# Q2 Metals Reports Final Winter Assays with Intercept of 137.6 Metres Grading 1.47% Li₂O, Including 40.6 Metres at 3.25% Li₂O at the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1 Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/21/3330293/0/en/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-47-li-o-including-40-6-metres-at-3-25-li-o-at-the-cisco-lithium-project-in-quebec-canada.html Publisher: globenewswire Original announcement: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Q2 Metals Corp - Ticker: QTWO - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Quebec, Canada - Primary commodity: Lithium - Secondary commodities: Tantalum - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-20 20:15:21 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Q2 Metals has reported final winter assay results from its Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, highlighted by a 137.6m intercept at 1.47% Li2O including 40.6m at 3.25% Li2O. The results demonstrate consistent high-grade mineralization and extension beyond the current Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate. Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade lithium intercepts \(up to 3.25% Li2O\) and demonstrates extension of mineralization beyond the existing Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate. - Positive factor: high-grade lithium intercepts - Positive factor: extension of mineralization beyond MRE limits - Positive factor: consistent results across multiple holes - Negative factor: all results currently Inferred Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drill hole 92 encountered an interval extending beyond the conceptual open pit of the MRE. Evidence · text > with over 100 metres of the interval extending beyond the conceptual open pit that was part of the MRE **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: The release details QA/QC protocols including quartz blanks, CRMs, and duplicate analysis. Evidence · text > A Quality Assurance / Quality Control \(QA/QC\) protocol following industry best practices was incorporated **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The 40.6m at 3.25% Li2O intercept is exceptionally high grade for a lithium project. Evidence · text > including 40.6 m at 3.25% Li 2 O ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (12) ### CS26-088 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-0) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-088 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.47 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 137.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CS26-088:0-137.6 - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 137.6m at 1.47% Li2O is a significant intercept for a lithium project. - Positive factor: strong grade-width product Evidence · text > CS26-088: nine \(9\) separate intervals , including: 137.6 m at 1.47% Li 2 O ### CS26-088 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-1) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-088 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 3.25 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 40.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CS26-088:0-137.6 - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 40.6m at 3.25% Li2O is a high-grade bonanza-style intercept for lithium. - Positive factor: exceptional grade Evidence · text > including 40.6 m at 3.25% Li 2 O ### CS26-088 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-2) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-088 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.23 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 93.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CS26-088:0-137.6 - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 93.6m at 1.23% Li2O provides good continuity within the hole. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > and 93.6 m at 1.23% Li 2 O ### CS25-083 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-3) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS25-083 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.34 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 73.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 73.5m at 1.34% Li2O is a solid intercept. - Positive factor: good width Evidence · text > CS25-083 : three \(3\) separate intervals , including 73.5 m at 1.34% Li 2 O ### CS25-086 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-4) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS25-086 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.58 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 50 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 50m at 1.58% Li2O is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: strong grade Evidence · text > CS25-086 : 10 separate intervals , including 50 m at 1.58% Li 2 O ### CS26-087 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-5) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-087 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 46.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 46.9m at 0.97% Li2O is a moderate intercept. - Positive factor: moderate width Evidence · text > CS26-087 : nine \(9\) separate intervals , including 46.9 m at 0.97% Li 2 O ### CS26-089 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-6) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-089 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.63 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 21.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 21.6m at 1.63% Li2O is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: strong grade Evidence · text > CS26-089: 10 separate intervals , including 21.6 m at 1.63% Li 2 O ### CS26-090 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-7) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-090 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.46 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 43.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 43.1m at 1.46% Li2O is a solid intercept. - Positive factor: good width Evidence · text > CS26-090: nine \(9\) separate intervals , including: 43.1 m at 1.46% Li 2 O ### CS26-090 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-8) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-090 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.17 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 42.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 42.8m at 1.17% Li2O is a solid intercept. - Positive factor: good width Evidence · text > and 42.8 m at 1.17% Li 2 O ### CS26-090 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-9) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-090 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 0.87 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 40.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 40.7m at 0.87% Li2O is a moderate intercept. Evidence · text > and 40.7 m at 0.87% Li 2 O ### CS26-092 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-10) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-092 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.54 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 185.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 185.7m at 1.54% Li2O is an exceptional intercept that extends beyond the conceptual open pit. - Positive factor: exceptional width - Positive factor: extension beyond MRE Evidence · text > CS26-092: nine \(9\) separate intervals , including: 185.7 m at 1.54% Li 2 O ### CS26-092 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q2-metals-reports-final-winter-assays-with-intercept-of-137-6-metres-grading-1-4--196c56f1-adfd-4523-a644-e63dea402ec1#fact-drill-facts-11) Cisco Lithium Project · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: CS26-092 - Project: Cisco Lithium Project - Commodity: lithium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec, Canada - Ticker: QTWO #### Geometry - Grade: 1.54 - Grade Unit: % Li2O - Intercept: 73.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: mixed #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Canada - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 73.5m at 1.54% Li2O is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: good width Evidence · text > and 73.5 m at 1.54% Li 2 O ## 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.