Ophir Metals Samples 3.47% Li2O at the HW1 Showing at Pilipas, James Bay, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ophir Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- OPHR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 03:15:02 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ophir Metals reported high-grade lithium surface sampling results at the Pilipas Lithium Property in Quebec, highlighted by 3.47% Li2O and significant tantalum anomalies. The results validate the HW1 and HW2 showings, with an inaugural 2,000m drill program scheduled to commence in August 2024.
Reasoning: Strong initial surface sampling results for lithium (up to 3.47% Li2O) and tantalum, validating the HW1 showing and indicating property-wide LCT pegmatite potential. Results are supported by robust QA/QC and QP sign-off, though surface sampling is inherently selective.
Positive factors
- high-grade lithium surface samples
- tantalum pathfinder presence
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- surface sampling selectivity
Facts used in scoring: 3
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: Release details insertion of certified reference materials and blanks at 5% rates and names SGS Canada.
Evidence · text
“A Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocol was incorporated into the program and included the insertion of certified reference material at and silica blanks at a rate of approximately 5 % and 5 %, respectively.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Nathan Schmidt, P. Geo., is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical content.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Nathan Schmidt, P. Geo., Senior Geologist for Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd... and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
Fact 1lithiumGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.98
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong average grade for a group of 16 grab samples at a pegmatite showing.
Positive factors
- high grade for surface samples
Negative factors
- surface sampling selectivity
Fact 2lithiumGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: % Li2OView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- % Li2O
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lithium grades from surface grab samples at the HW2 showing.
Positive factors
- confirms mineralization at HW2
Fact 3tantalumGrade: 604Grade Unit: ppm Ta2O5View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- tantalum
- Ticker
- OPHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 604
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ta2O5
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous tantalum values in outcrop samples provide a positive pathfinder signal for LCT pegmatites.
Positive factors
- tantalum as pathfinder
How Atlas produces this analysis
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