International Lithium Reports on 2018 Avalonia Drill Results
NEWS RELEASE
International Lithium Reports on 2018 Avalonia Drill Results
Vancouver, B.C. April 10, 2019: International Lithium Corp. (the “ Company” or “ILC”) (TSXV:
ILC) reports analytical results for the 2018 drill program at the Avalonia lithium pegmatite project
in Ireland. The results were received from the Company’s joint venture partner, GFL International
Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (“Ganfeng Lithium” or “GFL”) . GFL is
the Operator of the project (see the Company’s news release dated May 14, 2018 for further
details).
A total of 1947.6 metres of NQ diameter core drilling was completed in fifteen drill holes spanning
a strike length of approximately 400 metres at the Moylisha prospect of the Avalonia Project. The
drilling to date suggests that the p egmatites, including spodumene pegmatites, are open to the
northeast and southwest along strike and at depth.
Current ownership of the Avalonia Project is through a joint venture company, Blackstairs Lithium
Limited, a private company registered in Ireland, owned 55% by Ganfeng Lithium and 45% by
ILC. In addition, Ganfeng Lithium has an option to acquire another 24% by either incurring CAD
$10 million expenditures on exploration activities or delivering a positive feasibility study on the
project, at which time the ownership will be 79% Ganfeng Lithum and 21% ILC.
2018 Drilling Highlights
Several of the drill holes have successfully intercepted multiple occurrences of spodumene
bearing pegmatites. Table 1 summarizes intervals with the most significant lithium results. Note
that the reported widths are drill intercept widths and do not represent true thick ness. See Table
2 for coordinate locations and orientation of the drill holes.
Sample intervals with ≥ 1.00% Li2O are reported (with the addition of one at 0.99%). All drill hole
widths are drill intercepts and do not represent true thickness of the mineralization. True thickness
of the mineralization is not known at this time.
Adjacent samples were composited and shoulders or contained samples were included. Isolated
samples with ≥ 0.50% L i2O were noted as geologically significant anomalies that may aide in
interpretation but are not included here as part of the summary results.
A review of the QA /QC data was conducted. No issues were noted in the results returned by
blanks inserted for validation. None of the eight CRM results fell outside the ±3 SD range, but two
(adjacent) samples fell outside the ±2 SD range , although one was only slightly outside. Four of
the results were within ±1 SD range and the batch average falls wi thin ±1 SD. All but one of the
CRMs were below the CRM value suggesting a slightly low bias in the lithium results.
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Table 1: Significant lithium results from the 2018 Avalonia Project Drill Program
Hole ID
Grade
(%Li2O) Width* (m) From (m) To (m)
MOY18-04 1.12 0.34 93.93 94.27
MOY18-06 2.55 2.05 75.17 77.22
MOY18-06 1.17 0.74 97.46 98.20
MOY18-08 2.17 0.71 9.77 10.48
MOY18-10 1.56 2.15 31.43 33.58
MOY18-11 1.03 12.29 86.27 98.56
MOY18-11 1.27 1.88 100.32 102.20
MOY18-11 1.49 1.40 105.45 106.85
MOY18-11 1.04 3.28 121.42 124.70
MOY18-13 1.35 4.28 68.32 72.60
MOY18-14 2.13 1.85 108.77 110.62
MOY18-14 0.99 1.18 112.52 113.70
MOY18-16 1.69 1.44 21.63 23.07
MOY18-16 1.06 1.59 40.83 42.42
MOY18-16 1.32 1.62 67.65 69.27
MOY18-17 2.08 3.14 44.34 47.48
MOY18-17 1.11 1.15 50.70 51.85
MOY18-17 1.18 1.01 53.15 54.16
MOY18-18 1.38 0.72 22.08 22.80
MOY18-18 2.78 0.72 49.83 50.55
MOY18-18 1.95 0.64 55.64 56.28
MOY18-18 2.13 0.65 81.21 81.86
*Reported widths are drill intercept widths and do not represent true thickness. True
thickness is not known at this time.
Core processing procedure:
1. Reconstruction of block interval and check block numbering
Blocks were placed by the driller on the drill site to mark the end of each run. These and
the box numbering were checked at the start of the geotechnical logging.
2. Geo-tech
The core was reassembled with the bottom marks facing up. The box intervals, RQD, and
recovery were recorded in the geotechnical log.
3. Trace core orientation if possible.
Bottom marks, which had been made by the drillers, were extended along the rest of the
run. Marks between runs were compared and the degree of offset was noted to determine
the quality of the bottom mark. Oriented core measurements such as foliation and contacts
were taken off these bottom marks.
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4. Lithology log and markup
The drill core was described in a lithological log, which noted major and minor lithological
variations, their intervals, and assigned a lithological classification.
5. Sampling markup
Sections of drill core of interest such as spodumene mineralization were marked for
sampling and given a sample number. A blank or CRM was inserted every tenth sample
for QAQC. Sample widths were typically between 30-200cm.
6. Photograph dry and wet
The core boxes were photographed three at a time on an inclined stand with a Pentax K3
DSLR camera and controlled light. They were photographed both wet and dry with
consistent camera settings. Box numbering, interval blocks, and sampling markings were
all made visible in these photos.
7. Cut samples
Sections of drill core marked for sampling were cut in half using an electric core saw. The
core was cut at an orientation so as to preserve as much of the geological and marking
information as possible. Half the core was taken for sampling and prepared fo r shipping,
while the remaining half was re-photographed along newly exposed cut surface.
Laboratory Methods and QA/QC
Core samples submitted to SGS Canada Inc. and were prepared by preparation code PRP90.
This method includes crushing to 90% passing through 2 millimetres and split with 250 grams
being pulverized to 85% passing through 75 micrometres.
Sodium peroxide fusion was used on 1 g ram of material to obtain a complete digestion of the
sample in molten flux and the analysis was finished by GE-ICM90A, a combined ICP-AES and
ICP-MS (56 elements). Package GE-ICM90A (GE-IC90A + GE-IC90M).
Table 2: Drill hole collar location and orientation for the 2018 drill holes**
Hole ID Easting Northing
Elevation
(m)
Azimuth
(degrees)
Dip
(degrees)
Length
(m)
MOY18-04 692934 667108 277 135 45 156
MOY18-05 693082 667048 259 315 45 106
MOY18-06 692934 667108 277 135 63 159
MOY18-07 693082 667048 259 315 75 95
MOY18-08 692924 667003 271 135 45 129
MOY18-10 692875 667012 272 135 45 138
MOY18-09 693011 666969 262 315 45 61
MOY18-11 693167 667131 260 315 45 139
MOY18-12 693099 667176 266 135 45 123
MOY18-13 693069 667192 273 125 50 130
MOY18-14 693069 667192 273 135 50 133
MOY18-15 693216 667163 254 315 45 171
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Hole ID Easting Northing
Elevation
(m)
Azimuth
(degrees)
Dip
(degrees)
Length
(m)
MOY18-16 693265 667230 250 311 46 186
MOY18-17 693141 667225 273 125 75 117
MOY18-18 692855 667018 271 125 60 108
**Numbers have been rounded.
Afzaal Pirzada, P. Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards
of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and a consultant to the Company, has reviewed and approved
the technical content in this news release.
About International Lithium Corp.
International Lithium Corp. has a significant portfolio of projects, strong management, and a
strategic partner and key investor, Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., (“Ganfeng Lithium”) a leading
China-based lithium product manufacturer.
The Company’s primary strategic focus is now on the Mariana project in Argentina and on the
Raleigh Lake project in Canada.
The Company has a strategic stake in the Mariana lithium-potash brine project located within the
renowned South American “Lithium Belt” that is the host to the vast majority of global lithium
resources, reserves and production. The Mariana project strategically encompasses an entire
mineral rich evaporite basin, tota lling 160 square kilometres that ranks as one of the more
prospective salars or ‘salt lakes’ in the region. Current ownership of the project is through a joint
venture company, Litio Minera Argentina S. A., a private company registered in Argentina, owned
82.754% by Ganfeng Lithium and 17.246% by ILC. In addition, ILC has an option to acquire 10%
in the Mariana project through a back-in right.
The Raleigh Lake project, now consisting of 3,027 hectares of adjoining mineral claims in
Ontario, is now regarded by ILC management as ILC’s most significant project in Canada. It
is 100% owned by ILC, is not subject to any encumbrances, and is royalty free.
Complementing the Company’s lithium brine project at Mariana and rare metal pegmatite property
at Raleigh Lake, are interests in two other rare metal pegmatite properties in Ontario, Canada
known as the Mavis Lake and Forgan Lake projects, and the Avalonia project in Ireland, which
encompasses an extensive 50-km-long pegmatite belt.
The ownership of the Mavis Lake project is now 51% Pioneer Resources Limited (ASX:PIO,
“Pioneer”) and 49% ILC. In addition, ILC owns a 1.5% NSR on Mavis Lake. Pioneer has an
option to earn an additional 29% by sole -funding a further CAD $8.5 million expenditures of
exploration activities, at which time the ownership will be 80% Pioneer and 20% ILC.
The Forgan Lake project will, upon Ultra Lithium meeting its contractual requirements
pursuant to its agreement with ILC, become 100% owned by Ultra Lithium (TSXV: ULI), and
ILC will retain a 1.5% NSR on Forgan Lake.
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The ownership of the Avaloni a project is currently 55% Ganfeng Lithum and 45% ILC.
Ganfeng Lithium has an option to earn an additional 24% by either incurring CAD $10 million
expenditures on exploration activities or delivering a positive feasibility study on the project,
at which time the ownership will be 79% Ganfeng Lithum and 21% ILC.
With the increasing demand for high tech rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles and
electrical storage as well as portable electronics, lithium has been designated “the new oil”,
and is a key part of a “green tech”, sustainable economy. By positioning itself with solid
strategic partners and projects with significant resource potential, ILC aims to be one of the
lithium and battery metals resource developers of choice for investors and to continue to build
value for its shareholders.
International Lithium Corp.’s mission is to find, explore and develop projects that have the
potential to become world class lithium, potash and rare metal deposits. A key goal is to
become a well funded company to turn that aspiration into reality.
On behalf of the Company,
Anthony Kovacs
Director and COO
www.internationallithium.com
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information” within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward -looking information or
forward-looking statements in this or other news releases may include: the effect of results of the
preliminary economic assessment of the Mariana Joint Venture Project, timing of publication of
the PEA technical report, anticipated production rates, the timing and /or anticipated results of
drilling on the Raleigh Lake or Mavis Lake projects, the expectation of feasibility studies, lithium
recoveries, modeling of capital and operating costs, results of studies utilizing membrane
technology at the Mariana Project, budgeted expenditures and planned exploration work on the
Avalonia J oint Venture, satisfactory completion of the sale of mineral rights at Forgan Lake ,
satisfactory completion of the purchase of additional mineral rights at Raleigh Lake , increased
value of shareholder investments, and continued agreement between the Company and Jiangxi
Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. regarding the Company’s percentage interest in the Mariana project.
Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety
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“Risks” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the interim and annual Management’s Discussion
and Analysis which are available at www.sedar.com. Whi le management believes that the
assumptions made are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward -looking statements
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