Groundbreaking Critical REE Assay Results Unveiled by Appia at Alces Lake Project in Canada’s Saskatchewan

Appia Energy Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, has announced a significant geochemical assay discovery of significant Critical Rare Earth Elements (REE) at their Alces Lake Project in Saskatchewan, Canada. At the heart of the Alces Lake Project are “world-class” very high-grade REE outcomes, focusing primarily on Gallium, Dysprosium, and Neodymium. These REE are known for their significant utility in advanced technology sectors, particularly in renewable energy, cell phones, and electric transportation equipment. The discovery demonstrates an amplified potential in Canada’s role in the global supply and contributes towards a more self-sufficient rare earth industry in North America. The high-grade mineralization zones can be traced throughout the 45 km prospective trend of Alces Lake Project, noted from the surface to more than 340 meters vertical depth, which substantiates the potential for both lateral and depth extensions. The Alces Lake project holds one of the highest-grade total and Critical REE resources on a global scale. These minerals offer enormous potential for economic value and strategic advantages within global markets. The high-density mineralizations at the Alces Lake Project were achieved by Appia through a detail-oriented and comprehensive exploration method. Appia used advanced technology and sophisticated methodologies like geochemical sampling, ground geological mapping, prospecting, radiometric surveying and diamond drilling for mineral exploration in the project site. The company believes that such an organized and highly structured approach to exploration and development has significantly contributed to this latest achievement. Geochemical data analysis has provided an unprecedented understanding of mineral formation patterns and processes at Alces Lake. Viscous ion-absorbing clays (VIACs) have significantly contributed to the high grade REE mineralization in Alces Lake. These clays, through transformation and leaching processes, enabled the concentration and preservation of REE minerals in the rocks. Appia has also undertaken radiometric prospecting at Alces Lake which led to the discovery of a high-radiation zone within 50m of the known high-grade areas. Radiometric prospecting involves detecting and measuring radiation emanating from geological formations to estimate their mineral tenor. Recent radiometric prospecting uncovered radiation up to 68,000 counts-per-second, significantly higher than previously recorded. Successful diamond drilling programs have further substantiated the high-grade mineralization identified at surface and at depth across all zones of the Alces Lake project. Diamond drilling (sometimes referred to as core sampling) is a geological exploration practice used to extract a cylindrical segment of rock, enabling an unobstructed view of the expected mineral content within the sample’s geological strata. In conclusion, these latest geochemical findings at Alces Lake Project by Appia underline the importance of meticulous exploration and advanced geochemical methodologies in unearthing high-value REE mineralizations. The determination of the presence of these rare elements significantly boosts Canada’s strategic value in the global supply chain and paves the way for a robust domestic REE industry.