Highlights:
American Salars launches phase-two lithium and rare earth sampling at the Jaguaribe Project in Brazil.
Previous phase-one program discovered significant pegmatite dykes with lithium and rare earth elements.
Exploration is set to advance with the addition of a senior geologist and field crews.
American Salars Lithium (CSE:USLI) is advancing its exploration work in the rapidly growing battery metals sector. With a focus on lithium and rare earth elements, the company is pushing forward with phase-two of its exploration at the Jaguaribe Project, located in Northern Brazil. The project is in a region with high mineral potential, and the company’s activities align with the increasing global demand for battery materials. American Salars is listed under the CSE exchange and is not yet part of the ASX 200.
Phase-Two Program Focus
The phase-two sampling program is a follow-up to an earlier successful phase-one exploration. The initial efforts identified several unexplored pegmatite dykes, which were found to be rich in lithium and rare earth elements. These dykes span significant lengths, with widths and lengths of up to thirty meters and several hundred meters, respectively. Phase-two will expand on this work, focusing on the mapping and sampling of new and known mineralized areas within the project site.
To ensure the program's success, the company has enlisted the help of a senior geologist with extensive experience in lithium exploration in Brazil. This team member will oversee the mapping of additional pegmatite outcrops and contribute to further exploration in the region.
Sampling and Drilling Plans
The program will involve a concerted effort from a team of exploration and sampling crews, who will be working closely with local geological consultants. These experts will assist in designing a follow-up drilling program to test the highest priority targets identified during the sampling phase. The main goal of this effort is to continue building on the discoveries from phase one by locating more pegmatites, helping to delineate the full scope of mineralization in the area.
Lithium and Rare Earth Discoveries
The Jaguaribe Project has already yielded high-grade lithium and rare earth elements, with initial sampling results showing promising concentrations. Alongside lithium, rare earth elements such as cesium, tantalum, niobium, rubidium, tin, and zinc were detected in the first phase of exploration. These findings further strengthen the project's credentials in contributing to the growing demand for essential minerals in electric vehicle battery production.
American Salars is concentrating on mapping out the full extent of these minerals in the region. With Brazil becoming an increasingly important hub for hard rock lithium production, the Jaguaribe Project stands to benefit from the country's rich geological history and ongoing mining infrastructure development.
As American Salars progresses with its phase-two exploration, the focus remains on advancing its knowledge of the project's mineral content, particularly lithium and rare earth elements. The continued expansion of the sampling program, combined with the expertise of the company's field crews and geological consultants, sets the stage for the next steps in the company's journey toward more substantial discoveries in the battery metals space.