SRG Mining discovers new graphite occurrence in Liberia
SRG Mining Inc. [SRG-TSXV] has discovered a new graphite occurrence in northern Liberia, West Africa. The discovery followed a geological investigation within SRG’s Liberia exploration permit located immediately south of the border with Guinea and as a prolongation of the Lola graphite project in Guinea. SRG Liberia, which owns the permit, is a fully owned subsidiary of SRG Mining.
SRG Mining has identified a geological unit extending over 8 km with numerous mineralized surface samples with up to 15% visual estimate of graphite flakes. Graphite flakes are similar in size and shape as the graphite mineralization at the SRG Mining’s Lola graphite deposit located only 10 km north of the Liberian border.
“We are very pleased with this new discovery which enhances the potential of the entire region in eastern Guinea and the northern Liberia, strategically positioning SRG as a key leader in the region,” said Ugo Landry-Tolszczuk, president and chief operating officer of SRG.
Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet and the SRG Mining geological team became aware of the possible extension of the Lola graphite deposit into Liberia after discovering graphite-rich gneiss host at the border with Liberia. This 2021 geological investigation performed by SRG Geologist’s Nana Camara within SRG Liberia’s exploration permit confirmed the large extension of the geological host toward the southwest over more than 8 km.
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