Pure Energy Minerals Identifies Large Gravity Low with Highly
Conductive Layer on Alkali Flats Claims, Esmeralda County, Nevada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
Jan. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Pure Energy
Minerals (TSX VENTURE: PE) (the "Company" or
"Pure Energy") is pleased to provide an update on the
results of its geophysical Gravity and Controlled Source
Audio-Magneto-Telluric surveys ("CSAMT/MT") (the
"Surveys") over portions of the Company's Alkali Flats
Claims in Esmeralda County,
Nevada. The general purposes of the Geophysical Surveys are
to: map depth to bedrock, or thickness of sediments; map geologic
stratigraphy and structure relative to the occurrence of lithium
brine, identify conductors that are thought to be representative of
lithium-bearing brine; and to provide information for the selection
and design of additional geophysical surveys or the identification
of drilling locations. Graphics of the interpreted Gravity and
CSAMT/MT results and prospective areas will soon be available on
the Company website, http://www.pureenergyminerals.com.
The gravity and CSAMT/MT Surveys were completed by Arizona based Hasbrouck Geophysics, Inc.
Hasbrouck Geophysics, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in all
aspects of exploration geophysics including, field operations, data
reduction, processing, display, interpretation and research and
development.
A total of 61 separate gravity stations were acquired along four
profiles at nominal station spacing's of 300 meters for a total of
about 18.5 kilometers of line. The Surveys results confirm the
presence of a large (approximately 15 square kilometers) closed
basin in the center of the Alkali Flats Claims.
A total of 46 separate CSAMT/MT stations were set up along three
profiles at nominal spacings of 150 and 300 meters within the
identified closed basin. Electromagnetic data indicate a highly
conductive layer at depths greater than about 200 meters and at
least 2 kilometers wide with ranges in thickness from approximately
180 to 200 meters. This highly conductive zone dips approximately
10 degrees to the east and is truncated to the east by competent
bedrock as interpreted from the gravity data. Lithium-bearing water
moves through dipping aquifers until it reaches an impermeable
barrier with corresponding higher brine concentrations near the
barrier. The Survey results indicate a dipping, highly conductive
aquifer and a barrier exist within the claim block.
Summary information and maps of the properties can be found on
the Company's website at www.pureenergyminerals.com
This release has been reviewed and approved by Gerhard Jacob, M.Sc., EurGeol., Pure Energy
Minerals Limited, Consulting Geologist - a Qualified Person as
defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About Pure Energy
Pure Energy Minerals Limited is an innovative junior mining
company based in Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada. The Company is engaged in the acquisition,
exploration and development of mineral properties throughout the
world. Currently Pure Energy is focusing its efforts on lithium
mining opportunities and related technologies. The Company's Alkali
Flats Project in Esmeralda County
Nevada represents a 7,040 acre claim block. The area is home
to the only U.S. based lithium brine producing plant, the Silver
Peak plant operated by Rockwood Lithium, Inc. The Silver Peak plant
has been in production since 1967.
For further details about the Company and its projects please
visit Pure Energy's website at: http://pureenergyminerals.com/
Pure Energy Minerals Limited
On behalf of the
Board
Jason Dussault CEO
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