Frontier Lithium Intersects 338M of Pegmatite Averaging 1.64% Li2O, Including a 68M Zone of 2.00% Li2O
FRONTIER LITHIUM INTERSECTS 338M OF
PEGMATITE AVERAGING 1.64% Li2O,
INCLUDING A 68M ZONE OF 2.00% Li2O
SUDBURY, ON
,
Nov. 16, 2022
/CNW/ - Frontier Lithium Inc. (TSXV: FL) (FRA: HL2) (OTCQX:
LITOF) ("Frontier" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the results for four additional drill holes
and 1 channel completed during the Phase XII drill program on the Spark pegmatite which began in
May with two diamond drill rigs and finished in October of 2022 with
14,641m
in 45 holes. The main
objective of the program was focused on converting inferred material to the indicated category for
the planned open pit. The Spark pegmatite is one of the two delineated premium spodumene-
bearing lithium deposits on the PAK Lithium Project.
Highlights
When combining Phase XI and Phase XII delineation and infill drilling, the Company completed
15,984m
of drilling in 50 holes in 2022. Analysis from 4 of the Phase XII diamond drill holes and
channel are reported herein.
DDH PL-074-22 intersected
35.8m
of pegmatite averaging 2.05% Li
2
O. Collared in the mafic
volcanic host rock
50m
west of PL-044-22, the hole was designed to define the western extent
where the main Spark pegmatite orebody begins to break up into smaller pods separated by
mafic rafts.
Includes
10.2m
from
89.8m
to
100.0m
averaging
4.27%
Li
2
O
.
DDH PL-075-22 intersected
83.2m
of pegmatite averaging 1.66% Li
2
O. Collared in the mafic
volcanic host rock
15m
west of PL-074-22, the hole was fanned out further to the west to define
the western extent where the main Spark pegmatite orebody begins to break up and narrows
into smaller pods.
Includes
10.5m
from
111.7m
to
122.2m
averaging 2.62% Li
2
O.
Includes
5.8m
from
203.3m
to
209.1m
averaging 2.37% Li
2
O.
Includes
8.3m
from
220.0m
to
228.4m
averaging 2.74% Li
2
O.
DDH PL-076-22 intersected
338.0m
of pegmatite averaging 1.64% Li
2
O. Collared in the mafic
volcanic host rock in the same location as PL-072-22, the hole was designed to convert inferred
material at depth as well as define a mafic raft on the eastern extent of the main orebody. The
hole had to be abandoned in high grade pegmatite due to blockage downhole.
Includes
14.4m
from
184.6m
to
199.0m
averaging 2.14% Li
2
O.
Includes
68.0m
from
206.0m
to
274.0m
averaging 2.00% Li
2
O.
Includes
12.0m
from
367.0m
to
379.0m
averaging 2.25% Li
2
O.
Includes
18.0m
from 420.0 to
438.0m
averaging 1.89% Li
2
O at the end of the hole.
DDH PL-079-22 intersected
107.0m
of pegmatite averaging 1.37% Li
2
O. Collared in the mafic
volcanic host rock
35m
west of PL-075-22, the hole was stepped out to define and cutoff the
western extent of the Spark pegmatite. The results have extended the southern pod of the
pegmatite further to the west and remains open with a strike length of
500m
.
Includes
27.9m
from
158.0m
to
185.9m
averaging 1.90% Li
2
O.
Includes
7.6m
from
202.4m
to
210.0m
averaging 1.99% Li
2
O.
Includes
9.4m
from
238.0m
to
247.5m
averaging 2.12% Li
2
O.
Channel CH-51 totaling
21m
in length averaged 1.92% Li
2
O. The channel was cut on the
eastern end of the main Spark pegmatite between CH-35 and CH-38 to confirm grade continuity
at surface in an area where the terrain made it difficult to mobilize a diamond drill.
Includes
3.0m
from 0.0 to
3.0m
averaging 2.46 Li
2
O.
Includes
7.0m
from 7.0 to
14.0m
averaging 2.34 Li
2
O.
"We're pleased with the progress made at our PAK Lithium Project this year as the drilling season
comes to an end." states
Garth Drever
, V.P. Exploration. "We're confident we've converted the
required tonnage on the Spark pegmatite for our upcoming PFS and have also added to the total
resource with new inferred material to the west and at depth."
The initial objective for the Phase XII drill program was focused on converting the inferred resource
within the Spark deposit to the indicated category in preparation for a pre-feasibility study on the
PAK Lithium Project. The latter half of the program included geotechnical drilling for ground control
and pit design purposes as well as step out drilling to define the eastern and western extents of the
ore body.
Figure 1 is a location map showing the project area including Frontier's land tenure and location of
the three lithium-cesium-tantalum pegmatites.
Figure 1: Location Map showing land tenure and geology (CNW Group/Frontier Lithium Inc.)
Figure 2 is a plan view showing all drilling with analytical data completed to date with emphasis on
drill hole traces and channel reported in this release.
Figure 2: Planview map of the Spark pegmatite showing drillhole traces (CNW Group/Frontier
Lithium Inc.)
Table 1 details the drill holes and channel with mineralized intersections while Table 2 summarizes all
Phase XII drill holes completed as well as the channel.
Drill Hole
PL-074-22
Collared in the mafic volcanic host rock 50m west of PL-044-22, the hole was designed to define the western extent where the
main Spark pegmatites orebody begins to break up into smaller pods separated by mafic rafts.
Zone
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Li
2
O
(%)
Cs
2
O
(%)
Ta
2
O
5
(ppm)
Nb
2
O
5
(ppm)
SnO
2
(ppm)
Rb
2
O
(%)
Unit
Li-Enriched
87.8
112.1
24.3
2.15
0.01
73
69
26
0.16
Aplite
including
89.8
100.0
10.2
4.27
0.00
56
50
11
0.06
Aplite
Li-Enriched
219.8
231.2
11.4
1.84
0.01
62
88
29
0.23
Aplite
Table 1: Details of Mineralized Intersections
Drill Hole
PL-075-22
Collared in the mafic volcanic host rock 15m west of PL-074-22, the hole was fanned out further to the west to define the
western extent where the main Spark pegmatites orebody begins to break up and narrow into smaller pods
Zone
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Li
2
O
(%)
Cs
2
O
(%)
Ta
2
O
5
(ppm)
Nb
2
O
5
(ppm)
SnO
2
(ppm)
Rb
2
O
(%)
Unit
Li-Enriched
111.7
133.7
22.0
1.55
0.03
82
83
55
0.19
Aplite
including
111.7
122.2
10.5
2.62
0.01
61
71
23
0.15
Aplite
Li-Enriched
200.0
261.3
61.3
1.71
0.01
64
110
43
0.15
Aplite
including
203.3
209.1
5.8
2.37
0.01
40
73
32
0.19
Aplite
including
220.0
228.4
8.3
2.74
0.01
44
74
36
0.11
Aplite
Drill Hole
PL-076-22
Collared in the mafic volcanic host rock in the same location as PL-072-22, the hole was designed to convert inferred material at
depth as well as define a mafic raft on the eastern extent of the main orebody. The hole had to be abandoned in high grade
pegmatite due to blockage downhole
Zone
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Li
2
O
(%)
Cs
2
O
(%)
Ta
2
O
5
(ppm)
Nb
2
O
5
(ppm)
SnO
2
(ppm)
Rb
2
O
(%)
Unit
Li-Enriched
100.0
438.0
338.0
1.64
0.02
140
83
52
0.26
Pegmatite-aplite
including
184.6
199.0
14.4
2.14
0.01
78
83
40
0.26
Pegmatite
including
206.0
274.0
68.0
2.00
0.02
112
84
51
0.30
Pegmatite
including
367.0
379.0
12.0
2.25
0.02
272
124
55
0.26
Aplite
including
420.0
438.0
18.0
1.89
0.02
122
77
54
0.29
Aplite
Drill Hole
PL-079-22
Collared in the mafic volcanic host rock 35m west of PL-075-22, the hole was stepped out to define and cut-off the western
extent of the Spark pegmatite. The results have extended the southern pod of the pegmatite further to the west which remains open
Zone
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Li
2
O
(%)
Cs
2
O
(%)
Ta
2
O
5
(ppm)
Nb
2
O
5
(ppm)
SnO
2
(ppm)
Rb
2
O
(%)
Unit
Li-Enriched
140.4
247.5
107.0
1.37
0.01
63
93
47
0.19
Aplite
including
158.0
185.9
27.9
1.90
0.01
63
112
46
0.17
Aplite
including
202.4
210.0
7.6
1.99
0.01
61
106
49
0.16
Aplite
including
238.0
247.5
9.4
2.12
0.01
59
108
35
0.09
Aplite
Channel
CH-51
The channel was cut on the eastern end of the main Spark pegmatite between CH-35 and CH-38 to confirm grade
continuity at surface in an area where the terrain made it difficult to mobilize a diamond drill
Zone
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Li
2
O
(%)
Cs
2
O
(%)
Ta
2
O
5
(ppm)
Nb
2
O
5
(ppm)
SnO
2
(ppm)
Rb
2
O
(%)
Unit
Li-Enriched
0.0
21.0
21.0
1.92
0.01
122
92
41
0.31
Aplitic Pegmatite
including
0.0
3.0
3.0
2.46
0.01
107
76
29
0.30
Aplitic Pegmatite
including
7.0
14.0
7.0
2.34
0.02
115
85
46
0.28
Aplitic Pegmatite
Table 2: Summary of Phase XII Drill Program (May to
October 2022
)
DDHNo
Date Drilled
UTM Zone 15N (NAD83)
Collar Orient
Metres Drilled
Start
End
Easting
Northing
(mASL)
Azim
Dip
Start
End
PL-057-22
1
2022-05-15
2022-10-01
472,733
5,829,489
355.9
359
-55
0
225
PL-058-22
1
2022-05-17
2022-10-03
472,733
5,829,489
355.9
177
-70
0
400
PL-059-22
2
2022-05-24
2022-05-28
472,698
5,829,535
356.0
165
-78
0
316
PL-060-22
2
2022-05-27
2022-06-04
472,749
5,829,559
360.0
180
-73
0
360
PL-061-22
2
2022-05-20
2022-05-27
472,773
5,829,561
360.2
178
-65
0
327
PL-062-22
3
2022-05-28
2022-06-05
472,712
5,829,596
356.2
176
-65
0
360
PL-063-22
1
2022-06-05
2022-06-10
472,746
5,829,539
360.0
187
-70
0
348.5
PL-064-22
1
2022-06-05
2022-06-10
472,712
5,829,596
356.2
141
-65
0
352.5
Phase XII
PL-065-22
4
2022-06-10
2022-06-22
472,686
5,829,583
354.0
173
-72
0
330.86
PL-066-22
3
2022-06-12
2022-06-27
472,732
5,829,371
325.0
323
-70
0
365.67
PL-067-22
4
2022-06-29
2022-07-04
472,778
5,829,383
327.0
315
-70
0
352.5
PL-068-22
2
2022-06-22
2022-06-27
472,790
5,829,540
360.0
171
-55
0
343.5
PL-069-22
4
2022-07-06
2022-07-15
472,814
5,829,385
326.0
324
-61
0
412.3
PL-070-22
3
2022-06-28
2022-07-04
472,805
5,829,588
360.0
184
-54
0
405
PL-071-22
3
2022-07-04
2022-07-15
472,805
5,829,588
360.0
160
-52
0
384.6
PL-072-22
4
2022-07-15
2022-07-21
472,847
5,829,384
326.0
349
-61
0
386.2
PL-073-22
3
2022-07-16
2022-07-23
472,816
5,829,589
360.0
146
-52
0
392
PL-074-22
2022-07-28
2022-08-02
472,584
5,829,497
354.0
162
-47
0
403.5
PL-075-22
2022-08-01
2022-08-06
472,571
5,829,490
354.0
177
-47
0
408
PL-076-22
2022-07-25
2022-08-05
472,846
5,829,384
326.0
314
-63
0
438
PL-077-22
2022-08-08
2022-08-24
472,864
5,829,390
326.0
354
-56
0
433.38
PL-078-22
2022-08-25
2022-09-01
472,939
5,829,369
326.0
341
-55
0
339.7
PL-079-22
2022-08-06
2022-08-15
472,538
5,829,480
357.0
177
-48
0
417
PL-080-22
2022-08-16
2022-08-23
472,687
5,829,511
354.0
193
-55
0
418.5
PL-081-22
2022-08-24
2022-08-30
472,689
5,829,499
354.0
177
-46
0
367.7
PL-082-22
2022-08-30
2022-09-02
472,718
5,829,455
355.0
6
-61
0
241.5
PL-083-22
2022-09-02
2022-09-06
472,971
5,829,367
326.0
343
-57
0
377.3
PL-084-22
2022-09-07
2022-09-11
472,983
5,829,380
325.0
358
-42
0
327
PL-085-22
2022-09-02
2022-09-05
472,731
5,829,472
354.0
309
-57
0
232
PL-086-22
2022-09-05
2022-09-08
472,731
5,829,472
354.0
162
-46
0
201
PL-087-22
2022-09-08
2022-09-11
472,701
5,829,451
354.0
318
-50
0
213.4
PL-088-22
2022-09-11
2022-09-16
472,706
5,829,453
354.0
173
-46
0
210.7
PL-089-22
2022-09-16
2022-09-17
472,762
5,829,514
360.0
360
-50
0
87
PL-090-22
2022-09-11
2022-09-15
472,746
5,829,371
326.0
334
-45
0
289.4
PL-091-22
2022-09-15
2022-09-18
472,663
5,829,362
327.0
338
-43
0
261.4
PL-092-22
2022-09-17
2022-10-20
472,762
5,829,514
360.0
174
-46
0
274.5
PL-093-22
2022-09-20
2022-09-23
472,614
5,829,329
328.0
345
-47
0
253.6
PL-094-22
2022-09-24
2022-10-01
472,657
5,829,357
326.0
351
-54
0
339
PL-095-22
2022-09-20
2022-09-23
472,785
5,829,531
362.0
165
-44
0
258.6
PL-096-22
2022-09-23
2022-09-30
472,865
5,829,583
359.0
136
-44
0
425.3
PL-097-22
2022-10-03
2022-10-04
472,698
5,829,535
354.0
6
-70
0
12.5
PL-098-22
2022-10-01
2022-10-09
472,756
5,829,387
327.0
317
-58
1
471
PL-099-22
2022-10-09
2022-10-15
472,529
5,829,361
330.0
345
-65
0
477
PL-GDH-11-22
2022-07-22
2022-07-24
473,046
5,829,379
325.0
285
-47
0
173.5
PL-GDH-12-22
2022-07-23
2022-07-25
472,456
5,829,470
358.0
119
-45
0
228
Total metres drilled
14,641.1
Notes
:
1: Reported on Release July 25, 2022
2: Reported on Release August 17, 2022
3: Reported on Release September 20, 2022
4: Reported on Release October 11, 2022
Channel
Date Samples
UTM Zone 15N (NAD83)
Orientation
Metres Cut
Start Date
End Date
Easting
Northing
(mASL)
Azimuth
Dip
Start
End
CH-51
2022-08-27
2022-08-28
472,787
5,829,467
352.9
138
-6.5
0
21
Due Diligence
All scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by
Garth Drever, P.Geo., the qualified person (QP) under the definitions established by National
Instrument 43-101. Under Frontier's QA/QC procedures, all drilling was completed by Chenier
Drilling Ltd. of
Val Caron, ON
using thin walled BTW drill rods (4.2 cm core diameter) and a Reflex
ACT III oriented core system. Using the Reflex system, the drill core was oriented and marked as it
was retrieved at the drill. The core was boxed and delivered to the Frontier core shack where it was
examined, geologically logged, and marked for sampling. The core was photographed prior to
sampling. Using a rock saw, the marked sample intervals were halved with one-half bagged for
analysis. Sample blanks along with lithium, rubidium and cesium certified reference material was
routinely inserted into the sample stream in accordance with industry recommended practices. Field
duplicate samples were also taken in accordance with industry recommended practices. The
samples were placed in poly sample bags and transported to
Red Lake
by float plane and then
shipped to AGAT Laboratories Ltd. (AGAT) in
Thunder Bay
for sample preparation and to
Mississauga, Ontario
for processing and quantitative multi-element analysis. AGAT is an ISO
accredited laboratory. The core is stored on site at the Pakeagama Lake exploration camp.
About Frontier Lithium
Frontier Lithium is a preproduction business with an objective to become a strategic domestic
supplier of spodumene concentrates for industrial users as well as battery-grade lithium hydroxide
and other chemicals to the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets in
North America
.
The Company maintains the largest land position and resource in a new premium lithium mineral
district located in
Ontario's
Great Lakes region.
About PAK Lithium Project
The PAK Lithium Project contains one of
North America's
highest grade lithium resources. The
Project encompasses close to 27,000 hectares and remains largely unexplored; however, since
2013, the company has delineated two premium spodumene-bearing lithium deposits (PAK and
Spark), located 2.3 kilometres apart. Exploration is ongoing on the Project through two other
spodumene-bearing discoveries: the Bolt pegmatite (located between the PAK and Spark deposits),
as well as the Pennock pegmatite (25 kilometres northwest of PAK Deposit within the project
claims). A 2021 preliminary economic assessment (National Instrument 43-101 technical report
titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report, Pak Property, PAK, Red Lake Mining District,
Ontario, Canada
"
by BBA E&C Inc., with an effective date of
April 5, 2021
) delivered a fully integrated lithium
operation including the mine and mill and the conversion plant for production of battery-quality lithium
salts.
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future production, reserve potential, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or
developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. Although the Company
believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or
developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include market
prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and
general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements
are not guarantees of future performance and those actual results or developments may differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the
Company, Investors should review the Company's registered filings available at
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.
FRONTIER LITHIUM INTERSECTS 338M OF PEGMATITE AVERAGING 1.64% Li2O, INCLUDING
A 68M ZONE OF 2.00% Li2O (CNW Group/Frontier Lithium Inc.)
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