Sayona Mining Limited (
The PFS will study the technical and financial viability of constructing a simple, low-strip ratio, open-cut mining operation and processing facility producing spodumene concentrates.
Whilst substantial progress has been made, the study will not be completed until early 2017. Delays in completing the resource definition drilling program and subsequent JORC Resource upgrade, and finalisation of metallurgical testing have contributed to the report not being completed in 2016.
The Company believes it is prudent to incorporate the new JORC Resource completed in November to the study given the significant increase in the tonnes, grade and contained lithium oxide (Table 1, refer to link below).
The Company also notes that the lithium pricing environment has changed dramatically with the recent announcement by Galaxy Resources Ltd ("Galaxy") (
The improved pricing environment and large resource are all expected to contribute to the improved economics of the Authier project.
To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/TLV6G60Z
About Sayona Mining Limited
Sayona Mining Limited (ASX:SYA) (OTCMKTS:SYAXF) is a North American lithium producer with projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. In Quebec, Sayona's assets comprise North American Lithium together with the Authier Lithium Project and its emerging Tansim Lithium Project, supported by a strategic partnership with American lithium developer Piedmont Lithium Inc. (ASX:PLL). Sayona also holds a 60% stake in the Moblan Lithium Project in northern Quebec.
In Western Australia, the Company holds a large tenement portfolio in the Pilbara region
prospective for gold and lithium. Sayona is exploring for Hemi-style gold targets in the world-class Pilbara region, while its lithium projects include Company-owned leases and those subject to a joint venture with Morella Corporation (ASX:1MC).
Contact
Corey NolanChief Executive Officer
Phone: +61-7-3369-7058
Email: info@sayonamining.com.au
www.sayonamining.com.au
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