Eclipse Metals Limited (ASX:EPM) reports promising developments at Greenland project, Site visit completed - Kalkine Media

Highlights

• Ahead of the 2022 field season, Mr Popal visited the Ivittuut and Grønnedal-Ika projects.
• The Company has engaged a Greenland-based drilling contractor to undertake the proposed drilling, which is awaiting approval.
• Mr Popal was especially encouraged by Greenland’s enthusiasm for this and other mining projects in the region.
• During the site visit, Mr Popal also met with a resident of Grønnedal who shared his memories of the historical mine site.
• On 13-15 June 2022, Mr Carl Popal would represent Eclipse Metals at PDAC’s 90th Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada, during the “Greenland Day” event.

Eclipse Metals Limited (ASX:EPM) shared a critical update following Executive Chairman Carl Popal’s site visit to the multi-commodity project in Greenland and his presence at the Future Greenland 2022 conference.

Ahead of the 2022 field season, Mr Popal visited the Ivittuut and Grønnedal-Ika projects. The 2022 field season would include a drilling program at the Grønnedal-Ika carbonatite REE prospect.

This assessment of ground conditions will facilitate the planning of access and drillhole location. The Company has engaged a Greenland-based drilling contractor to undertake the proposed drilling, which is awaiting approval following an application to Greenland’s Mineral Resources Authority last month.

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“We took the drillers onsite and discussed the mobilisation of appropriate equipment, with the drilling team potentially able to mobilise in July 2022. We were also able to locate several historical drill collars which will assist in planning the Company’s drilling program,” Mr Popal said.

The Ivittuut site visit facilitated the inspection of the existing pit and infrastructure. Eclipse Metals is actively exploring Ivittuut, a historical cryolite mine and nearby Grønnedal-Ika carbonatite deposit in southwest Greenland for rare earth elements (REE), lithium, base and precious metals and industrial minerals.

Currently, Eclipse is exploring Ivittuut and the proximal Grønnedal-Ika carbonatite deposit in southwest Greenland for rare earth elements (REE), lithium, base and precious metals and industrial minerals.

Working closely with Greenland Government and Local Communities

Eclipse Metals’ Executive Chairman Carl Popal with Greenland's Finance Minister Naaja Nathanielsen Source: Eclipse Metals announcement 9 June 2022

Mr Popal also reported a positive response to proposals for the Company’s Ivittuut project following his attendance at the Future Greenland 2022 Conference. Mr Popal was especially encouraged by Greenland’s enthusiasm for this and other mining projects in the region.

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Mr Popal also visited officials from Greenland’s Mineral Resources Authority and Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities (EAMRA) during his visit to discuss requirements for a mining licence application for Ivittuut. Mr Popal expressed optimism over the meetings and will work closely with government departments to advance the Ivittuut project. At the meeting, different scenarios were discussed and information to plan dewatering is being provided.

Executive Chairman Carl Popal on site Source: Eclipse Metals announcement 9 June 2022

Mr Popal is keen on involving local communities in the projects. During the site visit, Mr Popal also met with a resident of Grønnedal who shared his memories of the historical mine site. Mr Popal also expressed interest in hearing from local residents to gather site history so that Eclipse could contribute towards preservation. The company has commenced discussions with the municipality of Sermersooq to assist in the restoration of the Ivittuut mine museum.

On 13-15 June 2022, Mr Carl Popal would represent Eclipse Metals at PDAC’s 90th Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada, during the “Greenland Day” event in partnership with the Greenland Government.

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