HiTech Minerals Launches Major Drilling Program at McDermitt Lithium Project
What happened
HiTech Minerals announced that a major drilling program has begun at the McDermitt Lithium Project in southeast Oregon. The program involves infill drilling, reverse-circulation drilling to collect hydrogeological data, and diamond drilling for geotechnical and metallurgical studies. The work is expected to conclude by the end of November 2026, with initial results anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.
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Why it matters
The announcement marks the commencement of Phase 1 drilling for the McDermitt project. The company stated that upon completion of the proposed business combination, HiTech Minerals is expected to become a wholly owned subsidiary of US Elemental Inc.
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Who's involved
- Antarctica CapitalSPAC sponsor for Constellation Acquisition Corp I
- JindaleeParent company of HiTech Minerals Inc.
- RaymondPotential future parent company of HiTech Minerals Inc.
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The entities involved
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Antarctica Capital
Global investment firm with $3.5 billion assets under management.
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Jindalee
suburb of Brisbane, Australia
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