Ophir Extends Chou Spodumene Pegmatite Showing and Discovers New Lithium Showing at the Radis Property, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ophir Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- OPHR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 03:16:44 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ophir Gold Corp. has extended the Chou spodumene pegmatite and discovered the new 'Figue Showing' at its Radis Property in Quebec. The exploration program expanded the prospective lithium trend to approximately 4.5 km, with a maiden drill program planned for Q1 2024.
Reasoning: The company successfully extended a known pegmatite and discovered a new lithium showing (Figue), expanding the prospective trend to 4.5 km. While new assays are pending, the mapping and discovery provide significant exploration momentum.
Positive factors
- extension of known pegmatite
- discovery of new lithium showing
- expanded prospective trend length
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Negative factors
- assays pending for new samples
- surface sampling is selective
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The Chou Spodumene Pegmatite was extended approximately 26 m south through the discovery of a new outcrop.
Evidence · text
“Extension of the Chou Spodumene Pegmatite Showing through the discovery of an additional spodumene-bearing outcrop along strike, approximately 26 m south.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of certified reference materials and silica blanks at a 10% rate, with analysis by SGS Canada.
Evidence · text
“A Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocol was incorporated into the program and included the insertion of certified reference material and silica blanks at a rate of approximately 10%.”
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Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
Fact 1lithiumGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: % Li2OHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.33
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- Chou:historical
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade lithium intercept reported from June 2023 results.
Positive factors
- high grade for lithium pegmatite
Fact 2lithiumGrade: 1.68Grade Unit: % Li2OHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.68
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- Chou:historical
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical lithium intercept reported from June 2023 results.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Fact 3lithiumGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: % Li2OHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- Chou:historical
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical lithium intercept reported from June 2023 results.
Positive factors
- economic grade
Fact 4lithiumGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: % Li2OHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- Navet:historical
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical lithium intercept reported from June 2023 results.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Fact 5lithiumView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual discovery of lepidolite-bearing pegmatite (Figue Showing) indicating lithium potential; assays are pending.
Positive factors
- new discovery
Negative factors
- assays pending
How Atlas produces this analysis
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