Spark Energy Minerals Advances Exploration of the Largest Contiguous Tenement Package in Brazil's Lithium Valley, Minas Gerais
Spark Energy Minerals Advances Exploration of the Largest Contiguous Tenement Package in Brazil's Lithium Valley, Minas Gerais
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 4, 2024) - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (CSE: SPRK) (OTC: SPARF) (FSE: 8PC) ("Spark" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an exploration update on its extensive, strategically positioned 64,000+ hectare tenement package in Brazil's world-class Lithium Valley, Minas Gerais.
温哥华,英属哥伦比亚省--(Newsfile公司 - 2024年10月4日) - Spark能源矿产有限公司(cse: SPRK)(场外交易: SPARF)(FSE: 8PC)(" Spark "或" 公司 ")很高兴就其位于巴西世界级锂矿谷,米纳斯吉拉斯州的广阔、战略性定位的64,000多公顷分区包进行勘探更新。
Key Highlights:
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- Extensive Landholding: Spark holds 64,359 hectares of highly prospective ground for Spodumene-Rich Pegmatites (SRPs).
- Largest Contiguous Tenement Package: This is the largest contiguous exploration portfolio held by a single company in the Lithium Valley.
- Prime Location: The tenements are strategically located within 15 km of key lithium development projects, including Sigma Lithium's Grota do Cirilo operation, Lithium Ionic's Bandeira project, and Atlas Lithium's Das Neves project.
- Exceptional Geological Potential: The area's geology is supported by fertile G4 granite intrusions and structurally favorable basement formations, interpreted to lie beneath shallow cover to the east of major known lithium deposits.
- Promising Geochemical Results: Data from Brazil's Geological Survey (CPRM) stream sediment geochemistry and heavy mineral pan concentrates show significant lithium and pathfinder element anomalies (Nb, Sn, Ta, Ce, Be, B), as well as the presence of spodumene particles within Spark's tenement area.
- Target Generation: Spark's geological team has developed priority exploration targets using advanced remote sensing and multi-spectral techniques, alongside reprocessed public domain geophysical and geochemical data.
- 广泛持有土地:Spark持有64,359公顷的高度有前景的钾长石富集伟晶岩(SRP)地。
- 最大的连片分区包:这是锂矿谷中由单一公司持有的最大连片勘探组合。
- 优越位置:这些分区地块战略位置优越,距关键锂开采项目仅15公里,包括Sigma锂的Grota do Cirilo项目、锂离子的Bandeira项目和Atlas锂的Das Neves项目。
- 卓越的地质潜力:该地区的地质由肥沃的G4花岗岩侵入和结构上有利的基底岩系支持,据推测位于已知主要锂矿床以东浅覆盖下方。
- 有希望的地球化学结果:来自巴西地质调查局(CPRM)的河流沉积物地球化学数据和重矿产物盘块浓缩检验显示显著的锂和找矿元素异常(Nb、Sn、Ta、Ce、Be、B),以及钾长石颗粒存在于Spark的分区区域内。
- 目标生成:Spark的地质团队使用先进的遥感和多光谱技术,结合重加工的公共地质物理和地球化学数据开发了优先的勘探目标。
Spark Energy Minerals continues to make significant progress in advancing its exploration efforts within Brazil's highly prospective Lithium Valley, positioning the company to capitalize on the growing global demand for lithium.
spark energy minerals继续在巴西富有潜力的锂矿谷推进其勘探工作,使该公司能够抓住全球对锂的不断增长需求。
Figure 1 illustrates the extent of Brazil's "Lithium Valley" in relation to known pegmatite occurrences within the Eastern Brazilian Pegmatite Province. It highlights the central, strategic location of Spark Energy Minerals' 64,359-hectare contiguous tenement package and its proximity to key lithium producers and advanced development projects in this rapidly emerging, globally significant lithium region.
图1显示了巴西“锂矿谷”与巴西东部电气辐射岩带已知霹雳岩出现的范围。重点突出了spark energy minerals的64,359公顷连片权矿地包域的中央战略位置,以及其与此快速兴起、具有全球重要意义的锂矿区内关键锂生产商和先进开发项目的接近程度。
Jon Hill, VP Exploration, commented: "Spark recognized and capitalized on its early mover advantage by securing the largest contiguous greenfields tenement portfolio in Brazil's Lithium Valley. Our exploration thesis, developed in 2022, anticipated that lithium-prospective geology extended well to the east of the known major deposits. This potential has now been independently validated by both lithium and pathfinder element regional stream sediment anomalies, as well as the presence of spodumene particles in regional heavy mineral concentrate samples, as presented in the CPRM's 2016 and 2023 government publication1&2. Our team is actively conducting a multi-disciplinary target generation exercise and plans to initiate fieldwork on priority targets shortly."
勘探副总裁Jon Hill评论道:“spark通过在巴西锂矿谷获得最大的连片绿田权矿地组合,认识到并利用了其早期行动者的优势。我们在2022年制定的勘探方针预期,具有锂潜力的地质学在已知大型矿床的东面延伸得很好。这一潜力现已得到锂和探路元素区域溪流沉积异常以及区域重矿砂样品中闪锂石颗粒的独立验证。这些信息均发布在CPRM的2016年和2023年政府出版物中1、2。我们的团队正在积极进行综合性目标产生练习,并计划很快开始对重点目标进行野外工作。”
Figure 2 showcases Spark Energy Minerals' 64,359-hectare contiguous tenement package in relation to major lithium-producing mines and key development projects. The background features a simplified geological map, emphasizing the central positioning of the fertile G4 granite intrusions, along with host basement formations of schist and granite-gneiss complexes. Notably, the map also identifies the areas of shallow regolith cover, underscoring the exploration potential within these zones.
图2展示了spark energy minerals的64,359公顷连片权矿地包域与主要锂矿山及关键开发项目的关系。背景是简化的地质图,强调了富饶的G4花岗岩侵入岩的中央位置,以及具有片麻岩和花岗岩-片麻岩复合体的寄主基底形成。值得注意的是,地图还标识了浅成壤盖层的区域,凸显了这些区域内的勘探潜力。
Brazil's Lithium Valley: A New Frontier for Hard Rock Lithium
巴西的锂矿谷:硬岩锂的新前沿
Brazil's Lithium Valley is part of the world-class Eastern Brazilian Pegmatite Province (EBPP), one of the most richly endowed hard rock lithium regions globally. The lithium mineralization in this area is primarily found in spodumene-rich pegmatites (SRP), which are known for forming large, economically viable deposits suitable for both open-pit and underground mining operations.
巴西的锂矿谷属于世界级的东部巴西电气辐射岩带(EBPP),是全球最富有硬岩锂资源的地区之一。该地区的锂矿化主要出现在富闪锂石的电气辐射岩中,这些岩石以形成大型、经济可行的矿床而闻名,适合于露天和地下采矿业务。
Historically, lithium production in this region has been modest, largely supplied by the Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL) since the late 20th century. However, in the last 3-5 years, driven by surging global demand and increased public and private investment, the region has experienced a renaissance. Notably, Sigma Lithium began production in 2023, with three additional projects in the development phase: Lithium Ionic, Latin Resources (now owned by Pilbara Minerals), and Atlas Lithium. Additionally, Australian and Canadian junior explorers, including Si6 Metals and Perpetual Resources, have reported encouraging exploration results.
在过去的3-5年里,受全球需求激增和公私投资增加驱动,这个地区经历了一次复兴,历史上这个地区的锂矿生产一直很有限,主要由巴西锂公司(CBL)自20世纪末供应。值得注意的是,Sigma锂业公司于2023年开始生产,另外还有三个项目处于开发阶段:Lithium Ionic、拉丁资源(现已被Pilbara Minerals收购)和Atlas锂矿。此外,包括Si6 Metals和Perpetual Resources在内的澳大利亚和加拿大初级勘探公司报告了令人鼓舞的勘探结果。
Spark's Strategic Entry into Brazil's Lithium Valley
Spark能源进军巴西锂谷的战略布局
In 2022, Spark recognized the untapped potential of this region. Leveraging existing geological mapping and publicly available geophysical data, Spark's team identified substantial opportunities in underexplored areas east of known SRP deposits, which were largely available for staking.
2022年,Spark认识到了这个地区尚未开发的潜力。利用现有的地质制图和公开可获取的地球物理数据,Spark的团队确定了大量的机会,主要集中在已知SRP矿床以东尚未充分开发的地区,这些地区大多适合进行申请。
In early 2023, Spark successfully secured 64,359 hectares in this highly prospective zone. Their exploration targeting exercise indicated that shallow cover sequences in this area likely overlay fertile G4 granites—the presumed source of lithium-rich pegmatites. Moreover, the area contains structurally favorable host rocks, including basement gneiss, intrusives, and metasediments, further enhancing its potential for large-scale lithium deposits.
2023年初,Spark成功地获得了这个潜力巨大区域的64,359公顷土地。他们的勘探定位练习表明,这一区域的浅层覆盖层可能盖在富含锂的斑岩的源头富有生机的G4花岗岩上。此外,该地区包含结构有利的母岩,包括基底片麻岩、侵入岩和变质沉积岩,进一步增强了其具备大规模锂矿潜力。
Extensive Target Generation and Early Indications of Success
广泛目标生成和早期成功迹象
Following the successful staking of its tenements, Spark's geological team undertook comprehensive target generation. This involved a detailed review of public geophysical and geochemical data, along with the reprocessing of modern remote sensing and geochemical information.
在成功申请其土地后,Spark的地质团队进行了全面的目标生成工作。这包括对公共地球物理和地球化学数据的详细审查,以及对现代遥感和地球化学信息的重新处理。
The results have been highly encouraging. Not only has the prospectivity for SRP deposits been confirmed, but government reports highlight anomalous concentrations of lithium and key pathfinder elements—such as niobium (Nb), cerium (Ce), tin (Sn), tantalum (Ta), beryllium (Be), and boron (B)—in regional stream sediment samples from Spark's tenements. Moreover, spodumene particles have been detected in heavy mineral concentrates panned from streams within Spark's holdings, indicating the strong potential for economically significant lithium mineralization.
结果令人鼓舞。不仅确认了SRP矿床的远景,而且政府报告突出显示了在Spark的土地上区域溪流沉积样品中异常高的锂和重要的指示元素浓度,如铌(Nb)、铈(Ce)、锡(Sn)、钽(Ta)、铍(Be)和硼(B)。此外,在Spark持有的地区的河流中经济矿物富集的重矿物浓缩物中已检测到锂辉石颗粒,表明在此地存在经济上重要的锂矿化潜力。
Figure 3 presents an overview of Spark Energy Minerals' 64,359-hectare contiguous tenement package, highlighting the locations of multi-spectral targets identified by the company. These targets have been prioritized for follow-up exploration based on advanced remote sensing techniques, marking key areas of focus for future fieldwork and potential lithium discovery.
图3展示了spark energy minerals的64359公顷连片租凭区总览,突出了公司确定的多光谱目标的位置。这些目标已根据先进的遥感技术进行优先排序,标志着今后野外工作和潜在锂矿发现的关键关注区域。
Figure 4 displays Spark Energy Minerals' 64,359-hectare contiguous tenement package, highlighting Remote Sensing Targets identified through advanced techniques such as Thermal Infrared and Synthetic Aperture radar. These targets have been prioritized for follow-up exploration. The Spark tenements are situated within the well-established boundaries of the Araçuaí Pegmatite Province, further emphasizing the area's potential for lithium mineralization.
图4展示了spark energy minerals的64359公顷连片租凭区总览,突出了通过先进技术(如热红外和合成孔径雷达)识别的遥感目标。这些目标已被优先排序用于后续勘探。spark租凭区位于阿拉夸伊长石脉省的既定边界内,进一步强调了该区域对于锂矿化的潜力。
Qualified Person
合格人士
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.
本文件披露的科学技术信息已由符合NI 43-101标准的合格人员Jonathan Victor Hill BSc Hons, FAUSIMm审查和批准。
- 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
- 来源:“巴西东部长石脉金属锂潜力评估项目”,巴西地质调查院推动矿产研究。技术报告19 - 2023年8月DOI:10.29396/ITCPRm.2023.19
- 来源:“巴西锂矿潜力评估” - 米德·杰基廷约纳河,米纳斯吉拉斯东北部,矿能部矿产与开发司,巴西地质调查院推动矿产研究。技术报告 - 2016年
About Spark Energy Minerals Inc.
Spark Energy Minerals,Inc.,是一家加拿大公司,专注于追求电池金属和矿物资产,拥有在巴西和加拿大新获得的利益。该公司已经在一些全球最富有的矿业法域中获得了资产,包括巴西日益增长的锂和金属板块以及在纽芬兰加拿大地域板块,后者正在被认为是锂和稀土元素勘探的全球热点之一。
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 holds significant land and mineral rights 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.
spark energy minerals公司是一家以获取、勘探和开发电池原材料和矿产资产为重点的加拿大企业,特别强调其在巴西的可观兴趣。该公司在巴西著名的锂矿谷拥有重要的土地和矿产权益,这是世界上最富有产矿资源的地区之一。该地区迅速获得全球认可,因其丰富的锂和稀土矿床而将巴西定位为全球能源转型的关键参与者。
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