CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Spark Energy Confirms Lithium-Bearing Pegmatites Along a Combined 21.5km Strike at its Arapaima Lithium Project
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) has announced positive results from sample assays at its Arapaima Lithium Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. The company analyzed 107 samples, including 63 rock chips, 35 stream sediments, and 9 soil samples, confirming lithium-bearing pegmatites along a 21.5km strike.
Key findings include:
- Anomalous results up to 582ppm Li in rock chip samples
- 70% of samples showed lithium anomalism
- Strong correlation of Li with Sn (0.91), Nb (0.84), and Cs (0.79)
- Soil samples returned up to 503ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides
The company has identified 11 pegmatite trends with 90 individual pegmatites mapped over 31km strike length. Targets 1 and 5 remain priority areas, with plans for detailed follow-up mapping and sampling programs. Initial drilling is targeted for Q2 2025. The project spans 64,359 hectares and is located 15km from Sigma Lithium, Brazil's largest lithium company.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) ha annunciato risultati positivi dalle analisi dei campioni presso il suo Progetto di Litio Arapaima, situato nella Valle del Litio in Brasile. L'azienda ha analizzato 107 campioni, tra cui 63 campioni di minerali, 35 sedimenti fluviali e 9 campioni di suolo, confermando la presenza di pegmatiti contenenti litio lungo un fronte di 21,5 km.
I principali risultati includono:
- Risultati anomali fino a 582 ppm di Li nei campioni di minerali
- Il 70% dei campioni ha mostrato anomalie di litio
- Forti correlazioni di Li con Sn (0,91), Nb (0,84) e Cs (0,79)
- I campioni di suolo hanno restituito fino a 503 ppm di Ossidi Rari Totali
L'azienda ha identificato 11 tendenze di pegmatiti con 90 pegmatiti individuali mappati su una lunghezza di 31 km. Gli obiettivi 1 e 5 rimangono aree prioritarie, con piani per programmi di mappatura e campionamento dettagliati. I primi perforazioni sono previste per il secondo trimestre del 2025. Il progetto si estende su 64.359 ettari ed è situato a 15 km dalla Sigma Lithium, la più grande azienda di litio del Brasile.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) ha anunciado resultados positivos de los análisis de muestras en su Proyecto de Litio Arapaima en el Valle del Litio de Brasil. La empresa analizó 107 muestras, que incluyen 63 chips de roca, 35 sedimentos de arroyo y 9 muestras de suelo, confirmando la presencia de pegmatitas que contienen litio a lo largo de un frente de 21,5 km.
Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
- Resultados anómalos de hasta 582 ppm de Li en muestras de chips de roca
- El 70% de las muestras mostró anomalías de litio
- Fuerte correlación de Li con Sn (0,91), Nb (0,84) y Cs (0,79)
- Las muestras de suelo devolvieron hasta 503 ppm de Óxidos Raros Totales
La empresa ha identificado 11 tendencias de pegmatitas con 90 pegmatitas individuales mapeadas a lo largo de 31 km. Los objetivos 1 y 5 siguen siendo áreas prioritarias, con planes para programas de mapeo y muestreo detallados. Se prevén las primeras perforaciones para el segundo trimestre de 2025. El proyecto abarca 64,359 hectáreas y está ubicado a 15 km de Sigma Lithium, la mayor empresa de litio de Brasil.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF)는 브라질 리튬 밸리에 위치한 아라파이마 리튬 프로젝트에서 샘플 분석 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 63개의 암석 조각, 35개의 하천 퇴적물 및 9개의 토양 샘플을 포함하여 총 107개의 샘플을 분석하였으며, 21.5km의 스트라이크에 걸쳐 리튬이 포함된 페그마타이트를 확인하였습니다.
주요 발견 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 암석 조각 샘플에서 최대 582ppm의 Li에 대한 비정상적인 결과
- 샘플의 70%에서 리튬 이상이 나타남
- Li와 Sn(0.91), Nb(0.84), Cs(0.79) 간의 강한 상관관계
- 토양 샘플에서 최대 503ppm의 전체 희귀광산화물
회사는 31km의 스트라이크 길이에 걸쳐 90개의 개별 페그마타이트가 지도화된 11개의 페그마타이트 경향을 확인했습니다. 목표 1과 5는 우선 지역으로 남아 있으며, 세부적인 후속 지도 작성 및 샘플링 프로그램이 계획되고 있습니다. 초기 시추는 2025년 2분기로 예정되어 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 64,359헥타르에 걸쳐 있으며, 브라질 최대 리튬 회사인 시그마 리튬에서 15km 떨어져 있습니다.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) a annoncé des résultats positifs des analyses d'échantillons de son projet de lithium Arapaima dans la vallée du lithium au Brésil. L'entreprise a analysé 107 échantillons, comprenant 63 chips de roche, 35 sédiments de ruisseau et 9 échantillons de sol, confirmant la présence de pegmatites contenant du lithium sur une portée de 21,5 km.
Les résultats clés incluent:
- Résultats anormaux jusqu'à 582 ppm de Li dans les échantillons de chips de roche
- 70 % des échantillons ont montré une anomalie de lithium
- Forte corrélation entre le Li et le Sn (0,91), le Nb (0,84) et le Cs (0,79)
- Les échantillons de sol ont montré jusqu'à 503 ppm d'oxydes de terres rares totaux
L'entreprise a identifié 11 tendances de pegmatites avec 90 pegmatites individuelles cartographiées sur une longueur de 31 km. Les cibles 1 et 5 restent des zones prioritaires, avec des plans pour des programmes de cartographie et de prélèvement d'échantillons détaillés. Les premiers forages sont prévus pour le deuxième trimestre de 2025. Le projet s'étend sur 64 359 hectares et est situé à 15 km de Sigma Lithium, la plus grande entreprise de lithium au Brésil.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) hat positive Ergebnisse von Musteranalysen seines Arapaima-Lithiumprojekts im Lithiumtal Brasiliens bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen hat 107 Proben analysiert, darunter 63 Gesteinsstücke, 35 Flussablagerungen und 9 Bodenproben, und die Bestätigung von lithiumhaltigen Pegmatiten entlang eines 21,5 km langen Aufschlags erhalten.
Wesentliche Ergebnisse sind:
- Anomale Ergebnisse von bis zu 582 ppm Li in Gesteinsstückproben
- 70 % der Proben zeigten Lithium-Anomalien
- Starke Korrelation von Li mit Sn (0,91), Nb (0,84) und Cs (0,79)
- Bodenproben ergaben bis zu 503 ppm Gesamtmenge seltener Erdenoxide
Das Unternehmen hat 11 Pegmatit-Trends identifiziert, mit 90 individuellen Pegmatiten, die über eine Länge von 31 km kartiert wurden. Die Ziele 1 und 5 bleiben vorrangige Bereiche, mit Plänen für detaillierte Nachkartierungs- und Probennahmeprogramme. Die ersten Bohrungen sind für das 2. Quartal 2025 geplant. Das Projekt erstreckt sich über 64.359 Hektar und befindet sich 15 km von Sigma Lithium, dem größten Lithiumunternehmen Brasiliens, entfernt.
- 70% of samples showed lithium anomalism across 21.5km strike
- Discovery of 54 historical artisanal mining areas within tenements
- Strategic location 15km from Sigma Lithium (C$2B market cap)
- Initial drilling phase planned for Q2 2025
- 65% of tenement package remains unexplored, indicating growth potential
- Relatively low lithium concentrations in surface samples (up to 582ppm Li)
- Highly weathered and leached material at surface may affect sample reliability
- No immediate revenue generation potential
This release corrects and replaces the press release that was issued by Spark Energy Minerals Inc. on Friday, February 7th, 2025. It now includes a quote from the CEO and has added a unit of measurement for the soil samples in the Key Highlights section.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2025) - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (CSE: SPRK) (OTC Pink: SPARF) (FSE: 8PC) ("Spark" or the "Company") an exploration Company focused on the discovery of battery metals in Brazil's prestigious Lithium Valley, is pleased to announce positive results from the sample assays collected from it's Arapaima Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil back in Q4 2024.
Key Highlights
- 107 samples (63 rock chips, 35 stream sediments and 9 soil samples)
- Anomalous results up to 582ppm Li in rock chip
- Confirmed lithium anomalism from
70% of samples across combined 21.5km strike of pegmatite trends - Strong correlation of Li with Sn (0.91), Nb (0.84), and Cs (0.79)
- Similar spatial patterns of pathfinder elements to Li suggest a fertile geological setting and fractionated pegmatites
- Targets 1 and 5 remain top priority
- Soil samples returned up to 503ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO)
- Further assay results from the ongoing field program are expected in the short-term
Table 1: Top 10 samples highlighting anomalous Li values between 96-582ppm
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Jon Hill, Director of Spark Energy Minerals, commented: "We could not be more pleased with these initial results from our exploration sampling program at Arapaima. Given the highly weathered and leached material at surface, these results have far exceeded our expectations. The fact that
Figure 1: Sample results in rock chip and stream sediment (Li) highlight priority targets 1 and 5
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SGS Laboratory in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has released Spark's analytical results for 107 samples (63 rock chips, 35 stream sediments and 9 soil samples) from Spark's initial generative greenfield exploration undertaken across its extensive 64,359-hectare contiguous tenement package in Q4 2024. Rock chip and mineral separate samples were collected from highly weathered and oxidized pegmatitic material at surface, while stream sediment samples were collected from trap sites believed to contain representative material derived from distinct drainage basins prospective for lithium. All samples are sent for low detection multi-element ICP geochemical analysis.
Summary of Spark's analysis of the assay results:
- Anomalous analytical results for lithium and closely associated pathfinder elements in rock chips (up to 582 ppm Li) confirm that a 21.5km strike of pegmatite trends delineated in Q4 2024 are lithium-bearing and prospective for potentially economic lithium mineralization at depth below the level of surface depletion.
- Targets 1 and 5 continue to remain top priority as the sample results clearly define lithium anomalism along the main pegmatite trends mapped. These two targets will now attract detailed, focused follow-up mapping and sample programs (trenching, pitting, systematic channel sampling of old mining excavations and potentially geophysics) with the aim of generating an initial drilling phase during Q2 2025.
- Positive stream sediment results for lithium (up to 191pm Li) and associated pathfinder elements Niobium (up to 35ppm Nb), Barium (peak Ba 460ppm), Cesium (up to 31ppm Cs), Magnesium (up to 3,925ppm Mg), Rubidium (up to 437ppm Rb), Tin (up to 17ppm Sn), Titanium (up to 2,492ppm Ti) and Zirconium (up to 169ppm Zr) have highlighted six (6) drainage sub-basins anomalous in lithium for follow-up exploration from results reported to date.
- The stream sediment results also confirm the highest probability drainage basins for lithium as defined by the 2016 and 2024 government reports and fully justify the company's strategy to initially focus exploration in these areas within the extensive greenfield tenements package supported by Spark's geological interpretation.
- Reconnaissance orientation soil samples from various geological domains across the portfolio reported anomalous lithium (up to 55 ppm Li) and pathfinder elements including Rare Earth Elements (up to 503 total rare earth oxides - TREO), Bismuth (up to 6.3ppm Bi) and Tin (up to 20ppm Sn) and associated enrichment in Gallium (up to 49ppm Ga) and Niobium (up to 46ppm Nb).
- The positive results presented across various sampling mediums (rock chips, stream sediments, and soils) confirm the viability of low detection multi-element geochemistry for exploring the highly weathered-oxidized tropical regolith profiles developed over Spark's extensive tenement package. The team will continue to evaluate and refine.
- The results presented here have been provided to Sahara Mining Services for independent evaluation as part of their preparation of an NI 43-101 Exploration Report following their site visit in January. The final report is anticipated to be completed by the end of February.
- Exploration continues across the portfolio with over a combined 31km strike of pegmatite trends defined to date associated with ~90 individual pegmatite bodies identified within 11 pegmatite trends. To date over 50 historical artisanal mining areas have been identified within Spark's tenements.
- Additional samples provisionally identified as weathered spodumene were collected from these old artisanal workings and will be submitted for XRD analysis this week in Belo Horizonte (Previously submitted samples are still awaiting results).
Figure 2: Lithium and pathfinder elements correlation and variable maps
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Figure 3: Target 1 showing location of mapped pegmatite trend now confirmed by positive lithium analytical results
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Figure 4: Target 5 showing location of mapped pegmatite trend now confirmed by positive lithium analytical results
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Lithium concentrations in tropical weathered systems:
There are many examples from the nearby Lithium Valley and elsewhere globally whereby relatively low tenure lithium sampling results from samples collected from oxidized and leached surface pegmatite samples (lower tenure but still above detection, and highly anomalous relative to background crustal abundances) have been found to reflect significantly higher grade, potentially economic, lithium mineralization hosted by these pegmatites at depth.
In addition to low tenure but anomalous lithium values, there are several other geochemical characteristics in the initial data to highlight. These include Potassium / Rubidium (K/Rb) ratios reflecting melt fractionation at levels consistent with the evolved melts required for lithium pegmatite formation, very high correlation between lithium and niobium, highly anomalous Tin, Tantalum, Gallium, and Niobium, a low Tantalum / Niobium ratio which is important in identifying spodumene rich pegmatites, soil samples are enriched in Gallium, Niobium, Bismuth and Tin.
Figure 5: The Spark Geological Team sampling a weathered pegmatite and related regolith profile at one of the 54 old pegmatite focused mining excavations encountered within Sparks extensive exploration package in the Lithium Valley
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Arapaima Lithium Project Highlights:
- Spark Energy's 64,359-hectare land package runs parallel to Sigma Lithium, Brazil's largest lithium company with a market cap of ~C
$2 billion and sits only 15km away at the closest point.
65% of the extensive tenement package remains to be explored, underscoring the potential as new pegmatite corridors continue to be uncovered.
- The total combined pegmatite trend inventory contains 11 pegmatite trends with 90 individual pegmatites mapped over a combined strike length of 31km.
- To date, 54 historical artisanal mining excavations have been identified and mapped by Spark's geological team. These areas are all focused on pegmatite occurrences with evidence for prior exploitation of gemstones (topaz, aquamarine - beryl), feldspar, quartz and tourmaline.
- Moving into February, the exploration program and strategy will include a detailed follow-up of anomalous analytical results in the priority areas as well as continued investigation of the remainder of the Arapaima Lithium Project.
Eugene Hodgson, CEO of Spark Energy Minerals, stated: "The confirmation of lithium-bearing pegmatites across a combined 21.5-kilometer strike at our Arapaima Lithium Project is a transformative milestone for Spark Energy Minerals. These results not only validate our geological model but also underscore the immense potential of this project to become a significant contributor to the global lithium supply chain. The strong correlation of lithium with key pathfinder elements, coupled with the extensive historical mining activity in the area, provides us with a clear roadmap for advancing exploration and defining high-priority drill targets. As we move forward, we remain committed to unlocking the full potential of Arapaima, leveraging our team's expertise and the project's strategic location in Brazil's Lithium Valley. This is a pivotal moment for Spark, and we are excited to continue delivering value to our shareholders as we progress toward our goal of becoming a key player in the battery metals sector."
QA/QC Protocols
Spark maintained full chain-of-custody control from sampling through to laboratory delivery, ensuring the reliability of the assay results. SGS Laboratory used QAQC protocols for blanks, standards and duplicates, the results of which are reported alongside the completed analysis.
For the full list of results for the 107 sample assays, please click here.
Qualified Person:
The scientific and technical information disclosed in this document has been reviewed and approved by Jonathan Victor Hill BSc Hons, FAUSIMM, a Qualified Person, who is consistent with NI 43-101.
About Spark Energy Minerals Inc.
Spark Energy Minerals, Inc. is a Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of battery metals and mineral assets, with a particular emphasis on its substantial interests in Brazil. The Company's flagship project is the Arapaima Lithium project spanning 64,359 hectares in Brazil's renowned Lithium Valley, one of the most prolific mining regions in the world. This region is rapidly gaining global recognition for its vast deposits of lithium and rare earth minerals, positioning Brazil as a critical player in the global energy transition.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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https://sparkenergyminerals.com
Email to info@sparkenergyminerals.com
Contact: Eugene Hodgson, CEO, Tel. +1-778-744-0742
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