Anson Resources Limited has started site works at the Mineral Canyon and Sunburst wells in preparation for its Western Strategy Mineral Resource drilling program at the Paradox Lithium Project.
According to the company, it plans to re-enter two targeted wells to sample the thick Mississippian units and the Pennsylvanian clastic horizons to further increase the project’s existing Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) mineral resource of 1.04 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent and 5.27 metric tonnes of Bromine.
Anson is also conducting an earthworks program at the site to re-instate drill pads that would allow for the commencement of mineral resource expansion drilling at the Mineral Canyon Fed 1-3 and Sunburst 1 wells.
The Sunburst well is adjacent to road infrastructure, while the Mineral Canyon well has easy access to a graded county road.
The drilling is part of the company’s mineral resource expansion strategy in the Paradox Basin, where drilling is also planned to commence at the Green River Lithium Project.
The Western Strategy drill program is designed to have as little impact as possible on the environment, social and recreational activities within the drill location areas.
The company also confirmed that there would be a minimal new ground disturbance as the drill pads are already established and are just required to be re-instated, not excavated from scratch.
The use of areas already subject to ground disturbance is consistent with Anson’s aim of developing a sustainable project that minimises environmental impacts.
Anson anticipates that the assay results and flow testing of the brines will result in the areas surrounding the wells being included in an upgraded JORC mineral resource at the project.
Ultimately, the company aims to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition, and development of natural resources that meet the demand for new energy and technology markets.
