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Harfang Exploration Discovers Spodumene (Lithium) in Pegmatite Dykes at Serpent-Radisson Property, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec
MONTREAL, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harfang Exploration Inc. (“Harfang” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HAR) is pleased to announce that its field crew has d
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[{"type":"text","content":" MONTREAL, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harfang Exploration Inc. (“Harfang” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HAR) is pleased to announce that its field crew has discovered several spodumene occurrences in pegmatites in the eastern part of the Serpent-Radisson Property (the “Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, Québec. This discovery was made in the initial days of prospecting and, as a result, Harfang intends to devote most of its efforts for the remaining prospecting season to the Property which is already known for its gold and copper potential (Figures 1 and 2). Highlights Discovery of several pegmatite dykes with up to 50% spodumene crystals mapped at several localities spread over at least 1 kilometre; Boulder field containing only angular spodumene-bearing pegmatite floats of cubic metre dimensions down-ice of the discovery outcrop; The discovery occurred at the early stages of the field program on the Property and surface work is ongoing until the end of the prospecting season. Mr. Ian Campbell, President and CEO, commented: “We are excited about today’s announcement which represents one of the very first discoveries of spodumene-bearing pegmatites since the beginning of the lithium rush in the emerging James Bay district. We are off to a superb start as our team has only been on this Property for a few days following the lifting of the lengthy fire ban and there is a lot of ground to cover. We have felt since last year that the area of this discovery had excellent potential for the discovery of LCT pegmatites based on our initial sampling results combined with the overall favourable geological environment which contains similarities to the major lithium deposits in James Bay. This discovery area also contains several high-grade gold showings as well as the compelling Mista copper target which is drill-ready.” From LCT Pegmatites to the Spodumene Discovery The current program confirms, for the first time, the presence of major lithium mineralization in pegmatite outcrops and boulders. The lithium mineralization consists of light grey to greenish elongated spodumene crystals ranging from centimetre size up to 1.40 metres in length. The spodumene content is highly variable and reaches up to 50% locally (Figures 3 to 6). Mapping to date has confirmed that several pegmatite dykes contain spo...