 Basement lithologies encountered at 311 metres. However, brine...

 Basement lithologies encountered at 311 metres. However, brine in‐flowcontinues to be observed within the fractured rock

 Sediment package hosting brines includes potentially permeable hosts;coarse sands/gravels and breccia‐conglomerate

 More detailed sampling and downhole geophysics to be undertaken

As the drilling is still encountering flowing brines the fractured basement a decision is yet to be made to end the hole. Once completed, downhole geophysical profiling will be conducted comprising a spontaneous potential short/long electrical resistivity survey, which records the conductivity of the brine at 10cm intervals and interpreted to determine sections of primary brine ingress. The hole will then be cement cased to the top of the brine, cased further with PVC at depth, allowed to settle and then further brine samples collected.

Comment

These initial results are exceptional, confirming the presence of high‐grade lithium bearing brines within a geological setting unique to the Hombre Muerto salar. SRK Consulting (Argentina) Senior Consultant Geologist Camilo de los Hoyos states that; “Preliminary field measurements and laboratory analyses on brine suggests that the Candelas Project has the potential to become a world‐class soluble lithium deposit hosted in a unique geological setting.

Further results from exploration must be assessed step by step to define matrix specific yield and hydraulic conductivity, brine quality and aquifer geometry”.

All in all it looks like they r modelling what’s happening hydraulically which should give an idea of just how much Candelas replenishes itself with the high grade low impurity brines. 

And just to settle my nerves a little, from Juan himself 

“We believe we have a potential world class lithium project on our hands which we are keen to further demonstrate in our ongoing drilling”.