Thor Explorations Ltd (TSXV: THX) (AIM: THX), 'Thor' or the 'Company', is a West African-focussed minerals exploration and mining Company, that currently operates the Segilola Gold Mine in Nigeria and is advancing the Douta Gold Project in Senegal towards development.
As part of its strategy of identifying high-value mineral resource opportunities, Thor, through its fully-owned subsidiary Newstar Minerals Ltd ('Newstar'), has acquired significant exploration tenure in south-west Nigeria that covers both known lithium-bearing pegmatite deposits and a large unexplored prospective pegmatite-rich belt.
An initial drilling program is being undertaken on one of the Company's prospects located in the West Oyo Project Area to confirm and delineate lithium-bearing mineralisation, such as spodumene and lepidolite, at depth. The Company is pleased to announce the first set of results from this initial exploratory phase.
Key Highlights
Significant intersections include: Drillhole NRC010: 11metres ('m') at 2.61% Li2O from 15m
Drillhole NRC018: 9m at 2.42% Li2O from 35m
Drillhole NRC006: 11m at 1.53% Li2O from 14m, including 9m at 1.70% Li2O from 15m
Spodumene confirmed as the main lithium-bearing mineral together with minor lepidolite
Mineralisation is exposed at surface and is shallow dipping.
Segun Lawson, President & CEO, stated: 'We are extremely encouraged by the first set of results from our initial drilling campaign which was designed to confirm the development of lithium-bearing minerals within pegmatite bodies that occur within our permit areas. This is the first area of our portfolio we have drilled and we are looking forward to both continuing the drill program on this prospect and extending the drilling over the other lithium-bearing pegmatites within our portfolio in Oyo State.
Our objective is to expand our exploration activities and drilling program to the other pegmatites within our permits and commence exploration activities over the larger extent of all our permits areas in Nigeria.
With the forecasted lithium market deficit expected to grow out by 2040, with an untapped lithium potential in West Africa, we believe it is a great opportunity to help diversify our existing gold production.
In addition, we have continued to add further permits containing lithium-bearing pegmatites to our portfolio. And look forward to updating the market with drill results and the progress of our exploration over the coming weeks and through to the end of the year.'
Introduction
Thor has secured over 600 square kilometres (km2) of granted tenure in Nigeria that form Oyo State, Kwara State and Ekiti State Lithium Project Areas. The Oyo State Project Area encompasses what Thor considers to be Nigeria's most significant lithium pegmatite occurrence which is currently being exploited by small-scale artisanal mining of lithium-bearing minerals.
The Oyo State Lithium Project comprises approximately 38km2 of exploration tenure that is located towards the westernmost border of Nigeria and within 200 kilometres of the commercial capital of Lagos. The project area is unique in the Nigerian context as it is mostly located in a relatively sparsely populated region of the country but situated within close proximity to large population centres and advanced infrastructure such as roads, railways and ports.
About Thor
Thor Explorations Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Nigeria, Senegal and Burkina Faso. Thor holds a 100% interest in the Segilola Gold Project located in Osun State of Nigeria and a 70% interest in the Douta Gold Project located in south-eastern Senegal. Thor also holds a 49% interest in the Bongui and Legue gold permits located in Hounde greenstone belt, south west Burkina Faso. Thor trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'THX'.
Contact:
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Fax: 604-434-1487
Email: info@thorexpl.com
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