CXO: Thick High-Grade Lithium Intersections at Blackbeard
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Core Lithium Ltd
- Ticker
- CXO
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Northern Territory
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-18 23:18:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Core Lithium has reported thick, high-grade lithium intersections at the Blackbeard prospect, highlighted by a 92m @ 1.25% Li2O intercept in hole NMRD104. These results confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralisation and represent the longest downhole intersection recorded at the prospect to date.
Reasoning: The announcement reports significant new high-grade lithium intercepts at the Blackbeard prospect, including a record-length intersection in NMRD104 that confirms continuity of mineralisation.
Positive factors
- thick high-grade lithium intersections
- longest downhole intersection at Blackbeard to date
- confirms continuity of high-grade mineralisation
- step-out/along-strike continuity demonstrated
Negative factors
- partial results for NMRD108
- low-grade/no significant intercepts in deep holes NMRD101 and NMRD102
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: NMRD104 reports an estimated true thickness of approximately 45m.
Evidence · text
“estimated true thickness is approximately 45m”
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 sampling techniques, laboratory (Intertek), and use of standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Intertek utilise standard internal quality control measures including the use of Certified Lithium Standards and duplicates/repeats.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: NMRD104 is located 80m up-dip of a previously reported intersection, confirming continuity.
Evidence · text
“located approximately 80m up-dip of the previously reported 63m @ 1.67% Li2O in NRC2691, confirming continuity”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
NMRD104Blackbeard · lithiumGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 92 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NMRD104
- Project
- Blackbeard
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- CXO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 92 m
- True Width
- 45 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 231.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NMRD104:92-184
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Blackbeard
- Easting
- 687210
- Northing
- 8585070
- Elevation
- 26 m
- Azimuth
- 324 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 92m @ 1.25% Li2O is a standout intersection and the longest at Blackbeard to date.
Positive factors
- record length at prospect
- high grade
- confirms continuity
Evidence · text
“92m @ 1.25% Li2O from 92m in NMRD104 (~45m true width)”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 45
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results is extracted from the ASX a"
NMRD104Blackbeard · lithiumGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 73 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NMRD104
- Project
- Blackbeard
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- CXO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 73 m
- True Width
- 35 m
- From
- 110 m
- To
- 183 m
- Hole Depth
- 231.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NMRD104:110-183
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Blackbeard
- Easting
- 687210
- Northing
- 8585070
- Elevation
- 26 m
- Azimuth
- 324 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component of the NMRD104 intersection.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“73m @ 1.45% Li2O from 110m (~35m true width)”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 35
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results is extracted from the ASX a"
NMRD108Blackbeard · lithiumGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NMRD108
- Project
- Blackbeard
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- CXO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29 m
- From
- 209 m
- To
- 238 m
- Hole Depth
- 348 m
- Intercept Depth
- 209 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NMRD108:209-238
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Blackbeard
- Easting
- 687165
- Northing
- 8584960
- Elevation
- 26 m
- Azimuth
- 324 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept but results are partial with assays pending for the remainder of the hole.
Positive factors
- high grade
Negative factors
- partial results
Evidence · text
“29m @ 1.35% Li2O from 209m in NMRD108”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results is extracted from the ASX a"
NMRD103Blackbeard · lithiumGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NMRD103
- Project
- Blackbeard
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- CXO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19 m
- From
- 330 m
- To
- 349 m
- Hole Depth
- 420.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 330 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NMRD103:330-349
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Blackbeard
- Easting
- 687050
- Northing
- 8585220
- Elevation
- 26 m
- Azimuth
- -68 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intersection relative to the high-grade zones identified elsewhere.
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 19
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results is extracted from the ASX a"
NMRD105Blackbeard · lithiumGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NMRD105
- Project
- Blackbeard
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- CXO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 142 m
- To
- 146 m
- Hole Depth
- 306.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 142 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NMRD105:142-146
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Blackbeard
- Easting
- 687270
- Northing
- 8585050
- Elevation
- 27 m
- Azimuth
- -63 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrow high-grade intersection.
Negative factors
- narrow width
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: 4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results is extracted from the ASX a"
NMRD105Blackbeard · lithiumGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NMRD105
- Project
- Blackbeard
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- CXO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.9 m
- From
- 203 m
- To
- 216 m
- Hole Depth
- 306.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 142 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NMRD105:203-216
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Blackbeard
- Easting
- 687270
- Northing
- 8585050
- Elevation
- 27 m
- Azimuth
- -63 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % Li2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade component of the NMRD105 intersection.
Positive factors
- includes high grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · table
“0.72”
Context: 13
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results is extracted from the ASX a"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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