# Li3 Lithium Corp Uncovers 1.2km Mineralized Pegmatite Body at the Mutare Lithium Project in Zimbabwe

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li3-lithium-corp-uncovers-1-2km-mineralized-pegmatite-body-at-the-mutare-lithium--abf1393f-d917-412d-b9a4-19ffdda9722e

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CUCU/news/7442847187690358/li3-lithium-corp-uncovers-1-2km-mineralized-pegmatite-body-at-the-mutare-lithium

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2023-08-10T20:02:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Identification of a significant 1.2 km mineralized pegmatite body

- Positive factor: Trenching results up to 38m at 0.37% Li2O are promising for early-stage surface sampling

- Positive factor: Results will guide an upcoming 5,000-meter exploration drilling program

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off enhance data credibility

- Negative factor: Grades are below typical economic thresholds for fresh rock lithium deposits

- Negative factor: 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 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 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-TR003

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Moderate intercept width \(29m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.13% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 29

### MP23-NLE-TR004

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Moderate intercept width \(24m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.13% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 24

### MP23-NLE-TR006

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width \(4m\)

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.15% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 4

### MP23-NLW-TR001

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Moderate intercept width \(11.5m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.14% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 11.5

### MP23-NLW-TR002

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Moderate intercept width \(17m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.13% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 17

### MP23-NLW-TR002

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Higher grade \(0.27% Li2O\) compared to other intercepts in the trench

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width \(3m\)

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 3

### MP23-NLW-TR002

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Moderate intercept width \(12m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.15% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 12

### MP23-NLW-TR003

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Improved grade \(0.23% Li2O\) compared to lower-grade intercepts

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept width \(9m\)

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 9

### MP23-NLW-TR003

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width \(3m\)

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.11% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 3

### MP23-NLW-TR004

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Moderate intercept width \(10m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms lithium mineralization in trenching

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.17% Li2O\) is below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 10

### MP23-NLW-TR007

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Significant intercept width \(36m\)

- Positive factor: Highest reported grade \(0.37% Li2O\) in the release, indicating strong mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports the potential for a significant lithium deposit

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.37

Context: 36

### MP23-NLW-TR008

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Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Very significant intercept width \(38m\), the widest in the release

- Positive factor: Strong grade \(0.32% Li2O\), indicating robust mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports the potential for a significant lithium deposit

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 38

### MP23-NLW-TR009

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li3-lithium-corp-uncovers-1-2km-mineralized-pegmatite-body-at-the-mutare-lithium--abf1393f-d917-412d-b9a4-19ffdda9722e#fact-drill-facts-12)

Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Strong grade \(0.35% Li2O\), among the highest reported

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept width \(13m\)

- Positive factor: Indicates consistent high-grade mineralization

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.35

Context: 13

### MP23-NLW-TR009

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li3-lithium-corp-uncovers-1-2km-mineralized-pegmatite-body-at-the-mutare-lithium--abf1393f-d917-412d-b9a4-19ffdda9722e#fact-drill-facts-13)

Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Significant intercept width \(21m\)

- Positive factor: Good grade \(0.26% Li2O\), indicating robust mineralization

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 21

### MP23-NLW-TR010

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li3-lithium-corp-uncovers-1-2km-mineralized-pegmatite-body-at-the-mutare-lithium--abf1393f-d917-412d-b9a4-19ffdda9722e#fact-drill-facts-14)

Mutare Lithium Project · lithium

#### 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 factor: Significant intercept width \(21m\)

- Positive factor: Good grade \(0.25% Li2O\), indicating robust mineralization

- Negative factor: Grade is still below typical economic thresholds and rubric's 'weak' category

- Negative factor: Weathering noted as a potential factor for lower grades

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 21

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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