Preliminary Mineralogy Confirms Spodumene as the Dominant Li- bearing Mineral at the CV5 Pegmatite, Preliminary Metallurgical Program Initiated, Corvette Property, Quebec
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Preliminary Mineralogy Confirms Spodumene as the Dominant Li-
bearing Mineral at the CV5 Pegmatite, Preliminary Metallurgical
Program Initiated, Corvette Property, Quebec
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Highlights
• Initial mineralogy completed on select samples from drill holes CF21 -001 and 002 (CV5
Pegmatite), 004 (CV6 Pegmatite), and 014 (CV12 Pegmatite), indicate:
o Spodumene is the dominant lithium-bearing mineral present – of the samples probed
grading >0.4% Li2O, spodumene accounts for 86-99% of the lithium deportment
o No significant petalite, lithium-phosphate minerals, or apatite present
o Columbite/tantalite are the dominant tantalum-bearing minerals present
• Preliminary Metallurgical program initiated at SGS Canada (Lakefield) supported by 225 kg
of sample drill core from holes CF21-001 and 002 at the CV5 Pegmatite
o Primary objective is to develop preliminary f lowsheet to produce spodumene
concentrate – grading >6% Li2O – at high recovery
o Focused on head sample characterization and mineralogy, grindability, heavy liquid
separation (HLS), dense media separation (DMS), magnetic separation, and flotation
June 7, 2022 – Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Patriot”) (CSE: PMET) (OTCQB:
PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to announce the results of initial mineralogical characterization of drill
core samples from the Company’s wholly owned Corvette Property (the “Pro perty”), as well as the
commencement of a preliminary metallurgical test program. The Property is located proximal to the
regional and all-weather Trans-Taiga Road and powerline infrastructure, within the James Bay Region of
Quebec.
Initial mineralogical work was completed by SGS Canada on twenty -two (22) drill core analytical reject
samples collected across four (4) of the first five (5) drill holes to target lithium pegmatite in 2021 –
CF21-001 and 002 (CV5 Pegmatite), CF21- 004 (CV6 Pegmatite), and CF21- 014 (CV12 Pegmatite). All
samples were analyzed by XRD ( X-ray diffraction) for modal mineralogy, four (4) samples by TIMA-X
(Quantitative Evaluation of Materials by Scanning Electron Microscopy) for mineral associations and
elemental deportment, and four (4) samples by Electron Probe Micro-Analysis (EPMA) and Laser Ablation
by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA by ICP-MS) for mineral chemistry. The purpose
of the mineralogy work is to provide a preliminary characterization of the lithium pegmatite at Corvette,
and to orient ahead of preliminary metallurgical (mineral processing) test work.
The modal mineralogies for the pegmatites, as determined by XRD, support geological core logging. The
major minerals include quartz, feldspar (albite, microcline) , and spodumene, with minor to accessory
muscovite and tourmaline. Uncommon accessory minerals (typically <3% if present) include lepidolite,
chlorite, biotite, and beryl.
The combined results of the mineralogy and mineral chemistry indicate that spodumene is the domina nt
lithium-bearing mineral at Corvette. No petalite or lithium phosphate minerals were observed from XRD;
although, trace to minor lepidolite (Li mica) and lithium bearing muscovite and tourmaline are present in
some samples. However, where spodumene is present, it is the dominant lithium -bearing mineral .
Moreover, of the samples probed grading >0.4% Li2O, spodumene accounts for 86-99% of the lithium
deportment, further supporting that lithium grade is carried by spodumene. Collectively, these preliminary
results indicate that the mineral spodumene carries the vast majority of the lithium at Corvette and supports
the visual observations by the field geologists.
An additional suite of core billets and analytical rejects are being compiled for follow -up mineralogical
analysis that will include XRD, TIMA-X, EPMA, LA by ICP-MS, as well as thin section analysis. The
work will improve the understanding of the pegmatites at Corvette and guide metallurgical test programs.
In addition to the initial mineralogical work, a preliminary metallurgical test program is now underway at
SGS Canada’s Lakefield, ON, facilit y. Approximately 225kg of quarter -core NQ samples, comprising
mineralized intervals from drill holes CF21 -001 and 002, have been received by the lab for the initial
testwork. Material preparation has recently been completed and test work begun.
The testing is anticipated to include head sample characterization and mineralogy, grindability, heavy liquid
separation (HLS), dense media separation (DMS), magnetic separation, and flotation. The primary
objective of the preliminary metallurgical program is to evaluate the beneficiation performance of the
Corvette material using a conventional lithium pegmatite flowsheet, and to produce a spodumene
concentrate of >6% Li2O and <1% Fe2O3, while maximizing lithium recovery.
About the CV Lithium Trend
The CV Lithium Trend is an emerging spodumene pegmatite district discovered by the Company in 2017
and spans the FCI West, FCI East, and Corvette claim blocks. The core area includes an approximate 2 km
long corridor (the CV5-1 Corridor), which is part of the more than 25-km long CV Lithium Trend extending
across the Property. It consists of numerous spodumene pegmatite occurrences, which include the CV1,
CV2, CV3, CV5, CV6, CV7, and CV11 pegmatites and has returned drill intercepts of 0.94% Li2O and 117
ppm Ta2O5 over 155.1 m (CF21- 002), and 2.22% Li 2O over 70.1 m, including 3.01% Li2O over 40.7 m
(CV22-017). Drilling to date indicates a principal pegmatite body of significant size and has been traced by
drilling over a distance of at least 1.4 km, and therefore, is considerably larger than that observed in outcrop.
The high number of well -mineralized pegmatites in this core area of the trend indicate a strong potential
for a series of relati vely closely spaced/stacked, sub -parallel, and sizable spodumene -bearing pegmatite
bodies, with significant lateral and depth extent, to be present.
Qualified Person
Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P. Geo., Vice President of Exploration of the Company, a registered permit holder
with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101,
has reviewed the technical information in this news release.
About Patriot Battery Metals Inc.
Patriot Battery Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and development
of mineral properties containing battery, base, and precious metals.
The Company’s flagship asset is the Corvette Property, located proximal to the Trans -Taiga Road and
powerline infrastructural corridor in the James Bay Region of Québec. The land package hosts significant
lithium potential highlighted by the CV5- 1 spodumene pegmatite corridor with drill intercepts of 0.94%
Li2O and 117 ppm Ta2O5 over 155.1 m (CF21-002), and 2.22% Li 2O over 70.1 m, including 3.01% Li2O
over 40.7 m (CV22-017). Additionally, the Property hosts the Golden Gap Trend with grab samples of 3.1
to 108.9 g/t Au from outcrop and 10.5 g/t Au over 7 m in drill hole, and the Maven Trend with 8.15% Cu,
1.33 g/t Au, and 171 g/t Ag in outcrop.
The Company also holds 100% ownership of the Freeman Creek Gold Property in Idaho, USA which hosts
two prospective gold prospects - the Gold Dyke Prospect with a 2020 drill hole intersection of 4.11 g/t Au
and 33.0 g/t Ag over 12 m, and the Carmen Creek Prospect with surface sample results including 25.5 g/t
Au, 159 g/t Ag, and 9.75% Cu.
The Company’s other assets include the Pontax Lithium-Gold Property, QC; and the Hidden Lake Lithium
Property, NWT, where the Company maintains a 40% interest, as well as several other assets in Canada.
For further information, please contact us at [email protected] Tel: +1 (778) 945-2950 , or
visit www.patriotbatterymetals.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
“BLAIR WAY”
Blair Way, President, CEO, & Director
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