Lithium Africa Defines a Second Spodumene Trend in Côte d'Ivoire: Kanien Trend Rock Samples up to 1.98% Li2O Highlight Discovery Potential

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Company
Lithium Africa Corp.
Ticker
LAF
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Primary commodity
Lithium
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-16 11:09:11 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Lithium Africa Corp. has defined a second spodumene trend, the Kanien Trend, on its Agboville license in Côte d'Ivoire, with rock samples returning up to 1.98% Li2O. Fourteen of nineteen samples exceeded 1.0% Li2O, highlighting the discovery potential of the Adzopé District. This new trend, extending a known corridor of spodumene occurrences, complements the previously defined Saby Trend where drilling is ongoing.

Reasoning: The discovery of a second high-grade spodumene trend with multiple samples exceeding 1.0% Li2O significantly enhances the exploration potential of the district, despite the early-stage nature of rock sampling and some QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • High-grade lithium rock samples (up to 1.98% Li2O)
  • Definition of a second primary spodumene trend (Kanien Trend)
  • Extension of a known spodumene corridor across license boundaries
  • Highlights district-scale discovery potential

Negative factors

  • Rock samples are selective by nature and not necessarily representative
  • QA/QC issues noted (OREAS 45h outside tolerance, OREAS 752 not re-assayed for over-range, elevated field blanks)
  • No independent field-duplicate program implemented
  • No check assays sent to a second independent laboratory
  • Qualified Person has not visited the Agboville license

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 19

Classification and evidence

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

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The document defines the Kanien Trend as a second primary spodumene trend and notes it lies along strike of previously reported spodumene occurrences, defining a corridor approximately 7 km long.

Evidence · text

“The Kanien Trend lies along strike of spodumene pegmatite samples of up to 1.36% Li 2 O reported by Atlantic Lithium Limited (" Atlantic Lithium ") on its adjacent Rubino license, 2 approximately 3 km to the northeast; together, these define a corridor of spodumene pegmatite occurrences approximately 7 km long across the license boundary (Figure 1).”

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 detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, blanks, certified reference materials, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

“QA/QC and Data Verification Rock samples were collected by the Company's geologists as grab samples from outcrop and, where noted, float, with locations recorded by GPS and verified and digitized by desktop GIS mapping work. Blanks (cement) and certified reference materials were inserted at the Company's field camp. Samples were prepared at Intertek Minerals, Tarkwa, Ghana (method SP02, 85% passing 75 microns) and analyzed at Intertek Genalysis, Perth, Western Australia, by four-acid digest and ICP-MS (method 4A-Li/MS48).”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The company highlights the Kanien Trend's proximity and along-strike extension to Atlantic Lithium's Rubino license, leveraging the neighbor's reported spodumene occurrences.

Evidence · text

“A ~7 km corridor of spodumene occurrences: the Kanien Trend lies along strike of spodumene pegmatite samples of up to 1.36% Li 2 O reported by Atlantic Lithium Limited (" Atlantic Lithium ") on its adjacent Rubino license, 2 approximately 3 km to the northeast; together, these define a corridor of spodumene pegmatite occurrences approximately 7 km long across the license boundary (Figure 1).”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (19)

Fact 1Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.98
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352950
Northing
660943
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional grade from a rock sample is the highest reported in the newly defined Kanien Trend, indicating strong discovery potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional lithium grade (1.98% Li2O)
  • Highest grade reported in the new Kanien Trend
  • Highlights significant discovery potential

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 2Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.79
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354305
Northing
663197
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.79% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 3Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354271
Northing
663196
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.66% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 4Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354438
Northing
663296
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.66% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 5Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352941
Northing
660942
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.66% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 6Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.42
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
353589
Northing
662917
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a float sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.42% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample (float sample)
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 7Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352988
Northing
660925
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.40% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 8Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354328
Northing
663199
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.37% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 9Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354334
Northing
663196
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating good exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Strong lithium grade (1.31% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 10Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352985
Northing
660925
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (1.12% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 11Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354456
Northing
663293
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (1.09% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 12Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
353675
Northing
661226
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a float sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (1.06% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample (float sample)
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 13Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354338
Northing
663209
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (1.06% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 14Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354271
Northing
663179
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (1.01% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 15Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
352942
Northing
660939
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (0.98% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 16Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354462
Northing
663285
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (0.91% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 17Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354263
Northing
663173
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (0.83% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 18Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
0.81
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354275
Northing
663059
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate lithium grade (0.81% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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

Fact 19Agboville license · lithiumGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % Li2OView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Agboville license
Commodity
lithium
Region
côte d'ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d'Ivoire
Ticker
LAF

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
% Li2O

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Kanien Trend
Easting
354435
Northing
663294
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This weak lithium grade from a rock sample contributes to the positive definition of the new Kanien Trend, indicating exploration potential, though it is from a selective sample and subject to QA/QC limitations.

Positive factors

  • Weak lithium grade (0.60% Li2O)
  • Part of newly defined spodumene trend

Negative factors

  • Selective grab sample
  • QA/QC issues noted
  • QP has not visited site

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.