Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM:PREM, OTC:PRMMF) said the latest assays from the drilling at its Zulu lithium project in Zimbabwe showed more indications of spodumene, the hard rock that contains lithium.
Two holes (ZDD162 and ZDD163) contained lithium grades above 1% in intercept widths above 10 and seven metres respectively.
George Roach, chief executive, described the results as "pleasing" with the holes drilled in the Southeast zone, which is under development and not part of the current pit operations.
“This Southeast zone appears to be Spodumene Quartz Intergrowths dominant with more than 90% of the mineralisation associated with spodumene. ZDD165 is infill from our North pit (Main zone) and supportive of our conclusions to date,” he added.
At the Zulu process plant, Roach said all components for the thickener are now either at the site or en route.
“The final components and the ball mill are all expected to be loaded for planned departure for site on 29 January 2024. The mill is expected to be factory run on the 26 January 2024 immediately prior to loading."