Infini Resources (ASX:I88) has identified a number of uranium target areas at its Des Herbiers Project in Québec, Canada, following a review of historical data.
Litho-structural interpretation generated 14 targets for future exploration, two of which are considered high-priority.
The two targets, T1 and T2, measure 1.7km by 1.5km and 1.3km by 0.8km. No historical drilling has been undertaken on either target, which Infini says highlights the potential for further undiscovered uranium resources.
Infini adds that historical trench channel sampling results include up to 3,577 parts per million (ppm) triuranium octoxide, while historical drilling intercepts include measured up to 5.4m @ 2,131ppm triuranium octoxide from 5.8m.
CEO Charles Armstrong says recognising two anomalies that overlie faulted and folded lithologies is an indication that new undiscovered uranium may exist on the project.
“The successful amalgamation of historical airborne magnetic, radiometric and satellite data has allowed the company to map structures and lithologies that previous explorers had overlooked,” he says.
Infini’s main focus of the desktop geophysical study was to produce a litho-structural interpretation of bedrock geology, based on available airborne magnetic, radiometric, and satellite data.
Interpretation was supported by processing and imaging of data and was constrained by geological data derived from previously conducted mapping and interpretations across the region.
The Québec Government has confirmed that mining companies may acquire exploration mining rights for uranium and conduct exploration work for any mineral substance.
A mining company may also apply for a mining lease for uranium, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. The government adds that uranium mining activities are subject to obtaining environmental authorisation issued by the government.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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