Mt Edon Drilling Reinforces Broad Rubidium Mineralisation 12 pages 1.2MB
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Morella Corporation Limited
- Ticker
- 1MC
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Rubidium
- Secondary commodities
- Lithium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 02:11:01 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Morella Corporation announced initial drill results from its Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, confirming broad rubidium mineralisation with high-grade intercepts up to 0.51% Rb2O and associated lithium credits. These results, which include significant widths such as 54m @ 0.17% Rb2O, will be incorporated into a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate currently in progress. The drilling has improved the understanding of the Sophie pegmatite's continuity and extent, with further assay results pending.
Reasoning: Morella Corporation announced strong initial drill results from its Mt Edon Project, confirming broad and high-grade rubidium mineralisation, with associated lithium credits. These results are crucial for the upcoming maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate, indicating significant progress towards de-risking the project. The continuity and extent of mineralisation have been improved, providing increased confidence in the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Broad rubidium mineralisation confirmed across multiple pegmatites
- High-grade rubidium intercepts up to 0.51% Rb2O
- Drilling confirms continuity and extent of mineralisation at Sophie Prospect
- Results will be incorporated into a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate
- Lithium credits enhance potential project economics
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True width of mineralisation is not known for reported intercepts
- Remaining assay results are pending, so full picture is not yet available
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 30
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes detailed QA/QC disclosure in JORC Table 1, mentioning certified lab (ALS Global), QP sign-off (Mr Henry Thomas), and methods like duplicates, standards (CRM), and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Assay samples were dispatched to ALS Global in Perth, a certified laboratory. ... 17 Sample duplicates, 11 samples of Certified Reference Material (CRM), and 3 blanks were inserted into the sample sequence for QA/QC purposes. ... Mr Henry Thomas, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is the Exploration Manager employed by Morella Corporation. Mr Henry Thomas consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release clearly states the cut-off grades and internal dilution rules used for reporting intervals: 0.05% Rb2O low-cutoff with 2m internal dilution for main intercepts, and 0.2% Rb2O low-cutoff with no internal dilution for higher-grade intervals.
Evidence · text
“The calculated intercepts are generated using a 0.05% Rb2O low-cutoff with an allowance for 2m of internal dilution. • Higher grade intervals are calculated with a 0.2% Rb2O low-cutoff with no internal dilution.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that only downhole lengths are reported and the true width of the mineralisation is not known.
Evidence · text
“The true width of the mineralisation is not known, only down hole length is reported.”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The company is progressing towards a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Mt Edon Project.
Evidence · text
“Maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate in progress”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (30)
MER034Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER034
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 41 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 116 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER034:75-116
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564894
- Northing
- 6757077
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 41m intercept at 0.15% Rb2O is a significant width, contributing positively to the understanding of the rubidium mineralisation continuity for the upcoming MRE.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length of 41m
- Grade of 0.15% Rb2O contributes to resource definition
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 41
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER034Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.067Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER034
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.067
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 41 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 116 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER034:75-116
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564894
- Northing
- 6757077
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.067% Li2O over 41m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.067”
Context: 41
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER034Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER034
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 83 m
- To
- 93 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER034:83-93
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564894
- Northing
- 6757077
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 10m intercept at 0.22% Rb2O represents a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralisation, positively impacting the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval within a broader zone
- Grade of 0.22% Rb2O is strong for rubidium
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 10
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER034Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.067Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER034
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.067
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 83 m
- To
- 93 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER034:83-93
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564894
- Northing
- 6757077
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.067% Li2O over 10m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.067”
Context: 10
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER035Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER035
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40 m
- From
- 57 m
- To
- 97 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER035:57-97
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564877
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 40m intercept at 0.23% Rb2O is a strong result, reinforcing the broad rubidium mineralisation and supporting the upcoming MRE.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length of 40m
- Grade of 0.23% Rb2O is strong for rubidium
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 40
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER035Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.063Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER035
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.063
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40 m
- From
- 57 m
- To
- 97 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER035:57-97
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564877
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.063% Li2O over 40m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.063”
Context: 40
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER035Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER035
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 61 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER035:60-61
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564877
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1m intercept at 0.34% Rb2O is a very high-grade rubidium result, indicating localized high-grade zones within the broader mineralisation.
Positive factors
- High-grade rubidium intercept of 0.34% Rb2O
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 1m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 1
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER035Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER035
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 61 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER035:60-61
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564877
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1m intercept at 0.25% Li2O is a notable lithium credit, adding value to the rubidium-focused project.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit of 0.25% Li2O is a good byproduct grade
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 1m
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 1
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER035Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER035
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER035:80-81
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564877
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1m intercept at 0.51% Rb2O is an exceptionally high-grade rubidium result, highlighting bonanza-grade zones within the pegmatite.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade rubidium intercept of 0.51% Rb2O
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 1m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 1
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER035Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER035
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER035:80-81
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564877
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.01% Li2O over 1m is very low and unlikely to contribute significantly to project economics.
Negative factors
- Very low lithium grade
- Narrow intercept length of 1m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 1
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER036Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER036
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 45 m
- Hole Depth
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER036:40-45
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564916
- Northing
- 6757000
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5m intercept at 0.16% Rb2O is a solid rubidium grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralisation footprint.
Positive factors
- Good rubidium grade of 0.16% Rb2O
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 5m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER036Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.101Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER036
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.101
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 45 m
- Hole Depth
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER036:40-45
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564916
- Northing
- 6757040
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.101% Li2O over 5m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- Narrow intercept length of 5m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.101”
Context: 5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER036Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER036
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 54 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 116 m
- Hole Depth
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER036:62-116
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564916
- Northing
- 6757000
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 54m intercept at 0.17% Rb2O is an exceptionally broad and strong rubidium result, significantly reinforcing the scale and continuity of mineralisation at Sophie Prospect.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length of 54m
- Strong rubidium grade of 0.17% Rb2O
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 54
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER036Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.097Grade Unit: %Intercept: 54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER036
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.097
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 54 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 116 m
- Hole Depth
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER036:62-116
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564916
- Northing
- 6757000
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.097% Li2O over 54m is a notable lithium credit over a significant width, adding value to the rubidium-focused project.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length of 54m
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.097”
Context: 54
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER036Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER036
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 132 m
- Hole Depth
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER036:127-132
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564916
- Northing
- 6757000
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5m intercept at 0.14% Rb2O is a solid rubidium grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralisation footprint.
Positive factors
- Good rubidium grade of 0.14% Rb2O
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 5m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER036Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.075Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER036
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.075
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 132 m
- Hole Depth
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER036:127-132
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564916
- Northing
- 6757000
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.075% Li2O over 5m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- Narrow intercept length of 5m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.075”
Context: 5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER040Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER040
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 62 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER040:24-62
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564840
- Northing
- 6756837
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 38m intercept at 0.15% Rb2O is a significant width, contributing positively to the understanding of the rubidium mineralisation continuity for the upcoming MRE.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length of 38m
- Grade of 0.15% Rb2O contributes to resource definition
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 38
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER040Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.034Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER040
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.034
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 62 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER040:24-62
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564840
- Northing
- 6756837
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.034% Li2O over 38m is very low and unlikely to contribute significantly to project economics, even as a byproduct.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Very low lithium grade
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.034”
Context: 38
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER040Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER040
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 33 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER040:27-33
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564840
- Northing
- 6756837
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6m intercept at 0.19% Rb2O is a good rubidium grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralisation footprint.
Positive factors
- Good rubidium grade of 0.19% Rb2O
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 6m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 6
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER040Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.045Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER040
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.045
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 33 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER040:27-33
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564840
- Northing
- 6756837
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.045% Li2O over 6m is very low and unlikely to contribute significantly to project economics, even as a byproduct.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Very low lithium grade
- Narrow intercept length of 6m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.045”
Context: 6
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER040Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER040
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 47 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER040:39-47
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564840
- Northing
- 6756837
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 8m intercept at 0.21% Rb2O is a strong rubidium grade over a moderate width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralisation.
Positive factors
- Strong rubidium grade of 0.21% Rb2O
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 8m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 8
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER040Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.027Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER040
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.027
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 47 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER040:39-47
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564840
- Northing
- 6756837
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.027% Li2O over 8m is very low and unlikely to contribute significantly to project economics, even as a byproduct.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Very low lithium grade
- Narrow intercept length of 8m
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.027”
Context: 8
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER041Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER041
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 24 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER041:0-16
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564761
- Northing
- 6756799
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 16m intercept at 0.18% Rb2O is a good rubidium result over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralisation footprint.
Positive factors
- Good rubidium grade of 0.18% Rb2O
- Moderate intercept length of 16m
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 16
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER041Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.056Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER041
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.056
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 24 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER041:0-16
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564761
- Northing
- 6756799
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.056% Li2O over 16m is very low and unlikely to contribute significantly to project economics, even as a byproduct.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Very low lithium grade
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.056”
Context: 16
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER042Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER042
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 39 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 46 m
- Hole Depth
- 54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER042:7-46
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564800
- Northing
- 6756800
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 39m intercept at 0.2% Rb2O is a strong result, reinforcing the broad rubidium mineralisation and supporting the upcoming MRE.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length of 39m
- Strong rubidium grade of 0.2% Rb2O
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 39
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER042Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.065Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER042
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.065
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 39 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 46 m
- Hole Depth
- 54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER042:7-46
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564800
- Northing
- 6756800
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.065% Li2O over 39m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.065”
Context: 39
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER042Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER042
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 26 m
- From
- 18 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER042:18-44
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564800
- Northing
- 6756800
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 26m intercept at 0.24% Rb2O is a strong rubidium result over a good width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralisation.
Positive factors
- Strong rubidium grade of 0.24% Rb2O
- Moderate intercept length of 26m
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 26
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER042Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.063Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER042
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.063
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 26 m
- From
- 18 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER042:18-44
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564800
- Northing
- 6756800
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 0 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.063% Li2O over 26m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.063”
Context: 26
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER043Mt Edon · rubidiumGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER043
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- rubidium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 37 m
- Hole Depth
- 66 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER043:12-37
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564837
- Northing
- 6756811
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 25m intercept at 0.19% Rb2O is a good rubidium result over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralisation footprint.
Positive factors
- Good rubidium grade of 0.19% Rb2O
- Moderate intercept length of 25m
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 25
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
MER043Mt Edon · lithiumGrade: 0.072Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MER043
- Project
- Mt Edon
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- 1MC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.072
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 37 m
- Hole Depth
- 66 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MER043:12-37
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sophie Prospect
- Easting
- 564837
- Northing
- 6756811
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global in Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.05
- Cutoff Unit
- % Rb2O
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lithium grade of 0.072% Li2O over 25m is a positive credit, but not high enough to be a primary driver, consistent with its secondary commodity status.
Positive factors
- Lithium credit adds to potential project economics
Negative factors
- Grade is below typical economic thresholds for primary lithium deposits
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.072”
Context: 25
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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.