# Global Battery Metals Reports Knockeen Lithium Pegmatite Trenching Results, Including 2.55% Li2O Sample at Just Two Metres Depth Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GBML/news/7096420014740548/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-12-12T12:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Global Battery Metals Ltd. - Ticker: GBML - Exchange: TSX - Region: Ireland - Primary commodity: Lithium - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-21 11:06:09 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Global Battery Metals has reported high-grade lithium trenching results at the Knockeen target of the Leinster Lithium Project in Ireland. The results include a 2.55% Li2O intercept from a 1m trench sample and grab samples as high as 3.00% Li2O, confirming near-surface mineralization. Reasoning: High-grade lithium \(up to 3.00% Li2O\) found in shallow trenching and grab samples, confirming the continuity of the spodumene pegmatite dike at surface. - Positive factor: high-grade near-surface lithium - Positive factor: consistent mineralization along dike - Positive factor: confirmed spodumene presence Facts used in scoring: 8 ## 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: Release mentions QA/QC protocol including blind standards, blanks, and duplicates, and names ALS Laboratories. Evidence · text > QA/QC of drill core samples and associated assay results are monitored by GBML through a QA/QC protocol which includes the insertion of blind standard reference materials, blanks, and duplicates **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: EurGeol Vaughan Williams, M.Sc., P.Geo. is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > reviewed and approved by EurGeol Vaughan Williams, M.Sc., P.Geo., ... a "qualified person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### 23-1597-TR01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-0) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: 23-1597-TR01 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O - Intercept: 1 m - From: 0 m - To: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 23-1597-TR01:0-1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade intercept from trenching. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: 3,090 ### 23-1597-TR01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-1) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: 23-1597-TR01 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.61 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O - Intercept: 1 m - From: 1 m - To: 2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 23-1597-TR01:1-2 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade intercept from trenching. Evidence · table > 0.61 Context: 2,830 ### 23-1597-TR01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-2) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: 23-1597-TR01 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 2.55 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O - Intercept: 1 m - From: 2 m - To: 3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 23-1597-TR01:2-3 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade 2.55% Li2O intercept at shallow depth. - Positive factor: exceptional grade for lithium Evidence · table > 2.55 Context: 11,850 ### 23-1597-TR01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-3) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: 23-1597-TR01 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O - Intercept: 1 m - From: 3 m - To: 4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 23-1597-TR01:3-4 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade intercept. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 1,500 ### 23-1597-TR01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-4) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: 23-1597-TR01 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.92 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O - Intercept: 1 m - From: 4 m - To: 5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 23-1597-TR01:4-5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept. Evidence · table > 0.92 Context: 4,270 ### grab\_1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-5) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: grab\_1 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade grab sample from pegmatite boulder. - Positive factor: high grade grab sample Evidence · table > 3.00 Context: 13,950 ### grab\_2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-6) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: grab\_2 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 2.17 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade grab sample. Evidence · table > 2.17 Context: 10,100 ### grab\_3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/global-battery-metals-reports-knockeen-lithium-pegmatite-trenching-results-inclu--f6176623-002f-4cad-8304-907bd44d9c16#fact-drill-facts-7) Leinster Lithium Project · lithium Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: grab\_3 - Project: Leinster Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: ireland - Reported Region: Ireland - Ticker: GBML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.98 - Grade Unit: % Li 2 O #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade grab sample. Evidence · table > 1.98 Context: 9,200 ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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