Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX:L1M) has fielded promising initial results from its reconnaissance activities at the Dalmas and Hiver Lithium projects in Quebec, Canada.
These projects, in the prolific James Bay region and the La Grande geological sub-province, are strategically positioned near significant lithium discoveries, including the Corvette project by Patriot Battery Metals Ltd and the Adina project by Winsome Resources Ltd (ASX:WR1).
Next stage of field work
The completion of field reconnaissance programs has yielded analytical results from 32 samples, identifying multiple pegmatites that will direct future exploration efforts.
With the Canadian summer approaching, planning for the next stage of field activities is already underway, building on the successes of the initial reconnaissance detailed by the company in November.
Out of 165 multispectral targets identified earlier, 163 have been examined across both the Dalmas and Hiver projects, with significant sample collection for geochemical analysis guiding the development of future exploration strategies.
Managing director Alex Biggs said: “It was important to complete stage one reconnaissance works prior to the Canadian winter.
“Results still demonstrate the potential for lithium mineralisation and have provided further opportunities and ideas for ongoing exploration.
“Current results will give us a greater understanding of how we can unlock the potential of Dalmas and Hiver which are located in one of the world’s premier lithium provinces.
“This program was designed to be a quick first pass reconnaissance of Dalmas and Hiver to identify extent of surface mineralisation and allow us to develop strategies for sub cropping structures should they exist.
“Consider this work as an incremental step in gaining an understanding of what will be the most appropriate path forwards to identifying the potential at Dalmas and Hiver and we believe that the underlying geology represents significant opportunity.”
Reconnaissance program
The reconnaissance program, conducted by IOS Services Géoscientifiques in October 2023, aimed to evaluate the surface mineralisation and potential subcropping structures.
The fieldwork focused on pegmatite-hosted lithium-caesium-tantalum deposits, with 32 samples collected from outcropping pegmatites and mobile boulders.
Notable findings include the documentation of pegmatite outcrops and boulders across the target areas, with geological compositions suggesting a promising avenue for further investigation.
The pegmatites are primarily composed of quartz, plagioclase, and biotite, with the presence of other minerals such as feldspar and magnetite.
With the reconnaissance work providing a solid foundation for future exploration, the company is well-positioned to advance its projects, leveraging the rich lithium potential of Quebec's geological landscape.