# Lithium Africa Defines a Second Spodumene Trend in C&\#xF4;te d'Ivoire: Kanien Trend Rock Samples up to 1.98% Li2O Highlight Discovery Potential Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/LAF.V/press-releases/7956072133737077 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-16T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T11:52:13.691Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T11:52:13.691Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade lithium rock samples - Positive factor: Definition of a new spodumene trend - Positive factor: Extension of known mineralization corridor - Positive factor: QP sign-off on data verification - Positive factor: District-scale exploration potential - Negative factor: Rock samples are selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM outside tolerance, elevated blanks, no independent field duplicates, no independent lab check assays\) - Negative factor: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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\_055 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-0) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.98 Context: LOV\_055 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_028 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-1) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.79 Context: LOV\_028 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_027 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-2) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.66 Context: LOV\_027 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-3) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.66 Context: LOV\_014 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_054 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-4) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.66 Context: LOV\_054 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_035\* [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-5) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.42 Context: LOV\_035\* #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_064 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-6) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.40 Context: LOV\_064 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_034 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-7) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.37 Context: LOV\_034 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-8) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.31 Context: LOV\_029 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_058 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-9) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.12 Context: LOV\_058 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-10) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.09 Context: LOV\_016 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_036\* [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-11) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.06 Context: LOV\_036\* #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-12) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.06 Context: LOV\_020 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_026 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-13) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: High-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 1.01 Context: LOV\_026 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_057 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-14) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: Good-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 0.98 Context: LOV\_057 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-15) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: Good-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 0.91 Context: LOV\_019 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_025 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-16) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: Good-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 0.83 Context: LOV\_025 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_050 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-17) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: Good-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 0.81 Context: LOV\_050 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LOV\_013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithium-africa-defines-a-second-spodumene-trend-in-c-xf4-te-d-ivoire-kanien-tren--be26f2c9-80ca-4db7-a6ad-32d751070926#fact-drill-facts-18) Agboville license · lithium #### 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 factor: Good-grade lithium sample - Positive factor: Contributes to defining new spodumene trend - Negative factor: Rock sample is selective by nature - Negative factor: QA/QC issues noted \(CRM, blanks, no independent duplicates/lab check\) Evidence · table > 0.60 Context: LOV\_013 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: 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.