Anson Resources Ltd (ASX:ASN) has commenced re-entry drilling of the Skyline Unit 1 well at its Paradox Brine Project in the US state of Nevada.
The target drill depth will be 7,000 feet (2,133 metres) to sample brine from 5 separate underground clastic zones.
Brine from 5 clastic zones is to be assayed for lithium, iodine, bromine, boron and other minerals.
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Following the successful re-entry drilling at Cane Creek 32-1 oil well in 2018, Anson is continuing its exploration program in the southern area of Anson’s Paradox Brine Project.
Historical high-grade lithium assays were recorded in the southern area in the 1960s.
The drilling program has been permitted to include entry into two old oil wells, Skyline Unit 1 and Long Canyon No 2.
Data obtained from the drilling will be used in the estimation of a JORC resource, which remains on track, and the brine will be assayed and used for ongoing metallurgical test work.
The two wells are also close to the Long Canyon No1 and Whitecloud No2 well which contain recorded lithium values of 500ppm and 1700ppm.