Drilling Update at Kachi Project
Brisbane, Dec 5, 2017 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Lithium exploration company Lake Resources N.L. (
ASX:LKE) ("Lake" or "LKE") is pleased to announce that drilling is progressing (below 70m depth) and has successfully encountered concentrated brine horizons in the first drill hole under its 100%-owned Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Catamarca.
- Drilling is progressing within brines below the lithium bearing salt lake of the Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Catamarca Province, Argentina.
- The diamond drill rig has advanced to below 70m depth in the first hole, encountering two brine horizons with conductivities similar to surface.
- Initial results from the brines are anticipated in 3-4 weeks' time
These brines display conductivities similar to the lithium bearing brines sampled at surface and is a positive indicator for future results. Initial results are anticipated in 3-4 weeks' time. The first drill hole is planned to terminate at approximately 100-110m with the rig then commencing on the deeper second hole nearby as part of a maiden 1,000m diamond drilling programme. The programme can be extended pending the outcome of assay results.
Lake Resources' Managing Director Steve Promnitz said: "Drilling has intersected near-surface brines which confirms the basis of the project and a second hole will target deeper aquifers. Conductivity and density are positive and have proven good indicators of lithium at surface. We eagerly anticipate the first set of assay results which we will report as soon as possible. "
Project Background
The Kachi Lithium Brine Project covers over 50,000 ha of mining leases owned 100% by Lake's Argentine subsidiary, Morena del Valle Minerals SA, over the centre of the known salt lakes in the deepest part of a large basin. Surface sampling has revealed positive lithium results in conductive brines which will be expanded through the drilling program and geophysics.
The company has a focus on an inclusive approach with local communities together with appropriate environmental management. The Kachi Project was selected by the State of Catamarca to be accelerated, together with a small group of energy and mining projects in the province, to ensure appropriate development. A Letter of Intent was signed with Catamarca facilitate the project through various permitting stages in exploration and development to production which bodes well for the future.
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About Lake Resources NL
Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) (OTCMKTS:LLKKF) is a clean lithium developer utilising state-of-the-art ion exchange extraction technology for production of sustainable, high purity lithium from its flagship Kachi Project in Catamarca Province within the Lithium Triangle in Argentina among three other projects covering 220,000 ha.
This ion exchange extraction technology delivers a solution for two rising demands - high purity battery materials to avoid performance issues, and more sustainable, responsibly sourced materials with low carbon footprint and significant ESG benefits.
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