Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) launches on-ground operations at Apollo Project

Highlights

• Lithium Universe has begun exploration work at the Apollo Lithium Project.
• An exploration crew has been sent to the site to commence fieldwork as well as soil sampling.
• LU7 has partnered with Laurentia Exploration Inc for this venture.
• The company has collaborated with KorrAI Technologies to employ artificial intelligence.

ASX-listed mineral exploration and development company, Lithium Universe Limited (ASX:LU7) is a new lithium venture by industry pioneer Iggy Tan, committed to advancing its project portfolio in Canada.

In the most recent announcement, LU7 revealed that the exploration work has begun at the Apollo Lithium Project. This comes after the successful grant of permissions and field preparation.

Among the initial steps, an exploration crew has been sent to the site to commence fieldwork as well as soil sampling.

Partnership with Laurentia for exploration work

Lithium Universe has joined hands with highly reputable Quebec-based exploration company Laurentia Exploration Inc for this venture. Known for its dynamic and flexible approach, Laurentia hosts a team of about 60 experienced employees. With a track record of achieving major triumphs for a suite of projects in the James Bay region, Laurentia will act as the turnkey exploration partner for LU7 in Quebec, says the company.  It boasts expertise and experience in exploration work, including drilling operations, site geological assessments, helicopter access, and logistics management.  

Laurentia began mobilisation and field work at the project site during mid-August.

Location map depicting Apollo Project, Otish Camp location and notable peers within the region.

(Image source: company update)

Deployment of AI Technology in exploration strategy

The company has collaborated with KorrAI Technologies Ltd in Canada, to streamline fieldwork duration, optimise expenditure, and elevate exploration results by harnessing data-driven insights.

KorrAI is skilled at using artificial intelligence for interpreting and analysing satellite data and visual content. It has designed intricate maps delineating different geological aspects like outcrops, pegmatites, and vein configurations, by use of advanced algorithms.

Airborne magnetic survey and soil sampling across Apollo

A 14-day, 5596-line-km high-resolution Airborne Magnetic (AMAG) Survey has been completed for the Apollo property, delivering detailed signals. It will help in better understanding its subsurface geology, structural framework and rocks that could host LCT pegmatites. 

The company has completed an initial 300 × 150m soil sampling program with 674 samples collected from the project site. This will help to study lithium concentration in the soil, aiding understanding its geology along with potential lithium-bearing minerals.

Going forth, the soil sampling programme will cover areas near Vieux Comptoir intrusive, Greenstone (Lac Rouget Formation), and other significant identified structures.

Lithium Universe has done a final interpretation to define priority targets for future drilling campaigns.