Azimut Confirms Extensive High-Grade Lithium Surface Discovery on Wabamisk East Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Core Insights - Azimut Exploration Inc. has reported positive results from a systematic field program on its Wabamisk East Property, revealing a large-scale system of spodumene pegmatites with significant lithium potential [1][7]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Wabamisk East Property consists of 205 claims covering 108.5 km and is wholly owned by Azimut, which has optioned it to Rio Tinto for lithium exploration [8]. - Under a revised option agreement, Rio Tinto can earn up to a 70% interest by spending $85 million, with Azimut acting as the operator during the initial phase [2][11]. Group 2: Geological Findings - The pegmatite bodies at Lithos-North and Lithos-South exhibit variable thicknesses, with the former showing thicknesses from 10 to over 50 meters and the latter from 10 to 15 meters [5][6]. - A total of 86 distinct spodumene-bearing outcrops have been identified, with 63 of 109 grab samples collected in 2025 returning grades higher than 0.5% Li2O, including 29 samples exceeding 2.0% Li2O, with a maximum grade of 6.93% Li2O [7]. Group 3: Future Plans - Azimut plans to propose an aggressive drilling program to Rio Tinto for early 2026 as the project progresses towards the drilling stage [2]. - The ongoing mechanical stripping is expected to expand the known footprint of the pegmatitic bodies and confirm continuous mineralization over a significant area [7].