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Spark Fast-Tracks Drill Planning as Fieldwork Uncovers Lithium-Rich Pegmatites at Cruzeta and Córrego do Maquém
Newsfile· 2025-07-15 07:05
Core Insights - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. is accelerating exploration at its Arapaima Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley, focusing on lithium-rich pegmatites and drill targets [1][17] - The company plans to initiate its first diamond drilling program in Q3 2025, targeting Cruzeta, Córrego do Maquém, and Água Branca [14] Exploration Progress - Positive lithium assay results were released on June 20, 2025, with Cruzeta showing 3,712 ppm lithium-in-rock and Água Branca showing 118 ppm lithium in stream sediments, prompting increased geological efforts [2] - The Córrego do Maquém target has been identified as a key focus, with recent drone reconnaissance revealing openings from abandoned mining galleries for further investigation [4] Drilling Preparation - The company is refining drill collars and preparing for the upcoming drilling campaign, with significant progress in mapping pegmatite bodies at both Cruzeta and Córrego do Maquém [3][6] - Sediment sampling is ongoing to validate the broader target footprint, confirming persistent lithium pathfinders across key sub-basins [10] Future Outlook - The upcoming diamond drilling program represents a major milestone in unlocking the lithium and rare earth potential of the company's 91,900-hectare land package in Brazil [14][17]