Recharge Metals Limited (ASX: REC) has embarked on an extensive generative exploration programme at its wholly-owned Express Lithium Project, located within the prolific James Bay Region of Québec, Canada.
“It is an exciting time for Recharge as we commence our generative exploration programme at the Express Lithium Project, located in James Bay, an emerging world-class lithium province,” Managing Director, Felicity Repacholi-Muir, said.
“Our team are focused on identifying prospective target areas for pegmatite hosted lithium mineralization, ahead of getting boots on ground in the Canadian summer, followed by an anticipated drilling campaign later in the year.”
The Express Lithium Project covers a significant project area of 73.5sq. km in the heart of the James Bay Region and is host to several known pegmatite outcrops.
The Express Lithium Project is located approximately 12km southeast of Allkem’s James Bay Deposit (37.2Mt @1.3% Li2O), 15km northeast of Cygnus Metals’ Pontax Lithium Project (ASX: CY5) and is proximate to several other significant lithium deposits.
Exploration Programme
Recharge’s initial exploration programme includes the review of all historical data, the commissioning of multispectral analysis, analysis of publicly available geophysical data and the probable acquisition of LiDAR and high resolution aerial imagery to assist with defining target areas ahead of the summer field campaign.
Analysis of multispectral data has commenced with the acquisition of ASTER and Sentinel-2 imagery to be interpreted by respected consultants Terra Resources. Certain bands in these images have been shown to correlate well with outcropping pegmatites, and it is anticipated that the interpretation will highlight areas for inspection and sampling.
The procurement of detailed LiDAR and imagery is also being investigated currently, with no previous LiDAR or detailed imagery available. LiDAR is a remote sensing method that is utilized to create digital terrain (DTM) and digital elevation models (DEM) of landscapes.
A detailed DEM is a valuable exploration tool for identifying potential outcrop, particularly in northern Quebec where the general topography is particularly flat and subtle elevation highs may indicate pegmatite outcrops concealed beneath shallow cover and or vegetation.
All datasets will be integrated to map out areas of outcropping and sub-cropping pegmatites. Interpretation of both these layers in conjunction with magnetic imagery will be utilized to assist with defining target areas ahead of the summer field campaign.
The summer field season will include detailed geological mapping and rockchip sampling. Dahrouge Geological Consulting have been engaged to conduct the field programme and ongoing geological services for the Express Lithium Project.
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