Origen Receives Positive Results from Los Sapitos
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Origen Receives Positive Results from Los Sapitos
Vancouver, BC , September 6 , 2022 . Origen Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Origen”) (CSE:ORGN ;
FSE:4VXA) is pleased to announce that it has received results from its initial sampling program on its prospective
lithium bearing Los Sapitos project in San Juan Province, Argentina.
Prior to the early onset of winter in the southern hemisphere, the Company’s consultants were able to
investigate and sample 12 sites at Los Sapitos.
“We are encouraged with the new data we received which shows evidence the project has the potential to host
all three target styles of lithium we had hoped to be present; lithium in brine, lithium in hot springs, and lithium
in clay . Our global search utilizing our teams 15 years of lithium exploration and development experience
culminated with their refined exploration techniques has enable d us to have a ‘ first mover status’ on a new
lithium rich frontier. This has resulted in our acquisition of a very large land position in a highly prospective new
lithium rich region.” states Gary Schellenberg, Company CEO.
Key Highlights:
• Evidence of three lithium target styles (brine, hot spring and clay hosted) within the Los Sapitos area.
• Of the 12 sites sampled, four of these contained clay mineralogy favourable for hosting lithium; three
with illite and one with montmorillonite.
• Brine temperatures increase toward the higher l ithium values suggesting a hot spring near or as a
source of lithium.
• Sites with illite clay signature s have significantly higher lithium by strong acid digestion . Exploration
and development at Lithium Americas Corp’s ( LAC.T) Hackett Pass project in Nevada has demonstrated
the importance of illite for clay hosted lithium.
The initial program focus ed on obtaining representative samples of both brine and clay , primarily in the
northern part of Los Sapitos salar. This work was successful and done in preparation for property wide
sampling, geophysical and remote sensing programs expected to start as soon as weather permits.
12 sites were investigated and sampled for both brine and sediment. All of the sediment samples were taken
from near surface exposures and five of the 12 sites were found to contain clay minerals with four containing
clay minerology favourable for hosting Lithium. T hree contiguous sample sites contained illite and one site
contained montmorillite. Work at Lithium America Corp’s (LAC .T) Hackett Pass project in Nevada has
demonstrated that lithium hosted in illite can be a very prospective target.
Brine temperatures were collected in the field to evaluate proximity to possible hot springs. Temperatures
ranged from 9.4 to 14.8 °C with the second highest temperature 3.1 °C lower at 11.7 °C.
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These early results are significan t because they show variations in mineralogy, chemistry and temperature at
test sites which can be used to 1) vector toward lithium concentrations and 2) train satellite or airborne hyper-
spectral image processing to recognize prospective areas across the entire property. The Company also plans
to use ground -based geophysics when weather permits to identify structures that control closed basins for
brines and focus hot spring and volcanic activity that can generate clay and hot spring-based lithium. These
methods, used together, are forming a powerful means for a low cost, efficient and non -invasive discovery to
be made.
Figure 1: Aerial View of the Los Sapitos Project looking south.
Sampling was conducted by staff experienced in lithium salar exploration and followed industry recognized
best practices for early-stage exploration of this type of target. Analysis of brine samples was conducted by
Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A. (Alex Stewart), an internationally recognized laboratory with
substantial experience in geochemical analysis. Lithium analysis was conducted using a 32 element ICP - OES
package (Alex Stewart lab code LMMT01). Alex Stewart is independent of the Company.
Sediment samples were analysed by the Instituto de Investigaciones Mineras at the Universidad Nacional de
San Juan. The laboratory is experienced in geochemical analysis and provided specialized services not available
at many commercial laboratories. Sediment samples were subjected to a weak extraction with hot water which
was then analysed by ICP -OES for Li, Na, K, Ca, Mg and B to determine the proportion of these elements that
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was easily extractable. The residual sediment was then attacked by strong acid and analysed by ICP-OES for Li,
Na, K, Ca, Mg and B to determine the proportion of these elements more strongly bound to minerals or part of
the crystal structure of the minerals. In addition, sediment samples were analysed using XRD (X-Ray Diffraction)
to identify mineral components in the sediment. Instituto de Investigaciones Mineras is independent of the
Company.
About the Los Sapitos Lithium Belt
The Company’s claim package totals 48,325 hectares (ha) and is centered on known salars or dry salt lakes.
Figure 2: Location Map of Los Sapitos Lithium Belt
The belts tectonic setting, geothermal activity and observed brine chemistry are similar to that of the Lithium
Triangle to the north and give rise to the potential for discovering structural traps for lithium -bearing aquifers
at depth. The area is also host to vast alluvial sand and clay deposits that have never been investigated for their
lithium content. Very limited exploration for lithium has occurred within the project area . The next phase of
work will have the exploration team focussing on conducting a regional geophysical gravity survey to determine
controlling structures, basin shape and consequently, potential traps within the basins. In addition, the team
will conduct systematic sampling of not only the brines, but also investigate the extent and characteristics of
lithium-rich clays. This survey will include initial ground truthing for planned remote sensing and/or
hyperspectral surveys of the claims. Ulexite (a boron evaporite mineral) has also been identified throughout
the belt and indicates that concentrated boron -bearing brines have been present , which is an indicator of
lithium prospectivity.
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John Harrop, P. Geo., a Qualified Person as that term is defined in NI 43- 101, has supervised the preparation,
or approved the scientific and technical disclosure in the news release. Mr. Harrop is employed by Coast
Mountain Geological Ltd. He is not independent of the Company as defined in NI 43-101.
About Origen
Origen is an exploration company engaged in generating, acquiring and advancing base , precious metal, and
lithium properties. The Company currently holds a property portfolio of four 100% owned precious and base
metal projects in southern British Columbia, a 100% interest in the 26,771 ha LGM project in the mineral rich
Golden Triangle of British Columbia, a 100% interest in the Middle Ridge gold project and a 100% interest in 20
lithium prospects in Newfoundland.
On behalf of Origen,
Blake Morgan
President
For further information, please contact Blake Morgan, President at 236-878-4938 or Gary Schellenberg, CEO at
604-681-0221.
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the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references
to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to ris ks
associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks
that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward- looking information.
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