World's Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Mineral Resource Defined at Shaakichiuwaanaan
- The Shaakichiuwaanaan Project hosts the world's largest pollucite-hosted caesium deposit, with a total indicated caesium content of 30.5 kt and inferred content of 40.8 kt, confirming its global significance.
- The Rigel Caesium Zone has an indicated resource of 163,000 tons at 10.25% Cs2O, while the Vega Zone has 530,000 tons at 2.61% Cs2O, showcasing high-quality mineral resources.
- Management highlights that the caesium discovery could drive significant demand in emerging terrestrial solar technologies, improving the efficiency and lifespan of solar panels.
- Darren L. Smith, Executive and Vice President of Exploration for Patriot Battery Metals Inc., stated this is 'the largest reported occurrence of pollucite in the world- by a significant margin.
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World's Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Mineral Resource Defined at Shaakichiuwaanaan
Rigel and Vega confirmed as a major caesium discovery with potential to be a significant supply source for global markets, including the next wave of terrestrial solar technologies
Patriot Battery Metals Reports Initial Resource For Caesium At Flagship Project
Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) is placing an emphasis on caesium, with the company now defining a resource for the metal at their flagship Shaakichiuwaaanaan project in Quebec. The company has defined an initial resource for the Rigel and Vega zones of the CV13 pegmatite, which is predominantly focused on caesium resources. Highlights from the […]
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