Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT)has reported positive results from the fourteenth exploration well at its Rincon West Project in Salta Province, Argentina. Sixteen representative 2.5 or 3m brine samples collected over a 225m interval of RW-DDH-14 ranged from 277 to 379mg/l lithium.
“The fourteen exploration wells drilled at Rincon West have validated our belief that the property has competitive grade potential. All drill holes have demonstrated mid-grade brines, validating our interpretation of the conductive formations identified during geophysical targeting.” stated Miles Rideout, V.P. of Exploration.
“Our team is currently working on the resource model for the initial exploration area, located on the west side of the Rincon salt flat adjacent to Rio Tinto’s Rincon Project. This resource work incorporates results from pump tests currently being completed on the project’s initial rotary well. Additional rotary wells are planned for the project, subject to permit approval. The provincial ministry is currently reviewing the drill permit application for the eastern Don Fermin block, which has had no previous drilling but has extensive geophysical responses suggesting subsurface conductive targets are present.”
An extensive selection of core samples has been sent to an independent laboratory for brine recovery testing.
The Rincon West Project covers 5198.8ha of the salar basin, consisting of three property blocks adjacent to Rio Tinto’s Rincon Project. Drill hole RW-DDH-14 represents the fifth exploration hole of the six-hole programme planned for the Rinconcita II property. The Company is currently completing a long-duration pump test at the sixth hole (RW-RT-01), a deep rotary well drilled beside RW-DDH-11.
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