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Lithium South Development Corporation (LISMF) has contracted Minera Santa Rita for road and drill pad construction at the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project in Salta, Argentina. This follows a recent TEM study indicating three core wells planned for the Alba Sabrina claim block, the largest area within the project, which has never been drilled. The new access roads will span about two kilometers, facilitating drilling aimed at potentially expanding the current resource. The company is also evaluating Direct Lithium Extraction methods alongside traditional evaporation processes.

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  • Contracted Minera Santa Rita for road and drill pad construction, indicating project advancement.
  • Planned three core wells in the previously undrilled Alba Sabrina claim, offering potential resource expansion.
  • Evaluating Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) as an alternative to conventional evaporation, diversifying extraction strategies.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ). The Company is pleased to provide an update on drill preparation at the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project, Salta, Argentina. The Company has contracted Minera Santa Rita for the construction of roads and drill pads. Minera Santa Rita is a well-known local contractor having recently completed work for project neighbor POSCO.

Based on the results form a recent TEM study (see October 4 News release) three core wells are planned for the Alba Sabrina claim block. The Alba Sabrina claim block, 2,089 hectares and the largest block of the HMN Li Project, has never been drill tested.  Road and pad construction will provide access to the three well locations. Local access is good, and the project area will only require approximately two kilometers of road construction along with three drill pads. The pad dimensions will be thirty meters by thirty meters square.

Company Vice President Fernando Villarroel is quoted, "We are very excited to be moving the project forward for the potential expansion of the current resource.  The Alba Sabrina block is the largest in the package and represents an excellent drill target."

About Lithium South

Lithium South is focused on developing the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project (HMN Li Project), located on the Hombre Muerto Salar, a major lithium-producing salar in Argentina. The property is adjacent to land under development by the Korean multinational corporation POSCO, which acquired the ground from Galaxy Resources Ltd. for US $280 million. The Company completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment of the HMN Li Project in 2019, utilizing conventional evaporation extraction. 

The Company is evaluating conventional evaporation as a process method, and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) as an alternative method. Three candidates for DLE are currently being evaluated. Two, 2,000-gallon bulk brine samples are in transit; one sample is heading to Oakland California for testing by Lilac Solutions, and the second sample is heading to Chengdu China for testing by Chemphys. DLE test work is also currently underway in Salta, Argentina by Eon Minerals.

In addition, the Company is planning to potentially expand the known resource by drilling various areas of interest identified in a recent TEM survey. The Company is awaiting approval of drill permits currently under review by the Mining Secretariat in Salta, Argentina.

This news release has been reviewed and approved by Marcela Casini, advisor to the Company and a Qualified Person as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed the content of this news release and therefore does not accept responsibility or liability for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release.

This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.  The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements.  We seek safe harbor.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Adrian F. C. Hobkirk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Investors / Shareholders call 855-415-8100 / website: www.lithiumsouth.com 

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SOURCE Lithium South Development

FAQ

What recent updates has Lithium South Development Corporation provided on their Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project?

Lithium South announced road and drill pad construction for three planned core wells in the Alba Sabrina claim, enhancing access for potential resource expansion.

What is the significance of the Alba Sabrina claim block for Lithium South?

The Alba Sabrina claim is the largest part of the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project and has never been drilled, making it a critical target for resource expansion.

Who is responsible for the construction activities at Lithium South's project?

Minera Santa Rita has been contracted for the construction of roads and drill pads at the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project.

What extraction methods is Lithium South considering for their lithium project?

Lithium South is evaluating both conventional evaporation and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) methods for lithium extraction.

What are the next steps for Lithium South after announcing the drill preparation?

The company awaits approval for drill permits from the Mining Secretariat in Salta, Argentina, to proceed with drilling activities.

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