Anson Resources Limited (ASX: ASN) has successfully drilled additional new zones at the priority Cane Creek 32-1 well in its ongoing Resource expansion drilling programme at its Paradox Lithium Project in Utah, USA.
Drilling has sampled additional Clastic Zones 41, 43, 45 and 47 after drilling through the old casing of the Cane Creek 32-1 well while drilling down to the Mississippian unit targets.
These additional sampled Clastic Zones have the potential to contribute to the upcoming Resource upgrade at Paradox and deliver new Indicated and Inferred Resources in these horizons which are not previously included in the Project’s existing JORC Resource or Exploration Target.
The assay results, if favourable, will confirm that multiple additional clastic zones contain lithium-rich supersaturated brines, in addition to the five previously sampled in Anson’s drilling programmes.
This assay data and rock chip samples from these new horizons will also provide additional geological information on the brine horizons in the Project area, which can be sampled in future exploration programmes.
The brine samples have been sent to a nearby laboratory for a quick assay turnaround and have also been sent to SGS North America (Oil, Gas and Chemical Division) in Texas, where all samples from Anson’s previous drilling at the Project had been sent.
The SGS laboratory specialises in brines which can be associated with the oil industry. The brine sample is fast-tracked so it can be determined what additional work should be carried out.
Anson has also continued and intersected an additional two Clastic Zones 45 and 47 above the Mississippian units. Clastic Zone 45 resulted in a pressure build up, indicating artesian flow may occur from this horizon as well. Drilling is continuing down to the Mississippian Units and should other brine be discovered these may also be tested.
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