# Ophir Metals Samples 3.47% Li2O at the HW1 Showing at Pilipas, James Bay, Quebec Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--ce68d302-d4fc-4481-9b32-37dbe7e815f8 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/OPHR/news/6751457254848782/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-08-07T10:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: high-grade lithium surface samples - Positive factor: tantalum pathfinder presence - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Positive factor: QP signed - Negative factor: surface sampling selectivity Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--ce68d302-d4fc-4481-9b32-37dbe7e815f8#fact-drill-facts-0) lithium #### 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 factor: high grade for surface samples - Negative factor: surface sampling selectivity ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--ce68d302-d4fc-4481-9b32-37dbe7e815f8#fact-drill-facts-1) lithium #### 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 factor: confirms mineralization at HW2 ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ophir-metals-samples-3-47-li2o-at-the-hw1-showing-at-pilipas-james-bay-quebec--ce68d302-d4fc-4481-9b32-37dbe7e815f8#fact-drill-facts-2) tantalum #### 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 factor: tantalum as pathfinder ## 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.