Power Metals (TSX-V:PWM) has revealed two new target zones in the southwest and northwest corridors from structural and geochemical modelling at its Case Lake Cesium Project in northeastern Ontario, in addition to the previously determined central corridor.
The updated model defines a new Cesium Triangle Zone (CTZ) at the project, which inhabits two fold zones in the southeast and northwest regions, as well as the West Joe and Main Zone deposits located in the central fold.
All three structural corridors host cesium-lithium-tantalum mineralisation, with the southwest and northeast corridors featuring cesium-bearing pegmatites in magnetite-destructive dilatational zones and folded antiforms.
Power Metals has identified 73 targets worth of pegmatite dykes, outcrops, and structural targets across a 37km2 zone, with cesium fertility indicated in signatures spreading 10km from Dome Nine to West Joe deposits.
Upcoming field exploration programs include geological mapping to define targets for sampling, which will be followed by drilling.
CEO Haydn Daxter says the company is pleased with the structural work completed with geographical, geophysical, and geochemical experts.
“These efforts have provided a clearer picture of the project’s geological history and identified both current and new target zones that position the company to unlock the property’s full potential,” Daxter says.
“We have now finalised our exploration and targeting program for the next 12 months and anticipate commencing this work in the near future, following the completion of our maiden resource estimate.”
As reported by Mining.com.au, the company identified 17 untested targets for potential pollucite-bearing pegmatite mineralisation last week after a recent drilling program solidified a resource of 13,000 tonnes grading 2.40% cesium oxide for 330 tonnes of cesium oxide concentrate.
Often used in the manufacturing of optical instruments as well as vacuum tubes, cesium is a chemical element that acts as drilling fluid by removing oxygen.
Power Metals is a Canadian explorer that is focusing on the development of cesium production at its wholly owned Case Lake property, as well as its other assets in Canada.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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