Nevada Lithium Resources Inc. (CSE: NVLH; OTCQB: NVLHF; FSE: 87K)
(“
Nevada Lithium” or the
“
Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its
technical program, with the commencement of the 2024 Drill Program
at its 100% owned Bonnie Claire lithium project (the
“
Project” or “
Bonnie
Claire”), located in Nye County, Nevada.
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Nevada Lithium’s CEO, Stephen Rentschler, comments: “We are
pleased to report that the 2024 Drill Program at our Bonnie Claire
Lithium Project is underway. The Program has been designed to
optimize the impact of the high-grade lithium and boron
mineralization identified in our 2023 drilling. Results from this
Drill Program will be incorporated into an update to our current
Preliminary Economic Assessment.”He continued,
“Last year’s identification of the high grade lithium and boron
mineralization was a pivotal moment in our understanding of Bonnie
Claire’s potential value. The 2024 Drill Program is an important
part of the dynamic and comprehensive response by the Company to
the ramifications of this high grade mineralization. We are very
excited to see the results of this year’s drilling and are working
as quickly as possible to unlock maximum value for our
shareholders”. |
Highlights:
- The 2024 Drilling Program has completed one deep core hole and
initiated a second. Each is located to examine the deep high-grade
lithium and boron mineralization discovered during the 2023 drill
program (See Company News Releases of November 20, 2023, February
27, 2024 & May 22, 2024).
- Hole BC2401C is a 1475 ft (450 m) step-out hole designed to
test the extent of mineralization beyond the boundary of the
previous drilling.
- Hole BC2402C is an infill hole designed to test mineralization
continuity between existing holes BC 2301C and BC 2303C.
- Global Resource Engineering (“GRE”) have confirmed that the
assays from any holes in the 2024 drilling program can be
incorporated into an updated resource. This updated resource can be
incorporated into the ongoing Preliminary Economic Assessment
update work currently in progress.
Background
The Bonnie Claire lithium deposit is located
within an asymmetric transtensional pull-apart sedimentary basin
along the Walker Lane Trend of the Basin & Range physiographic
region. The sedimentary basin is oriented NNW-SSE, and previous
geophysical surveys have suggested that the basin is centered on a
steep NNW-SSE fault zone located within the eastern part of the
property. From 2016 through 2022, drilling had been exploring the
extent of the lithium mineralization, which was understood to
extend to 2000ft.
Subsequent drilling during the 2023 season
identified significantly thicker high-grade mineralization between
approximately 1500-2500 ft, with grades up to 4,154 ppm Lithium
over 680 ft (207 m) (See Company News Release February 27, 2024).
BC 2301C and BC 2303C confirmed the potential for laterally
extensive mineralization. Currently, the mineralization remains
open in three directions and its overall extent has yet to be
determined.
Planned Drill Program
The current program will focus on three
exploration goals
- Establish continuity of deep,
high-grade lithium-boron mineralization
- Explore mineralization to the
northeast of the current resource zone
- Increase confidence in grade
continuity between existing drill holes, resulting in an upgrade
from Inferred to Indicated or Measured resource
categorization.
Drillhole BC2401C
The Program commenced with BC2401C, a diamond
drill step out hole located 1475 ft (450m) NE of Hole BC2301C
(Figure 1). Mineralization is currently open to the northeast, and
this hole tests the potential for a far greater lateral extent of
mineralization. The hole was called at a depth of 2,809 feet (856
meters) after initial logging noted a transition into the lower
sandstone unit. While initial geologic logging shows the lower
claystone that hosts the high-grade lithium and boron
mineralization was approximately 1600 feet thick, over 200 feet
thicker in this drill hole than previous intercepts, lithium and
boron assays are still pending.
Drillhole BC2402C
This drill hole is an infill hole designed to
confirm the mineralization between holes BC 2301C and BC 2303C.
Neighboring holes BC2301C and BC2303C encountered mineralization
grades up to 4,154 ppm Lithium over 680 ft (207 m) (See Company
News Release February 27, 2024). If successful, this hole will
provide greater confidence in the mineralization continuity to
support mine-planning. While being an infill hole, the slight
step-out to the southeast means any high-grade lithium
mineralization encountered in the deep portions of BC2402C can
contribute additional tonnage to the future resource.
Mineral Resource Update
Assays are expected from the first hole BC2401C
in approximately six weeks. GRE have indicated that the assays from
the 2024 drilling program can be incorporated into the mineral
resource currently being estimated. This updated mineral resource
is part of the ongoing work towards an updated Preliminary Economic
Assessment (PEA), expected to be completed in the Fall of 2024.
Figure 1. Drill collar map of proposed BC2401C and
BC2402C, relative to completed drillholes.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC)
A Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocol
following industry best practice is incorporated into the program
by Nevada Lithium. Drilling is being conducted by Major Drilling.
Core is transported by Major from the collar location and received
by Nevada lithium staff at the Company storage facility in Beatty,
NV. The facility is only accessible to Nevada Lithium staff and
remains otherwise locked.
Received core was logged and cut at the Facility
by Nevada Lithium staff. Logging and sampling included the
systematic insertion of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference
material (CRM) MEG-Li.10.12 and OREAS 750 into sample batches at an
insertion rate of approximately 10%.
All core samples collected are transported by
Company staff to ALS USA Inc.’s laboratory in Reno, NV. for sample
preparation. Preparation method comprises initial weighing (Code
WEI-21), disposal of R/B split after analysis (DIS-REJ21), crushing
QC Test (PUL-CRU), pulverizing QC Test (PYUL-QC), fine crushing at
70% <2mm (CRU-31), splitting by Boyd rotary splitter (SPL-22Y ,
pulverizing up to 250g 85% <75 µm (PUL-31) and a final crusher
wash between samples (WSH-21). Samples were shipped to ALS
Vancouver laboratory in Burnaby BC, where the samples were analyzed
using complete characterization method ME-MS61, involving a
four-acid digestion followed by ICP-MS measurement. Pulps are
subsequently analyzed using a sodium hydroxide fusion (FUS-NA02)
sample preparation that allows for high grade boron analysis by
ICP-AES.
Update to Terms of Previously Announced
Offering
Nevada Lithium also announces that, in respect
of the Offering initially disclosed in its press release dated June
17, 2024 (the “June Press Release”), it will be
revising the terms of the Offering such that each Unit will be
offered at a price of C$0.125 and each Warrant will be exercisable
at a price of C$0.175. All of the other terms of the Offering will
remain unchanged. All capitalized terms used herein but not defined
will have the meanings ascribed to them in the June Press
Release.
About Nevada Lithium Resources Inc.
Nevada Lithium Resources Inc. is a mineral
exploration and development company focused on shareholder value
creation through its core asset, the Bonnie Claire Lithium Project,
located in Nye County, Nevada, where it holds a 100% interest.
Bonnie Claire has a current NI 43-101 inferred
mineral resource of 3,407 million tonnes (Mt) grading 1,013 ppm Li
for 18.372 million tonnes (Mt) of contained lithium carbonate
equivalent (LCE), at a cut-off grade of 700 ppm Li2.
The PEA for Bonnie Claire indicates a Net
Present Value (8%) of $1.5 Billion USD (after tax) using $13,400
USD per tonne LCE and after-tax IRR of 23.8%. With an LCE price of
$30,000 USD per tonne, the Net Present Value (8%) of the Project is
$5.9 Billion USD (after tax) and an IRR of 60.3%2.
For further information on Nevada Lithium and to
subscribe for updates about Nevada Lithium, please visit its
website at: https://nevadalithium.com/
QP Disclosure
The technical information in the above
disclosure has been reviewed and approved by the designated
Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, Dr. Jeff Wilson,
PhD, P.Geo, Vice President of Exploration for Nevada Lithium. Dr.
Wilson is not independent of Nevada Lithium, as he is Vice
President of Exploration for Nevada Lithium.
2See Preliminary Economic Assessment NI 43-101
Technical Report on the Bonnie Claire Lithium Project, Nye Country,
Nevada authored by Terre Lane, J. Todd Harvey, MBA, PhD, Hamid
Samari, PhD and Rick Moritz (Effective date of August 20, 2021, and
Issue date of February 25, 2022) (the “PEA” or the
“Preliminary Economic
Assessment”) as summarized in Nevada Lithium’s
news release dated October 13, 2021, which are available on Nevada
Lithium’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment represent
forward-looking information. This economic assessment is, by
definition, preliminary in nature and includes inferred mineral
resources that are considered too speculative to have the economic
considerations applied to them that would enable them to be
categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the
Preliminary Economic Assessment will be realized. Mineral resources
are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic
viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the
Mineral Resources will be converted into Mineral Reserves.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Nevada Lithium Resources
Inc.
“Stephen Rentschler”Stephen Rentschler, CEO
For further information, please contact:
Nevada Lithium Resources Inc.Stephen RentschlerCEO
and DirectorPhone: (647) 254-9795E-mail:
sr@nevadalithium.com
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The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved or disapproved of
the contents of this news release.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking
statements and forward-looking information (collectively,
“forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation. These statements relate to matters
that identify future events or future performance. Often, but not
always, forward looking information can be identified by words such
as “could”, “pro forma”, “plans”, “expects”, “may”, “will”,
“should”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”,
“intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “potential” or variations of
such words including negative variations thereof, and phrases that
refer to certain actions, events or results that may, could, would,
might or will occur or be taken or achieved.
The forward-looking statements contained herein
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the
performance of the Project and results of the 2024 Drill Program,
including the Program’s ability to optimize for the impact of the
high-grade lithium and boron mineralization identified in 2023
drilling; the current planned drill program; assays from the 2024
Drill Program; ongoing work towards an updated PEA, anticipated to
be completed in the fall of 2024; statements about the potential of
the specific drill holes and exploration results; the performance
of lithium as a commodity, including the sustained lithium demand
and prices; and the terms of the Offering.
In making the forward looking statements in this
news release, Nevada Lithium has applied several material
assumptions, including without limitation: market fundamentals that
result in sustained lithium demand and prices; the receipt of any
necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in connection
with the future development of Bonnie Claire in a timely manner;
the availability of financing on suitable terms for the
development; construction and continued operation of Bonnie Claire;
the Project containing mineral resources; Nevada Lithium’s ability
to comply with all applicable regulations and laws, including
environmental, health and safety laws; the receipt of necessary
approvals in connection with the Offering; and the terms of the
Offering being final.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking
statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect
Nevada Lithium’s management’s expectations, estimates or
projections concerning future results or events based on the
opinions, assumptions and estimates of managements considered
reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Nevada
Lithium believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-
looking statements are reasonable, such information involves risks
and uncertainties, and under reliance should not be placed on such
information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have
material adverse effects on future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by Nevada Lithium. Among the key
risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected in the forward- looking statements are the
following: operating and technical difficulties in connection with
mineral exploration and development and mine development activities
at the Project; estimation or realization of mineral reserves and
mineral resources, requirements for additional capital; future
prices of precious metals and lithium; changes in general economic,
business and political conditions, including changes in the
financial markets and in the demand and market price for
commodities; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates;
possible failures of plants, equipment or processes to operate as
anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the
mining industry; delays or the inability of Nevada Lithium to
obtain any necessary approvals, permits, consents or
authorizations, financing or other planned activities; changes in
laws, regulations and policies affecting mining operations;
currency fluctuations, title disputes or claims limitations on
insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of pending
litigation, environmental issues and liabilities; risks relating to
epidemics or pandemics such as COVID-19, including the impact of
COVID-19 on Nevada Lithium’s business; delays in the development of
the Project; capital and operating costs varying significantly from
estimates and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration
and development industry; the possibility that results will not be
consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company not being
able to obtain regulatory and exchange approval for the Offering;
the inability of the Company to successfully complete the Offering;
and as well as those factors discussed under the heading “Risk
Factors” in Nevada Lithium’s latest Management Discussion and
Analysis and other filings of Nevada Lithium filed with the
Canadian securities authorities, copies of which can be found under
Nevada Lithium’s profile on the SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Should one or more of these risks or
uncertainties materialized, or should assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those described herein as intended, planned,
anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although Nevada
Lithium has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties
and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially,
there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. Nevada Lithium does not intend, and does not
assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information
except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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