Nevada Lithium Resources Inc (CSE:NVLH, OTCQB:NVLHF) has commenced a new seismic reflection survey across portions of the 100%-owned Bonnie Claire lithium project in Nevada.
The survey is part of the overall work program designed to support the investigation for potential lithium brines within strata at Bonnie Claire.
The work will comprise an 11 line-kilometre two-dimensional reflection seismic survey along three lines over a portion of the Bonnie Claire claims.
The reflection seismic survey will map stratigraphy, bedrock topography, structures within the sediments and bedrock, and the dip, continuity, and extent of aquifer units.
“We are pleased to report that Hasbrouck Geophysics, Inc. has advised us that the seismic reflection survey is now underway at Bonnie Claire,” said Nevada Lithium chief executive Stephen Rentschler.
“Data from this survey will play a major role in increasing the company’s understanding of the stratigraphy at Bonnie Claire and aid drill targeting in our newly funded brine exploration program. This geophysical program complements the ongoing metallurgical and geological work programs which are advancing the project towards completion of a pre-feasibility study of Bonnie Claire.”
Lithium‐rich brine systems are common in closed basins like Clayton Valley and Bonnie Claire, which display a salar or salt crust. The brines exist in subsurface aquifers, comprising alluvial gravels and sands.
Bonnie Claire has a current NI 43-101 inferred mineral resource grading 1,013 parts per million lithium for 18.372 million tonnes of contained lithium carbonate equivalent.
The preliminary economic assessment for Bonnie Claire indicates a net present value of US$1.5 billion after tax.