August 8, 2016 – Montreal, Quebec – Critical Elements (TSXV:CRE,OTCQX:CRECF,FWB:F12) is pleased to report the results of sampling on a pegmatite south of the Helico showing (Table 1). The samples were collected while the camp was being upgraded for future work as part of the planned feasibility study and drilling on the Rose tantalum-lithium project.
During the upgrade of the Rose lithium-tantalum project camp, a quick visit to two showings located south of the Helico showing (Helico Sud) and south of the Lac Eli-Ouest showing (Lac Eli-Sud) identified high-grade zones within the Helico Sud pegmatite. A total of nine chip samples were collected on the showings in areas of outcropping spodumene pegmatites. The results confirm high levels of lithium, up to 3.04% Li2O and 248 ppm Ta2O5, at Helico Sud.
Table 1. Results for Chip Samples from the Helico Sud and Lac Eli-Ouest-Sud1 Showings, July 2016
| Year | Area | Sample No. | Easting | Northing | Li20 (%) | Ta2O5 ppm (g/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lac Eli-Ouest | 669451 | 420577 | 5764168 | 0.01 | 89 |
| 2016 | Lac Eli-Ouest | 669452 | 420574 | 5764152 | 0.02 | 117 |
| 2016 | Lac Eli-Ouest | 669453 | 420572 | 5764140 | 0.01 | 93 |
| 2016 | Helico Sud | 669454 | 422545 | 5765693 | 0.22 | 72 |
| 2016 | Helico Sud | 669455 | 422563 | 5765684 | 2.45 | 92 |
| 2016 | Helico Sud | 669456 | 422759 | 5765748 | 1.46 | 118 |
| 2016 | Helico Sud | 669457 | 422809 | 5765715 | 3.04 | 173 |
| 2016 | Helico Sud | 669458 | 422870 | 5765700 | 2.14 | 150 |
| 2016 | Helico Sud | 669459 | 423211 | 5765656 | 0.33 | 248 |
1 Chip samples are selective by nature, and cannot be considered representative of the mineralization
Given these very promising results, Critical Elements has decided to prepare an exploration drilling program for September, including drilling on the Helico Sud sector, the JR showing and other spodumene pegmatites identified during previous work in the Pivert sector. The exploration drilling program will also include condemnation drilling to test for possible resources at the planned site of the various Rose lithium-tantalum project installations.
“These results are not only positive for the Corporation, they also once again demonstrate the quality and strong discovery potential on the Rose lithium-tantalum project for new near-surface lithium mineralized zones that could increase resources and extend the project mine life,” said Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, President and Chief Executive Officer of Critical Elements Corporation. “The coming months will be particularly exciting given the drilling planned on the various project showings and the feasibility study on the Rose lithium-tantalum project.”
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