Anitta 3 current cross sections reveal two ore bodies with individual true widths up to 42m and combined true widths of up to 52m in certain sections, and with mineralized lithium-bearing spodumene starting near the surface
Boca Raton, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - February 20, 2024) - Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) ("Atlas Lithium" or "Company"), a leading lithium exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Anitta 3 pegmatite at its Neves Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. Recent drill holes have intersected further high-grade lithium mineralization, demonstrating the potential of this deposit.
Select results from recent geochemical assays showed that drill hole DHAB-369 intersected 1.40% Li2O over 14.4 meters from 113 meters depth (Figure 1), DHAB-372 intersected 1.61% Li2O over 7.0 meters starting at just 45 meters depth (Figure 2), and DHAB-374 intersected 1.49% Li2O over robust 42.5 meters from 166 meters depth and 1.52% Li2O over 16.5 meters from 242 meters (Figure 3).
Figure 1 - Cores from drill hole DHAB-369 showing mineralization with large spodumene crystals identifiable under ultraviolet (UV) light.
Included with this press release are three current and representative cross-sections for Anitta 3. These cross-sections reveal two ore bodies with individual true widths up to 42m and combined true widths of up to 52m in certain sections, with mineralized lithium-bearing spodumene starting near the surface. This near-surface mineralization is a key reason why the Company is able to plan for open-pit mining operations at Anitta 3 rather than underground mining. By utilizing lower-cost open-pit mining method, the shallow high-grade ore at Anitta 3 is expected to benefit Atlas Lithium's overall operating costs and economics. (Figures 4-6).
Figure 4 - Current representative cross-section of Anitta 3, one of the four confirmed mineralized ore bodies within the Neves Project.
Marc Fogassa, CEO and Chairman of Atlas Lithium Corporation, commented, "With the recent results indicating further high-grade mineralization near surface, Anitta 3 continues to impress us as an excellent candidate for open-pit mining. In a market where lithium prices have fluctuated significantly, the low-cost advantage of open-pit mining combined with high-quality spodumene is paramount to success. We continue to progress well towards our immediate goal to become a producer of high-quality, low-cost lithium concentrate."
About Atlas Lithium Corporation Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) is focused on advancing and developing its 100%-owned hard-rock lithium project in Brazil's Lithium Valley, a well-known lithium district in the state of Minas Gerais. In addition, Atlas Lithium has 100% ownership of mineral rights for other battery and critical metals including nickel, rare earths, titanium, and graphite. The Company also owns equity stakes in Apollo Resources Corp. (private company; iron) and Jupiter Gold Corp. (OTCQB: JUPGF) (gold and quartzite).
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