Spark Energy Identifies Pegmatite Corridor at Its Arapaima Lithium Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley
Spark Energy Minerals has identified a significant ~1.7km long pegmatite strike corridor at its Arapaima Lithium Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. The discovery was made through an erosional window in shallow laterite cover in the central northern portion of the 64,359-hectare tenement package.
The exploration team has identified 5 priority targets for follow-up outcrop rock chip sampling. The most promising area shows multiple pegmatite bodies up to 0.5m in thickness, with widespread evidence of weathered and kaolinized pegmatite intrusives hosted within granite. The pegmatite corridor remains open on both sides, with potential extension up to 8km based on geophysics.
The area was previously highlighted by CPRM as prospective for Lithium based on visible spodumene in heavy mineral concentrates and anomalous stream sediment sampling results.
Spark Energy Minerals ha identificato un significativo corridoio di pegmatite lungo circa 1,7 km presso il suo Arapaima Lithium Project nella Valle del Litio in Brasile. La scoperta è stata effettuata attraverso una finestra erosionale in copertura lateritica poco profonda nella porzione centrale nord della concessione, che si estende su 64.359 ettari.
Il team di esplorazione ha individuato 5 obiettivi prioritari per il campionamento delle rocce affioranti. L'area più promettente mostra diversi corpi di pegmatite fino a 0,5 m di spessore, con evidenze diffuse di pegmatiti intrusivi alterati e kaolinizzati ospitati all'interno di granite. Il corridoio di pegmatite rimane aperto su entrambi i lati, con una potenziale estensione fino a 8 km basata su dati geofisici.
L'area è stata precedentemente evidenziata dal CPRM come prospettica per il Litio in base alla presenza visibile di spodumene nei concentrati minerali pesanti e ai risultati anomali del campionamento dei sedimenti fluviali.
Spark Energy Minerals ha identificado un importante corredor de pegmatita de aproximadamente 1,7 km de longitud en su Arapaima Lithium Project en el Valle del Litio de Brasil. El descubrimiento se realizó a través de una ventana erosional en una cubierta de laterita poco profunda en la porción central norte del paquete de concesiones de 64,359 hectáreas.
El equipo de exploración ha identificado 5 objetivos prioritarios para el muestreo de muestras de roca aflorante. El área más prometedora muestra múltiples cuerpos de pegmatita de hasta 0,5 m de espesor, con evidencia extensa de pegmatitas intrusivas alteradas y kaolinizadas dentro de granito. El corredor de pegmatita permanece abierto en ambos lados, con una posible extensión de hasta 8 km según los datos geofísicos.
El área fue destacada previamente por el CPRM como prospective para litio, basado en la presencia visible de espodumena en concentrados minerales pesados y en los resultados anómalos de muestreo de sedimentos de los ríos.
Spark Energy Minerals는 브라질 리튬 밸리의 Arapaima Lithium Project에서 약 1.7km 길이의 펙마타이트 광맥을 확인했습니다. 이 발견은 64,359헥타르의 권리 지역 중앙 북부에 뚜렷한 침식 창을 통해 이루어졌습니다.
탐사팀은 후속 노출 암석 샘플링을 위해 5개의 우선 목표를 확인했습니다. 가장 유망한 지역에서는 최대 0.5m 두께의 여러 펙마타이트 몸체가 있으며, 화강암 내에서 풍화된 카올리나이트 펙마타이트의 증거가 광범위하게 있습니다. 펙마타이트 광맥은 양쪽에서 열려 있으며, 지구물리학에 기반하여 최대 8km까지 확장이 가능합니다.
이 지역은 CPRM에 의해 리튬 자원으로 전망이 밝은 지역으로 지적되었으며, 이는 광물 집합체에서 보이는 스포듐닌과 이상한 하천 침전물 샘플링 결과에 기반한 것입니다.
Spark Energy Minerals a identifié un corridor de pegmatite significatif d'environ 1,7 km de long sur son Arapaima Lithium Project dans la Vallée du Lithium au Brésil. La découverte a été faite à travers une fenêtre érosionale dans une couverture latéritique peu profonde dans la partie nord centrale du lot de concessions de 64 359 hectares.
L'équipe d'exploration a identifié 5 cibles prioritaires pour le suivi des échantillons de roche en affleurement. La zone la plus prometteuse présente plusieurs corps de pegmatite d'une épaisseur allant jusqu'à 0,5 m, avec des preuves généralisées de pegmatite intrusives altérées et kaolinisées logées dans le granite. Le corridor de pegmatite reste ouvert des deux côtés, avec une extension potentielle pouvant atteindre 8 km basée sur la géophysique.
La zone a été précédemment mise en avant par le CPRM comme prospective pour le lithium en raison de la présence visible de spodumène dans des concentrés minéraux lourds et des résultats de prélèvement de sédiments de cours d'eau anormaux.
Spark Energy Minerals hat einen bedeutenden Pegmatit-Korridor von etwa 1,7 km Länge im Arapaima Lithium Project im brasilianischen Lithium-Tal identifiziert. Die Entdeckung wurde durch ein erosionales Fenster in einer flachen Lateritbedeckung im zentralen nördlichen Teil des 64.359 Hektar umfassenden Konzessionspakets gemacht.
Das Explorationsteam hat 5 vorrangige Zielgebiete für nachfolgende Gesteinsprobenahme identifiziert. Das vielversprechendste Gebiet zeigt mehrere Pegmatitkörper mit einer Dicke von bis zu 0,5 m, mit weit verbreiteten Beweisen für verwitterte und kaolinisierte Pegmatitintrusionen, die in Granit enthalten sind. Der Pegmatit-Korridor bleibt an beiden Seiten offen, mit einer möglichen Erweiterung von bis zu 8 km basierend auf geophysikalischen Daten.
Das Gebiet wurde zuvor von CPRM als vielversprechend für Lithium hervorgehoben, basierend auf sichtbarem Spodumen in schweren Mineral-Konzentraten und anomalen Ergebnissen der Sedimentprobenahme aus Bächen.
- Discovery of a significant 1.7km long pegmatite strike corridor with potential extension up to 8km
- Identification of 5 priority exploration targets
- Strategic location near successful lithium operations (15km from Sigma Lithium)
- Large land package of 64,359 hectares in prospective Lithium Valley
- True thickness of pegmatite bodies unknown due to intensely weathered nature of outcrop
- No assay results or confirmed lithium grades yet
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2024) - 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 provide an update from the first week of exploration at the Company's 64,359-hectare Arapaima Lithium project located in Lithium Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Arapaima Lithium Project Exploration Highlights:
- Identified a ~1.7km long pegmatite strike corridor of pegmatite bearing granite exposure through an erosional window in shallow laterite cover in the central northern portion of the tenement package.
- Area identified and mapped is characterized by widespread evidence of weathered and kaolinized pegmatite intrusives hosted within granite.
- Target occurrence located within the drainage basin identified and highly ranked and referenced by the CPRM as being prospective for Lithium-based on the presence of visible spodumene in heavy mineral concentrates and anomalous stream sediment sampling results.
- To date, Spark has already identified 5 priority targets for follow-up outcrop rock chip sampling.
On November 25, 2024, the team arrived in Padre Paraiso, quickly working to complete some preparations and reconnaissance of road conditions and field access. During the first week, the exploration team conducted tactical traverses across the tenements to validate the location of known pegmatite occurrences mapped by CPRM. The first day in the field started returning confirmation of identified pegmatites in known areas as well as previously unknown, compounding the potential to unearth multiple trends on the 64,358-hectare land package.
Five prospective areas for pegmatite-hosted mineralization were identified, the most promising of which is currently a 1.74km segment, roughly trending east-west.
Figure 1: Mapped pegmatite corridor trending east-west spanning 1.74km in the northern half of the Arapaima Lithium project tenements
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During the field reconnaissance, an extensive white domain trending east-west was observed with the use of a drone and further confirmed on the ground. The western portion has the presence of multiple pegmatite bodies in situ (up to 0.5 m in thickness). In addition, booklets of white mica and tourmaline-quartz aggregates were found widespread on slopes.
The true thickness of the various pegmatite bodies identified is unknown due to the intensely weathered nature of the outcrop, while the exposure (mixed granite and pegmatite) is some 50-75m across. The pegmatite corridor remains open on both sides (up to 8 km based on geophysics), and potential outcrops exposures further southeast could reveal new trends.
Jon Hill, VP of Exploration stated, "Our tactic to kickstart field exploration by using the positive results reported by cprm sampling to get us into the right areas early turned out to be correct and produced results well above our already high expectations. There is no doubt we have now clearly demonstrated an easterly extension to the prospective footprint of the known well-endowed pegmatite province hosting the historical and emerging development projects in the Lithium Valley. We look forward to building our knowledge and database as results from the initial sampling start to be reported over the coming months.
Figure 2: Drone view targeted trending domain within an erosional window beneath the overburden as seen in red/orange exposure on the right-hand side
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Figure 3: Weathered pegmatite intruded into two-mica granite
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Targeted Generation Program: Planning for this week
- Further follow up on the 5 targeted zones identified in week 1
- Continue stream sediment program focused on spodumene occurrences in heavy mineral concentrates initiated in northern tenements (as identified in Brazil's 2016 & 2023 government reports)1 & 2
- Further explore artisanal miners' historical adits with known beryl and tourmaline mineralization
- Verify potential outcrop exposures adjacent to ~1.74km pegmatite corridor outlined in Figure 1
Recent Activity from Neighbouring Lithium Projects:
- Sigma Lithium (15km west of Spark claims): Announced Q3 2024 results, beating production guidance and generating
$34 million in operating cash flow (see news here) - Perpetual Resources (10km northwest of Spark claims): Identifies additional high-grade lithium pegmatite trends at Isabella Project (see news here)
- Lithium Ionic (15 km west of Spark claims): Lithium Ionic drills
1.77% Li2O over 16m, including2.36% Li2O over 9m at Bandeira Project (see news here) - Lightning Minerals (50km northwest of Spark claims): Spodumene bearing pegmatite identified yielding
4.04% Li2O with LIBS analyzer at Esperança Project (see news here)
Eugene Hodgson, Spark's CEO said, "The discovery of this significant pegmatite corridor at our Arapaima Lithium Project marks a pivotal moment for Spark Energy Minerals. This early success not only validates our strategic approach but also underscores the immense potential of our expansive land package in Brazil's Lithium Valley. Our team's swift progress and the quality of initial findings position us well for an exciting and productive exploration campaign ahead."
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 consistent with NI 43-101.
Source: ''Evaluation of the Lithium Potential in Brasil`` - Mid - Jequitinhonha River, North-East Minas Gerais`Ministry of Mines and Energy, Secretary of Geology, Mines and Development, the Geological Survey of Brazil promoting mineral research. Technical Report - 2016
Source: ''Lithium Potential Assessment Project in Brasil`' in the Eastern Pegmatite Province of Brasil: the Geological Survey of Brazil promoting mineral research. Technical Report 19 - August 2023 DOI: 10.29396/ITCPRM.2023.19
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.
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