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Lithoquest Affirms First Target for 2019 Drilling
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2019 / Lithoquest Diamonds Inc. (TSXV:LDI) (...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Lithoquest Affirms First Target for 2019 DrillingVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2019 / Lithoquest Diamonds Inc. (TSXV:LDI) (“Lithoquest”, or the “Company”) today announced that initial results from Phase I of the 2019 field program on its 100% owned North Kimberley Diamond Project (“NKDP”) have been received and Target 1826 is confirmed as a high-priority drill target for the 2019 program.HighlightsHigh priority target 1826 confirmed by Phase I sample resultsComplete Phase I results expected over next four to six weeksDrilling scheduled to begin in SeptemberHigh Priority Target 1826Target 1826 is defined by a circular magnetic feature, consistent with known kimberlites, and is associated with a surface drainage that runs east to west. The target was identified while exploring for the source of a strong kimberlite indicator mineral (KIM) anomaly present in the historical record.In 2018, a program to confirm historical KIMs results was undertaken. Stream and loam samples collected west of Target 1826 yielded probe-confirmed kimberlitic chromite and ilmenite grains. Samples collected to the east of Target 1826 during the 2019 Phase I program returned no KIM’s. These results suggest that the source of the KIM’s has been isolated and increases the confidence of the Company that the magnetic feature is kimberlite.2019 Field Program: Phase I - Target GenerationPhase I of the NKDP 2019 field program concluded on time and under-budget. The program focused on refining 20 priority target areas with the collection of rock, stream and loam samples, test-pitting and ground geophysical surveys. In total, 45 rock, 48 stream and 93 loam samples were collected, 35 test pits were excavated, and more than 340 line-kilometres of ground geophysical surveys were completed. More laboratory results are expected from the 2019 Phase I program over the next four to six weeks and will be used to select additional targets for the upcoming program. Lithoquest is using Perth-based laboratories for the processing and analysis of rock, stream, loam and test-pit samples.The Phase I field program and laboratory work have been overseen by Mr. Dave Skelton P.Geol. and Mr. Tom Reddicliffe FAusIMM. Mr. Skelton has more than 25 years of diamond exploration experience and was involved in the discovery of se...