- 10 Exploration Permits granted in the Paraíba Province, Northeastern Brazil, covering a total of 162.8km2
- Paraiba Province contains known Lithium Pegmatites and all the typical minerals commonly associated with Lithium Pegmatites
- Initial exploration program planned to commence shortly
Project Overview
The 10 Exploration Permits in two areas of Paraiba Province in Brazil were applied for in November 2023 and granted in March 2024. The applications cover a total area of 162.8km2 that are prospective for lithium pegmatites and form part of the Company’s plan to expand its exploration efforts in Brazil. Both areas occur within the Borborema Region that comprise Proterozoic rocks that form part of the Brasiliano Fold belt and which host plutonic intrusions similar to the “Lithium Valley” region of Minas Gerais Province. This region has known lithium pegmatites and many deposits /occurrences of tantalum, beryl, niobium, and aquamarine that are commonly associated with Lithium type pegmatites.
In 2023 the CPRM-Serviço Geológico do Brasil published a report and extensive geological and geophysical data that highlighted areas within the Borborema area that identified areas having the potential for Lithium Pegmatites. This newly published information has provided an excellent data set to allow exploration to focus on areas of interest and target areas of interest.
The licenses which have been granted represent two areas approximately 82km apart.
Figure 1: Project Location
Area 1
Area 1 comprises two licenses covering 11.31km2, rated as highly prospective for lithium pegmatites and surrounded by permits already granted for such minerals as beryl and tantalum. Figure 2 is a reproduction of the published map by the CPRM-Serviço Geológico do Brasil, showing the position of the permit application relative to the prospective areas for lithium exploration.
Table 1: Two licenses in Area 1
Process Number |
Commodity |
Hectares |
km2 |
846361/2023 |
Lithium |
560.18 |
5.60 |
846362/2023 |
Lithium |
571.37 |
5.71 |
| Total | 1,131.55 |
11.31 |
The detailed geological map of this area shown in Figure 3 shows the presence of major faults and structures that may host a pegmatite intrusive. This adds to the areas interest from an exploration viewpoint.
Figure 2: Area 1 – reproduction of the published map
Source: Favourability Map for Lithium Pegmatites of Borborema Pegmatite Province, Geological Survey of Brazil
Figure 3: Detailed Geological map of Area
Source : Mapa Geologico da Provincia Borborema, Serviço Geológico do Brasil
Area 2
Area 2 was selected as it represents a major Northeast trending sheared zone. Within this shear zone, there are beryl and aquamarine occurrences and granted tenement suggesting this shear zone hosts pegmatite deposits. The permit applications are bounded by granted exploration permits to the north for tantalum, south and west for gemstones (beryl and aquamarine) and more recent permits for lithium to the south. The structural setting combined with the mineral occurrences in the surrounding tenements shows that the area is quite prospective for lithium-style pegmatites. Area 2 is located ~82km south-east of Area 1.
Table 2: Eight permits granted in Area 2
Process Number |
Commodity |
Hectares |
km2 |
846363/2023 |
Lithium |
1,980.35 |
19.80 |
846364/2023 |
Lithium |
1,987.02 |
19.87 |
846365/2023 |
Lithium |
1,719.37 |
17.19 |
846366/2023 |
Lithium |
1,617.17 |
16.17 |
846367/2023 |
Lithium |
1,980.43 |
19.80 |
846368/2023 |
Lithium |
1,986.76 |
19.87 |
846369/2023 |
Lithium |
1,973.97 |
19.74 |
846370/2023 |
Lithium |
1,904.42 |
19.04 |
Total |
15,149.49 |
151.49 |
Figure 4: Detailed Geological map of Area 2
Source : Mapa Geologico da Provincia Borborema, Serviço Geológico do Brasil
