Global Energy Metals Corp (TSX-V:GEMC) (GEMC) has engaged Dahrouge Geological Consulting to explore in greater detail two of the group’s projects after new cobalt, copper and nickel targets were identified.
The new findings were at the Lovelock and Treasure Box projects in the Stillwater Range in Nevada.
GEMC had appointed Earthlabs Inc to assist in identifying new high-priority target areas and a total of 30 exploration targets have been identified, 15 on the Lovelock project and 15 on the Treasure Box project.
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Dahrouge Geological is now on site and conducting a field program to check the exploration target areas and this is planned to "ground truth" the results of Earthlabs’ studies prior to selecting drilling targets.
Mitchell Smith, GEMC's CEO, told investors that the exploration work completed to date had identified multiple high priority targets exhibiting cobalt, nickel and copper mineralization.
“The Dahrouge Geological team have a tremendous track record of discovery and we welcome their involvement in leading this field work at our Nevada projects,: Smith said in a statement. The objective of this current program is to locate and map the geology of the area overlying targets generated by Earthlabs’ proprietary AI technology improving drilling efficiency and chance of success."
The mapping program is planned to cover the two target areas to better understand the geology, structural trends, and mineralization controls within the high priority areas, GEMC said.
Work will focus on mapping lithology, alterations, and mineral associations and assess the potential of a larger mineralized system, and also support and potentially modify the proposed drill program for the Treasure Box project, it added.
The Lovelock asset comprises 81 claims in the Cottonwood Canyon area of the Stillwater Range and spans around 642 hectares. It was discovered by George Lovelock and Charles Bell in about 1880. A mine operated from 1883 to 1890 to the 100 foot level, reporting 500 tons of cobalt and nickel mineralized material, which was shipped to England for processing.
Treasure Box hosts mine workings from limited copper production, which occurred until early into the 20th century. A historical diamond drill hole (circa 1910) by the Boyer-Nevada Copper Company reportedly hit 1.52% copper over 85 feet (25.9 metres) with mineralization beginning at surface, noted the company.
GEMC has a diversified global portfolio of exploration and growth-stage battery mineral assets in Canada, Australia, Norway and the United States.
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