Technology Minerals PLC (LSE:TM1) said it intends to drill multiple targets across a prospective lithium trend at Leinster in Ireland following the identification of a lithium-bearing spodumene pegmatite surface boulder train.
The train was identified following a detailed deep overburden (base of till) programme of 373 samples covering an area of 600m x 450m with up to six LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum) pegmatite dikes across the Knockeen target area.
Follow-up drill plans for up to nine drill pads (with two holes planned per pad).
Alex Stanbury, chief executive, said: "Our confidence in the Leinster project is further evidenced by the latest encouraging research and testing results.
With multiple new drilling targets identified, permit submissions are now being finalised to obtain clearance for the new drilling programme and we look forward updating shareholders of our progress."
Michael Murphy, CEO of GBML, Technology Mineral’s partner said: "These results are both exciting and informative. The deep overburden samples have helped us to zero in on a distinct set of drill targets and the company has ambitious plans for Spring drilling.
“The potential to drill up to six interpreted dikes along a lithium anomaly trend line across this claim has the team highly motivated about the entire property.”