Q2 Metals Extends Near Surface Mineralization 100 Metres North at the Cisco Lithium Project, Intercepting 134.5 Metres at 1.20% Li?O and 101.6 Metres at 1.02% Li?O
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Q2 Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Tantalum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-07 11:36:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Q2 Metals has extended near-surface lithium mineralization at the Cisco Project by 100 metres to the north. Key intercepts include 134.5 m at 1.20% Li2O in hole CS26-096, with much of the mineralization sitting outside the previously defined conceptual pit-shell.
Reasoning: The results demonstrate successful step-out exploration, extending the known footprint of the Cisco Deposit to the north with high-grade near-surface lithium intercepts that fall outside the existing resource pit-shell.
Positive factors
- Significant step-out extension 100m north of previous mineralization
- High-grade near-surface intercepts (1.20% Li2O)
- Mineralization identified outside of the April-2026 conceptual pit-shell
- Strong QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent widths reported as core widths; true width not yet refined
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill hole CS26-096 extended mineralization 100m north of previous drilling.
Evidence · text
“extended the previously known mineralization of the Cisco Deposit by an additional 100 metres to the north”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details systematic insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates, and mentions QP verification.
Evidence · text
“Measures include the systematic insertion of quartz blanks and certified reference materials (CRMs) into sample batches”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
CS26-096Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 134.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-096
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 134.5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CS26-096:0-134.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- north of hole-77
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional near-surface intercept that extends the known deposit footprint.
Positive factors
- High grade and significant width
- Starts at surface
- Step-out extension north of known mineralization
Evidence · text
“134.5 m at 1.20 % Li2O (starting at surface)”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
CS26-096Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 101.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-096
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 101.6 m
- From
- 134.5 m
- To
- 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CS26-096:134.5-236.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- north of hole-77
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant interval that expands the resource potential beyond the current pit model.
Positive factors
- Outside conceptual pit-shell
Evidence · text
“101.6 m at 1.02 % Li2O”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
CS26-095Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-095
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 70 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirms main zone of the Cisco Deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong width and grade
Evidence · text
“70 m at 1.28 % Li2O”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
CS26-095Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-095
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 31.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard interval within the main zone.
Evidence · text
“31.3 m at 1.00 % Li2O”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
CS26-095Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-095
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good grade interval within the main zone.
Positive factors
- Higher grade interval
Evidence · text
“25.7 m at 1.33 % Li2O”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
CS26-094Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-094
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“29.2 m at 1.53 % Li2O”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
CS26-094Cisco · lithiumGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CS26-094
- Project
- Cisco
- Commodity
- lithium
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- QTWO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“19.3 m at 1.84 % Li2O”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Summary of Analytical Results of Drill Holes at Cisco Project All intervals of greater than 5 m of core-length and grea"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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