Critical Elements Provides Assay Results on Its 10,000-Metre Drill Program at Rose West
Original announcement by tmx on
- 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 06:32:16 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Critical Elements Lithium Corporation announced high-grade assay results from its 10,000-metre drill program at the Rose West Discovery in Québec. The program successfully expanded the mineralized footprint from 450m x 370m to 1250m x 800m and identified three new spodumene-bearing pegmatitic bodies. Key intercepts include 3.11% Li2O over 7.40m and 2.75% Li2O over 3.00m, demonstrating excellent lateral continuity and high-grade lithium and tantalum mineralization.
Reasoning: The drill program at Rose West has yielded multiple high-grade lithium intercepts, significantly expanded the known mineralized footprint, and identified new pegmatite bodies, indicating strong potential for resource growth and continuity.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium intercepts (up to 3.11% Li2O)
- Significant expansion of the mineralized footprint from 450m x 370m to 1250m x 800m
- Discovery of three new spodumene-bearing pegmatitic bodies
- Excellent lateral continuity of mineralization
- True thickness estimated to be 80-95% of core length
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 22
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Multiple intercepts exceed the exceptional threshold for lithium (e.g., 3.11% Li2O, 2.75% Li2O, 2.61% Li2O), indicating very high-grade zones.
Evidence · text
“3.11% Li 2 O and 48 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 7.40 m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drill program successfully expanded the mineralized footprint from 450 m x 370 m to 1250 m x 800 m, significantly extending known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“The Phase 1 Winter 2026 drill program has successfully expanded the Rose West mineralized footprint from 450 m x 370 m to 1250 m x 800 m”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including insertion of standards, duplicates, and blanks, use of ALS Minerals laboratory, and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Quality assurance and quality control procedures have been implemented to ensure best practices in sampling and analysis of the drill core samples. Standards, duplicate and blanks were regularly inserted into the sample stream. The drill core samples were delivered, in secure tagged bags to the ALS Minerals laboratory facility in Val-d'Or, Québec.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states 'Core length; the true thickness is between 80 to 95% of the core length' but does not provide a single calculated true width for any intercept.
Evidence · text
“* Core length; the true thickness is between 80 to 95% of the core length.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (22)
RW-26-32Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-32
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 165 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-32:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411211
- Northing
- 5764098
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong lithium grade over a good width, contributing to the overall positive results and expansion of the Rose West project.
Positive factors
- Strong lithium grade for open pit deposit
- Good intercept width
- Contributes to expanded mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.89% Li 2 O and 207 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 13.50 m, through Pegmatite 3 , in hole RW-26-32”
RW-26-32Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 207Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-32
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 207
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 165 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-32:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411211
- Northing
- 5764098
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows tantalum as a valuable secondary commodity alongside lithium, adding to the overall prospectivity of the project.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.89% Li 2 O and 207 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 13.50 m, through Pegmatite 3 , in hole RW-26-32”
RW-26-33Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 17.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-33
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 17.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 287.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-33:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411293
- Northing
- 5764156
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates good lithium grades over a substantial width, with a higher-grade core, supporting the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Good lithium grade
- Significant intercept width
- Includes higher-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.29% Li 2 O and 169 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 17.75 m”
RW-26-33Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 169Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 17.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-33
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 169
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 17.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 287.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-33:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411293
- Northing
- 5764156
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence adds value to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
- Significant intercept width
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.29% Li 2 O and 169 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 17.75 m”
RW-26-33Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-33
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.13
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 9 m
- Hole Depth
- 287.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-33:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411293
- Northing
- 5764156
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a wider zone indicates strong mineralization and contributes significantly to the overall positive results.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium intercept
- Good width for a sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.13% Li 2 O and 105 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 9.00 m”
RW-26-33Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 105Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-33
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 105
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 9 m
- Hole Depth
- 287.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-33:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411293
- Northing
- 5764156
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in this high-grade sub-interval further enhances the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.13% Li 2 O and 105 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 9.00 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 10.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 10.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from a new pegmatite body shows good lithium grades and width, indicating successful exploration and potential for new zones.
Positive factors
- Good lithium grade
- Good intercept width
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
- Includes higher-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“0.93% Li 2 O and 291 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 10.45 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 291Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 10.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 291
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 10.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong tantalum grade in a new pegmatite body, highlighting the polymetallic potential of the discovery.
Positive factors
- Strong tantalum grade
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“0.93% Li 2 O and 291 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 10.45 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 2.75Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.75
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade lithium intercept from a new pegmatite body is highly significant, indicating very high-grade zones within the new discoveries.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade lithium intercept
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.75% Li 2 O and 553 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 3.00 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 553Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 553
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 3 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high tantalum grade in a new pegmatite body further enhances the economic potential of the new discoveries.
Positive factors
- Very high tantalum grade
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.75% Li 2 O and 553 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 3.00 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 2.18Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 12.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.18
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 12.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade lithium intercept over a significant width, including a bonanza-grade sub-interval, confirms strong mineralization in Pegmatite 3.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium intercept
- Good intercept width
- Includes very high-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.18% Li 2 O and 68 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 12.60 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 68Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 12.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 68
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 12.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence adds to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization in Pegmatite 3.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.18% Li 2 O and 68 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 12.60 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 7.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.11
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 7.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade lithium intercept is highly material, indicating extremely high-grade zones within the Pegmatite 3 body.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza-grade lithium intercept
- Significant width for such high grade
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“3.11% Li 2 O and 48 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 7.40 m”
RW-26-46Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 48Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 7.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-46
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 48
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 7.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-46:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411768
- Northing
- 5764000
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in this bonanza-grade lithium interval adds to the overall value of the intercept.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“3.11% Li 2 O and 48 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 7.40 m”
RW-26-47Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 10.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-47
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.72
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 10.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 194.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-47:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411932
- Northing
- 5764115
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong lithium intercept from a new pegmatite body further confirms the success of the exploration program in identifying new mineralized zones.
Positive factors
- Strong lithium grade
- Good intercept width
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
- Includes higher-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.72% Li 2 O and 117 ppm Ta 2 O 5 ove r 10.30 m”
RW-26-47Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 117Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 10.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-47
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 117
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 10.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 194.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-47:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411932
- Northing
- 5764115
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in this new pegmatite body adds to the polymetallic potential of the discovery.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.72% Li 2 O and 117 ppm Ta 2 O 5 ove r 10.30 m”
RW-26-47Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 2.61Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 6.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-47
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.61
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 6.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 194.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-47:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411932
- Northing
- 5764115
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade lithium intercept from a new pegmatite body is highly significant, indicating very high-grade zones within the new discoveries.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade lithium intercept
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.61% Li 2 O and 117 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 6.35 m”
RW-26-47Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 117Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 6.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-47
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 117
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 6.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 194.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-47:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411932
- Northing
- 5764115
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in this high-grade lithium sub-interval from a new pegmatite body adds to the overall value.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 5)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“2.61% Li 2 O and 117 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 6.35 m”
RW-26-47Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 11.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-47
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.91
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 11.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 194.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-47:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411932
- Northing
- 5764115
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong lithium intercept over a good width confirms the continuity and high-grade nature of Pegmatite 3.
Positive factors
- Strong lithium grade
- Good intercept width
- Confirms continuity of Pegmatite 3
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.91% Li 2 O and 74 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 11.75 m, through Pegmatite 3 , in hole RW-26-47”
RW-26-47Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 74Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 11.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-47
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 74
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 11.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 194.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-47:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 411932
- Northing
- 5764115
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in Pegmatite 3 adds to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.91% Li 2 O and 74 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 11.75 m, through Pegmatite 3 , in hole RW-26-47”
RW-26-50Rose West Discovery · lithiumGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 12.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-50
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 12.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-50:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 412423
- Northing
- 5764459
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from a newly identified Pegmatite 7, which remains open in all directions, represents a significant new discovery and potential for further expansion.
Positive factors
- Good lithium grade
- Good intercept width
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 7)
- New zone open in all directions
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.13% Li 2 O and 109 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 12.90 m, through Pegmatite 7 (new) , in hole RW-26-50”
RW-26-50Rose West Discovery · tantalumGrade: 109Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5Intercept: 12.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RW-26-50
- Project
- Rose West Discovery
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker
- CRE
Geometry
- Grade
- 109
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
- Intercept
- 12.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RW-26-50:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 412423
- Northing
- 5764459
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tantalum presence in the newly discovered Pegmatite 7 adds to the polymetallic potential of this new zone.
Positive factors
- Presence of tantalum as a secondary commodity
- Intercepted in a newly identified pegmatite body (Pegmatite 7)
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated as a single value
Evidence · text
“1.13% Li 2 O and 109 ppm Ta 2 O 5 over 12.90 m, through Pegmatite 7 (new) , in hole RW-26-50”
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