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Critical One Energy Inc. Announces Successful CEO-led Field Investigation at Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Deposit

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Canadian exploration company Critical One Energy Inc. has announced the success of its CEO-led field investigation at the Howells Lake antimony-gold deposit in Ontario, Canada. The investigation aims to evaluate the size and grade of the historic antimony-gold mineralized zones and identify new exploration targets. Key highlights from the investigation include the location and sampling of antimony mineralization, the identification of historic drill core hole collars and surface trenches, and the confirmation of broad zones of strong carbonate and sericite alteration. The company is now confident that the antimony-gold mineralization is related to strong carbonate sericite alteration with accessory quartz carbonate veining and sulphides.

Key Takeaways:

  • Antimony mineralization was located and sampled for immediate analysis, with the team collecting samples from surface trenches.
  • Historic drill core hole collars and surface trenches were identified and geolocated, providing a comprehensive understanding of the project's past exploration efforts.
  • 1984 drill core was located and initial evaluation completed, with antimony reported in some drill logs.
  • Some or all of the 1986 drill core from holes completed 15 kilometers to the northeast of the Howells Lake antimony-gold deposit area was located and determined usable for follow-up evaluation.
  • Logistics were evaluated and organized for future exploration programs, ensuring that the company is well-prepared to advance the project.
  • Broad zones of strong carbonate and sericite alteration up to 100 meters wide were confirmed to cover and flank the locations of the known antimony-gold mineralization.
  • More details on structure, alteration, and gold mineralization were documented, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the project's geology.
  • The investigation has provided new information that will be used to develop a significant field exploration program, with daily airborne geophysical data expected imminently.

Statistics:

  • The company has a 26-kilometer-long property, with the antimony-gold mineralization spanning a significant portion of the area.
  • The Howells Lake antimony-gold deposit is one of the largest undeveloped antimony deposits in Canada.
  • Over 80% of the world's antimony supply is controlled by China and Russia, making the discovery of new antimony deposits in North America critical.
  • Antimony is an essential mineral for military defense, battery technologies, and flame retardants, and is in high demand globally.

Sources:

  • Globe Newswire: "Critical One Energy Inc. Announces Completion of Initial Field Investigation at the Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Deposit"
  • CSE: "Critical One Energy Inc. Reports Completion of Initial Field Investigation at Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Deposit"
  • SEDAR+: "Critical One Energy Inc. Continuous Disclosure Record"
  • Themistocleous, S.G., 1980. Miminiska Lake Project Northwestern Ontario Geological Report, New Jersey Zinc Exploration Company (Canada) Ltd. and MIMINISKA LAKE PROJECT Northwestern Ontario Geological Report NTS52/P.

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