Ophir mobilizes crews to Leran lithium claims in James Bay, Quebec

Ophir Gold Corp. is pleased to announce mobilization of crew to its Leran Property (the "Property"), located in the Upper Eastmain Greenstone Belt in James Bay, Quebec. 

The Company purchased the Leran Property, two (2) claims totalling 104.6 ha, located in the Upper Eastmain Greenstone Belt (Figure 1). The claims host a historically documented 1m X 1m X 1m spodumene pegmatite boulder, with a mineral assemblage of spodumene, tourmaline, muscovite, and garnet, grading 1.21% Li (~2.61% Li2O) and 123 ppm Ta2O5 (CG-2016-08, SIGEOM Sample 16AB1220-A (Figure 2).

Figure 1: Leran Property 

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Figure 2: ~2.61% Li2O rock sample from a 1m X 1m X 1m spodumene pegmatite boulder (CG-2016-08, Sample Photo)

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Due to the angular nature of the boulder, the distance travelled is interpreted to be limited with the source potentially located on the Property. A series of outcrops located up-ice, interpreted from satellite imagery, will be the primary target for the program. 

Figure 3: Leran Property Outcrop Targets

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The Company also announces that Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo., while staying on as Director, will be stepping down as Vice President of Exploration of the Company as of October 6, 2023. Mr. Smith will continue to be an active technical participant in advancement of the Company. 

 

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