Australian Critical Minerals (ASX: $ACM) completes successful rock chip sampling program at Cooletha lithium project

Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ASX: $ACM) has successfully completed a second rock chip sampling program at the Cooletha Lithium Project in Western Australia. The program, conducted by a team of three geologists and a field assistant, has provided valuable insights into the geological exploration model being developed at Cooletha. The project, covering over 100km2 of lithium prospectivity in the Pilbara lithium district, has shown promising results from the rock sampling reconnaissance and field checking of twelve multi-spectral targets, further developing the scale potential of the Cooletha Pegmatite Fields (CPFs).

Executive Commentary on Cooletha Lithium Project

The team endured the intense heat in the Pilbara in January to complete a second round of rock chip sampling at our Cooletha Project. The observations from the sampling program continue to provide further information to support the geological exploration model being developed at Cooletha. The model we have developed indicates that within ACM's Cooletha project the subdued topography between outcropping silica ridges represents the weathered inner zones of pegmatite intrusions. These zones have been identified over several prospective areas, including reconnaissance targets identified from previous integrated multispectral targeting analysis. These localised subdued areas have encouraging geological characteristics including pegmatitic material within muscovite-rich soils. These pegmatitic soils will form one of the targets of the next phase of work at Cooletha.

Summary of Cooletha Lithium Project Announcement

The completion of the second rock chip sampling program at the Cooletha Lithium Project by Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ASX: $ACM) has provided valuable geological insights and enhanced the understanding of the project's potential. The identification of new pegmatites and the development of a geological exploration model signify significant progress in the exploration efforts. The systematic soil sampling planned on a regional scale aims to further delineate the extents of the pegmatite fields, while the upcoming work programs, including thorough geochemical analysis and follow-up drill testing, demonstrate the company's commitment to advancing exploration efforts. With a focus on developing a quality portfolio of critical minerals projects in Western Australia, Australian Critical Minerals aims to play a pivotal role in delivering the processed minerals needed for a clean energy future.