Li3 Lithium Corp Uncovers 1.2km Mineralized Pegmatite Body at the Mutare Lithium Project in Zimbabwe
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Li3 Lithium Corp.
- Ticker
- CUCU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Zimbabwe
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 06:56:26 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Li3 Lithium Corp. has identified a 1.2 km long mineralized pegmatite body at its Mutare Lithium Project in Zimbabwe through initial trenching. The program yielded promising results, with channel samples returning up to 38 meters at 0.37% Li2O, despite noted weathering effects. These findings will guide a 5,000-meter exploration drilling program scheduled to commence shortly.
Reasoning: Li3 Lithium Corp. announced promising initial trenching results from its Mutare Lithium Project in Zimbabwe, identifying a 1.2 km mineralized pegmatite body with significant widths and grades up to 0.37% Li2O, which will inform an upcoming drill program.
Positive factors
- Identification of a significant 1.2 km mineralized pegmatite body
- Trenching results up to 38m at 0.37% Li2O are promising for early-stage surface sampling
- Results will guide an upcoming 5,000-meter exploration drilling program
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off enhance data credibility
Negative factors
- Grades are below typical economic thresholds for fresh rock lithium deposits
- The document notes that weathering likely reduced reported Li2O grades
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
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 blanks and standards, chain of custody, analysis by ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certified Zimlabs, and sign-off by a Qualified Person (François Auclair).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Li3 Lithium's trenching and sampling programs are under the control of the Company's geological employees and are consistent with industry best practices. One blank (cement) and one standard (AMIS-0565, or AMIS-0656, or AMIS-0355) is inserted as samples every 20 samples (18 rock samples, one CRM, one blank). Trenching samples are transported by Li3 Lithium's employees following a defined chain of custody, to Zimlabs in Harare, Zimbabwe. All samples were pulverized to produce a 30g charge and then analyzed by G706 (multi acid digestion with AAS finish). Zimlabs is a subsidiary of GNK laboratories and is internationally accredited laboratory testing provider with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certification (Laboratory Accreditation Number: TEST-S 0010 (lSO/lEC t7025:20t7l). ... François Auclair, QP, M.Sc, Quebec Order of Geologists, CEO and President of Li3 Lithium, is the non-independent qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The trenching program identified lithium mineralization over a 1.2 kilometer strike length, extending the known mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“Li3 Lithium Corp. ... is pleased to announce that it has identified lithium mineralization over 1.2 kilometer strike at the Nels Luck pegmatite target”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The company highlights the project's proximity to a known world-class mine, stating it is 'just 15km from the world-class Sabi Star Lithium Tantalum Mine'.
Evidence · text
“the Nels Luck area of the Mutare Lithium Project is just 15km from the world-class Sabi Star Lithium Tantalum Mine.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: While the table specifies 'results greater than 0.10% (1000 ppm)', the document does not disclose the specific cut-off grade or internal dilution rules used for compositing the reported trench intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 2: Summary of Lithium Oxide (Li 2 O) trench composite results greater than 0.10% (1000 ppm) from the Nels Luck area.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (15)
MP23-NLE-TR003Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLE-TR003
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 29 m
- From
- 51 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 404250
- Northing
- 7885460
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 857 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 29m intercept at 0.13% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the grade is low, potentially due to weathering.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (29m)
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Grade (0.13% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 29
MP23-NLE-TR004Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLE-TR004
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 83 m
- Hole Depth
- 88 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 404325
- Northing
- 7885486
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 854 m
- Azimuth
- 343 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 24m intercept at 0.13% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the grade is low, potentially due to weathering.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (24m)
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Grade (0.13% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 24
MP23-NLE-TR006Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLE-TR006
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 198 m
- To
- 202 m
- Hole Depth
- 202 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 404528
- Northing
- 7885428
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 870 m
- Azimuth
- 328 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow 4m intercept at 0.15% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the width and grade are low.
Positive factors
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (4m)
- Grade (0.15% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 4
MP23-NLW-TR001Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 11.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR001
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 11.5 m
- From
- 66.5 m
- To
- 78 m
- Hole Depth
- 137 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403931
- Northing
- 7885307
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 853 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 11.5m intercept at 0.14% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the grade is low, potentially due to weathering.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (11.5m)
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Grade (0.14% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 11.5
MP23-NLW-TR002Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR002
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403880
- Northing
- 7885283
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 850 m
- Azimuth
- 299 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 17m intercept at 0.13% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the grade is low, potentially due to weathering.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (17m)
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Grade (0.13% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 17
MP23-NLW-TR002Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR002
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 102 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403880
- Northing
- 7885283
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 850 m
- Azimuth
- 299 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow 3m intercept at 0.27% Li2O shows higher grade mineralization, but the width is limited.
Positive factors
- Higher grade (0.27% Li2O) compared to other intercepts in the trench
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3m)
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 3
MP23-NLW-TR002Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR002
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 123 m
- To
- 135 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403880
- Northing
- 7885283
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 850 m
- Azimuth
- 299 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 12m intercept at 0.15% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the grade is low, potentially due to weathering.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (12m)
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Grade (0.15% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 12
MP23-NLW-TR003Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR003
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 48 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403755
- Northing
- 7885262
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 853 m
- Azimuth
- 308 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9m intercept at 0.23% Li2O shows improved grade mineralization, indicating potential.
Positive factors
- Improved grade (0.23% Li2O) compared to lower-grade intercepts
- Moderate intercept width (9m)
Negative factors
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 9
MP23-NLW-TR003Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR003
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 89 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403755
- Northing
- 7885262
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 853 m
- Azimuth
- 308 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow 3m intercept at 0.11% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the width and grade are low.
Positive factors
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3m)
- Grade (0.11% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 3
MP23-NLW-TR004Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR004
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 12 m
- Hole Depth
- 67 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403682
- Northing
- 7885252
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 859 m
- Azimuth
- 336 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 10m intercept at 0.17% Li2O from trenching confirms mineralization, but the grade is low, potentially due to weathering.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (10m)
- Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching
Negative factors
- Grade (0.17% Li2O) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 10
MP23-NLW-TR007Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR007
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 36 m
- From
- 25 m
- To
- 61 m
- Hole Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403504
- Northing
- 7885173
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 317 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 36m intercept at 0.37% Li2O is a highlight, demonstrating significant width and the highest grade in the release, indicating strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept width (36m)
- Highest reported grade (0.37% Li2O) in the release, indicating strong mineralization
- Supports the potential for a significant lithium deposit
Negative factors
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 36
MP23-NLW-TR008Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR008
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 92 m
- Hole Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403469
- Northing
- 7885133
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 876 m
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 38m intercept at 0.32% Li2O is very significant, being the widest in the release with strong grade, indicating robust mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very significant intercept width (38m), the widest in the release
- Strong grade (0.32% Li2O), indicating robust mineralization
- Supports the potential for a significant lithium deposit
Negative factors
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 38
MP23-NLW-TR009Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR009
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 55 m
- Hole Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403418
- Northing
- 7885122
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 13m intercept at 0.35% Li2O shows strong grade mineralization, indicating consistent high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (0.35% Li2O), among the highest reported
- Moderate intercept width (13m)
- Indicates consistent high-grade mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 13
MP23-NLW-TR009Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR009
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 85 m
- Hole Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403418
- Northing
- 7885122
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 21m intercept at 0.26% Li2O shows significant width and good grade, indicating robust mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept width (21m)
- Good grade (0.26% Li2O), indicating robust mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 21
MP23-NLW-TR010Mutare Lithium Project · lithiumGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: % Li2OIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP23-NLW-TR010
- Project
- Mutare Lithium Project
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- CUCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 21 m
- Hole Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 403353
- Northing
- 7885167
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 36S
- Elevation
- 876 m
- Azimuth
- 348 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Zimlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 21m intercept at 0.25% Li2O shows significant width and good grade, indicating robust mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept width (21m)
- Good grade (0.25% Li2O), indicating robust mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category
- Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 21
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