🚀 Accelerating the discovery of #lithium deposits in Sweden - the results so far..
We're thrilled to share some significant results on the identification and quantification of lithium bearing minerals from the ULiBS* project with Bergby Lithium AB, a subsidiary of United Lithium Corp (CSE: ULTH) following their recent discovery of a lithium deposit in central #Sweden.
The ULiBS project focuses on Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum (LCT) pegmatites, using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), x-ray Computed Tomography (CT), and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) data to differentiate and quantify lithium ore minerals like petalite and spodumene. Scans of LCT-pegmatites conducted using a prototype LIBS module, designed for integration into our GeoCore X10® core digitiser, have extended the range of detectable elements, enhancing lithium mineral identification and quantification.
Results - enhanced lithium mineral identification & quantification
🔶 Our prototype LIBS module has enhanced lithium mineral identification & quantification.
🔶 Results show a high correlation (R²=0.967-0.974) between CT based Li-contents from standard GeoCore X10® scans and traditional assay results on half cores
🔶 Results highlight the potential in terms of effectiveness of the prototype LIBS module in quantifying the Li content on the surface of cores across a variety of geological settings
⛏ Accelerating the path to new lithium mines
This project marks a significant advancement for Orexplore, offering the possibility of accelerating the identification of lithium mineralisation and conversion into operational mines. Orexplore is paving the way for a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable future for lithium operators. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!
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*The ULiBS project is funded by the strategic innovation program Swedish Mining Innovation - a joint venture by Vinnova, Formas, the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development, and the Swedish Energy Agency (grant no. 2022-03373), in collaboration with Uppsala University and Bergby Lithium AB, a subsidiary of United Lithium Corp (CSE: ULTH).