Highlights
- Mineral Resource increased 33% to 77.9Mt at 1.15% Li2O at
Winsome's flagship Adina Lithium Project (Adina) in the Eeyou
Istchee James Bay region of Quebec,
Canada
- Mineral Resource corresponds to 2.21Mt Lithium Carbonate
Equivalent (LCE) and confirms Adina's positioning as one of the
largest undeveloped lithium deposits in the world
- 61.4Mt at 1.14% Li2O in the higher confidence
Indicated category derived from systematic drilling is a strong
foundation for long life project feasibility studies
- The Adina Mineral Resource outcrops at surface and includes
48.7Mt at 1.20% Li2O in the top 150m
from surface (vertical depth) allowing it to be mined by open pit
methods.
- Near surface Main Zone resource now stands at 36Mt at 1.23%
Li2O (Indicated and Inferred
- Ongoing exploration drilling focussed on testing extensions
to mineralisation is expected to support continued resource
growth with the potential inclusion of mineralisation intersected
in drilling west and southwest of Adina
Main.
- This new Mineral Resource update and current metallurgical
testwork will underpin both Greenfield and Brownfield project
studies on track for completion 2H 2024.
- Simultaneous technical studies, permitting support studies, and
environmental and social impact assessments for Adina underway in
parallel with Project project development studies ongoing,
including comprehensive environmental baseline work and
infrastructure planning.
- Dense Media Separation (DMS) testwork results provides
encouragement for a strong business case for Adina1
.
- Due diligence work continues on the option to acquire nearby
Renard Operation and associated infrastructure with project studies
including Renard as an operating scenario
- Appointment of Ms. Kim-Quyen
Nguyen as VP Projects to lead project studies and Mr. Walter
Mädel, an internal hard rock lithium processing expert, to support
the project team in assessing the potential repurposing of the
Renard process plant
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1 "Exceptional Results from Metallurgical
Testing" ASX Announcement 1 June 2022 with additional
information 8 June 2022. "Exceptional Metallurgical Test work
Results from Adina" ASX Announcement 20 February 2024.
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VAL-D'OR, QC, May 28, 2024
/CNW/ - Lithium explorer / developer Winsome Resources (ASX: WR1);
"Winsome" or "the Company") is pleased to announce a Mineral
Resource Estimate (MRE) upgrade at its 100 per cent owned Adina
Lithium Project (Adina) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of
Quebec, Canada.
Completion of the MRE Update for the Adina Lithium Project has
allowed development studies to advance, including detailed mine
planning and scheduling, process flowsheet and plant design, and
associated infrastructure studies with a view to publishing initial
project studies in Q3 2024.
"The update to the MRE affirms the significance of our global
resource and solidifies our position and strategic location at the
heart of the green energy industry and EV supply chain in
North America." comments
Chris Evans, Chairman and CEO.
"This is an exciting time for Winsome, the simultaneous
implementation of our exploration, development and corporate
strategies are achieving well planned and executed progress."
comments Carl Caumartin, General
Manager Canada
"This new Mineral Resource update represents a major step
forward for our company, illustrating our ongoing commitment to
excellence and innovation. We remain deeply committed to working
with local communities and setting exemplary industry standards for
environmental protection," adds Geneviève Morinville, Vice President Sustainable
Development and Regulatory Affairs.
Based on these outstanding results, Winsome is well positioned
to meet the growing global demand for lithium, and reaffirms its
determination to play a leading role in Quebec and Canada's strategies for critical and strategic
minerals.
To learn more about the Adina Lithium project's mineral resource
estimate, see the May 28, 2024 ASX,
https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/WR1/02811318.pdf
This press release has been authorized for issue by the Board
of Directors of Winsome Resources Limited.
ABOUT WINSOME RESOURCES
Winsome Resources (ASX: WR1) is a Perth-based, lithium focused exploration and
development company with four project areas in Quebec, Canada. All of Winsome's projects –
Adina, Cancet, Sirmac-Clappier and Tilly are 100% owned by the
Company. Recently the Company acquired a further 47km2
of claims at the Tilly Project, located near Adina, and 29
claims of the Jackpot Property, immediately north of Adina.
The most advanced of Winsome's projects - Adina and Cancet,
provide shallow, high grade lithium deposits and are strategically
located close to established infrastructure and supply chains.
In addition to its impressive portfolio of lithium projects in
Quebec, Winsome Resources owns
100% of the offtake rights for lithium, caesium and tantalum from
Power Metals Corp (TSXV:PWM) Case Lake Project in Eastern Ontario, as well as a 19.6% equity
stake in PWM. The Company recently divested Decelles and Mazerac,
two early stage projects located near the Quebec mining town of Val-d'Or, to PWM in exchange for an increased
shareholding.
Winsome is led by a highly qualified team with strong experience
in lithium exploration and development as well as leading ASX
listed companies. More details:
www.winsomeresources.com.au
The information contained in this report refers to Winsome
resources Ltd's standards and obligations to the Australian
Securities Exchange and the Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC
Code). The information should be interpreted in accordance with the
Company's legal obligations in Australia.
Amounts expressed in Canadian dollars (CAD) have been converted
from amounts expressed in Australian dollars (AUS) using the Bank
of Canada exchange rate in effect
on (DATE).
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INFORMATION
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historical fact and actual events and results may differ materially
from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result
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Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business,
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of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks
relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices,
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Forward-looking statements in this document are based on the
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developments.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EXPLORATION
RESULTS
Winsome confirms it is not aware of any new information or data
which materially affects the information included in the original
market announcements referred to in this announcement. Winsome
confirms the form and context in which the Competent Person's
findings are presented have not been materially modified from the
original market announcements.
COMPETENT PERSON'S
STATEMENT
The information in this announcement relating to Exploration
Results, Sampling Techniques, and Data Quality underpinning the
Mineral Resource is based on, and fairly represents, information
and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Antoine Fournier, VP Exploration of Winsome
Resources Ltd. Mr Fournier is a member of the Quebec Order of
Geologists (OGQ #0516), a Registered Overseas Professional
Organisation as defined in the ASX Listing Rules, and has
sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the
activity which has been undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person
as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves". Mr Fournier consents to the inclusion in this release of
the matters based on the information in the form and context in
which they appear.
The information in this announcement that relates to the
Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources is based on
information, and fairly represents, information and supporting
documentation prepared by Mr Kerry
Griffin. Mr Griffin is a consultant to the Company, a Member
of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, and has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and
type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is
undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012
Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Griffin consents
to the inclusion in the announcement of the matters based on his
information in the form and context in which it appears.
QUALIFIED PERSON'S
STATEMENT
Antoine Fournier, Vice-President
Exploration. Winsome Resources are "Qualified Persons" as defined
by National Instrument 43-101, and have reviewed and approved the
disclosure of scientific and technical information contained in
this press release. Antoine Fournier
is a member of the Ordre des Géologues du Québec.
SOURCE Winsome Resources