In their recent expedition, Bluejay Mining Plc has begun infill soil sampling at the 100% owned Dundas Ilmenite Project in Greenland to establish more precise lithium drill targets. The exploration program is set to define prospective lithium-rich zones with a focus on structures that are conducive to hosting high-grade lithium mineralization.
Bluejay’s objective with the infill soil sampling is to accurately assess the lithium targets that will guide subsequent drill testing. It makes use of the revolutionary exploration method known as SPECTREM 6000 AEM, a system that reveals the hidden depths of the earth, identifying the prospects of minerals beneath the surface. This airborne electromagnetic system is instrumental in providing high-resolution geological data.
With this technology, exploratory results have hinted at the presence of a wider lithium footprint covering an area of 126-square kilometer within the licence boundary at Dundas. It has identified several structures within the Archaean aged Amitsoq Gneiss formation, a formation known for hosting lithium mineralization. Existing data also indicates a potential geophysical response akin to known lithium-bearing pegmatites within the Amitsoq Gneisses.
As part of the exploration program, Bluejay took 402 individual soil samples in 2020 from the Eastern Target Area. The commencement of infill sampling is a welcome addition to the existing dataset. The aim is to generate a clear pathfinder anomaly that will guide the identification of lithium targets. This approach aims to maximize the effectiveness of subsequent drilling enterprises.
The infill soil sampling will cover the two target areas within the Eastern Target Area where lithium anomalies were identified, along with the Central and Western Target Areas within the Archaean aged Amitsoq Gneisses. The sampling is scheduled concurrently with the groundwork to offer further precision to the existing SPECTREM 6000 AEM understanding.
Using portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis, geological structures and mineral abundances are examined in the collected samples. This technology offers prompt and precise chemical analyses. Lithium bearing minerals like spodumene and petalite are expected to be detected with this pXRF analysis. The generated data will ultimately help Bluejay Mining to take a targeted approach to drill testing at Dundas.
Bluejay Mining Plc’s investment in advanced exploration methods places it at the forefront of innovative strategies to uncover valuable mineral resources. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies; such as the SPECTREM 6000 AEM system and pXRF analysis, they have offered a new perspective on infill soil sampling at Dundas. This progressive approach is essential in honing in on the high-grade lithium drill targets essential to meet the rising global demand for this in-demand commodity. It will be exciting to observe the potential discoveries that Bluejay’s exploration at Dundas may yield.