Geochemical Results From Newpath's Alpha/Bravo Project Continue to Support the Potential for LCT Pegmatites Target Areas Identified for Follow Up Exploration Planned for 2024
Geochemical Results From Newpath's Alpha/Bravo Project Continue to Support the Potential for LCT Pegmatites Target Areas Identified for Follow Up Exploration Planned for 2024
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Newpath Resources Inc. (CSE: PATH) (FSE:0MZ) (OTC PINK: RDYFF) ("Newpath" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the preliminary analyses of analytical results received from the prospecting program carried out on its Alpha/Bravo Project (the "Project") during the late summer and fall of 2023. In addition to the Hilltop Pegmatite Showing (See November 22, 2023 news release), a preliminary review of the analytical results received in December has allowed the Company to refine and prioritize additional target areas that will be pursued in 2024.
不列颠哥伦比亚省温哥华--(Newsfile Corp.,2024 年 2 月 5 日)— Newpath Resources Inc.(CSE: PATH)(FSE: 0MZ)(场外交易代码:RDYFF)(”新路径“或者”公司“) 很高兴提供对其Alpha/Bravo项目(”)开展的探矿计划所得分析结果的初步分析的最新情况项目“) 在 2023 年的夏末和秋季。除了山顶伟晶岩展览(见2023年11月22日新闻稿)外,对12月收到的分析结果的初步审查使公司能够完善和优先考虑将在2024年追求的其他目标区域。
Alpha/Bravo 2023 Exploration Program Highlights
Alpha/Bravo 2023 探索计划亮点
- Key trace element (Li, Cs, Rb and Ta) whole rock and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy ("LIBS") analyses of samples collected from the Alpha/Bravo Project yield results consistent with trace element signatures and diagnostic rare earth element ratios associated with fertile granites, beryl type and spodumene subtype pegmatites.
- In addition to the Hilltop Target Area, whole rock major element analyses identifies three new target areas centred on peraluminous, potentially fertile granite occurrences on the Alpha/Bravo Project
- 关键微量元素(Li、Cs、Rb 和 Ta)全岩和激光诱导击穿光谱(”LIBS“) 对从Alpha/Bravo项目收集的样本进行分析得出的结果与与肥沃花岗岩、绿柱石型和锂辉石亚型伟晶岩相关的微量元素特征和诊断性稀土元素比率一致。
- 除山顶目标区域外,全岩主要元素分析还确定了三个新的目标区域,这些区域以Alpha/Bravo项目中可能肥沃的过铝质花岗岩矿点为中心
Although the Company has not yet visually identified spodumene or other lithium bearing minerals on the Project, geochemical analyses of whole rock samples and LIBS scans of lithium indicator minerals have identified a number of positive indicators that support a favourable setting prospective for lithium-cesium-tantalum ("LCT") pegmatite deposits including;
尽管该公司尚未目视识别出该项目中的锂辉石或其他含锂矿物,但对整个岩石样本的地球化学分析以及对锂指示矿物的LIBS扫描已经确定了许多积极的指标,这些指标支持了锂-铯-钽的有利前景(”LCT“) 伟晶岩沉积物包括;
- Elevated lithium and cesium contents in muscovite *
- Elevated Rb and Cs contents in potassic feldspar *
- K/Rb ratios from potassic feldspar *
- Trace element analyses of 74 samples yielded Mg/Li ratios of less than thirty (30) and 28 samples yielded Nb/Ta ratios of less than eight (8), indicating a high degree of fractionation.
- 白云母中锂和铯含量升高*
- 钾长石中 Rb 和 Cs 含量升高*
- 来自钾长石的 K/Rb 比率 *
- 对74个样品的微量元素分析得出的Mg/Li比率小于三十(30),28个样本得出的Nb/Ta比率小于八(8),这表明分馏程度很高。
Just like other exploration companies exploring for LCT pegmatites in the Quetico Subprovince, the Company relied on an extensive body of research to assess whole rock and individual mineral geochemistry. In particular, the work by Selway, Breaks and Tindle (2008); summarized in A Review of Rare-Element (Li-Cs-Ta) Pegmatite Exploration Techniques for the Superior Province, Canada, and Large Worldwide Tantalum Deposits. Their research described a range of bulk trace element contents and rare element ratios associated with fertile granites and ranges of element compositions from bulk potassic feldspar and muscovite analyses associated with fertile granites, beryl type and spodumene subtype pegmatites. Based on these criteria, a large proportion of the geochemical results from whole rock analyses of samples collected from the Alpha/Bravo Project are consistent with the ranges of elements and associated rare earth element ratios associated with fertile granites. Furthermore, LIBS analyses of individual K feldspar and muscovite grains found within pegmatites found on the property have yielded ranges of element (Li, Cs, K, Rb) compositions and trace element ratios that are also favourable. Based on these results, the Company has identified four target areas (Including Hilltop) for follow up exploration in 2024.
就像其他在奎蒂科分省勘探LCT伟晶岩的勘探公司一样,该公司依靠大量的研究来评估整个岩石和单个矿物的地球化学。特别是 Selway、Breaks and Tindle(2008)的作品;总结于 加拿大苏必利尔省和全球大型钽矿床稀有元素(Li-Cs-Ta)伟晶岩勘探技术综述。 他们的研究描述了一系列与肥沃花岗岩相关的体积微量元素含量和稀有元素比率,以及与肥沃花岗岩、绿柱石型和锂辉石亚型伟晶岩相关的块状钾长石和白云母分析得出的各种元素成分。根据这些标准,对从Alpha/Bravo项目收集的样品进行全岩分析得出的很大一部分地球化学结果与与肥沃花岗岩相关的元素范围和相关的稀土元素比率一致。此外,LIBS对在该地质上发现的伟晶岩中发现的单个K长石和白云母颗粒进行了分析,得出的元素(Li、Cs、K、Rb)成分和微量元素比率也很不错。基于这些结果,该公司确定了2024年后续勘探的四个目标区域(包括山顶)。
During the first-pass prospecting programme approximately 450 outcrops were visited, 113 pegmatites evaluated and 142 representative grab, float and channel samples were collected and submitted for analyses. Although most of the accessible roads were prospected, the sample density remains sparse and a second, more focussed phase of prospecting and mapping will be required to follow up on positive geochemical results from the 2023 program, particularly in areas with no road access.
在首次探矿计划中,共访问了约450个露头,评估了113块伟晶岩,收集了142个具有代表性的抓取、浮标和河道样本并提交分析。尽管对大多数无障碍道路进行了勘探,但样本密度仍然稀少,需要进入第二个更有针对性的勘探和测绘阶段,以跟进2023年计划的积极地球化学成果,特别是在没有道路通行的地区。
Sampling and Analytical Protocols
采样和分析协议
Newpath's field consultants implemented industry standard sampling, analytical and QA/QC protocols during the collection of all rock samples collected during the 2023 exploration campaign from the Alpha/Bravo Project. Grab samples were collected in the field with a hammer, channel samples were collected using a rock saw to cut parallel cuts and collected by hammer and chisel. The vast majority of samples collected were greater than 1 kg in weight. The internal QA/QC protocol included inserting and monitoring either an OREAS lithium standard or blank material approximately every twenty samples collected.
在收集2023年勘探活动期间从Alpha/Bravo项目收集的所有岩石样本时,Newpath的现场顾问实施了行业标准的采样、分析和质量保证/质量控制协议。采集样本是用锤子在野外采集的,通道样本是用岩锯切割平行切口采集的,用锤子和凿子采集。收集的绝大多数样本重量超过1千克。内部质量保证/质量控制协议包括大约每收集二十个样本插入和监测OREAS锂标准或空白材料。
All rock grab samples were put in sturdy plastic bags, tagged, and sealed by the field geologists. Sample bags were then put in rice sacks and kept secure before delivered by our exploration consultants to AGAT Laboratories Ltd. ("AGAT") in Thunder Bay, Ontario. AGAT is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and certified to ISO 9001:2015.
所有岩石采集样本都装在坚固的塑料袋中,由野外地质学家贴上标签并密封。然后将样品袋放入大米袋中并妥善保管,然后由我们的勘探顾问交付给AGAT实验室有限公司。(”AGAT“)在安大略省桑德贝。AGAT 已获得 ISO/IEC 17025:2017 标准的认证,并获得了 ISO 9001:2015 认证。
Field crews used a SciAps Z903 LIBS handheld scanner to analyze specific minerals in rock samples. The LIBS unit was initially calibrated by SciAps, Inc. using a matrix matched Li pegmatite calibration based on commercially available standard reference materials. The LIBS unit calibration was also checked regularly in the field utilizing the same standards.
现场工作人员使用 sciAPS Z903 LIBS 手持式扫描仪来分析岩石样本中的特定矿物。LIBS 单元最初由 SciAps, Inc. 使用基于市售标准参考材料的矩阵匹配锂伟晶岩校准进行校准。还使用相同的标准定期在现场检查LIBS单元校准。
*The geochemical results from the LIBs scanner are considered semi quantitative and being used by the Company in a comparative context. The primary objective is to identify fractionation trends by assessing the relative concentrations of lithium, cesium, potassium, and rubidium within specific indicator minerals, primarily K-feldspar and Muscovite minerals. Due to the limitations and uncertainties associated with handheld LIBS technology, the company does not exclusively depend on LIBS analyses for determining the element compositions of entire rock or mineral samples.
*来自LIBs扫描仪的地球化学结果被视为半定量结果,并由公司在比较背景下使用。主要目标是通过评估特定指示矿物(主要是钾长石和白云母矿物)中锂、、钾和钌的相对浓度来确定分馏趋势。由于手持式LIBS技术存在局限性和不确定性,该公司并不完全依赖LIBS分析来确定整个岩石或矿物样品的元素成分。
Due to the high degree of variability and heterogeneity in the sampled pegmatites and granites, the reported sample analyses may not be representative of the overall mineralization/characteristics of the bedrock.
由于采样伟晶岩和花岗岩的高度可变性和异质性,报告的样本分析可能无法代表基岩的整体矿化/特征。
Qualified Person
合格人员
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Douglas S. Turnbull, P.Geo., the Company's COO and a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
本新闻稿的技术内容已由道格拉斯·特恩布尔、P.Geo.、该公司首席运营官和国家仪器43-101——矿业项目披露标准中定义的 “合格人士” 审查和批准。
Acknowledgment of First Nations
对原住民的认可
Newpath Resources Inc. is committed to fostering lasting, transparent, trust-based relationships with the Indigenous communities where we operate. We respectfully acknowledge that our Alpha/Bravo project is on the traditional territories of many Nations including Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William First Nation, Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek, Red Rock Indian Band, the Metis Nation of Ontario and Red Sky Metis Independent Nation.
Newpath Resources Inc. 致力于与我们开展业务的土著社区建立持久、透明、基于信任的关系。我们恭敬地承认,我们的Alpha/Bravo项目位于许多国家的传统领土上,包括Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek、Fort William First Nation、Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek、Red Rock Indian Band、安大略梅蒂斯民族和红天梅蒂斯独立国家。
Newpath Resources recognizes the great privilege of conducting work on these lands and recognizes the accountability and commitment we owe to the communities who have resided here since time immemorial. Newpath shares a common interest in ensuring that the lands and waters will continue to provide cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing for Indigenous communities for generations to come.
Newpath Resources认识到在这些土地上开展工作的巨大荣幸,并认可我们对自远古以来一直居住在这里的社区负有的责任和承诺。Newpath在确保土地和水域能够为子孙后代继续为土著社区提供文化、环境和经济福祉方面有着共同的利益。
About Newpath Resources Inc.
关于 Newpath 资源公司
Newpath is a Canadian exploration company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol PATH. Newpath's early-stage Orefield critical metal exploration project, which is composed of three claim groups (Alpha Bravo, Charlie and Delta), totals 3,180 claim units covering approximately 67,448 hectares (approximately 674 square kilometres) west and southwest of Lake Nipigon in Northern Ontario. The company also wholly owns the Northshore gold project located in the Schreiber-Hemlo greenstone belt.
Newpath是一家在加拿大证券交易所上市的加拿大勘探公司,股票代码为PATH。Newpath的早期Orefield关键金属勘探项目由三个索赔组(Alpha Bravo、Charlie和Delta)组成,共有3,180个索赔单元,覆盖安大略省北部尼皮贡湖西部和西南部的约67,448公顷(约674平方千米)。该公司还全资拥有位于施雷伯-赫姆洛绿岩带的北岸黄金项目。
On Behalf of the Company,
代表公司,
NEWPATH RESOURCES INC.
NEWPATH 资源公司
"Alexander McAulay"
Chief Executive Officer
Email: amcaulay@newpathresource.com
CEO Direct Line: +1 (604) 365-0425
“亚历山大·麦考利“
首席执行官
电子邮件:amcaulay@newpathresource.com
首席执行官直线电话:+1 (604) 365-0425
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
加拿大证券交易所及其监管服务提供商(该术语在CSE的政策中定义)均不对本新闻稿的充分性或准确性承担责任。
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
关于前瞻性信息的警示声明
This news release may contain certain "forward-looking information". Forward-looking information included in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the exploration work on the Project. Forward-looking information is based upon the assumptions and estimates considered reasonable by management of the Company as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, including the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, fluctuating commodity prices, the effectiveness and feasibility of lithium extraction technologies on a commercial scale , and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Any statement containing forward looking information speaks only as of the date of this news release and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.
本新闻稿可能包含某些 “前瞻性信息”。本新闻稿中包含的前瞻性信息包括但不限于有关该项目勘探工作的陈述。前瞻性信息基于截至发表此类陈述之日公司管理层认为合理的假设和估计。前瞻性信息涉及已知和未知的风险、不确定性、假设,包括矿产勘探和开发的投机性质、大宗商品价格的波动、锂开采技术在商业规模上的有效性和可行性,以及可能导致公司的实际业绩、业绩或成就与前瞻性信息所表达或暗示的任何未来业绩、业绩或成就存在重大差异的其他因素。尽管公司管理层试图确定可能导致实际业绩与前瞻性陈述或前瞻性信息中包含的业绩存在重大差异的重要因素,但可能还有其他因素导致业绩不如预期、估计或预期。无法保证此类陈述会被证明是准确的,因为实际结果和未来事件可能与此类陈述中的预期存在重大差异。因此,提醒读者不要过分依赖任何前瞻性信息。任何包含前瞻性信息的声明仅代表截至本新闻发布之日,除非适用的证券法另有要求,否则公司不承担任何更新任何前瞻性信息的意图或义务,无论这些信息是由于新信息、未来事件或业绩或其他原因造成的。