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#ASXNews New Regional Lithium Drill Targets at Carlingup NickelSearch Limited is pleased to provide an update in assessing #lithium potential and defining targets within its wider Carlingup Project near Ravensthorpe in Western Australia. Following on from successful work around the Quarry, exploration has progressed into other target areas within the 100% owned tenure. • 14 lithium #drill targets are now identified across the broader Carlingup Project. • The new targets are based on new soil sampling results and re-assaying of historical drilling pulps from the Nindilbillup nickel laterite deposit. • The review and re-assaying of selected historical drilling pulps at the Nindibillup #nickel laterite deposit has returned anomalous lithium-#caesium-#tantalum (LCT) results: • 2m @ 791 ppm Li2O, 162 ppm Cs, and 816 ppm Rb from 135m (NRC030), including 1m @ 1,036 ppm Li2O, 209 ppm Cs, and 1,000 ppm Rb, • 4m @ 280 ppm Li2O, 21 ppm Cs, 12 ppm Ta, and 72 ppm Nb from 17m (PE082), including 1m @ 538 ppm Li2O, 66 ppm Cs, 21 ppm Ta, and 66 ppm Nb, and • 3m @ 233 ppm Li2O, 65 ppm Nb and 39 ppm Ga from 25m (PE093), including 1m @ 372 ppm Li2O, 85 ppm Nb, and 47 ppm Ga. (Down hole widths, true width not known) • Many of the new drill targets sit outside of the private landholding (which hosts the lithium Quarry anomaly) that is the subject of ongoing land access negotiations for drilling, therefore drilling of these new targets can be progressed separately. • Low cost on-ground #exploration scheduled to commence for new tenements acquired during late 2023. #NIS’ Managing Director, Nicole Duncan, commented: “Our work at the Quarry, where we exposed boulders of spodumene-bearing pegmatites in surface stockpiles, encouraged us to explore further afield in our tenement package. “In addition to our fieldwork, we studied our large dataset from historic exploration, and now have 14 drill targets plus 30 ongoing Areas of Interest.” Full announcement: https://loom.ly/iLKeMwY #NickelSearch #ASX

I had the opportunity to interview Ron Miller, Director of Redcastle Resources Ltd (ASX:RC1), where we discussed key updates and strategic plans for the company. Redcastle Resources Ltd is a gold and mineral exploration company focused on its 100% owned Redcastle Project in WA. Recent methodical exploration has uncovered the true potential of the Redcastle Gold Project, now boasting a maiden JORC Resource of ~11,000 ounces, with further expansion anticipated from recent diamond drilling. The project is estimated to hold around 430,000 ounces at Queen Alexandra (QA) and Redcastle Reef, with significant upside at both locations. Redcastle Resources Ltd sees itself as undervalued, with strong potential for resource expansion at depth. Key developments include: 1. Recent diamond drilling at Queen Alexandra revealed high-grade results, establishing a maiden JORC resource of ~11,000 ounces in oxide material and an exploration target of 140,000 to 380,000 ounces in fresh material. 2. Potential gold resources are estimated at ~430,000 ounces at Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef, with further upside potential. Plans are in place for additional drilling to define a resource at Redcastle Reef and test deeper high-grade mineralisation. Explore the full potential of Redcastle Resources Ltd as we delve into their innovative exploration methods and strategic growth plans. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gPVZe27H Shares In Value East Coast Research #RedcastleResources #GoldExploration #DiamondDrilling #StrategicGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities

Metals Australia Ltd Kicks Off Exploration at Corvette River: Hunting for Lithium, Gold, and More in Quebec (ASX: MLS) Paul Ferguson, CEO of Metals Australia, shared his excitement about the program: “It’s pleasing to be under way with phase 1 of our field exploration program at Corvette River. The commencement of this program is a result of a lot of great work by our team and our contractor, Magnor Exploration. We have developed a detailed and prioritised exploration program targeting lithium as well as gold, silver and copper and put in place a contract to allow this important work to be completed during the summer field season, when ground truthing is possible in Quebec. Importantly the program phasing recognises the challenges associated with accessing heavy lift helicopters during the peak summer period.” “We are now on the ground with a dedicated team of geologists and field staff, including excavators. The team will be able to follow up on the targets, associated structures and outcrops that have been identified from previous sampling. This will allow accurate positioning of trenching and channel sampling. The outcomes of this work will result in a well-defined and prioritised list of drill targets – which will be the subject of phase 2 of the program. Looking ahead, Metals Australia plans to use the results from this first phase to plan a drilling program. This second phase will target the most promising areas identified during the current work.” (Quote Continues) Read our article below: https://lnkd.in/g6rwMYjg #lithium #gold #copper #mining #resources #stocks #mls #asx

via StockHound: Metals Australia Ltd Kicks Off Exploration at Corvette River: Hunting for Lithium, Gold, and More in Quebec (ASX: MLS) Paul Ferguson, CEO of Metals Australia, shared his excitement about the program: “It’s pleasing to be under way with phase 1 of our field exploration program at Corvette River. The commencement of this program is a result of a lot of great work by our team and our contractor, Magnor Exploration. We have developed a detailed and prioritised exploration program targeting lithium as well as gold, silver and copper and put in place a contract to allow this important work to be completed during the summer field season, when ground truthing is possible in Quebec. Importantly the program phasing recognises the challenges associated with accessing heavy lift helicopters during the peak summer period.” “We are now on the ground with a dedicated team of geologists and field staff, including excavators. The team will be able to follow up on the targets, associated structures and outcrops that have been identified from previous sampling. This will allow accurate positioning of trenching and channel sampling. The outcomes of this work will result in a well-defined and prioritised list of drill targets – which will be the subject of phase 2 of the program. Looking ahead, Metals Australia plans to use the results from this first phase to plan a drilling program. This second phase will target the most promising areas identified during the current work.” (Quote Continues) Read our article https://lnkd.in/g6rwMYjg #lithium #gold #copper #mining #resources #stocks #mls #asx

🛎️⛏️LITHIUM EXPLORATION UPDATE Drilling approvals underway at Yellowknife and fieldwork commenced in NW Ontario ▶️Drilling approvals underway for Narryer’s Big Hill Project, directly along strike from recent positive drilling at Li-FT Power’s (TSX-V: LIFT) BIG Lithium Project ▶️Field follow-up at Big Hill of potential pegmatite dykes identified along strike from known Li mineralisation ▶️Recent geological study generates new lithium targets at Sapawe and Zircon Lakes Projects in NW Ontario ▶️Fieldwork has commenced at Sapawe with Zircon Lake to follow ▶️On ground capability confirmed with local geological consultants Managing Director Dr Gavin England said - “Narryer Metals Limited has been progressing its Canadian Lithium Projects, with an on-ground team beginning fieldwork at the Sapawe Property in NW Ontario this week. The objective of this program is to identify LCT pegmatites in the field for sampling. We will then switch focus in mid to late May to the Zircon Lake Property, which is a true frontier opportunity, with all the geological ingredients required for lithium mineralisation, but in an area with no previous exploration. In addition to our NW Ontario work, the Company has begun the process of drill permitting at Big Hill, Northwest Territories. Big Hill has identified lithium mineralised pegmatites that we plan to drill this year as soon as all the approvals are received. This follows some outstanding results from the recent drilling by Li-FT Power (TSX-V: LIFT) which confirms strong mineralisation right to the claim boundary with our Big Hill Project with targets potentiality along strike on the Narryer ground. We are looking forward to a positive outcome at our General Meeting of Shareholders on the 20 May to complete the acquisition of the Yellowknife Projects. The Company has also completed work on LIDAR data collected last year over the Big Hill lease area, which has identified potential new pegmatite dykes along a known lithium mineralised trend. The Company will follow up in the field once the season breaks around June.” #lithium #exploration #asxnews #criticalminerals #investing #stocks #NYM

We've reported additional high-grade lithium results from multiple pegmatites including 46m at 2.5% Li₂O within 67m at 1.9% Li₂O, highlighting the growing potential of our Tabba Tabba Lithium Project near Port Hedland, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Recent drilling at Tabba Tabba focused on extending the Luke Pegmatite and testing potential extensions to the Chewy North Pegmatite. Concurrently, diamond drilling has progressed geotechnical study work to assess the competency of wall rock for future mine development. Most of the new drilling results are from the Leia and Chewy North pegmatites. Results continue to demonstrate thick, high grades at the Leia Pegmatite and a new high-grade zone at Chewy North, which returned 15.0m @ 1.6% Li₂O from 305.0m, including 6m at 2.9% Li₂O. Drilling at Han identified new high-grade zones, including 9m at 1.9% Li₂O. Since July 2023, we have drilled +105,000m at Tabba Tabba, and remain well-funded with $77.2 million to advance exploration and development. Read the full ASX Announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ghHqJ8BZ #Wildcat #WC8 #ASX #ASXNews #Miningnews #lithium #Pilbara #WesternAustralia #resources

🌟 Grateful for the privilege of my work, which affords me the opportunity to visit mines and gain invaluable insights into their operations. Today was particularly extraordinary as I had the chance to ascend to the top of a filter plant—an awe-inspiring experience! 🚀 Every visit to a mine is a reminder of how fortunate I am to be immersed in this dynamic industry, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for learning. From understanding the intricacies of mining processes to witnessing cutting-edge technologies in action, each experience enriches my understanding and passion for what I do. Today's visit to the filter plant was nothing short of remarkable. Scaling new heights and gaining a bird's-eye view of the operation reinforced my appreciation for the scale and complexity of mining operations. It's moments like these that remind me why I love what I do—being able to explore, learn, and contribute to the advancement of the industry. As I reflect on today's adventure, I'm filled with gratitude for the opportunities my work brings and the incredible people I have the privilege to collaborate with along the way. Here's to many more enriching experiences and discoveries in the fascinating world of mining! 💼 #MiningIndustry #OperationsInsights #Gratitude #ProfessionalJourney #PassionForWork #MiningIndustry #MiningOperations #MiningTechnology #FilterPlant #MineVisit #IndustrialInsights #ProfessionalDevelopment #Gratitude #PassionForWork #CareerJourney #LearningOpportunities #IndustrialEngineering #MiningEngineering #OperationsManagement #WorkPassion #IndustryExperience #MiningCommunity #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalNetworking

#ASXNews Metals Australia Ltd has commenced phase one of its fully permitted Corvette River exploration program. The program includes detailed field mapping, extensive excavator trenching and channel sampling to firm up drilling targets for the anticipated drilling phase of the program.   The Project consists of several claims’ areas, including Felice on the Corvette Lithium Trend which hosts Patriot Battery Metals’ world-class Corvette Lithium Project and the West and East Eade claims on the parallel trend approximately 12 km to the south. Both trends are on the prolific Lac Guyer greenstone belt in the tier-one global mining jurisdiction of Quebec, Canada.   CEO Paul Ferguson commented: “It’s pleasing to be under way with phase 1 of our field exploration program at Corvette River. The commencement of this program is a result of a lot of great work by our team and our contractor, Magnor Exploration. We have developed a detailed and prioritised exploration program targeting lithium as well as gold, silver and copper and put in place a contract to allow this important work to be completed during the summer field season, when ground truthing is possible in Quebec. Importantly the program phasing recognises the challenges associated with accessing heavy lift helicopters during the peak summer period. "We are now on the ground with a dedicated team of geologists and field staff, including excavators. The team will be able to follow up on the targets, associated structures and outcrops that have been identified from previous sampling. This will allow accurate positioning of trenching and channel sampling. The outcomes of this work will result in a well-defined and prioritised list of drill targets – which will be the subject of phase 2 of the program."   Read full #ASX Announcement here: https://bit.ly/3W9sgSY #lithium #gold #silver #copper #exploration #MLS

#ASXNews Carlingup Exploration Update NickelSearch Limited is pleased to provide an update to field studies that are being undertaken at Carlingup. #NIS has commenced a flora and fauna survey in the area around the Quarry North prospect and the recently identified broad scale high amplitude LCT anomaly in support of a Program of Works (PoW) application for drilling of these high priority lithium targets. The survey is expected to take three weeks to complete with the results to be used as part of the PoW submission. The Company anticipates that the approvals should be received to allow drilling to commence early in 2025 at Carlingup. ➖Three-week flora and fauna survey underway at Carlingup to support Program of Works (PoW) applications for future lithium exploration drilling ➖The survey is designed in support of PoWs covering the area around the Quarry and Quarry North where high-grade lithium has been returned from grab samples including: 🔹5.19% Li2O 🔹4.99% Li2O 🔹1.92% Li2O ➖In addition, broad spaced survey lines have been included in the survey to allow for early stage follow up drilling of the coincident LCT soil anomaly as released on 2 August 2024 ➖While the core focus of NIS remains on the recently acquired Mt Isa North Copper & Uranium Project, NIS aims to progress all high-priority lithium targets identified at Carlingup to be in a position to undertake drill testing when the market permits ➖NIS remains well funded for initial drilling at Mt Isa North with underwritten Entitlements Offer ongoing and closing on Monday, 7 October 2024 NIS’ Executive Chairman, Mark Connelly, commented: “The progression of the flora and fauna surveys is an important component in the process of moving the lithium targets at Carlingup to drill testing. “With the updated PoW to be submitted shortly and plans to hit the ground running at our new Mt Isa Copper-Uranium Project in Queensland, we expect to have heightened newsflow over the coming months.” VIEW the Announcement: https://loom.ly/w__-9HI #MiningNews #NickelSearch #FloraandFauna #PoW

#ASXNews EARLY OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED as exploration activities ramp up at York Harbour Cu-Zn-Ag Project, Canada Australian copper explorer, Firetail Resources is pleased to advise that site works are underway to support the upcoming drill program at the York Harbour Cu-Zn-Ag project. Extensive review of the #drill programs completed by the previous owners has identified opportunities for further growth, with multiple semi-massive, stringer and disseminated zones adjacent to high grade ore zones overlooked in previous sampling campaigns. Re-processing of at least 8 holes, containing a minimum of 250m of unsampled drill core has already been identified for analysis, with high potential to provide valuable information on the extents and controls of the York Harbour mineralised system. 🔹Sampling of overlooked sulphide zones in previous drilling. 🔹Drilling program to commence in coming weeks. 🔹Site works to recondition access tracks and establish drill positions underway. 🔹Additional permitting granted for more extensive drilling program. 🔹Airborne EM survey to commence in late September to identify new targets across 16km trend. 🔹LiDAR Survey completed with data processing underway. #FTL Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Poole, commented: "The information from the current re-logging project has uncovered a number of significant resampling opportunities, as we begin to understand the incredible potential of this exciting project. The resampling exercise is assisting with final preparations for the drill program which is set to commence in the coming weeks, further to this, Firetail is undertaking the first property-wide EM survey which will provide us with a better understanding of the controls on mineralisation and potentially identify further targets across the wider project. As drilling is expected to commence in the coming weeks and geophysics shortly after, the coming months will be and exciting time for the company as we highlight the potential shareholder value of this spectacular Copper project.” View the Announcement: https://loom.ly/bCljvZc #exploration #copper #mining #firetail #asx