Azimut Further Defines Extensive High-Grade Lithium Pegmatite Field at Wabamisk East, James Bay Region, Quebec

Core Insights - Azimut Exploration Inc. has made significant exploration progress on the Wabamisk East Property, enhancing its lithium potential by defining a high-grade spodumene pegmatite field [1][2] - The property is 100% owned by Azimut and has identified at least 138 distinct spodumene-bearing outcrops, with channel and grab samples returning an average grade of 1.94% Li2O [2][11] Exploration Progress - The 2025 field program has included extensive mechanical stripping, collection of 280 channel samples, and initial diamond drilling (5 holes, 615 m) to test surface targets [6][9] - The drilling program has confirmed the down-dip extension of mineralized outcrops, with significant spodumene-bearing intervals identified [9] Sample Results - Of the 493 samples collected since 2024, 340 returned grades higher than 0.5% Li2O, with an average grade of 1.94% Li2O [11] - Notable channel composite results include grades such as 2.53% Li2O over 7.0 m and 2.25% Li2O over 5.6 m [8][5] Geological Characteristics - The pegmatite bodies at Lithos North and Lithos South exhibit a north-south orientation with eastward dips, forming a lithium corridor approximately 1.2 km long and at least 250 m wide [13][14] - Spodumene crystals are generally coarse to very coarse, accompanied by minerals such as quartz and feldspar [15] Project Management and Future Plans - The drilling program is conducted by Nouchimi-RJLL Drilling Inc., with rock samples sent to ALS Laboratories for analysis [17] - Azimut plans a more substantial follow-up phase in 2026, as numerous high-grade outcropping targets are drill-ready [9]