Cadence Minerals plc (LON:KDNC) has noted that ASX listed Evergreen Lithium Limited (ASX:EG1) has announced the results of its auger geochemical programme at the Kenny project, which has resulted in the identification of significant and widespread lithium. The Kenny Project is located 50km east of Norseman and just 17km east of Liontown Resources’ (ASX:LTR) Buldania lithium deposit of 14.9Mt @ 0.97% Li2O.
Cadence holds 15,830,138 shares, equivalent to 8.74% of the issued share capital of Evergreen and is its largest shareholder. Evergreen was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 11 April 2023.
Kenny Results – Highlights:
· Geochemical anomalies indicate the potential for Lithium Caesium Tantalum (LCT) pegmatites at Kenny, evidenced by the presence of significant and widespread lithium.
· 5 priority lithium target zones have been identified with Li2O assay results showing maximum values up to 250 ppm Li2O.
· Lithium pathfinders of interest included maximum values of:
o 3.54ppm Be, 46.2ppm Cs, 5.17% K,159.00ppm La, 427ppm Rb & 11.9ppm Ta
· Further geochemical analysis is being undertaken to assess prospectivity for other critical minerals, including Rare Earth Elements.
· Results demand further work and planning for follow up exploration activities at Kenny is currently underway.
Link here to view the full Evergreen ASX announcement
Evergreen Head of Exploration, Jason Ward commented: “This is an excellent start for Evergreen Lithium. These geochemical results from Evergreen’s maiden soil auger program at the Kenny Project in WA show strong lithium values over a widespread area and the coincident anomalies in pathfinder elements have identified several compelling targets for LCT pegmatites. We look forward to following these up with further work including a drilling program.”
Evergreen Chairman, Simon Lill commented: “After a successful IPO listing based primarily on the Company’s flagship Bynoe Project, it is extremely pleasing to remind the market that we have other quality projects. These initial results should elevate Kenny’s status in shareholder perceptions.”
Background to Cadence’s investment in Evergreen Lithium
Cadence Minerals received approximately 15.8 million shares in Evergreen in July 2022 when Cadence sold its 31.5% stake in Lithium Technologies and Lithium Supplies (“LT and LS”) to Evergreen as announced on 27 June 2022. A further AS$ 3.47 million (£1.86 million) of shares in Evergreen are due to Cadence on the achievement of certain performance milestones by Evergreen. The pricing of Evergreen shares associated with this consideration is based on a defined pricing mechanism linked to the VWAP and the date at which the performance milestones are achieved. Further details of these milestones can be found in the Evergreen prospectus available here . Cadence’s shares are subject to a 2-year escrow agreement as determined by the listing rules of the ASX.
