Global Lithium Resources Ltd (ASX:GL1) is drilling for more lithium at the Manna Project in Western Australia, mobilising six drill rigs – including a diamond drill for deeper exploration – in an effort to expand the asset’s 36 million tonnes lithium resource at 1.13% lithium.
The company intends to undertake 50,000 metres of drilling in total, targeting infill resource extensions as well as deeper lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatite targets at depth and along strike of the currently known mineralisation.
GL1 intends to incorporate the results from this program into an updated lithium resource estimate for the project, anticipating a “considerable” upgrade to both size and confidence.
“Clear path for exploration”
“I am pleased to see the drill rigs spinning again at the Manna Lithium Project after completing a significant amount of development and planning work throughout the first half of 2023,” Global Lithium head of geology Stuart Peterson said.
“To complete the heritage surveys over the entire mining lease application area is a big step forward for the further development of the project and I am looking forward to seeing how large this resource can grow now we have a clear path for exploration and resource expansion.”
The company recently completed a 20-person infrastructure expansion program at Manna, providing additional accommodation and operational facilities for workers on-site.
GL1 has also secured heritage surveys over the entire granted mining lease, clearing the way for further development once an economic resource has been defined.
Expanded exploration and operational camp infrastructure at the Manna Lithium Project.
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