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Boardwalk Drilling Returns 82 mg/L Lithium over 167m in Leduc Fm and 78 mg/L over 84m in Swan Hills Fm, Alberta, Canada

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LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK, OTCQX: LBNKF) announced lithium assay results from its 100%-owned Boardwalk lithium Brine Project in Alberta, Canada. The assays from well 10-6 in the Leduc formation averaged 82 mg/L lithium over a 167m interval. Additionally, the Swan Hills formation, sampled for the first time, averaged 78 mg/L lithium over an 84m interval. The results will contribute to an updated mineral resource estimate for the Boardwalk project. The sampling, conducted under strict QA/QC protocols, will also support Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot testing. The drilling program, completed on August 8, 2024, confirms the potential of the Boardwalk project, with lithium grades comparable to other regional projects.

LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK, OTCQX: LBNKF) ha annunciato i risultati delle analisi di litio dal suo progetto di salamoia di litio Boardwalk, di proprietà al 100%, situato in Alberta, Canada. Le analisi effettuate nel pozzo 10-6 nella formazione di Leduc hanno mostrato una media di 82 mg/L di litio su un intervallo di 167 metri. Inoltre, la formazione di Swan Hills, campionata per la prima volta, ha mostrato una media di 78 mg/L di litio su un intervallo di 84 metri. I risultati contribuiranno a una stima aggiornata delle risorse minerali per il progetto Boardwalk. Il campionamento, condotto secondo rigidi protocolli di QA/QC, supporterà anche i test pilota per il Recupero Diretto di Litio (DLE). Il programma di perforazione, completato l'8 agosto 2024, conferma il potenziale del progetto Boardwalk, con gradi di litio comparabili ad altri progetti regionali.

LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK, OTCQX: LBNKF) anunció los resultados de análisis de litio de su Proyecto de Salmuera de Litio Boardwalk, de propiedad al 100%, ubicado en Alberta, Canadá. Los análisis del pozo 10-6 en la formación de Leduc promediaron 82 mg/L de litio en un intervalo de 167 metros. Además, la formación de Swan Hills, muestreada por primera vez, promedió 78 mg/L de litio en un intervalo de 84 metros. Los resultados contribuirán a una estimación actualizada de recursos minerales para el proyecto Boardwalk. El muestreo, realizado bajo estrictos protocolos de QA/QC, también respaldará las pruebas piloto de Extracción Directa de Litio (DLE). El programa de perforación, completado el 8 de agosto de 2024, confirma el potencial del proyecto Boardwalk, con grados de litio comparables a otros proyectos regionales.

리튬뱅크 자원 회사(LithiumBank Resources Corp.)(TSXV: LBNK, OTCQX: LBNKF)는 캐나다 앨버타의 100% 소유 리튬 브라인 프로젝트인 보드워크(Boardwalk)에서 리튬 분석 결과를 발표했습니다. 레두크(Leduc) 지층의 10-6 우물에서 실시한 분석은 167미터 구간에 걸쳐 리튬 평균 82 mg/L을 기록했습니다. 또한, 사완 힐스(Swan Hills) 지층은 처음으로 채취되어 84미터 구간에서 리튬 평균 78 mg/L을 기록했습니다. 이 결과는 보드워크 프로젝트의 광물 자원 추정치 갱신에 기여할 것입니다. 엄격한 QA/QC 프로토콜에 따라 수행된 샘플링은 직접 리튬 추출(DLE) 파일럿 테스트를 지원하기도 할 것입니다. 2024년 8월 8일 완료된 드릴링 프로그램은 보드워크 프로젝트의 잠재력을 확인하며, 리튬 함량이 다른 지역 프로젝트들과 유사한 수준임을 보여줍니다.

LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK, OTCQX: LBNKF) a annoncé les résultats des analyses de lithium de son projet de saumure de lithium Boardwalk, entièrement détenu, situé en Alberta, Canada. Les analyses du puits 10-6 dans la formation de Leduc ont montré une moyenne de 82 mg/L de lithium sur un intervalle de 167 mètres. De plus, la formation de Swan Hills, échantillonnée pour la première fois, a montré une moyenne de 78 mg/L de lithium sur un intervalle de 84 mètres. Les résultats contribueront à une estimation mise à jour des ressources minérales pour le projet Boardwalk. Le prélèvement, réalisé selon des protocoles de QA/QC stricts, soutiendra également les tests pilotes d'Extraction Directe de Lithium (DLE). Le programme de forage, achevé le 8 août 2024, confirme le potentiel du projet Boardwalk, avec des teneurs en lithium comparables à d'autres projets régionaux.

LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK, OTCQX: LBNKF) gab die Ergebnisse von Lithiumanalysen für sein zu 100 % im Besitz befindliches Boardwalk-Lithium-Brine-Projekt in Alberta, Kanada, bekannt. Die Analysen aus dem Brunnen 10-6 in der Leduc-Formation wiesen über einen Intervall von 167 m einen Durchschnitt von 82 mg/L Lithium auf. Darüber hinaus wies die erstmals untersuchte Swan Hills-Formation über einen Intervall von 84 m einen Durchschnitt von 78 mg/L Lithium auf. Die Ergebnisse werden zu einer aktualisierten Schätzung der Mineralressourcen für das Boardwalk-Projekt beitragen. Die gemäß strenger QA/QC-Protokolle durchgeführte Probenahme dient auch der Unterstützung von Pilotversuchen zur direkten Lithiumextraktion (DLE). Das Bohrerprogramm, das am 8. August 2024 abgeschlossen wurde, bestätigt das Potenzial des Boardwalk-Projekts, mit Lithiumgehalten, die mit anderen regionalen Projekten vergleichbar sind.

Positive
  • Lithium assays from the Leduc formation averaged 82 mg/L over 167m.
  • First-ever Swan Hills formation assays averaged 78 mg/L over 84m.
  • Results will enhance the updated mineral resource estimate for Boardwalk.
  • Positive impact expected from DLE pilot testing due to better lithium grades.
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  • No historical lithium brine sampling information in the Swan Hills formation within the Boardwalk area.

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2024) - LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK) (OTCQX: LBNKF) ("LithiumBank'' or the "Company") is pleased to announce lithium assay results from brine samples taken below the hydrocarbon zone during drilling at the Company's 100%-owned Boardwalk lithium Brine Project ("Boardwalk"). Assays from the Company's licensed well, 100/10-06-069-21W5/00 ("10-6") ranged between 79.8 - 84.4 mg/L lithium, averaging 82 mg/L lithium (Table 1) over a 167m vertical interval (2,588 to 2,761m) (Figure 1) in from the Leduc formation ("Fm") in a 48 hour constant rate flow test. The first ever sampling from the Swan Hills formation in the Boardwalk area ranged between 76.3 - 79.9 mg/L lithium, averaging 78 mg/L lithium over an 84m vertical interval (2,761 - 2,829m) (Figure 1) in an isolated swab test. These results will be included in a future updated mineral resource estimate for the Boardwalk Project.

Sample IDFormationInterval (Depth m)Sample TypeLithium Grade (mg/L)Average Grade Li (mg/L)
10-6-Z1-4-CR-B13Leduc Formation2,588 - 2,761 (167m)Constant Rate Flow Test samples collected at 4 hour intervals82.082
10-6-Z1-4-CR-B1684.4
10-6-Z1-4-CR-B1981.8
10-6-Z1-4-CR-B2282.0
10-6-Z1-4-CR-B2580.6
10-6-Z1-4-CR-B2879.8
Lbbw1006z5sw-b1Swan Hills Formation2,761 - 2,829
(84m)
Swab Test (Samples taken 90 minutes apart)76.378
Lbbw1006z5sw-b579.8

 

Table 1. Brine assay results from the 10-6 well at Boardwalk. The 10-6 well is drilled vertical intervals in the table are considered to be true thickness of the formations.

"We are very pleased to report that the grades from drilling the Leduc and Swan Hills Fm's at Boardwalk are very similar to those of the Park Place Lithium brine project 50 kms to the south east at 82 and 78 mg/L lithium, respectively," commented Rob Shewchuk, CEO of LithiumBank. "The lithium assay results collected from below the hydrocarbon zone in the Leduc Fm are approximately 15% better than samples collected from the hydrocarbon zone in the Leduc Fm. We look forward to seeing the impact that the increased lithium grade and the addition of the Swan Hills Fm results will have on an updated resource estimate for the Boardwalk project. With large bulk samples collected from the 10-6 at 82 mg/L lithium, we also expect to see a positive impact on results from Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") pilot testing of this brine given the better head grade."

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Figure 1. Vertical cross-section of the 10-6 well showing only the Leduc and Swan Hills Fm's and lithium brine sample results.

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The 10-6 well drilling program, completed August 8th, 2024, located in the indicated resource area of Boardwalk (Figure 2) drilled through the entire 316m of the Leduc and Swan Hills Fm. The sampling program included a constant rate flow test in the Leduc Fm starting below the hydrocarbon zone from 2,588 - 2,761m in depth (167m) (Figure 1) over a 48 hour period. During the constant flow rate test, brine samples were collected at approximately 4 hour intervals for the purposes of chemical analysis to determine a representative grade of the entire 167m Leduc Fm interval, which are shown in Table 1. The constant rate flow test also collected additional reservoir data to assist in improving the confidence in the subsurface geology as well as collect a bulk brine sample (248 cubic metres) for DLE pilot testing at the Company's DLE facility in Calgary, AB. Brine samples at the 24 hour mark and beyond of the constant rate flow test were found to be representative of the Leduc Fm and are reported in Table 1.

The Swan Hills lithium brine samples are the first ever taken within the Boardwalk project area. The Swan Hills Fm lies directly below the Leduc Fm and assays returned lithium grades between 76.3 - 79.9 mg/L lithium, averaging 78 mg/L lithium from isolated zone swab testing over the 84m Fm thickness (2,761 - 2,829m) (Figure 1). The swab test uses plugs above and below an interval to isolate a zone and collect brine from that interval and was performed over a period of 9 hours. Until now, there has been no historical lithium brine sampling information in the Swan Hills Fm in the Boardwalk area.

The sampling was done under the guidance of Gord McMillan, P. Geol., who was on site at the 10-6 during the sampling campaign to ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC"). Brine samples were sent to AGAT Laboratory in Calgary Alberta. Duplicate samples were sent to Isobrine Laboratory and Bureau Veritas Laboratory in Edmonton Alberta as duplicate check lab samples. Each batch of samples included duplicate samples and standard reference material to ensure QA/QC.

The drilling program of the 10-6 well commenced on July 26th, 2024 and was completed August 8th, 2024. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) approved the transfer of 100% ownership of the 10-6, along with surface rights and road access from the previous owner/operator to LithiumBank on May 16th, 2024. The well is in the eastern portion of Boardwalk's 'Production Zone' as described in the Company's January 2024 Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 2: Boardwalk map showing location of bulk brine sample wells and NI 43-101 resource estimate area entitled: Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) For LithiumBank Resources Corp. Boardwalk Lithium-Brine Project in West-Central Alberta, Canada, effectively dated February 22, 2024 and authored by the following Qualified Persons: Roy Eccles, P. Geol. of APEX Geoscience Ltd., Kim Mohler, P. Eng. of GLJ Ltd., Gordon MacMillan, P. Geol. of Fluid Domains, Jim Touw, P. Geol. of HCL Ltd., Frederick Scott, P. Eng. of Scott Energy, Egon Linton, P. Eng. of Hatch Ltd., Evan Jones, P. Eng. of Hatch Ltd., Stefan Hlouschko, P. Eng. of Hatch Ltd., and Lisa Park, AusIMM. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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There is no guarantee that all or any part of the mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by geology, environment, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues.

Qualified Person

The information that forms the basis for the scientific and technical information disclosed in this news release was prepared and approved by Gordon MacMillan, P.Geo, who is a Qualified Person (QP) for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. MacMillan is an independent consulting geologist of a number of brine mineral exploration companies and oil and gas development companies. Mr. MacMillan is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and has been practising as a professional in hydrogeology since 2000. Mr. MacMillan consents and approves of the inclusion of the data in the form and context in which it appears.

About LithiumBank Resources Corp.

LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK) (OTCQX: LBNKF), is a publicly traded lithium company that is focused on developing and de-risking the largest portfolio of lithium brine assets in North America. The Company has completed a NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") at Boardwalk (Jan. 16, 2024), an initial NI 43-101 Resource Estimate at Park Place (June 24, 2024) which are both located in west central Alberta. The Company is currently conducting large scale pilot testing of a licensed Direct Lithium Extraction technology at the Company's facility in Calgary (July 10, 2024). The DLE technology process being piloted is currently being used at a commercial scale for use in other metals. The Company owns 100% of the 2,130,470 acres of brown-field brine hosted mineral licenses within Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Contact:
Rob Shewchuk CEO & Director
rob@lithiumbank.ca
(778) 987-9767

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding future estimates, plans, objectives, timing, assumptions or expectations of future performance, including without limitation, the fact that the assays results the Company's recent drilling program at Boardwalk will be included in a future updated mineral resource estimate for the Boardwalk Project; the expected impact that the increased lithium grade and the addition of the Swan Hills Fm will have on an updated resource estimate; the fact that the Company expects to see a positive impact on results from DLE pilot testing given the higher head grade; and the Company's development plans for its Boardwalk project are forward-looking statements and contain forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should" or "would" or occur.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain material assumptions and analysis made by the Company and the opinions and estimates of management as of the date of this press release, including that the Company will be able to complete its development plans on the Boardwalk project as impacted, that the Company will be able to include the recent assay results in a future updated mineral resource estimate for the Boardwalk Project; the fact that the Company will complete an updated mineral resource estimate for the Boardwalk Project; that management's expectations regarding the impact of the increased lithium grade will prove to be accurate; and that there will be positive impact from the results of the DLE pilot testing.

These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Important risks that may cause actual results to vary, include, without limitation, the risk that the Company will be unable to complete its exploration and development plans for its Boardwalk project; changes in legislation impacting the Company's business plans; unanticipated costs; that the Company will not be able to complete an updated mineral resource estimate for the Boardwalk Project; that management's expectations regarding the impact of the increased lithium grade will nor prove to be accurate; that there will not be a positive impact from the results of the DLE pilot testing, general business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation, legislative, environmental, and other judicial, regulatory, political, and competitive developments; and other risks outside of the Company's control.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What were the lithium assay results for LithiumBank's Boardwalk project?

Lithium assays from the Leduc formation averaged 82 mg/L over 167m, and the Swan Hills formation averaged 78 mg/L over 84m.

How will the new assay results impact LithiumBank's Boardwalk project?

The new assay results will contribute to an updated mineral resource estimate and are expected to positively impact Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot testing.

When was the drilling program at LithiumBank's Boardwalk project completed?

The drilling program was completed on August 8, 2024.

What is the significance of the Swan Hills formation assays in the Boardwalk project?

The Swan Hills formation assays, averaging 78 mg/L lithium, are significant as they are the first-ever samples taken within the Boardwalk project area.

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