Significant Tantalum Anomalies Reported in the Till of the Maskwa Property at Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Québec
05 Julho 2023 - 9:25AM
The directors of
Sirios Resources Inc. (TSX-V:
SOI) are pleased to announce the presence of significant
tantalum anomalies in till samples from the survey carried out on
its Maskwa property in 2020. In this 97-sample survey, three
anomalies were identified, each with significant grain counts
exceeding one hundred tantalum bearing mineral grains. A total of
3,310 grains, were observed, mainly Columbo-Tantalites (niobium and
tantalum oxide mineral), averaging 34 grains per sample with a
maximum of 179 grains (see map below). These observations come from
the 97 heavy mineral concentrates processed by the ARTGold method,
an automated mineral detection scanning by electron microscope
(SEM), a technology exclusive to IOS Services Geoscientifiques Inc.
of Saguenay, Quebec.
Columbo-Tantalite is a mineral present mainly in
spodumene-bearing pegmatites (spodumene being the main source of
lithium) of the LCT (Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum) type, as well as in
certain alkaline igneous rocks. Several occurrences of LCT
pegmatites are present among the volcanic rocks of the southern
segment of the LaGrande Subprovince that host the Maskwa
property.
IOS Services Geoscientifiques recently
demonstrated the effectiveness of its ARTGold till processing
technique in the region of the Pontax lithium deposit on behalf of
clients including the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forests. Among other things, the tests succeeded in capturing the
tantalum mineral signature in the till from known lithium showings
in the rock. Grain counts in excess of 100 in an area where the
average is approximately thirty grains per sample represent
anomalies potentially indicative of kilometric distal sources. On
the Maskwa property, the till lines currently spaced between 4 and
6 km leave sufficient space to consider the potential presence of
spodumene-bearing pegmatites on the property.
Sirios geologists are currently planning the
follow-up work required based on these encouraging results.
About the Maskwa Property
The Maskwa property, 100% owned by Sirios, is
located approximately 100 km southwest of Radisson and
approximately 120 km east of Wemindji in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James,
Quebec. The property consists of 396 claims, covering a surface
area of approximately 201 km2. In addition to the tantalum
anomalies, the till survey carried out in 2020 by IOS Services
Geoscientifiques identified three areas anomalous in gold, platinum
group and tungsten minerals on the property. Such associations are
considered indicative of certain types of gold deposits.
Jordi Turcotte, P.Geo. and Dominique Doucet,
P.Eng., President, Qualified Persons under National Instrument
43-101, have prepared and verified the technical information for
this press release, and reviewed the final version of the text.
About Sirios
Sirios Resources is a Canadian-based mining
exploration company focused on developing its portfolio of
high-potential gold and lithium properties in the Eeyou
Istchee James Bay region of Quebec.
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Contact :Dominique Doucet,
Eng., PresidentTel. : 514-510-7961ddoucet@sirios.com
Website : www.sirios.com
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