Plateau Uranium – high-grade Lithium unit over 100 m thick at Falchani with results of 107.0 m 0.66% Li2O, including 90.0 m...
January 17 2018 - 6:30AM
Plateau Uranium Inc. (“
Plateau Uranium” or the
"
Company")(TSX-V:PLU)(FRANKFURT:QG1)(OTCQB:PLUUF),
a lithium and uranium development company, is pleased to announce
results from the recently completed vertical drill hole from
Platform 4, ~300 m North of Platform 1, at the Falchani discovery,
located in the Chaccaconiza area of the Company’s Macusani Plateau
Project in southeastern Peru.
Falchani Platform 4 Vertical Hole
Highlights (link to Figure 1 Falchani Map & N-S Cross
Section)
- High-grade lithium-rich unit thickness established - Falchani
tuff over 100 m thick
- Footprint expanding – Platform 4 located ~300 m North of
Platform 1
- Intersected 107.0 m averaging 3,083 ppm Li (0.66% Li2O)
- Drilling continues with additional holes planned to expand the
mineralized footprint of both lithium and uranium
mineralization.
PT-PCHAC04-TV – Vertical Drill Hole;
269.0 m total length
- Intersected 107.0 m of 3,083 ppm Li (0.66% Li2O) from 124.0 to
231.0 m in felsic ash fall tuffs, between typical Macusani rhyolite
units.
- Includes a 90.0 m interval of 3,366 ppm Li (0.73% Li2O)
- Platform 4 is 13 m higher in elevation than Platform 1, and
lacks anomalous surface radioactivity. The anticipated subsurface
uranium mineralization is not present, with only several anomalous
samples >100 ppm U3O8 in the rhyolites. This is now interpreted
to represent a less porous/resistant “island” where uranium-bearing
fluids did not infiltrate and deposit appreciable uranium
mineralization.
- At >2km2, the radioactive anomaly at Falchani represents the
most extensive surface expression prospected to date on the entire
Macusani project.
- Drilling on a new Platform with surface radioactivity present
has resumed at Falchani, following the holiday break.
Ted O’Connor, CEO of Plateau Uranium,
commented: “The extensive, footprint of the Falchani
high-grade Lithium discovery continues to grow from these strong
Platform 4 results. Falchani is now at least 300 m long
(North-South), over 100 m thick, and >500 m wide (E-W)
incorporating current results. The remarkably consistent lithium
grades averaging >3,000 ppm Li over all drilled intervals and
the sub-horizontal, shallow dipping orientation of the lithium-rich
tuff unit should combine to make establishing Lithium mineral
resource estimates extremely straightforward.
The lack of near-surface uranium mineralization
is not unexpected, as this younger supergene mineralization is
often more variable in grades and thicknesses, as seen from our
extensive work since 2005. However, the widespread surface
radioactivity at Falchani indicates that uranium mineralization
should be equally extensive, and will continue to be targeted in
subsequent drilling. Our short-term goal remains to establish
initial lithium and uranium resources at Falchani by 2nd Quarter
2018.”
Falchani Drilling
DetailsAnalytical results from the vertical diamond drill
hole collared from Platform 4 testing the Falchani discovery are
presented below. This hole was drilled using large diameter HQ core
and is the only drill hole collared from Platform 4.
Table 1 – Falchani Platform 4 Drill Hole
Results
LITHIUM |
|
PT-PCHAC-04-V 269.0 m depth Vertical
Hole |
From |
To |
Thickness (m) |
Grade Li (ppm) |
Grade Li2O (ppm) |
|
0.0 |
124.0 |
124.0 |
401 |
865 (0.087%) |
|
124.0 |
231.0 |
107.0 |
3,083 |
6,649 (0.66%) |
including |
126.0 |
216.0 |
90.0 |
3,366 |
7,258 (0.73%) |
|
231.0 |
269.0 |
38.0 |
583 |
1,257 (0.13%) |
* The widths above are drill intercepts and
represent true widths in this vertical drill hole.
The Company is currently continuing to drill the
new discovery at Falchani with additional diamond drill holes
planned to expand the mineralized footprint and establish uranium
and lithium mineral resources.
Quality Assurance, Quality Control and
Data VerificationDrill core samples are cut longitudinally
with a diamond saw with one-half of the core is placed in sealed
bags and shipped to Certimin’s sample analytical laboratory in Lima
for sample preparation, processing and ICP-MS/OES multi-element
analysis. Certimin is an ISO 9000 certified assay laboratory. The
Company’s Qualified Person for the drill programme, Mr. Ted
O’Connor, has verified the data disclosed, including drill core,
sampling and analytical data in the field and lab. The program is
designed to include a comprehensive analytical quality assurance
and control routine comprising the systematic use of Company
inserted standards, blanks and field duplicate samples, internal
laboratory standards and also includes check analyses at other
accredited laboratories.
Qualified PersonsMr. Ted
O’Connor, P.Geo., CEO and a Director of Plateau Uranium and a
qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards
of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the
scientific and technical information contained in this news
release.
About Plateau
UraniumPlateau Uranium Inc. is a Canadian uranium and
lithium exploration and development company focused on its
properties on the Macusani Plateau in southeastern Peru. The
Company controls all reported uranium resources known in Peru,
significant and growing lithium resources and mineral concessions
covering over 91,000 hectares (910 km2) situated near significant
infrastructure. Plateau Uranium is listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange under the symbol 'PLU', quoted on the OTCQB under the
symbol “PLUUF” and the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol 'QG1'.
The Company has 64,629,912 shares issued and outstanding.
Forward Looking InformationThis
news release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning
possible expected results of exploration and future exploration
activities. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by
such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate",
"estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events
and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current
opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking
information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of
assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including risks and
uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the
geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility
that any future exploration, development or mining results will not
be consistent with our expectations; mining and development risks,
including risks related to accidents, equipment breakdowns, labour
disputes (including work stoppages and strikes) or other
unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in exploration and
development; the potential for delays in exploration or development
activities; risks related to commodity price and foreign exchange
rate fluctuations; risks related to foreign operations; the
cyclical nature of the industry in which we operate; risks related
to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on
acceptable terms or delays in obtaining governmental approvals;
risks related to environmental regulation and liability; political
and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks
related to the certainty of title to our properties; risks related
to the uncertain global economic environment; and other risks and
uncertainties related to our prospects, properties and business
strategy, as described in more detail in Plateau Uranium’s recent
securities filings available at www.sedar.com. Actual events or
results may differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements and Plateau Uranium cautions against
placing undue reliance thereon. Neither Plateau Uranium nor its
management assume any obligation to revise or update these
forward-looking statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation
Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
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For further information, please contact: |
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Plateau Uranium Inc. |
Website: www.plateauuranium.com |
Ted
O'Connor, CEO |
Facebook: www.facebook.com/plateauuranium/ |
ted@plateauuranium.com |
Twitter: www.twitter.com/plateauuranium/ |
+1-416-628-9600 |
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info@plateauuranium.com |
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