Charger Metals has shared updates regarding its exploration activities at the Mt Gordon Prospect, part of the Lake Johnston Lithium Project in Western Australia.
Infill soil sampling has revealed a niobium anomaly spanning approximately 1.8km by 1.7km in the southern region of the site.
The anomaly shows concentrations exceeding 10ppm Nb, with peak values reaching 21.4ppm.
In a bid to further explore the potential of the niobium anomaly, Charger Metals engaged Southern Geoscience Consultants to reprocess public geophysical data.
The refined analyses identified five distinct gravity anomalies in alignment with the niobium anomaly.
The gravity highs suggest the possibility of dense, intrusive bodies like carbonatites beneath the surface.
Additionally, a re-evaluation of public aeromagnetic data revealed several anomalies coinciding with the gravity highs.
Three magnetic highs and one well-defined magnetic low further support the presence of these suspected intrusive bodies.
Micro X-ray Fluorescence scanning of selected soil samples detected the presence of titanite, a mineral often associated with carbonatites.
Charger Metals' Managing Director, Aidan Platel, stated, "We have made some good progress investigating the niobium soil anomaly at Mt Gordon whilst continuing to focus on the drill programs at our lithium targets. The gravity anomalies are encouraging as they potentially represent intrusive bodies, which is supported by the coincident magnetic anomalies."
In carrying out necessary flora and fauna surveys, the company aims to obtain approvals for drilling targeted sectors of the niobium anomaly and additional lithium targets.
Although faced with challenges such as road closures and inclement weather, the surveys are scheduled to proceed shortly.
At the time of reporting, Charger Metals’ share price was $0.090.