Musk Metals Announces It Has Started Surface Drilling on Its 100% Owned 'Elon' Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada

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Musk Metals Corp. has started its fifth exploration program for Phase 1 on its 'Elon' lithium project in Quebec. The program aims to better define the dispersion of the plume in the till column in 3D. The company plans to test approximately 46 holes using a motorized auger drill. The program targets identified magnetic and soil anomalies that were not explained by previous drilling.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 7, 2023) - Musk Metals Corp. (CSE: MUSK) (OTC Pink: EMSKF) (FSE: 1I30) ("Musk Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has started its fifth exploration program for Phase 1, on its 100% owned "Elon" lithium project in Quebec. The survey is using a motorized auger drill to sample the till below the surface sediments. The purpose of the survey is to better define the dispersion of the plume in the till column in three dimensions (3D). The program target soils that are located down-ice from identified magnetic and soil anomalies (see news release dated March 4^th, 2022) that were not explained during the last rock drill phase (see news release dated December 28^th, 2022).

The Program

The program targets identified magnetic and soil anomalies that were not explained by drilling (Figure 1). The till will be drilled using a Big Beaver Auger Drilling Rig equipped with a split spoon sampler. The Company is expected to test approximately 46 holes. Overburden thickness in the area is approximately up to 25m thick, based on overburden measurements from the 2022 drilling campaign. If till is not found or not reached, the field crew will perform a soil assay in the sediment in parallel to the drilling in order to obtain information via a MMI (Mobile Metalic Ion) sample. The hollow core is expected to reach the till material beneath the surficial sediments where it will collect material within the split spoon sampler. The till is planned to be sampled to produce a 1kg for fine material sample. The sampling stations are approximately 40m apart and perpendicular to the glacial flow.

Mountain Bike trails, Cross-Country Ski trails and other trails are present on the southern part of the Property and are expected to be used to place the auger drill. Damage to the trails should be minimal and will be repaired before leaving.
 

 
Figure 1. Planed Auger Drill Stations.
 
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The Property and Adjacent Properties

The Elon Property is strategically located in Abitibi, QC at approximately 600 meters northeast of North American Lithium Project (recently acquired by Sayona Québec) and formerly known as Mine Québec Lithium. North American Lithium produced over 907,000 tons of material at 1.40% Li2O between 1955 and 1965 (Boily et al, 1989). In a June 28th, 2022 news release, Sayona Québec formally approved the restart of North American Lithium (NAL) operation for lithium extraction and spodumene concentrate production. In September 2022 Sayona announced a 200 million dollars contract for the mining operations (September 27^th, 2022 press release). In March 2023, Sayona reported having produced 1200 tons of lithium concentrate from North American Lithium (March 15^th, 2023 news release). In April 2023, Sayona published a definitive feasability study that confirms the NAL value with $2.2B NPV (April 13, 2023 news release).

Consolidated Lithium Metals inc. (formerly Jourdan Resources) is investigating a pegmatite field approximately 1000m SE of the Elon Property, and has reported lithium content of up to 2.38% Li2O over 0.90m and 1.33% Li2O over 5.25m in pegmatites (June 9th, 2022 and July 7th, 2022 news release); 1.23% over 4.15m (February 15^th, 2023 press release) and over 0.82% over 8.0m (March 21^st, 2023 news release). A 14,500m diamond drill holes campaign was announced on their Vallée Property (September 14^th, 2023 news release).

Corporate Update

The Company intends to settle in aggregate $81,050 in accounts payable through the issuance of 1,621,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share, of which $57,350 is due to related parties. Once issued, the securities are subject to a statutory four-month-and-one-day hold period.

References:

Boily, M., Pilote, P., Raillon, H., 1989: La métallogénie des métaux de haute technologie en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Ministère des Ressources Naturelles, MB 89-29.

Consolidate Lithium Metals inc., September 14^th, 2023 news release. Drilling Commences on CLM's Vallée Joint Venture.
https://consolidatedlithium.com/drilling-commences-on-clms-vallee-joint-venture/

Dubé, J., 2021: Technical Report, High-Resolution Heliborne Magnetic Survey, Elon Lithium Property. Dynamic Discovery Geoscience for Musk Metal Corp. GM 72093.

Jourdan Resources inc., June 9^th, 2022 news release. Jourdan Announces First of Eighteen Drillholes Assay Results With Li20 Grades.
https://jourdaninc.com/jourdan-announces-first-of-eighteen-drillhole-assay-results-with-li2o-grades/

Jourdan Resources inc., July 7^th, 2022 news release. Jourdan Announces More Elevated Li20 Grades From Its Drill Campaign.
https://jourdaninc.com/jourdan-announces-more-elevated-li2o-grades-from-its-drill-campaign/

Jourdan Resources Inc., September 15^th, 2022 news release. Jourdan Announces Soil Sampling Program Expansion And Arrival Of Second Drill To Accelerate Completion Of Its Phase 3 Summer Drill Campaign.
https://jourdaninc.com/jourdan-announces-soil-sampling-program-expansion-and-arrival-of-second-drill-to-accelerate-completion-of-its-phase-3-summer-drill-campaign/

Jourdan Resources Inc., February 15^th, 2023 news release. Jourdan Intersects 1.23% Li2O over 4.15m at Vallée.
https://jourdaninc.com/jourdan-intersects-1-23-li2o-over-4-15-m-at-vallee/

Jourdan Resources Inc., March 21^st, 2023 news release. Jourdan Intersects 0.82% Li2O over 8m at Vallée.
Jourdan Intersects 0.82% Li2O over 8 m at Vallée - Jourdan Resources Inc. (jourdaninc.com)

Sayona Québec inc. June 28^th, 2022 news release. Sayona & Piedmont Formally Approve NAL Restart.
https://sayonamining.com.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SYA_NAL-restart_28-Jun-22.pdf

Sayona Québec inc. September 27^th, 2022 news release. Sayona et L. Fournier & Fils signent un contrat historique pour les opérations minières.
https://www.sayona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Communique-Entente-Fournier-2.pdf

Sayona Québec inc. March 15^th, 2023 news release. 1200 Tonnes de Concentré de Lithium Commercialisable Produites au Complexe Lithium Amérique du Nord.
https://www.sayona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PR_14_mars_2023.pdf

Sayona Québec inc, April 13, 2023 news release. Definitive Feasability Study Confirms NAL Value with $2.2B NPV.
https://www.sayona.ca/en/nos-nouvelles/definitive-feasibility-study-confirms-nal-value-with-a2-2b-npv/

Qualified Person

This press release was prepared by Pierre-Alexandre Pelletier, P.Geo OGQ, and Steven Lauzier, P.Geo OGQ whom are qualified persons as defined under National Instrument 43-101, and who reviewed and approved the geological information provided in this news release.

About Musk Metals Corp.

Musk Metals is a publicly traded exploration company focused on the development of highly prospective, discovery-stage mineral properties located in some of Canada's top mining jurisdictions. The Company's properties are in the "Allison Lake Batholith" of Northwestern Ontario, and the "Chapais-Chibougamau", "Abitibi", and "James Bay" regions of Quebec.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

___Nader Vatanchi___
CEO & Director

For more information on Musk Metals, please contact:

Phone: 604-717-6605
Corporate e-mail: info@muskmetals.ca
Website: www.muskmetals.ca
Corporate Address: 2905 - 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events, or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intended use of proceeds of the Offering and other matters regarding the business plans of the Company. The forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on information currently available and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements including that the Company may use the proceeds of the Offering for purposes other than those disclosed in this news release; adverse market conditions; and other factors beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to their inherent uncertainty. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include general market conditions and other factors beyond the control of the Company. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Musk Metals' fifth exploration program?

The purpose of the program is to better define the dispersion of the plume in the till column in 3D.

What drilling method is being used in the program?

The program is using a motorized auger drill.

How many holes does Musk Metals plan to test?

The company plans to test approximately 46 holes.

What are the targets of the program?

The program targets identified magnetic and soil anomalies that were not explained by previous drilling.

Where is the 'Elon' lithium project located?

The project is located in Abitibi, QC, approximately 600 meters northeast of the North American Lithium Project.