Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (CSE: SPRK) (OTC Pink: SPARF) (FSE: 8PC) has announced a significant expansion at its Arapaima Lithium Project in Brazil’s renowned Lithium Valley. The latest exploration efforts have led to the identification of a new pegmatite corridor spanning approximately 1.2km, bringing the total mapped pegmatite trend to 28.4km.
The Arapaima project is situated on a dissected plateau with a thick lateritic regolith cover, where natural erosion has exposed key geological formations. The basement complex, composed of oxidized granitoid intrusive rocks, hosts pegmatite intrusions that have been revealed through weathered outcrops.
The company’s geological team has identified multiple pegmatite bodies within the G2 granite suite, some exceeding 5 meters in thickness. The newly recognized pegmatite veins, extending over 1.2km, contain quartz, feldspar, white mica, and variable amounts of tourmaline. These formations exhibit structural orientations in both NE-SW and NW-SE directions, further confirming the potential for lithium-rich mineralization.
Three priority target areas—Areas 1, 5, and 6—are under close examination, with 78 pegmatite occurrences mapped across eight distinct trends in the project’s central and northern sections.
Additionally, multiple artisanal mine workings have been discovered across the tenement, offering further insights into the lithium-rich formations. Many of these historical workings require specialized access, and Spark Energy has enlisted chartered geologist Dan Hamer, a qualified International Mountain Leader, to oversee safe entry into these underground tunnels. The insights gained from these mines are expected to provide valuable geochemical data to refine the company’s exploration strategy.
Jon Hill, Director of Spark Energy Minerals, highlighted the significance of the latest findings: “The rapid progress made by our exploration team in identifying yet another pegmatite corridor underscores the vast potential of the Arapaima Lithium Project. We are eager to receive assay results that will help shape our ongoing strategy, while insights from our expert consultants will further refine our approach to this extensive, high-potential tenement package.”
As Spark Energy Minerals continues its exploration push, the Arapaima Lithium Project remains a key contender in Brazil’s emerging lithium sector, reinforcing the country's role as a crucial player in the global battery metals market.
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