Rock Tech Assays High Grade Lithium Oxide in Channel Samples
VANCOUVER, March 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") (TSX-V: RCK; Frankfurt: RJIB) is pleased to announce the first batch of channel sample assay results from its recently completed exploration program at its 100%-owned Georgia Lake lithium property in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Northwest Ontario, Canada.
Rock Tech's CEO, Martin Stephan, commented, "We are extremely pleased with the high-grade channel sample assay results from the McVittie pegmatite. While the McVittie pegmatite was drilled in the 1950's, this is the first time Rock Tech has done exploration work here; accordingly, we have barely scratched the surface with respect to its potential. Follow up testing will be aimed at determining whether our efforts uncovered a new lithium-bearing pegmatite or whether this is a splay from the pegmatite drilled in the 1950's. These results unambiguously support our optimism regarding the organic growth potential the Georgia Lake lithium property represents."
The assay results reported herein are from channel samples taken from the McVittie pegmatite. Ten (10) channels were cut and forty-seven (47) samples taken. The purpose of the channels was to gain information on the location of the pegmatite on surface and to aid in drill targeting in the future. Assay results are summarized in the following table:
| Channel | Grade (% Li2O) | Length (m) | From (m) | To (m) |
| McVittie-16-CH-1 | 1.27 | 3.89 | 0.00 | 3.89 |
| McVittie-16-CH-1W | 1.00 | 0.82 | 1.10 | 1.92 |
| McVittie-16-CH-2 | 1.36 | 6.45 | 0.83 | 7.28 |
| McVittie-16-CH-3 | 1.71 | 5.99 | 0.53 | 6.52 |
| McVittie-16-CH-4 | 1.46 | 6.09 | 0.00 | 6.09 |
| McVittie-16-CH-5E | 1.64 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 1.10 |
| McVittie-16-CH-5 | 1.62 | 4.73 | 1.03 | 5.76 |
The McVittie pegmatite, located south of the Nama Creek pegmatite, was the focus of a drill program conducted in 1955 and 1956. In total, twelve (12) holes were drilled totalling 1,093 metres leading to a resource estimate of 236,775 tonnes grading 1.03% Li2O (Pye, 1965). The historical estimate does not use the categories set out in sections 1.2 and 1.3 of NI 43-101 and a qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves.
The map below shows the locations of the channels in relation to the known lithium-bearing pegmatites:
The channel samples were analyzed by Actlabs, an ISO 9001:2008 certified analytical laboratory located in Geraldton, Ontario.
Rock Tech is the only exploration company in the Georgia Lake region with an NI 43-101 resource estimate. Further, the Company has completed metallurgical testing on a bulk sample demonstrating the ability to produce both a high-grade spodumene concentrate and battery-grade lithium carbonate ("Li2CO3"). The spodumene-bearing pegmatites of the Georgia Lake area were originally discovered in 1955.
All scientific and technical information in this news release concerning the Georgia Lake lithium property was reviewed and prepared under the supervision of Locke Goldsmith, P. Eng., P. Geo., an independent Qualified Person to Rock Tech.
About Rock Tech Lithium:
Rock Tech Lithium is an exploration company focused on acquiring and exploring properties in the field of lithium and other selected battery metals.
The Company's 100%-owned Georgia Lake lithium property, located northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario, has an NI 43-101 indicated resource estimate of 3.19 million tonnes grading 1.10% lithium oxide in addition to an inferred resource estimate of 6.31 million tonnes grading 1.00% lithium oxide.
To view photos, videos and maps from the ongoing exploration program, please use the following link: http://rocktechlithium.com/ongoing-exploration-program/
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,
"Martin Stephan"
Martin Stephan
Director, Chief Executive Officer
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