Appia Announces Outstanding Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) Results From Its Diamond Drilling Program at PCH Project in Goias, Brazil
Appia Announces Outstanding Total Rare
Earth Oxide (TREO) Results From Its Diamond
Drilling Program at PCH Project in Goias,
Brazil
Drilling Confirms the Carbonatitic Breccia High Grade Zone
Mineralization
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 22, 2025) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.
(CSE: API)
(OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0)
(the "
Company
" or
"Appia"
) is excited to
announce the geochemical assay results of its diamond drilling program on the high grade carbonatitic
breccia located on the PCH project in the State of Goias, Brazil. The three drillholes (see Map 1)
intercepted substantial Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO), Niobium Oxide (Nb2O5) and Phosphate Oxide
(P2O5) from the brecciated carbonatite intrusion identified in the Southwest Extension Zone of Target IV.
Tom Drivas, CEO stated: "The results from the first diamond drill holes are exceptional and would
rank
2
nd
, 3
rd
, and 4
th
on the list of the best intercepts of the past year when compared to the recently
reported results by MinerDeck, which highlighted the top REE intercepts of 2024. (Please
Click Here
)
For all 3 drill holes to be mineralized with high grade rare earths from top to bottom highlights the
enormous potential of the SW Extension zone. There is a strong case to be made that these results
indicate that the PCH project could contain substantial high grade carbonatitic style rare earths in
addition to Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) rare earth deposits. Mineralization is open at depth, northeast,
northwest and southwest. We are currently developing plans for an expansion/resource-definition drilling
program, and preliminary mineralogical-metallurgical test work on the diamond drill core from this
program.
These results exceed our expectations and increase our confidence in the success of our
project."
Highlights:
Hole PCH-DDH-002 150 [email protected]% TREO; 0.12% Nb2O5; 2.76% P2O5 from Surface
including 12 [email protected]% TREO; 0.21% Nb2O5; 9.52% P2O5 from 37 metres
including 20 [email protected]% TREO; 0.13% Nb2O5; 2.8% P2O5 from 81 metres
including 18 [email protected]% TREO; 0.14% Nb2O5; 2.29% P2O5 from 132 metres
PCH-DDH-003 147.7 [email protected]% TREO; 0.18% Nb2O5; 3.26% P2O5 from Surface
including 58 [email protected]% TREO; 0.26% Nb2O5; 5.18% P2O5 from Surface
including 17 [email protected]% TREO; 0.11% Nb2O5; 1.44% P2O5 from 117 metres
PCH-DDH-004 153 [email protected]% TREO; 0.15% Nb2O5; 2.31% P2O5 from Surface
including 10 [email protected]% TREO; 0.24% Nb2O5; 3.22% P2O5 from 10 metres
including 9 [email protected]% TREO; 0.24% Nb2O5; 7.37% P2O5 from 42 metres
including 18 [email protected]% TREO; 0.26% Nb2O5; 3.15% P2O5 from 135 metres
97 intervals from the total of 516 presented samples resulted in 'overlimit readings' for La,
and/or Ce, and/or Pr, and/or Nd, and/or Nb. These samples will go through new analysis
methods and are likely to improve the overall results already achieved to date.
All three (3) Diamond Drillholes (DDH) ended in mineralization indicating a potential to extend the
zone at depth, northeast, northwest and southwest.
The full set of results are available through this
LINK
. The diamond drillhole coordinates are
available using this
LINK
.
Drivas continued: "When Appia's team originally identified the SW Extension zone boasting
exceptionally high grade assay results (See press release dated November 28, 2023 -
Click Here
), we
were operating under the assumption that the clay material we were sampling was similar to the
mineralization found across the rest of Target IV's Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) zone. Upon further
analysis and following the review of the hard rock assay results from our recent diamond drilling
campaign released today, we are now confident that we are dealing with a separate style of
mineralization akin to a high grade carbonatitic breccia and the results are stellar."
The location of the PCH project is extremely favorable with easy access to road and power
infrastructure, and the Company enjoys a very friendly and supportive relationship with the local cattle
farming community.
Map 1 - Location of drillholes PCH-DDH-002, PCH-DDH-003 and PCH-DDH-004.
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The grades by interval of TREO and Nb2O5 - P2O5 for the three drillholes are presented in Figures 2
and 3 below, respectively. Tracking Niobium and Phosphate is important because they represent key
pathfinders in the identification of carbonatites.
Figure 1 - Section showing drillholes TREO grades, in percentage.
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Figure 2 - Section showing drillholes Nb2O5 (left) and P2O5 (right) grades, in percentage.
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Drillholes are inclined and reported intervals are apparent thickness. The material produced from the
diamond drillholes are sampled at one metre intervals splitting the core in half, resulting in average
sample sizes of 2-3 kg. The other Half core is kept in storage for further tests. The original core was
logged and photographed.
The bagged samples are sent to the ALS laboratory in Goiânia, Goias for initial preparation and sent to
Lima Peru for final analysis. In addition to the internal QA/QC of the ALS Lab, Appia includes its own
control samples in each batch of samples sent to the laboratory.
Quality control samples, such as blanks, duplicates, and standards (CRM) were inserted into each
analytical run. For all analysis methods, the minimum number of QA/QC samples is
three
standard,
one
duplicate and
one
blank, introduced in each batch. Several batches were used to comprises the full-
length hole. The rigorous procedures are implemented during the sample collection, preparation, and
analytical stages to insure the robustness and reliability of the analytical results.
All analytical results reported herein have passed internal QA/QC review and compilation. All assay
results of DDH samples were provided by ALS, a Certified Laboratory, which performed their measure
of the concentration of rare earth elements (REE) with the ME-MS81 analytical method that uses lithium
borate fusion prior acid dissolution and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Major
Element Oxides were done using ME_ICP06 analytical method using lithium borate fusion and
inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Au, Pt and Pd samples were
analysed using the fire assay method PGM-ICP27. Desorption analysis with ME-MS19 analytical
method was executed for the initial 35 metres of each drillholes with samples being leached with a
solution of Ammonium Sulphate at 0.5 molar, pH 4, room temperature for 20 minutes. The leached
solution content was analysed using ICP-AES/ICP-MS.
The technical information in this news release, including the information related to geology, drilling, and
mineralization, has been reviewed and approved by Andre L. L. Costa, Appia's VP Exploration for
Brazil. Mr. Costa is a APEGS Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) and a Fellow of Australian Institute of
Geoscientists (FAIG), a Qualified Person (QP) as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (Appia)
Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The
Company holds the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the PCH Ionic Adsorption Clay Project (See
June 9
th
, 2023 Press Release - Click
HERE
) which is 42,932.24 ha. in size and located within the Goiás
State of Brazil. (See January 11
th
, 2024 Press Release -
Click HERE
) The Company is also focusing on
delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, and exploring
for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and
Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 94,982.39 hectares
(234,706.59 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 13,008 hectares
(32,143 acres), with rare earth elements and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot
Lake Camp, Ontario.
Appia has 153 million common shares outstanding, 177 million shares fully diluted.
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"anticipates", "estimates", "intends", "plans" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are
not a guarantee of future performance as they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We do
not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements and
shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements.
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Stephen Burega, President
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