104.65
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342974.9
- Northing
- 5828041
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrower intercept compared to main pegmatite zones.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“3.93”
Context: 100.72
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
EE24-004Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 3.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-004
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 125.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 191.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-004:122-125.7
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342974.9
- Northing
- 5828041
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrower intercept compared to main pegmatite zones.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“3.70”
Context: 122.00
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
EE24-004Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 3.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-004
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
- From
- 144.05 m
- To
- 147.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 191.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144.05 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-004:144.05-147.75
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342974.9
- Northing
- 5828041
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrower intercept compared to main pegmatite zones.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“3.70”
Context: 144.05
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
EE24-005Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 0.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-005
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 0.1 m
- From
- 100.82 m
- To
- 100.92 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.82 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-005:100.82-100.92
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342931.6
- Northing
- 5828022
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very thin intercept.
Negative factors
- Negligible thickness
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 100.82
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
EE24-005Ninaaskumuwin · lithiumIntercept: 0.44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE24-005
- Project
- Ninaaskumuwin
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QPM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 0.44 m
- From
- 103.37 m
- To
- 103.81 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.37 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EE24-005:103.37-103.81
Location
- Location
- Elmer East
- Easting
- 342931.6
- Northing
- 5828022
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very thin intercept.
Negative factors
- Negligible thickness
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 103.37
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.