# Critical Elements Announces the Beginning of a 10,000-Meter Drill Program at Rose West

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CRE/news/4696162134761076/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-03T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Critical Elements Lithium Corporation

- Ticker: CRE

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec

- Primary commodity: Lithium

- Secondary commodities: Tantalum

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 06:41:52 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation has initiated a 10,000-meter drill program at its Rose West Discovery in Québec, targeting the expansion of a near-surface, lithium-rich pegmatite. This program aims to grow the known mineralized volume and eventually lead to a resource estimate, building on high-grade lithium and tantalum intercepts reported from the 2024 drill campaign. Two drill rigs are being deployed to expand the footprint laterally and test for deeper potential.

Reasoning: Critical Elements Lithium has commenced a substantial 10,000-meter drill program at its Rose West Discovery, aiming to expand the lithium-rich pegmatite footprint and advance towards a maiden resource, following encouraging high-grade historical intercepts from 2024.

- Positive factor: Significant 10,000-meter drill program initiated

- Positive factor: Program designed to expand known mineralization and define a resource

- Positive factor: Building on previously reported high-grade lithium intercepts

- Positive factor: True width disclosure provided for historical intercepts

- Positive factor: Qualified Person sign-off on technical content

- Negative factor: Highlighted drill results are historical \(from 2024\), not new

- Negative factor: Program is exploration-focused, resource definition is an eventual objective

Facts used in scoring: 28

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drill program is designed to "Expand laterally all around the existing mineralized footprint" and "grow the known mineralized volume from its current boundary outward."

Evidence · text

> Expand laterally all around the existing mineralized footprint; Test the northeastern area for continuity; and Verify the potential of discovering additional lithium-bearing pegmatites below the currently defined area

**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: Kenneth Williamson, Géo, M.Sc. Exploration Director at Critical Elements Lithium, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical contents of the news release.

Evidence · text

> Kenneth Williamson, Géo, M.Sc. Exploration Director at Critical Elements Lithium, is the Qualified Person that has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release on behalf of the Corporation.

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that the true thickness of the core length is between 80% to 95%.

Evidence · text

> \* Core length; the true thickness is between 80 to 95% of the core length.

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The drilling program is designed with the objective to eventually produce a resource estimate for Rose West, implying it is working towards a first resource.

Evidence · text

> This drilling program is designed with the objective to eventually produce a resource estimate for Rose West

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The highlighted drill results are from the winter of 2024, as indicated by the press release dates of April 15, 2024, and April 22, 2024, but are being re-presented in a February 2026 announcement.

Evidence · text

> intercepted by drilling over a 450 m x 370 m footprint area in the winter of 2024 \( see Press Release dated April 15, 2024 and April 22, 2024 \)

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (28)

### RD-24-25A

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-25A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.39
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 35.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade over a significant width, indicating good potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.39% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(35.3 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.39% Li2O and 157 ppm Ta2O5 over 35.30 m ... in hole RD-24-25A\*

### RD-24-25A

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-25A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 157
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 35.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct over a significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(35.3 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.39% Li2O and 157 ppm Ta2O5 over 35.30 m ... in hole RD-24-25A\*

### RD-24-25A

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-25A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.33
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows an exceptional lithium grade, highlighting a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional lithium grade \(2.33% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 2.33% Li2O and 152 ppm Ta2O5 over 9.00 m in hole RD-24-25A\*

### RD-24-25A

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-25A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 152
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 2.33% Li2O and 152 ppm Ta2O5 over 9.00 m in hole RD-24-25A\*

### RD-24-24

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-24
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.29
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 31.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade over a significant width, indicating good potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.29% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(31.5 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.29% Li2O and 121 ppm Ta2O5 over 31.50 m ... in hole RD-24-24\*

### RD-24-24

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-24
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 121
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 31.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct over a significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(31.5 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.29% Li2O and 121 ppm Ta2O5 over 31.50 m ... in hole RD-24-24\*

### RD-24-24

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-24
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.69
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade, highlighting a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.69% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.69% Li2O and 127 ppm Ta2O5 over 13.50 m in hole RD-24-24\*

### RD-24-24

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-24
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 127
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.69% Li2O and 127 ppm Ta2O5 over 13.50 m in hole RD-24-24\*

### RD-24-17

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-17
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.22
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 20.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade over a significant width, indicating good potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.22% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(20.5 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.22% Li2O and 250 ppm Ta2O5 over 20.50 m ... in hole RD-24-17\*

### RD-24-17

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-17
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 250
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 20.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of a higher tantalum grade as a byproduct over a significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(20.5 m\)

- Positive factor: Higher tantalum grade \(250 ppm\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.22% Li2O and 250 ppm Ta2O5 over 20.50 m ... in hole RD-24-17\*

### RD-24-17

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-17
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.6
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 15 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade, highlighting a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.60% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.60% Li2O and 181 ppm Ta2O5 over 15.00 m in hole RD-24-17\*

### RD-24-17

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-17
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 181
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 15 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.60% Li2O and 181 ppm Ta2O5 over 15.00 m in hole RD-24-17\*

### RD-24-20

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-20
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.31
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 40.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade over a very significant width, indicating excellent potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.31% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length \(40.4 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.31% Li2O and 235 ppm Ta2O5 over 40.40 m ... in hole RD-24-20\*

### RD-24-20

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Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-20
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 235
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 40.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of a higher tantalum grade as a byproduct over a very significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length \(40.4 m\)

- Positive factor: Higher tantalum grade \(235 ppm\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.31% Li2O and 235 ppm Ta2O5 over 40.40 m ... in hole RD-24-20\*

### RD-24-20

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Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-20
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.64
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 22.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade, highlighting a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.64% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.64% Li2O and 219 ppm Ta2O5 over 22.50 m in hole RD-24-20\*

### RD-24-20

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-15)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-20
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 219
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 22.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.64% Li2O and 219 ppm Ta2O5 over 22.50 m in hole RD-24-20\*

### RD-24-23A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-16)

Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-23A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.22
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows an exceptional lithium grade over a significant width, indicating excellent potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Exceptional lithium grade \(2.22% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(20.3 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 2.22% Li2O and 95 ppm Ta2O5 over 20.30 m ... in hole RD-24-23A\*

### RD-24-23A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-17)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-23A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 95
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct over a significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(20.3 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 2.22% Li2O and 95 ppm Ta2O5 over 20.30 m ... in hole RD-24-23A\*

### RD-24-23A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-18)

Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-23A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.78
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 10.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows an exceptional lithium grade, highlighting a very high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional lithium grade \(2.78% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 2.78% Li2O and 92 ppm Ta2O5 over 10.50 m in hole RD-24-23A\*

### RD-24-23A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-19)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-23A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 92
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 10.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 2.78% Li2O and 92 ppm Ta2O5 over 10.50 m in hole RD-24-23A\*

### RD-24-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-20)

Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-22
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.3
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 31.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade over a significant width, indicating good potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.30% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(31.6 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.30% Li2O and 142 ppm Ta2O5 over 31.60 m ... in hole RD-24-22\*

### RD-24-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-21)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-22
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 142
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 31.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct over a significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(31.6 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.30% Li2O and 142 ppm Ta2O5 over 31.60 m ... in hole RD-24-22\*

### RD-24-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-22)

Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-22
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.59
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade, highlighting a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.59% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.59% Li2O and 130 ppm Ta2O5 over 25.50 m in hole RD-24-22\*

### RD-24-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-23)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-22
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 130
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.59% Li2O and 130 ppm Ta2O5 over 25.50 m in hole RD-24-22\*

### RD-24-16A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-24)

Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-16A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.43
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 shows a strong lithium grade over a significant width, indicating good potential for the Rose West project.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade \(1.43% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(24.95 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.43% Li2O and 178 ppm Ta2O5 over 24.95 m ... in hole RD-24-16A\*

### RD-24-16A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-25)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-16A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 178
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct over a significant width, adding potential value to the project.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(24.95 m\)

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> 1.43% Li2O and 178 ppm Ta2O5 over 24.95 m ... in hole RD-24-16A\*

### RD-24-16A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-26)

Rose West · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-16A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.91
- Grade Unit: % Li2O
- Intercept: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 shows an exceptional lithium grade, highlighting a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional lithium grade \(1.91% Li2O\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.91% Li2O and 145 ppm Ta2O5 over 13.50 m in hole RD-24-16A\*

### RD-24-16A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-announces-the-beginning-of-a-10-000-meter-drill-program-at-ros--d9bbfaa7-586b-47bb-a3b9-245ab849fc56#fact-drill-facts-27)

Rose West · tantalum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RD-24-16A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: tantalum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 145
- Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from 2024 indicates the presence of tantalum as a byproduct within a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Tantalum present as a byproduct

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: Result is historical \(from 2024\)

Evidence · text

> including 1.91% Li2O and 145 ppm Ta2O5 over 13.50 m in hole RD-24-16A\*

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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