QX Resources Limited (ASX: QXR) has obtained grades of up to 4.90% Li2O in assay results from a reconnaissance rock chip sampling programme undertaken at its Turner River Lithium project located within the Pilbara lithium province, Western Australia.
The sampling programme followed from a detailed interpretation of remote satellite imagery and geophysical datasets, which had identified numerous priority areas across QXR’s project suite at Turner River, Western Shaw and Split Rock.
At Turner River, the review of the remote sensing data suggested four preferred areas for follow-up investigation and sampling programmes.
The field programme aimed to investigate the spatial extent of this previously identified pegmatite dyke swarm, both laterally and along strike, and to undertake systematic sampling to test the mineralogical variability of the pegmatites and their potential to host lithium bearing minerals.
Principal responses were along the central north to north-east trending structural zone, with the central two zones running parallel to the strike of the Wodgina lithium mine.
“The high-grade rock chip result at Turner River is exceptionally pleasing and confirms our belief that our Pilbara projects are highly prospective for lithium and more intensive follow up in and around this area is our priority,” Executive Chairman, Maurice Feilich, said.
“Given the project is only 15km south of Wodgina, we believe we are in the right location to identify further high- grade lithium mineralisation. The sampling program was the first phase of exploration across our tenements in the Pilbara lithium province, with the company undertaking a further two site visits to Turner River and Western Shaw over recent months.
Mr Feilich said the observation of strong grade results from the rock chip sampling survey conducted at those sites, including one sample at 4.9% Li2O, offers a promising indication of further lithium mineralisation at Turner River. Recent developments at the site also validate QXR’s decision to acquire the Exploration Licence for Turner River in September last year, capitalising on the opportunity to secure a highly prospective asset in a globally significant lithium province.
Looking ahead, additional mapping and sampling will be undertaken in the other priority areas aimed at identifying additional pegmatite dykes or dyke swarms at Turner River. Both tin and tantalum occurrences have been historically reported within the tenements.
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