Spark Energy Sampling Results Add 17 Prospective Drainage Basins for Lithium
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) has announced significant exploration results from its Arapaima Lithium Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. The company's stream sediment sampling program revealed 17 out of 24 sub-drainages showing anomalous lithium (80-191 ppm) and pathfinder elements.
Key findings include:
- 122 individual pegmatite occurrences mapped within 13 pegmatite trends over 31km strike
- Two priority lithium targets identified: Grota do Maquém and Água Branca
- New REE target (Caladão Target) discovered with peak values of 2,458ppm TREO in stream sediment and 3,041ppm TREO in soil samples
- 66 old artisanal mine workings identified for follow-up
The company has completed 397 samples collected to date, with 263 results reported and 71 samples awaiting laboratory analysis. Exploration continues across the 64,359-hectare tenement package, with 61 sub-drainage basins remaining to be sampled.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) ha annunciato risultati significativi dalle esplorazioni del suo Progetto Litio Arapaima nella Valle del Litio in Brasile. Il programma di campionamento dei sedimenti del torrente dell'azienda ha rivelato 17 su 24 sotto-drenaggi che mostrano anomalie di litio (80-191 ppm) e elementi indicatori.
I risultati chiave includono:
- 122 singole occorrenze di pegmatite mappate all'interno di 13 tendenze di pegmatite su un'estensione di 31 km
- Due obiettivi prioritari di litio identificati: Grota do Maquém e Água Branca
- Nuovo obiettivo REE (Obiettivo Caladão) scoperto con valori di picco di 2.458 ppm TREO nei sedimenti del torrente e 3.041 ppm TREO nei campioni di suolo
- 66 vecchi lavori minerari artigianali identificati per un follow-up
L'azienda ha completato 397 campioni raccolti fino ad oggi, con 263 risultati riportati e 71 campioni in attesa di analisi di laboratorio. L'esplorazione continua su un pacchetto di concessioni di 64.359 ettari, con 61 bacini di sotto-drenaggio che rimangono da campionare.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) ha anunciado resultados significativos de exploración de su Proyecto de Litio Arapaima en el Valle del Litio de Brasil. El programa de muestreo de sedimentos de arroyo de la empresa reveló que 17 de 24 sub-drenajes mostraron anomalías de litio (80-191 ppm) y elementos indicativos.
Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
- 122 ocurrencias individuales de pegmatita mapeadas dentro de 13 tendencias de pegmatita a lo largo de 31 km
- Dos objetivos prioritarios de litio identificados: Grota do Maquém y Água Branca
- Nuevo objetivo REE (Objetivo Caladão) descubierto con valores máximos de 2,458 ppm TREO en sedimentos de arroyo y 3,041 ppm TREO en muestras de suelo
- 66 antiguos trabajos mineros artesanales identificados para seguimiento
La empresa ha completado 397 muestras recolectadas hasta la fecha, con 263 resultados reportados y 71 muestras esperando análisis de laboratorio. La exploración continúa en un paquete de concesiones de 64,359 hectáreas, con 61 cuencas de sub-drenaje que quedan por muestrear.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF)는 브라질 리튬 밸리의 아라파이마 리튬 프로젝트에서 중요한 탐사 결과를 발표했습니다. 회사의 하천 침전물 샘플링 프로그램은 24개의 하위 배수구 중 17개에서 리튬(80-191 ppm) 및 경과 원소의 이상치를 발견했습니다.
주요 발견 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 31km 스트라이크에 걸쳐 13개의 페그마타이트 경향 내에서 매핑된 122개의 개별 페그마타이트 발생
- 우선 리튬 목표 2개 확인: Grota do Maquém 및 Água Branca
- 하천 침전물에서 2,458ppm TREO, 토양 샘플에서 3,041ppm TREO의 최고 값을 가진 새로운 REE 목표(칼라당 목표) 발견
- 후속 조사를 위한 66개의 오래된 수공업 광산 작업 확인
회사는 현재까지 397개의 샘플을 수집했으며, 263개의 결과가 보고되었고 71개의 샘플이 실험실 분석을 기다리고 있습니다. 탐사는 64,359헥타르 규모의 채굴권 패키지 전역에서 계속 진행되며, 61개의 하위 배수 유역이 남아 있습니다.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) a annoncé des résultats d'exploration significatifs de son projet de lithium Arapaima dans la vallée du lithium au Brésil. Le programme d'échantillonnage des sédiments de ruisseau de l'entreprise a révélé que 17 des 24 sous-drainages montraient des anomalies de lithium (80-191 ppm) et des éléments indicateurs.
Les principales conclusions comprennent:
- 122 occurrences individuelles de pegmatite cartographiées au sein de 13 tendances de pegmatite sur une longueur de 31 km
- Deux cibles prioritaires de lithium identifiées : Grota do Maquém et Água Branca
- Nouvelle cible REE (cible Caladão) découverte avec des valeurs maximales de 2 458 ppm TREO dans les sédiments de ruisseau et 3 041 ppm TREO dans les échantillons de sol
- 66 anciens travaux miniers artisanaux identifiés pour un suivi
L'entreprise a complété 397 échantillons collectés à ce jour, avec 263 résultats rapportés et 71 échantillons en attente d'analyse en laboratoire. L'exploration se poursuit sur le paquet de concessions de 64 359 hectares, avec 61 bassins de sous-drainage restant à échantillonner.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) hat bedeutende Erkundungsergebnisse aus seinem Arapaima-Lithium-Projekt im Lithium-Tal Brasiliens bekannt gegeben. Das Sedimentprobenahmeprogramm des Unternehmens zeigte, dass 17 von 24 Unterentwässerungen anomales Lithium (80-191 ppm) und Wegweiser-Elemente aufwiesen.
Wichtige Ergebnisse umfassen:
- 122 individuelle Pegmatitvorkommen, die innerhalb von 13 Pegmatit-Trends über eine Strecke von 31 km kartiert wurden
- Zwei priorisierte Lithiumziele identifiziert: Grota do Maquém und Água Branca
- Neues REE-Ziel (Caladão-Ziel) entdeckt mit Spitzenwerten von 2.458 ppm TREO in Sedimentproben und 3.041 ppm TREO in Bodenproben
- 66 alte handwerkliche Bergbauarbeiten identifiziert für eine Nachverfolgung
Das Unternehmen hat bis heute 397 gesammelte Proben abgeschlossen, wobei 263 Ergebnisse berichtet und 71 Proben auf die Laboranalyse warten. Die Erkundung geht über das 64.359 Hektar große Konzessionspaket weiter, wobei 61 Unterentwässerungsbecken noch zu beproben sind.
- Discovery of 17 prospective drainage basins with anomalous lithium values
- Identification of 122 pegmatite occurrences across 31km strike length
- New REE target discovery with high TREO values up to 3,041ppm
- 66 artisanal mine workings identified for potential mineralization
- Extensive 64,359-hectare land package in strategic location
- Relatively low lithium values (80-191 ppm) in stream sediment samples
- Early-stage exploration with no drilling results yet
- Large portion of planned sampling (61 sub-drainage basins) still to be completed
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 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 an exploration update and discussion of results returned from SGS Laboratory from an additional 146 samples collected from the Company's flagship Arapaima Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Jon Hill, Director of Spark Energy Minerals commented: "Our, sub-drainage stream sediment sampling program continues to provide encouraging results with anomalous lithium and pathfinder element assays from 17 out of 24 sub-drainages. The results showcase highly anomalous lithium (80-191 ppm) and pathfinder elements vectoring our search towards more specific areas that now allow focused follow-up of priority targets across the portfolio of tenements. This closer spaced sampling has largely validated and refined individual targets within the larger macro drainage catchments reported and assigned high prospectivity for lithium rankings in the government reports1&2. In addition, the potential for significant REE and gallium mineralization associated with the fertile Caladão Intrusive suite across Spark's tenements, adjacent to Axel REE Ltd., is clearly highlighted in recent results for both stream sediment and soil samples collected in these areas. We continue to make good progress with the first phase exploration across the extensive 64,359-hectare tenement package while rapidly positioning to advance follow up work towards drill testing the priority targets already defined by the 122 pegmatite occurrences so far identified within 13 pegmatite trends over a combined strike length of over 31km."
Arapaima Lithium Project Exploration
Recent Highlights:
- Stream sediment sampling to date has been completed for 27 sub-drainage basins of the 68 sub-drainage basins planned to be sampled in the initial reconnaissance phase exploration program.
- Analytical results for 24 sub-drainage basins have been reported with results for 3 sub-drainage basins awaited.
- 17 out of 24 sub-drainages with results reported to date show anomalous assays for lithium (Li 80-191) and pathfinder elements for prioritized follow-up.
- 122 individual pegmatite occurrences have been mapped within 13 pegmatite trends over a combined 31km strike.
- Lithium Targets 1 and 5 remain top priority and have been named Grota do Maquém Target and Água Branca Target respectively.
- The company has added a new priority REE target called the Caladão Target with stream sediment results peaking at 2,458ppm TREO and soil samples results peaking at 3,041ppm TREO.
- 66, old artisanal - garimpo mine workings with associated pegmatite occurrences (open pits and underground) have been identified and recorded for follow up mapping and sampling.
- Multi-element geochemical results have been reported for a total of 263 samples to date with results, including 146 samples reported this week.
- 71 samples are at the lab awaiting results and an additional 63 new samples are on the way to SGS Laboratory.
Recent Analytical Results
Analytical results for a further 146 samples (19 rock chips, 67 stream sediment and 60 soil samples) were reported recently by the SGS laboratory. Stream sediment results from 24 sub-drainage catchments out of 27 sub-drainage catchments sampled to date have now been reported.
17 out of 24 sub-drainages with results reported to date show anomalous results for lithium (range 20-191 ppm) and pathfinder elements. Importantly 4 contiguous sub-drainages show highly anomalous lithium (80-191 ppm) and pathfinder element results for prioritized follow-up. For full set of assays please click here.
Figure 1: Stream sediment sampling results for 24 sub-drainage basins where results have been reported to date. 17 out of 24 sub-drainage basins show positive results for lithium (80-191 ppm) and pathfinder elements.
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Figure 2: Zoomed image of the Agua Branca section of the tenements showing the 4 contiguous sub-drainage basins highly anomalous stream sediment samples for lithium (80-191 ppm). These results confirm and extend the potential footprint of the anomalous rock chip lithium results from the Target 5 area (up to 457 ppm).
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Table 1: Analytical results for lithium and associated pathfinder elements for 26 stream samples. The stream sediment samples show anomalous levels of lithium and pathfinder elements, specifically cesium, gallium, niobium, tin and rubidium.
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Caladão Target - New Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Gallium Target
The initial soil and stream sediment samples collected from Spark's tenements within the Caladão Granite contiguous with Axel REE's recently reported REE - gallium discovery returned high REE values of up to 2,458ppm TREO (stream sediment) and 3,041ppm TREO (soil) respectively.
These results indicate that the Caladão Granite is a highly prospective target for REE, remaining open to the southwest and validates the continued trend along strike from Axel REE's project to the south.
An additional 36 samples collected in the area are currently being analyzed at SGS Laboratory.
Table 2: Analytical results for Rare Earth Elements (REE) and gallium in soil samples
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Figure 3: Image showing relative position of Spark's Caladão REE and gallium relative to the Axel REE's Discovery. Please note the location of the prospective Caladão Granite (Red) with Spark tenements located to both the north and southeast of the Axel REE tenements (Pink).
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Forward Exploration Plan
Exploration of Spark's extensive 64,359-hectare tenement package will continue on three main fronts:
- Continued first pass reconnaissance phase geological mapping and stream sediment samples (61 sub-drainage basins remain to be sampled).
- Follow up initiatives in the highly prospective targets 1 & 5, with ongoing interpretation of the results to develop initial drill testing targets.
- Plan more extensive programs in the Caladão region such as auger drilling to further delineate the potential of the prospective REE & gallium zone contiguous to Axel REE.
To date the company has completed the following exploration work:
- Geological Observations: 399
- Pegmatite occurrences: 122
- Artisanal workings: 66
- Samples collected: 397
- Pegmatite trends: 13
- Sub-drainage basins sampled: 27
- Sub-drainage basins remaining to be sampled 61
- Samples at laboratory awaiting results: 71
- Samples with results reported: 263
Figure 4: Exploration progress across Spark's extensive exploration tenement package.
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Eugene Hodgson, CEO & Director of Spark Energy Minerals commented: "We are excited by the positive results from our latest sampling program, which continue to demonstrate the significant potential of our Arapaima Lithium Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. The discovery of 17 prospective drainage basins with anomalous lithium and pathfinder elements greatly enhances our ability to pinpoint and prioritize high-value exploration targets. Additionally, the impressive rare earth element and gallium findings in the Caladão region further highlight the strategic value of our project area, underscoring Spark's position in one of the world's most promising mineral regions. As we move forward, we are focused on advancing exploration towards future drilling activities to unlock the full potential of these exciting results."
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.
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 and a director of Spark Energy Minerals Inc.
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
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
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.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE AT
https://sparkenergyminerals.com
Email to info@sparkenergyminerals.com
Contact: Eugene Hodgson, CEO, Tel. +1-778-744-0742
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively "forward-looking information") as those terms are used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and similar Canadian laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated", "anticipates" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, this release contains forward-looking information relating to the business of the Company, the Property, financing and certain corporate changes. In addition, it should be noted that rock, soil and stream sediment samples are inherently selective samples and may not represent the true underlying mineralization. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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