Mining
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 2:04 pm EDT
Key Points
- Verification of Lithium-Prospective Pegmatites:
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- An exploration crew from Axium Exploration Group was tasked with prospecting, mapping, and sampling Discovery Lithium’s Lac Belanger and Lac Ferland claims.
- A substantial pegmatite outcrop was confirmed on the Lac Belanger claim block, which was found to contain tourmaline and beryl. These minerals are indicative of a high degree of fractionation, suggesting the potential presence of spodumene, a key lithium source.
- Rock samples were collected from the pegmatite and nearby occurrences for analysis.
- Exploration and Future Plans:
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- The company is excited about verifying the potential pegmatites on the newly acquired claims and believes it holds promise in an underexplored area of Quebec.
- The exploration efforts are part of a larger program, and Discovery Lithium is moving towards defining a drill program for 2024.
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- Property Description and Significance:
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- The Lac Belanger and Lac Ferland projects are located in Quebec and encompass 80 square kilometers combined. These claims are near potential source intrusions for lithium, and the region is known for LCT (Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum) pegmatites.
- Lake sediments on the claims have shown lithium enrichment up to 15 times higher than the surrounding areas.
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Discovery Lithium Inc. (CSE: DCLI) (OTC: DCLIF) (FRA: Q3Q0) (WKN: A3EFKA) (the “Company,” or “Discovery Lithium”), a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing domestic energy freedom through regional lithium discovery is pleased to announce the verification of lithium prospective surface pegmatites at its recently acquired Lac Belanger and Lac Ferland claims in Eastern Quebec.
An exploration crew, provided by Axium Exploration Group, was tasked to prospect, map, and sample the claims in an effort to verify potential pegmatite occurrences identified in a high-resolution satellite imagery study of the claim area. Of particular note, a substantial pegmatite outcrop was confirmed on the Lac Belanger claim block and was determined to contain quantities of tourmaline and beryl. These minerals are indicative of a high degree of fractionation, a sign that spodumene may be present in the pegmatite or other pegmatites in the immediate vicinity. Rock samples were collected over the length of the pegmatite as well as nearby pegmatite occurrences and rock units across both claim blocks which have been transported for analysis. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Discovery Lithium Large Pegmatite Outcrop, Lac Belanger, QC
“The verification of these potential pegmatites at our recently acquired Lac Belanger and Lac Ferland claims is an exciting development for the company,” said Michael Gheyle, President, and CEO of Discovery Lithium. “We made the decision to acquire these claims because of the potential that we felt the ground held in this underexplored area of Quebec and we look forward to the continuation of our exploration program as we move towards defining a drill program for 2024.”
Property Description
Lac Belanger and Lac Ferland Projects, St. Lawrence North Coast, Eastern Quebec
The Lac Belanger and Lac Ferland projects are on the north coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec and encompass 80 square kilometers combined. The claims are located on metasedimentary terrane near fractionated granites that are potential source intrusions for LCT pegmatites. Pegmatites are described in the region by the geological survey of Quebec and were mapped to the south along the coast where mapping occurred in detail. Lithium in lake sediments on the claims is up to 15 times enriched with respect to the immediate surroundings.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Michael Gheyle
President & Chief Executive Officer
Qualified Person; Historical Estimates
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mike Kilbourne, P. Geo., (OGQ # 1971) who is an independent Qualified Person (QP) as defined in National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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About Discovery Lithium (CSE: DCLI) (OTC: DCLIF) (FRA: Q3Q0) (WKN: A3EFKA)
Discovery Lithium Inc. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing mineral resource projects in North America. The Company holds a 100% interest in 1,675 mineral claims in Serindac Lake and 2,113 mineral claims in Vaubert Lake for a combined total of approximately 164,283 hectares (~405,952 acres) located in the Nunavik region of Northern Quebec, and with a further total of 303 mineral claims comprising approximately 16,392 hectares (~40,505.5 acres) identified as the Route De Nord, Lac Belanger, Lac Ferland and Lac Roberston properties located across the northern and eastern regions of Québec including the prolific lithium district of the James Bay region. Additionally, the Company is actively advancing its ESN Project for gold exploration in Nevada and evaluating the Koster Dam Project in Central British Columbia through a joint venture with Cariboo Rose Resources. Find out more at: www.discoverylithium.com and follow us on X (formerly twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
For further information, please contact:
Discovery Lithium Inc.
1450 – 789 West Pender Street,
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1H2
Telephone: +1 (778) 868-2226
Email: info@discoverylithium.com
Web: www.discoverylithium.com
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