EXPLORATION FIELDWORK UNDERWAY
Trading Symbol: TSXV: NAR
Six of eight rock sawn channel samples from the MK1 spodumene pegmatite, discovered in
Based on limited field mapping, MK1 is interpreted as a series of irregular sub-parallel pegmatite dykes ranging from 0.5 m to >10 m in width (see image below). Spodumene mineralization comprises up to 20% of the pegmatite exposures with crystals ranging from 2-4 cm in length. The pegmatites are intercalated with metasedimentary rocks over an estimated combined width of 150 m and an interpreted strike extent of over 400 m. Bedrock exposures are of relatively low relief with significant potential to extend the pegmatite along strike beneath overburden.
The MacKay property is located adjacent to the Lac de Gras winter road, and continued evaluation will benefit from use of the road as well as North Arrow's existing land use permit and exploration camp on the LDG property.
Samples were collected in the field from rock sawn channels, cut using a portable rock saw. Sampled material was collected at 1m intervals, chipped from between parallel incisions cut nominally 3-4 cm apart and 3-4 cm deep. Samples were collected into plastic polymer bags, sealed and transported to ALS Global, where sample preparation and analytical work was conducted. Samples were prepared using ALS method CRU-31 (crushing to 70% passing through a 2 mm screen), SPL-21 (split sample - riffle split), and PUL-31 (pulverize up to 250 g to 85% passing through a 75-micron screen). A 0.2 g subsample of the pulverized material was analyzed for 52 elements using a sodium peroxide fusion by ICP-MS (ALS method ME-MS89L). Samples returning >500ppm Li were also assayed using a 0.2 g subsample dissolved in a sodium peroxide solution and analyzed for lithium according to ALS method Li-ICP81. Lithium results are reported by the lab as % Li and have been multiplied by 2.153 to convert to % Li2O. Results passed QA/QC screening at ALS.
North Arrow is a Canadian based exploration company focused on the identification and evaluation of lithium and other exploration opportunities in
/s/ "Kenneth A. Armstrong"
President and CEO
Neither the
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" including but not limited to statements with respect to North Arrow's plans, the estimation of a mineral resource and the success of exploration activities. Forward-looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the successful integration of acquisitions; risks related to general economic and market conditions; closing of financing; the timing and content of upcoming work programs; actual results of proposed exploration activities; possible variations in mineral resources or grade; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations. Although North Arrow has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. North Arrow undertakes no obligation or responsibility to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
SOURCE
© Canada Newswire, source