# Critical Elements Resumes Its 10,000-Meter Summer Drill Program at Rose West

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CRE/news/8057964268086185/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-08-04T11:00:00.000Z

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, Other

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 06:22:29 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.10 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation has resumed its 10,000-meter summer drill program at the Rose West Discovery in Eeyou Istchee, Québec, after a temporary suspension due to a forest fire. The program aims to expand the known lithium-tantalum mineralized footprint and conduct infill drilling. While collar details and intervals are provided, assay results for the reported intersections are pending, with some intervals explicitly noted as containing no spodumene.

Reasoning: The company has successfully resumed its 10,000-meter drill program at Rose West, with clear objectives for both exploration and infill drilling. While collar details and intersected intervals are provided, the lack of assay results in this release limits immediate impact, and some intervals are explicitly noted as barren.

- Positive factor: Resumption of significant drill program

- Positive factor: Clear exploration and infill objectives

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: QP signed

- Negative factor: No assay results reported

- Negative factor: Some intervals noted as 'No Spodumene'

Facts used in scoring: 11

## Classification and evidence

**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: The release explicitly states that 'Quality assurance and quality control procedures have been implemented' and mentions 'Standards, duplicate and blanks were regularly inserted' and the use of 'ALS Minerals laboratory facility'.

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.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill program objectives include 'Infill drilling along Line C' to confirm grade and thickness continuity.

Evidence · text

> Infill drilling along Line C \( Figure 1 \), to confirm grade and thickness continuity of the intersected pegmatites;

**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 'Follow up on both newly discovered mineralized pegmatites'.

Evidence · text

> Expand laterally all around the existing mineralized footprint; Infill drilling along Line C \( Figure 1 \), to confirm grade and thickness continuity of the intersected pegmatites; Follow up on both newly discovered mineralized pegmatites \(6 and 7\) below the current extent of mineralization.

**No Assay Results**

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Table 2, which is titled 'Spodumene-rich pegmatite intervals and assay results', explicitly states 'P.R.' \(Pending Results\) or 'N.S.' \(No Spodumene\) for the Li2O and Ta2O5 grade columns, indicating no assay results are provided in this release.

Evidence · table

> P.R.

Context: RW-26-35A

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

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

Evidence · text

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

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (11)

### RW-26-35A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-0)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-35A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 171 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411629
- Northing: 5764025
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-35A

Context: 171

### RW-26-36

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-1)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-36
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 207 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411711
- Northing: 5764082
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-36

Context: 207

### RW-26-37

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-2)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-37
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 204 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411793
- Northing: 5764140
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-37

Context: 204

### RW-26-51

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-3)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-51
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 192 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411874
- Northing: 5764197
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-51

Context: 192

### RW-26-52

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-4)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-52
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 189 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411956
- Northing: 5764254
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-52

Context: 189

### RW-26-53

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-5)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-53
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 195 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411899
- Northing: 5764336
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-53

Context: 195

### RW-26-54

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-6)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-54
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 201 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411817
- Northing: 5764278
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-54

Context: 201

### RW-26-55

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-7)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-55
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 201 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411735
- Northing: 5764222
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-55

Context: 201

### RW-26-56A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-8)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-56A
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 195 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411653
- Northing: 5764164
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-56A

Context: 195

### RW-26-57

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-9)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-57
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 90 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411596
- Northing: 5764246
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-57

Context: 90

### RW-26-58

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-elements-resumes-its-10-000-meter-summer-drill-program-at-rose-west--56536a88-0b29-4768-8ff6-22b6598bdd40#fact-drill-facts-10)

Rose West · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: RW-26-58
- Project: Rose West
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Eeyou Istchee, Québec
- Ticker: CRE

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 201 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 411678
- Northing: 5764303
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 ZN18
- Azimuth: 245 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides precise collar details for a drill hole in a significant exploration and infill program, but does not include assay results.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant drill program

- Positive factor: Precise collar coordinates provided

Evidence · table

> RW-26-58

Context: 201

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