Q2 Metals (TSX-V:QTWO) has three rigs operating at the Cisco Lithium Project in Québec, Canada, after expanding its exploration program aimed to advance an initial inferred resource estimate.
This news comes after the Canadian mineral explorer completed a C$26 million ($28.86 million) flow-through private placement, a drilling program has expanded, which is designed to tighten the drill spacing within the mineralised zone.
A portion of the expanded drill program will also test additional outcrop zones with the aid of geophysical targeting.
As Mining.com.au previously reported, Q2 Metals will also conduct a second phase of metallurgy testwork to expand upon the preliminary testwork results. The testwork is currently being designed and is expected to begin in September 2025.
The phase one testwork program achieved up to 74.1% recovery to produce 5.69% lithium oxide with 0.42% iron oxide at composite 18 in its heavy liquid separation (HLS) testing from the Cisco Project.
Other composites returned a 71.6% recovery for 5.6% lithium oxide with 0.46% iron oxide at composite 23, and a 69.6% recovery for 5.08% lithium oxide with 0.55% iron oxide at composite 21.
Q2’s geology team is also continuing a regional mapping and sampling program across the Cisco Project.
The regional program assessed additional areas of interest across the broader 41,253 hectare claim package, with the aim of uncovering and refining targets for further exploration.
Rock samples have been submitted to the laboratory and are pending.
The Cisco Lithium Project, located in Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, comprises 801 contiguous mineral claims over 41,253 hectares within the greater Nemaska Community lands.
Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral explorer focused on unlocking its portfolio of lithium projects.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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