Slam Acquires New Lithium Project
12 Oktober 2023 - 5:57PM
SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSXV-SXL) is pleased to
announce it has entered into an arm’s length option agreement dated
October 11, 2023, to acquire a 100% interest in the Ear Falls
lithium project, located in the vicinity of a new lithium discovery
by Beyond Lithium Inc. (BY on CSE) near Ear Falls in northwestern
Ontario.
Project
Highlights:
- New Lithium
Discoveries: The project comprises 230 claim units
covering 4,700 hectares in 2 claim groups (“Northeast” and
“Southern”) respectively located 10 kilometres (km) northeast and
12 km south of a new 1,000 metre long spodumene bearing pegmatite
zone with grab samples up to 4.54% Li2O reported by Beyond Lithium
on their Ear Falls Project.
- Northeast Claim
Group: The northeast group comprises 50 claims covering
1018 hectares located 10 km along strike from new lithium
discoveries by Beyond Lithium who recently reported. “New spodumene
bearing pegmatites zone discovered at the Ear Falls Project with
grab samples up to 4.54% Li2O”.
- Mineral Trend:
Beyond Lithium also reports “Favorable geology and a highly
fractionated sample located 2 km northeast of the new discovery
spodumene zone”… This suggests a trend toward SLAM’s Northeast
claims. This trend is supported by aeromagnetic signatures.
- Southern Claim
group: The southern group comprises 180 claim units
covering 3,678 hectares located 12 kilometres south of the new
lithium discovery. The Southern claim group is underlain by
sediments and granitic rocks that are prospective for
pegmatites.
- Regional Lithium
Play: The Ear Falls lithium project is underlain by
volcano-sedimentary and intrusive rocks transected by a splay of
the Lake St. Joseph Fault, a regional structure that cuts through
the Root Bay area where Green Technology Metals (ASX-GT1) is
drilling to expand a JORC compliant resource on the Root Bay and
McCombe deposits. Pioneer Lithium (ASX-PLN) recently announced a
new pegmatite discovery on its adjacent Root Bay claims.
- Infrastructure:
Both claim groups are accessible through a network of logging roads
and secondary roads off Highway 105 that connects the mining town
of Red Lake to the Trans-Canada highway.The
Optionors: The Ear Falls Lithium Agreement was signed by
Perry English and Gravel Ridge Resources Ltd., jointly, the
Optionors along with the CEO of SLAM.
SLAM President Mike Taylor states, “The new
lithium discovery of 4.54% Li2O by Beyond Lithium is very
significant. The geological setting is similar to Root Bay where
Green Technology Metals recently announced drilling to expand its
lithium deposits. SLAM wishes to thank the Optionors for this
opportunity and is planning an exploration program at Ear Falls.
The Company intends to continue its aggressive pursuit of new
exploration opportunities especially in the critical element
space.”
The Agreement: To earn a 100%
interest in and to the Ear Falls Lake lithium project SLAM must pay
the Optionors a total of $79,000 CAD dollars over three years and
issue the Optionors 300,000 common shares (Shares) in accordance
with the following schedule:
Due Date |
Common Share Payments |
Cash Payment (CAD) |
Upon signing the Agreement |
- |
$14,000 |
Within 7 business days of approval by the TSXV Exchange |
300,000 |
|
On or before the 1st anniversary |
- |
$14,000 |
On or before the 2nd anniversary |
- |
$21,000 |
On or before the 3rd anniversary |
- |
$30,000 |
Total |
300,000 |
$79,000 |
Upon SLAM earning 100% interest, the Optionors
are to hold a 1.5% Net Smelter Return (NSR) Production royalty.
SLAM retains the right to buy back one-third of the royalty equal
to 0.5% NSR for a one-time payment of CAD $600,000 at any time.
Upon such purchase and payment being made, the Optionors will
retain a Production Royalty equal to 1.0% of NSR.
The option agreement and proposed share
issuances remain subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.
All security issuances will be subject to a statutory hold period
of 4 months and one day from issuance in accordance with Canadian
securities laws. No finders’ fees were paid on this arm’s length
agreement.
About SLAM Exploration Ltd:
The Ear Falls lithium project is a significant
addition to SLAM’s mineral portfolio which has been mainly focused
on the mineral-rich province of New Brunswick where it holds a
large portfolio of gold, REE and base metal projects. Exploration
for gold along regional fault structures has resulted in
significant gold discoveries. These include the Maisie gold vein
system at SLAM’s wholly owned Menneval project. In addition, SLAM
has identified an area with high potential for gold discoveries in
southern New Brunswick where the Company acquired the Shadow Lake,
Jake Lee, Rogers Lake and Highway projects. These projects have
potential for Rare Earth Element (REE) minerals as well as cobalt,
silver and base metals.
Targeting critical elements as well as gold, the
Company aggressively pursues new exploration opportunities such as
the recent Ear Falls Lithium and the Mine Road base metal
acquisitions. The Company has experience in Ontario and generally
familiar with the geology of northwestern Ontario where it holds
NSR royalties and may receive addition cash and share payments on
the Reserve Creek and Opikeigen gold projects.
The Company holds NSR royalties and expects
additional cash and share payments on the Wedge, Goodwin, Ramsay
and Ferguson projects in the mineral rich Bathurst Mining Camp of
New Brunswick.
To view SLAM’s corporate presentation, click
SXL-Presentation. Additional information is available on SLAMs
website SLAM and SEDAR+ filings at www.sedarplus.ca. Follow
us on twitter @SLAMGold.
QA-QC Procedures: The
prospecting results described above are from recent news releases
reported by other companies.
Qualifying Statements: Mike
Taylor P.Geo, President and CEO of SLAM Exploration Ltd., is a
qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and has
approved the contents of this news release.
Certain information in this press release may
constitute forward-looking information, including statements
regarding mineral resources and the Company’s plans with respect to
the exploration and development of its properties. This information
is based on current expectations that are subject to significant
risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual
results might differ materially from results suggested in any
forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to
update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why
actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward
looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws
applicable to the Company. There are a number of risk factors that
could cause future results to differ materially from those
described herein. Information identifying risks and uncertainties
is contained in the Company's filings with the Canadian securities
regulators, which filings are available at www.sedarplus.ca.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mike Taylor, President & CEOContact:
506-623-8960 mike@slamexploration.com
Eugene Beukman, CFOContact: 604-687-2038
ebeukman@pendergroup.ca
SEDAR+: 00012459
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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