Lithium Africa Defines a Second Spodumene Trend in Côte d'Ivoire: Kanien Trend Rock Samples up to 1.98% Li2O Highlight Discovery Potential
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Lithium Africa Corp.
- Ticker
- LAF.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 11:52:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lithium Africa has defined a second high-grade spodumene trend, the Kanien Trend, at its Agboville license in Côte d'Ivoire, with rock samples returning up to 1.98% Li2O. Fourteen of nineteen samples exceeded 1.0% Li2O, extending a known corridor of mineralization to 7 km. This discovery highlights the district-scale potential of the Adzopé District, where a 2,000m drill campaign is ongoing at the Saby Trend.
Reasoning: Lithium Africa's discovery of a second high-grade spodumene trend, the Kanien Trend, with multiple rock samples exceeding 1.0% Li2O, significantly enhances the exploration potential of the Adzopé District. While early-stage and based on selective rock samples, the results extend known mineralization and are verified by a Qualified Person, despite minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium rock samples
- Definition of a new spodumene trend
- Extension of known mineralization corridor
- QP sign-off on data verification
- District-scale exploration potential
Negative factors
- Rock samples are selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM outside tolerance, elevated blanks, no independent field duplicates, no independent lab check assays)
- Early-stage exploration results
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 19
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The Kanien Trend lies along strike of spodumene pegmatite samples reported by Atlantic Lithium Limited on its adjacent Rubino license, approximately 3 km to the northeast, defining a corridor of spodumene pegmatite occurrences approximately 7 km long across the license boundary.
Evidence · text
“the Kanien Trend lies along strike of spodumene pegmatite samples of up to 1.36% Li2O reported by Atlantic Lithium Limited ("Atlantic Lithium") on its adjacent Rubino license,2approximately 3 km to the northeast; together, these define a corridor of spodumene pegmatite occurrences approximately 7 km long across the license boundary”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated 'QA/QC and Data Verification' section detailing sample preparation, analysis, and quality control procedures.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC and Data Verification”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The release emphasizes the Kanien Trend's location 'on strike with our neighbor's spodumene occurrences' (Atlantic Lithium's Rubino license) to highlight its potential.
Evidence · text
“The Kanien Trend, grading up to 1.98% Li2O and on strike with our neighbor's spodumene occurrences, joins the Saby Trend”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The sample LOV_055 returned 1.98% Li2O, which is above the exceptional threshold of 1.8% Li2O for lithium.
Evidence · table
“1.98”
Context: LOV_055
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
LOV_055Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_055
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.98
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 352950
- Northing
- 660943
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.98”
Context: LOV_055
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_028Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_028
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.79
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354305
- Northing
- 663197
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.79”
Context: LOV_028
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_027Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_027
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354271
- Northing
- 663196
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.66”
Context: LOV_027
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_014Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_014
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354438
- Northing
- 663296
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.66”
Context: LOV_014
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_054Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_054
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 352941
- Northing
- 660942
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.66”
Context: LOV_054
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_035*Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_035*
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.42
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 353589
- Northing
- 662917
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.42”
Context: LOV_035*
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_064Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_064
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 352988
- Northing
- 660925
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: LOV_064
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_034Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_034
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.37
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354328
- Northing
- 663199
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.37”
Context: LOV_034
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_029Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_029
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.31
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354334
- Northing
- 663196
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.31”
Context: LOV_029
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_058Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_058
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 352985
- Northing
- 660925
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.12”
Context: LOV_058
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_016Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_016
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.09
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354456
- Northing
- 663293
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.09”
Context: LOV_016
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_036*Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_036*
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 353675
- Northing
- 661226
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: LOV_036*
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_020Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_020
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354338
- Northing
- 663209
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: LOV_020
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_026Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_026
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354271
- Northing
- 663179
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade rock sample significantly contributes to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating strong exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- High-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: LOV_026
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_057Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_057
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 352942
- Northing
- 660939
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This rock sample, while lower than the highest, still contributes positively to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- Good-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: LOV_057
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_019Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_019
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354462
- Northing
- 663285
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This rock sample, while lower than the highest, still contributes positively to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- Good-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: LOV_019
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_025Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_025
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354263
- Northing
- 663173
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This rock sample, while lower than the highest, still contributes positively to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- Good-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: LOV_025
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_050Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_050
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354275
- Northing
- 663059
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This rock sample, while lower than the highest, still contributes positively to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- Good-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: LOV_050
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
LOV_013Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LOV_013
- Project
- Agboville license
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- LAF.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 354435
- Northing
- 663294
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals and Intertek Genalysis
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This rock sample, while lower than the highest, still contributes positively to defining the new Kanien spodumene trend, indicating exploration potential, despite the inherent selectivity of grab samples and minor QA/QC observations.
Positive factors
- Good-grade lithium sample
- Contributes to defining new spodumene trend
Negative factors
- Rock sample is selective by nature
- QA/QC issues noted (CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check)
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: LOV_013
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.