04/01/2026
News Release:
Critical Elements Provides Preliminary Update on its 10,000-Meter Drill Program at Rose West
Assay results were received for holes RW-26-29, RW-26-30 and RW-26-45, and returned lithium and tantalum assays, as highlighted:
~ 1.51% Li2O and 242 ppm Ta2O5 over 3.60 m, and 0.77% Li2O and 170 ppm Ta2O5 over 15.05 m (including 1.39% Li2O and 111 ppm Ta2O5 over 8.00 m) in hole RW-26-29
~1.17% Li2O and 704 ppm Ta2O5 over 2.95 m, in hole RW-26-30
~1.24% Li2O and 108 ppm Ta2O5 over 27.80 m (including 1.43% Li2O and 122 ppm Ta2O5 over 22.00 m), and 0.93% Li2O and 185 ppm Ta2O5 over 12.65 m in hole RW-26-45
* Core length; the true thickness is between 80 to 95% of the core length
“It seems that the behaviour of the pegmatites, the way and where they developed, is intimately tied to the stress regime in place; deep drilling has revealed the presence of two pegmatite bodies (Zones 6 and 7) positioned in the footwall of the Aplite 2 structure. This could suggest a repetition of a similar system below the current mineralized footprint. As the corridor defined by the aplites dips eastward, this opens a near surface potential to the west of the current zones. A mirror image could then be true towards the unexplored eastern area as well. This drilling campaign has confirmed that our predictive model, an important tool, is effective with positive implications for the planning of our upcoming Summer 2026 drill campaign”, commented Kenneth Williamson, Geo, M.Sc., Director of Exploration of the Corporation.
https://www.cecorp.ca/en/critical-elements-provides-preliminary-update-on-its-10000-meter-drill-program-at-rose-west/