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Spark Energy Minerals Confirms Four High-Priority Lithium Drill Targets in Brazil's Lithium Valley; 1,217 ppm Li at Macuco
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2025) - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (CSE: SPRK) (OTCID: SPARF) (FSE: 8PC) ("Spark" or the "Company") has
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[{"type":"text","content":" Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2025) - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (CSE: SPRK) (OTCID: SPARF) (FSE: 8PC) (\"Spark\" or the \"Company\") has confirmed four high-priority lithium drill targets at its flagship Arapaima Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. This milestone marks a major step toward Spark's first-ever drill campaign in one of the most lithium-rich jurisdictions in the world. \"These four drill targets reflect months of rigorous fieldwork and geochemical validation,\" said Eugene Hodgson, CEO and Chair. \"With pegmatite swarms, strong lithium values, and immediate access, Spark is positioned for a major exploration breakthrough. We're unlocking real discovery potential in one of the world's most important battery metal jurisdictions.\" Highlights Four drill-ready lithium targets identified: Testa, Pedro, Robertinho/Bob, and Macuco Rock sample returns up to 1,217 ppm Li at Macuco 62 rock samples and 20 stream sediment samples collected to date in July 15 new stream sediment samples advance rare earth and gallium exploration over Caladão Granite Figure 1: A charnokite sample (ARA-CR-240) was collected for total chemical analysis (whole-rock geochemistry). Charnockite is a high-grade metamorphic rock formed deep in the Earth's crust under intense heat and pressure. It often hosts valuable minerals due to its complex geological history and is commonly associated with ancient, stable continental regions known for mineralization. Charnockite is a known source rock for REE (rare earth element) mineralization and is expected to guide short-term REE drill targeting. The collected sample (ARA-CR-240), shown in Figure 1, will undergo full chemical analysis to assess its potential for containing economically important elements. Drill-Ready Lithium Targets Identified Fieldwork conducted during the week of July 7–11 focused on advancing and confirming priority lithium-bearing pegmatite targets across four key areas: Água Branca – Testa Target: Stream sediment anomalies and confirmed pegmatite dikes make this a high-conviction drill target. An existing access route at the top of the hill enables rapid mobilization. Pedro Target (Toninho de Biza mine): A 1.2 km historic road has been surveyed for reopening, enabling efficient access to mapped pegmatite swarms. Córrego da Lagoa / Lorentino&nbs...