Foremost Lithium Successfully Completes its Winter Drill Program at its Zoro Lithium Project in Manitoba, Canada
Foremost Lithium has completed its winter drilling program at the Zoro Lithium Project in Manitoba, Canada, achieving over 5,800 meters through 21 diamond drill holes. Drilling results indicate continuity of lithium mineralization along Dyke 1, extending the mineralized body by 150 meters to over 400 meters, with potential for further resource expansion. Initial assays from two drill holes confirmed significant lithium mineralization, with final assay results expected within 4-6 weeks. Dyke 1 remains open in all directions, indicating potential for continued resource growth and future drilling programs.
- Completion of 5,826 meters in 21 diamond drill holes.
- Extended mineralized body along Dyke 1 by 150 meters, now over 400 meters.
- Initial assays confirm significant lithium mineralization: 1.09% Li2O over 10 meters, 1.52% Li2O over 5.02 meters.
- Potential for new resource calculation with step-out extensions.
- Dyke 1 remains open in all directions, suggesting potential for future resource expansion.
- Final assay results pending, creating uncertainty over complete mineralization extent.
- Reported drill intersection lengths may not represent true width of mineralized zones.
- Potential delays if final assay results are unfavorable or delayed.
Insights
The completion of Foremost Lithium's winter drill program on the Zoro property shows promising results for extending the known lithium mineralization. Drill results indicate that Dyke 1, a primary lithium-bearing structure, has been extended from a previous strike length of 265 meters to over 400 meters. This extension, coupled with the discovery of spodumene in multiple step-out extensions, suggests a significant potential for increasing the resource base.
Dyke 1 being open in all directions is a positive indicator for future exploration potential. This implies that with further drilling, the resource could be expanded even more, which is important when considering the future feasibility of mining operations. Investors should note that the vertical orientation and variable nature of the mineralization mean that the true width of the mineralized zones may differ from the reported intersection lengths.
An essential aspect here is the initial assay results showing lithium grades of 1.09% Li2O and 1.52% Li2O in certain drill holes. These grades are competitive within the industry, considering that lithium projects generally target grades around 1% Li2O. Such findings enhance the project's viability and potential profitability in the long run.
Investors should keep an eye on the forthcoming final assay results, as they will provide a clearer picture of the overall resource potential.
The recent drilling results from Foremost Lithium’s Zoro project could significantly impact the company’s financial outlook. With lithium demand surging due to the global shift towards electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, any increase in resource estimates could translate to higher company valuation and investor interest.
Expanding the mineralized body by 150 meters indicates not just resource continuity but also the potential for future resource calculations to increase substantially. This could lead to higher estimated reserves, which are a critical factor in determining a mining company’s market value.
However, investors should exercise caution until the final assay results are available. While the initial results are promising, the final assays will provide a clearer financial picture. The pending assays could either confirm the preliminary positive outlook or reveal discrepancies affecting the resource’s estimated value.
From a financial standpoint, continuity and lateral expansion of the resource bode well for Foremost Lithium. Still, the market will likely be reactive to the comprehensive assay results expected in the coming weeks.
Summary:
- Over 5,800 meters completed over 21 diamond drill holes
- Drilling results demonstrate continuity of lithium mineralization along Dyke 1, extending the previous mineralized body by 150 meters to over 400 meters in several 50-meter steps out providing promising potential for new resource calculation
- Dyke 1 is still open in all directions indicating potential for continued resource expansion and subsequent future drill programs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (“Foremost Lithium”, “Foremost” or the “Company”), a North American hard-rock lithium exploration company, is pleased to announce that is has successfully completed its 2024 winter diamond drilling program on its Zoro property, which was previously announced in the Company’s press release dated February 13, 2024. The Company completed 5,826 meters, 21 diamond drill holes targeting untested mineralization to the south-east of Dyke 1, the Company's maiden inferred resource of 1,074,567 tons at a grade of
Drilling results have demonstrated the continuity of lithium mineralization along Dyke 1, targeting new, untested areas proximal to the dyke, as well as infill areas along strike and at depth. In the west, the body is comprised of multiple near surface lithium-bearing pegmatites that range up to an apparent 17.9 m thickness; Multiple 50-meter step-outs, perpendicular to the strike of Dyke 1, were used to assess lateral continuity as well as the presence of at depth, extending Dyke 1 from a previous 265-meter strike length to greater than 400 meters. Spodumene was confirmed in drill core in several of the 50 metre step out extensions, providing promising potential for new resource calculation.
“We are pleased to announce the conclusion of a successful drill program on our Zoro Property, which we believe is likely to reflect a continuity of mineralized lithium along Dyke 1,” said Jason Barnard, President & CEO of Foremost Lithium. “As global lithium trends continue to straighten, we look forward to the final assay results, which provide the potential for us to pursue additional resource expansion on the Zoro property.”
The Company reported initial assay results (see press release dated April 08, 2024) on the first two holes confirming lithium mineralization spanning a cumulative length of 25.92 metres including
Drilling Details*
| Hole ID | Prospect | Easting (m) | Northing (m) | Elevation (m) | Azimuth (deg.) | Dip (deg.) | Depth (m) |
| FL24-001 | Dyke 8 | 459503 | 6080341 | 291 | 68 | 55 | 125 |
| FL24-002 | Dyke 8 | 459487 | 6080307 | 290 | 68 | 65 | 176 |
| FL24-003 | Dyke 8 | 459496 | 6080388 | 291 | 77 | 55 | 125 |
| FL24-004 | Dyke 8 | 459494 | 6080256 | 291 | 100 | 65 | 149 |
| FL24-005 | Dyke 8 | 459435 | 6080198 | 295 | 93 | 45 | 119 |
| FL24-006 | Dyke 8 | 459440 | 6080115 | 296 | 102 | 45 | 125 |
| FL24-007 | Dyke 1 | 458332 | 6079101 | 280 | 74 | 45 | 248 |
| FL24-008 | Dyke 1 | 458274 | 6079080 | 280 | 73 | 55 | 395 |
| FL24-009 | Dyke 1 | 458369 | 6078943 | 287 | 77 | 55 | 308 |
| FL24-010 | Dyke 1 | 458369 | 6078943 | 287 | 77 | 45 | 287 |
| FL24-011 | Dyke 1 | 458383 | 6078886 | 286 | 76 | 45 | 300 |
| FL24-012 | Dyke 1 | 458383 | 6078886 | 286 | 74 | 55 | 311 |
| FL24-013 | Dyke 1 | 458323 | 6078872 | 288 | 76 | 60 | 449 |
| FL24-014 | Dyke 1 | 458398 | 6078833 | 286 | 75 | 45 | 299 |
| FL24-015 | Dyke 1 | 458332 | 6078826 | 288 | 75 | 55 | 425 |
| FL24-016 | Dyke 1 | 458349 | 6078773 | 287 | 75 | 45 | 395 |
| FL24-017 | Dyke 1 | 458407 | 6078788 | 286 | 75 | 45 | 350 |
| FL24-018 | Dyke 1 | 458461 | 6078856 | 286 | 75 | 45 | 200 |
| FL24-019 | Dyke 1 | 458322 | 6078872 | 288 | 70 | 52 | 350 |
| FL24-020 | Dyke 1 | 458276 | 6079080 | 273 | 95 | 52 | 350 |
| FL24-021 | Dyke 1 | 458322 | 6078873 | 288 | 68 | 52 | 350 |
*Data Verification / Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Due to the vertical orientation and variable nature of mineralization at the Company’s Dyke 1 deposit, the reported drill intersection lengths, derived from linear measurements along the drill core, may not accurately represent the true width of the mineralized zones. Best practice drilling techniques and geological interpretation were utilized to intersect mineralization in an orientation that approximates the true width as closely as feasible.
Figure 1: Location of diamond drill holes from the Winter 2024 drill campaign superimposed on magnetic Root-To-Pole (RPT) geophysical data.
Dyke 1 – Future Potential
The body is still open in all directions indicating potential for continued resource expansion and subsequent future drill programs. Foremost will be reporting the results of all assays on a subsequent news release.
Qualified Person
Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Matthew Carter, P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person as identified by Canadian National Instrument 43-101-Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-K 1300 rules for resource deposit disclosure.
About Foremost Lithium
Foremost Lithium (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (FSE: F0R0) (WKN: A3DCC8) is a hard-rock lithium exploration company focused on empowering the North American clean energy economy. Foremost’s strategically located lithium properties extend over 43,000 acres in Snow Lake, Manitoba, and hosts a property in a known active lithium camp situated on over 11,400 acres in Quebec called Lac Simard South.
Foremost’s four flagship Lithium Lane Projects as well as its Lac Simard South project are located at the tip of the NAFTA superhighway to capitalize on the world's growing EV appetite, strongly positioning the Company to become a premier supplier of North America's lithium feedstock. As the world transitions towards decarbonization, the Company's objective is the extraction of lithium oxide (Li₂O), and to subsequently play a role in the production of high-quality lithium hydroxide (LiOH), to help power lithium-based batteries, critical in developing a clean-energy economy. Foremost Lithium also has the Winston Gold/Silver Property in New Mexico USA. Learn More at www.foremostlithium.com.
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