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Ophir to Drill High-Grade Cesium Discovery at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, Quebec
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (...
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Ophir to Drill High-Grade Cesium Discovery at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, QuebecVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company")  is pleased to announce that planning is underway for a drill program targeting the high-grade cesium discovery at the HW3 Pegmatite on the Pilipas Lithium Property (the "Property" or "Project"). Pilipas is located in Eeyou Istchee region of James Bay, Quebec, proximal to existing hydroelectric power that flanks the Property to the east, and an all-season highway that bisects the western side of the Property."Our high-grade cesium discovery at HW3 has the unique potential to meet part of the reported worldwide shortage in cesium supply, which is just 50 m from the main transport highway through the region. HW3 is one of only a select few pegmatites in the James Bay region to host high-grade cesium, which makes HW3 both very rare and an incredibly attractive drill target," comments Shawn Westcott, CEO of Ophir Metals.The drill program is currently planned to commence during the first week of June. The program will be approximately 1,000 m and will be focused on testing the known cesium zone at depth and to the south, where the pegmatite remains open. The surface area of the cesium enrichment within the HW3 outcrop is at least approximately 11 x 4 m (Figure 1) as identified from the recently completed channel sampling program.HW3 Cesium Pegmatite Highlights (See news release dated February 3rd, 2025)Well-mineralized channel intervals at the HW3 Pegmatite1.4 m at 6.00% Cs2O including 0.5 m at 12.40% Cs2O - PCH24-001 (Figure 2)5.0 m at 1.46% Cs2O, including 1.0 m at 5.30% Cs2O PCH24-0024.0 m at 1.81% Cs2O, including 2.0 m at 2.30% Cs2O - PCH24-003 (Figure 2)14.2% Cs2O and 4.24% Cs2O from outcrop grab samplesHW3 Pegmatite remains open in multiple directionsPollucite mineralization confirmed by Quantitative XRD analysisThe HW3 Pegmatite is approximately 15 m by 23 m in size with the southern extent plunging under cover of swamp with no defined contact observed, therefore remaining open in several directions. Figure 1. Pilipas Property - 2024 channel sampling resultsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6338/252850_2ec0da2614e29b3d_001full.jpgCesium is listed as a "Critic...