Exploration at the Mirage project in northwest Quebec has yielded positive results for spodumene mineralization recently announced by Brunswick Mining and Exploration. Initial results from this stage of the exploration program have intersected a significant resource of spodumene with large crystals in its dyke swarm.
The Mirage project is highly prospective for spodumene, an important source of lithium used for the production of batteries for electric vehicles. The recent discovery of the mineral is highly encouraging as higher concentrations of the mineral increase the likelihood of economic feasibility.
The geological setting of the Mirage project is characterized by a primarily mafic assemblage of dykes, which are known to host spodumene mineralization. Initial drill results have revealed large crystals of spodumene in the center of the dyke swarm, accounting for a total of 9.1 metres of spodumene 3.4 metres downhole.
A final phase of infill delineation is currently underway as the company seeks to acquire more information on the mineralization shear zone. Following the work, the company plans to release an updated mineral resource estimate which will reflect the upgraded exploration results.
President and CEO of Brunswick Mining, Seth Schofield stated, “The drill results at the Mirage project support our belief that this project contains not only important mineralization but has the potential to host significant resource development. We are looking forward to the upcoming phase of infill delineation and to releasing an updated mineral resource estimate in the months to come.”
The results from this exploration are highly positive and suggest that the Mirage project is a viable future source of spodumene. The upcoming phase of the program is highly anticipated and the results are eagerly awaited.