Surge Drills 116 Meters of 3,752 ppm Lithium in Infill Drilling; Including 32m of 4,521 ppm Lithium
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Surge Battery Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- NILI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Lithium
- Secondary commodities
- Cesium, Rubidium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Permitting, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 03:09:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Surge Battery Metals announced the final results from its 2025 core drilling program at the Nevada North Lithium Project, focusing on infill drilling to support an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study. The program confirmed the continuity and high-grade nature of the deposit's core, with significant intercepts including 116 meters averaging 3,752 ppm Lithium in hole NNL-030. These results are expected to upgrade the resource and de-risk the early years of a potential mine plan.
Reasoning: The infill drilling results confirm high-grade lithium mineralization over significant widths, supporting resource upgrades and advancing the project towards a Pre-Feasibility Study. Critical data collection for permitting and pit design further de-risks the project. While the company's grade descriptions are slightly inflated compared to rubrics, the overall results are positive for project development.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts confirmed continuity of the deposit's core, exceeding expectations for infill drilling.
- Drilling successfully collected critical hydrogeological and geotechnical data essential for the PFS and permitting.
- The program aims to convert Inferred Resources to Indicated and Measured categories, de-risking the project.
Negative factors
- The company's description of 'high-grade' and 'ultra-high-grade' for lithium grades is more optimistic than the rubric's 'moderate' classification.
Rubric flags
- Grade description vs. rubric — The company describes grades as 'high-grade' and 'ultra-high-grade' (e.g., 4,521 ppm Li, 4,580 ppm Li), which convert to approximately 0.97-0.98% Li2O. According to the lithium rubric, these fall into the 'moderate' category (>=0.9% Li2O), not 'exceptional' (>=1.8% Li2O). This indicates a discrepancy between the company's narrative and the rubric's quantitative thresholds.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling program focused on infill drilling to support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study and convert Inferred Resources to Indicated and Measured categories.
Evidence · text
“these final five holes focused on infill drilling to support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS").”
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 a rigorous QA/QC protocol including certified lab, QP sign-off, and systematic insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Surge geologists implemented a rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocol.”
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: Alan J. Morris, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, reviewed and approved the technical aspects of the news release.
Evidence · text
“Alan J. Morris, MSc, CPG of Spring Creek, Nevada, Geological Advisor to the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical aspects of this news release.”
PFS-Supportingneutral · Story-specific tag
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: The infill drilling was conducted to support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS).
Evidence · text
“these final five holes focused on infill drilling to support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS").”
Category Upgradepositive · Story-specific tag
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: A primary objective of the drilling was to convert Inferred Resources to Indicated and Measured categories.
Evidence · text
“The primary objective of these holes was to convert Inferred Resources to the Indicated and Measured categories.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document provides a general estimate that true thickness is approximately 94% of reported drilled thicknesses due to local geology.
Evidence · text
“the true thickness of the mineralized intervals is estimated to be approximately 94% of the reported drilled thicknesses.”
High Grade Interceptpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: Hole NNL-030 intersected 32.1 meters grading 4,521 ppm Li, and NNL-036 intersected 9.4 meters grading 4,580 ppm Li, which the company describes as 'high-grade' and 'ultra-high-grade'.
Evidence · text
“including a high-grade upper zone of 32.1 meters (105 ft) grading 4,521 ppm Li.”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: The document mentions consistently elevated concentrations of Cesium and Rubidium, which are being evaluated for by-product potential, implying they are present in the ore.
Evidence · text
“Infill drilling consistently returns consistently elevated concentrations of Cesium (up to 163 ppm) and Rubidium (up to 349 ppm) directly associated with the lithium core.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
NNL-030lithiumGrade: 3752Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-030
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3752
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 116.04 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a strong grade-thickness product for lithium, confirming significant mineralization over a substantial width, which is positive for resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade-thickness product (93.76 % Li2O * m) for lithium.
- Significant intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3752”
Context: 116.04
NNL-032lithiumGrade: 3664Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 82.29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-032
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3664
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 82.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good lithium grades over a substantial width, contributing positively to resource confidence and continuity.
Positive factors
- Good grade-thickness product (64.6 % Li2O * m) for lithium.
- Significant intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3664”
Context: 82.29
NNL-033lithiumGrade: 3285Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 44.12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-033
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3285
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 44.12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate lithium grades over a good width, specifically addressing a critical gap in the resource model, which is positive for continuity.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade-thickness product (31.1 % Li2O * m) for lithium.
- Fills in a critical area in the north of the resource.
Evidence · table
“3285”
Context: 44.12
NNL-035lithiumGrade: 1743Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 23.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-035
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1743
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 23.06 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: While the hole served a strategic hydrogeological purpose, the lithium grade is below the weak threshold, indicating lower mineralization in this specific area.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.375% Li2O) is below the weak threshold for lithium.
Evidence · table
“1743”
Context: 23.06
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 3141Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 78.63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3141
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 78.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates good lithium grades over a significant width, confirming the robustness of the resource and contributing to confidence in the deposit's continuity.
Positive factors
- Good grade-thickness product (53.1 % Li2O * m) for lithium.
- Confirms robustness of the resource.
Evidence · table
“3141”
Context: 78.63
NNL-030lithiumGrade: 4521Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-030
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4521
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 32.1 m
- From
- 28.22 m
- To
- 60.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate lithium grade over a good width, identified as a high-grade zone that will likely drive early-year economics, which is a strong positive for the project.
Positive factors
- Moderate lithium grade (0.973% Li2O) and moderate grade-thickness product (31.24 % Li2O * m).
- Identified as a high-grade upper zone, contributing to early-year economics.
Evidence · table
“4521”
Context: 32.1
NNL-030lithiumGrade: 3788Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-030
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3788
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 69.49 m
- To
- 90.52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides good lithium grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall resource confidence.
Positive factors
- Lithium grade (0.815% Li2O) is between weak and moderate, with a good grade-thickness product (17.1 % Li2O * m).
Evidence · table
“3788”
Context: 21.0
NNL-030lithiumGrade: 3365Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 61.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-030
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3365
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 61.7 m
- From
- 98.81 m
- To
- 160.47 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Despite a weak lithium grade, the substantial intercept length results in a moderate grade-thickness product, positively contributing to the resource.
Positive factors
- Lithium grade (0.724% Li2O) is weak, but the grade-thickness product (44.67 % Li2O * m) is moderate.
- Significant intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3365”
Context: 61.7
NNL-030lithiumGrade: 2380Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-030
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2380
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.22 m
- From
- 163.97 m
- To
- 165.19 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow intercept with a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization in this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- Lithium grade (0.512% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“2380”
Context: 1.22
NNL-032lithiumGrade: 4081Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-032
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4081
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 16.8 m
- From
- 8.23 m
- To
- 24.99 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good lithium grades over a good width, contributing positively to the resource confidence.
Positive factors
- Lithium grade (0.878% Li2O) is between weak and moderate, with a good grade-thickness product (14.75 % Li2O * m).
Evidence · table
“4081”
Context: 16.8
NNL-032lithiumGrade: 3610Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 64 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-032
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3610
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 64 m
- From
- 32.61 m
- To
- 96.62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Despite a weak lithium grade, the substantial intercept length results in a moderate grade-thickness product, positively contributing to the resource.
Positive factors
- Lithium grade (0.777% Li2O) is weak, but the grade-thickness product (49.73 % Li2O * m) is moderate.
- Significant intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3610”
Context: 64.0
NNL-032lithiumGrade: 1335Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-032
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1335
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 105.15 m
- To
- 106.67 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow intercept with a lithium grade significantly below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- Lithium grade (0.287% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1335”
Context: 1.5
NNL-033lithiumGrade: 4386Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 24.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-033
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4386
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 24.4 m
- From
- 17.07 m
- To
- 41.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate lithium grade over a good width, positively contributing to the resource confidence and continuity in a critical area.
Positive factors
- Lithium grade (0.944% Li2O) is moderate, with a good grade-thickness product (23.03 % Li2O * m).
Evidence · table
“4386”
Context: 24.4
NNL-033lithiumGrade: 2137Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-033
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2137
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.8 m
- From
- 55.78 m
- To
- 65.53 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating lower mineralization in this interval.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.460% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“2137”
Context: 9.8
NNL-033lithiumGrade: 1719Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-033
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1719
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 85.1 m
- To
- 95.09 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization in this interval.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.370% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1719”
Context: 10.0
NNL-035lithiumGrade: 1190Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-035
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1190
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 3.04 m
- From
- 6.71 m
- To
- 9.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow intercept with a very low lithium grade, indicating minimal mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- Lithium grade (0.256% Li2O) is significantly below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1190”
Context: 3.04
NNL-035lithiumGrade: 2022Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 10.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-035
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2022
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 10.8 m
- From
- 46.17 m
- To
- 56.99 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.435% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“2022”
Context: 10.8
NNL-035lithiumGrade: 1170Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-035
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1170
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 3.04 m
- From
- 61.57 m
- To
- 64.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow intercept with a very low lithium grade, indicating minimal mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- Lithium grade (0.252% Li2O) is significantly below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1170”
Context: 3.04
NNL-035lithiumGrade: 1810Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-035
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1810
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 6.16 m
- From
- 86.8 m
- To
- 92.96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.390% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1810”
Context: 6.16
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 3907Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3907
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 29 m
- From
- 34.14 m
- To
- 63.09 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good lithium grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the resource confidence.
Positive factors
- Lithium grade (0.841% Li2O) is weak, with a good grade-thickness product (24.39 % Li2O * m).
Evidence · table
“3907”
Context: 29.0
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 2593Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2593
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 71.93 m
- To
- 85.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.558% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“2593”
Context: 14.0
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 2291Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 15.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2291
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 99.66 m
- To
- 115.21 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.493% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“2291”
Context: 15.6
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 1985Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1985
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 116.43 m
- To
- 121 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow intercept with a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- Lithium grade (0.427% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1985”
Context: 4.6
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 4580Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4580
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.4 m
- From
- 128.6256 m
- To
- 138.0744 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate lithium grade, identified as a deep, high-grade basal zone, which is positive for extending the resource at depth.
Positive factors
- Moderate lithium grade (0.986% Li2O).
- Identified as a deep, high-grade basal zone, demonstrating mineralization persists at depth.
Evidence · table
“4580”
Context: 9.4
NNL-036lithiumGrade: 1567Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.09 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NNL-036
- Commodity
- lithium
- Ticker
- NILI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1567
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 6.09 m
- From
- 139.29 m
- To
- 145.38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- 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
- 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a lithium grade below the weak threshold, indicating limited mineralization.
Negative factors
- Lithium grade (0.337% Li2O) is below the weak threshold.
Evidence · table
“1567”
Context: 6.09
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.