Comet Lithium Expands Discovery Work at Elmer East, Confirming a Continuous Caesium Pegmatite Over More Than 200 Metres
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Comet Lithium Corporation
- Ticker
- CLIC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Québec
- Primary commodity
- Caesium
- Secondary commodities
- Lithium, Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 04:02:48 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Comet Lithium has confirmed a continuous caesium-rich LCT pegmatite system extending over 200 metres at the Elmer East Project in Québec. Channel sampling returned high-grade intercepts of caesium, lithium, and tantalum, with several intervals exceeding 4% Cs2O.
Reasoning: The announcement reports high-grade caesium, lithium, and tantalum values from channel sampling, confirming a continuous 200m mineralized trend in a rare LCT-type pegmatite system.
Positive factors
- High-grade caesium intercepts (>4% Cs2O)
- Significant structural continuity (>200m)
- Multi-element enrichment (Li, Ta, Rb)
- QA/QC protocols and certified lab (AGAT) disclosed
Negative factors
- Early-stage channel sampling (not drilling)
- Channel widths may not represent true widths
Facts used in scoring: 16
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 blanks, certified reference materials, and chain-of-custody protocols.
Evidence · text
“blanks and certified reference materials were inserted at regular intervals.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The mineralized trend is confirmed over 200m and is described as extending beyond current exposures.
Evidence · text
“mineralized trend may extend beyond current exposures”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
EE25-CH1lithiumGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 2.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH1
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 2.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH1:0-2.45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard lithium grade for a pegmatite system.
Evidence · text
“CH–1 (EE25-CH1) 2.45 m @ 1.11% Li2O”
EE25-CH1tantalumGrade: 469Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 2.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH1
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 469
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 2.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH1:0-2.45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant tantalum enrichment.
Evidence · text
“469 ppm Ta 2 O 5”
EE25-CH1caesiumGrade: 3.39Grade Unit: % Cs2OIntercept: 2.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH1
- Commodity
- caesium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.39
- Grade Unit
- % Cs2O
- Intercept
- 2.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH1:0-2.45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong caesium grade for an LCT system.
Positive factors
- High grade caesium
Evidence · text
“3.39% Cs 2 O”
EE25-CH1caesiumGrade: 4.91Grade Unit: % Cs2OIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH1
- Commodity
- caesium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.91
- Grade Unit
- % Cs2O
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH1:sub-1.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept exceeds 4% Cs2O threshold.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade caesium
Evidence · text
“Including 1.0 m @ 0.49% Li2O, 375 ppm Ta 2 O 5 , and 4.91% Cs 2 O”
EE25-CH2lithiumGrade: 1.97Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH2
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.97
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH2:0-3.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lithium grade.
Evidence · text
“CH–2 (EE25-CH2) (open to the north and south) 3.0 m @ 1.97% Li2O”
EE25-CH2tantalumGrade: 866Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH2
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 866
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH2:0-3.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High tantalum content.
Evidence · text
“866 ppm Ta 2 O 5”
EE25-CH2caesiumGrade: 2.27Grade Unit: % Cs2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH2
- Commodity
- caesium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.27
- Grade Unit
- % Cs2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH2:0-3.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid caesium grade.
Evidence · text
“2.27% Cs 2 O”
EE25-CH3lithiumGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH3
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH3:0-3.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Economic lithium grade.
Evidence · text
“CH–3 (EE25-CH3) (open to the south) 3.2 m @ 1.20% Li2O”
EE25-CH3tantalumGrade: 520Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH3
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 520
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH3:0-3.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant tantalum.
Evidence · text
“520 ppm Ta 2 O 5”
EE25-CH3caesiumGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: % Cs2OIntercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH3
- Commodity
- caesium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- % Cs2O
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH3:0-3.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong caesium grade.
Evidence · text
“2.45% Cs 2 O”
EE25-CH4lithiumGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH4
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH4:0-2.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Economic lithium grade.
Evidence · text
“CH–4 (EE25-CH4) (open to the north and south) 2.2 m @ 1.22% Li2O”
EE25-CH4tantalumGrade: 1160Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH4
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1160
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH4:0-2.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high tantalum enrichment.
Evidence · text
“1160 ppm Ta 2 O 5”
EE25-CH4caesiumGrade: 2.18Grade Unit: % Cs2OIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH4
- Commodity
- caesium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.18
- Grade Unit
- % Cs2O
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH4:0-2.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong caesium grade.
Evidence · text
“2.18% Cs 2 O”
EE25-CH5lithiumGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH5
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH5:0-3.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Economic lithium grade.
Evidence · text
“CH–5 (EE25-CH5) (open to the north and south) 3.0 m @ 1.13% Li2O”
EE25-CH5tantalumGrade: 929Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH5
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 929
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH5:0-3.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High tantalum enrichment.
Evidence · text
“929 ppm Ta 2 O 5”
EE25-CH5caesiumGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: % Cs2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EE25-CH5
- Commodity
- caesium
- Ticker
- CLIC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- % Cs2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EE25-CH5:0-3.0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid caesium grade.
Evidence · text
“1.35% Cs 2 O”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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