American Lithium Reports Near Surface Lithium Brine Results at Fish Lake Valley North Playa

American Lithium (TSXV:LI) has reported results from its ongoing near surface auger sampling on the North Playa Fish Lake Valley, totaling 25 samples with the highest grade being 537mg/L Li.
As quoted in the press release:

These sample sites were located around the circumference of the North Playa demonstrating pervasive lithium enrichment in near surface brines through the North Playa. Further sampling is currently focused on near surface brine on a north-south line through the middle of the playa. Two sonic drill holes have been completed on the South Playa target and samples sent in for testing. One sonic drill hole has been completed on the North Playa with further drilling planned in the coming weeks. Once the Phase II drilling has been completed on the North Playa, the drill rig will be moved to test the Clayton Valley 1 project just north of the Albemarle lithium plant in Clayton Valley Nevada.
“These sampling results demonstrate that the North Playa is a lithium enriched basin and we are excited to be focused on identifying the most potentially economic aspects of the mineralizing system.” commented Michael Kobler, COO of American Lithium. “Few other lithium exploration companies have been able to develop their projects so quickly in the last year as we have and American Lithium will continue to have a busy fall as our exploration programs progress.”
In previous programs, near surface brines were sampled using a conventional hand held auger to sample sub surface brines at a depth of 78” (2m), The brine was sampled at the bottom of the auger hole and then separated from residual clays before being sent for analysis. For this expanded near surface brine sampling program the Company has developed a new methodology for sampling. Instead of an auger system, a four inch diameter pipe is driven into the ground to a depth of approximately 55” (1.4m) and then pulled out of the hole. A 2.5” (6.3cm) perforated pvc pipe is placed in the hole to keep it open while clay solids settle to the bottom of the hole. The brine is then sampled just above the settled material at the bottom of the hole. Samples are collected and shipped to Florin Analytical Services in Reno, Nevada where the lithium content is measured by ICP analysis with an atomic absorption finish.

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