Arbor Metals Announces Phase 1 2026 Drilling Results at Jarnet Lithium Project
Arbor reports low-grade lithium and rare earth element intercepts extending the Jarnet exploration program while capital burn continues.
Arbor Metals Corp. announced Phase 1 2026 diamond drilling results at its Jarnet Lithium Project in Quebec. The program consisted of 5 holes totaling 1,433 meters.
Lithium results showed 56 samples >150 ppm Li, with the best intercept being 260 ppm Li over 0.61 m. Rare earth element (REE) mineralization was broadly continuous, with 119 of 122 intervals exceeding 100 ppm TREE. Lithium and REE systems are decoupled; lithium is hosted in greywacke sediments while REE mineralization is widespread.
Assay coverage included 700 samples processed by ALS Laboratories with standard QA/QC protocols.
Arbor Metals Corp. (ABR) released incremental exploration data confirming the presence of low-grade lithium and rare earth element (REE) mineralization within greywacke host rock. The reported grades are in the parts per million (ppm) range, a level typical for early-stage sediment-hosted lithium deposits that does not yet indicate commercial viability. This finding aligns with the company’s historical strategy of targeting diverse lithium hosts beyond pegmatites, though it does not materially alter the project's valuation or timeline. The release triggers no immediate financial impact or changes to the company's capital requirements.
Arbor Metals Corp. is an exploration-stage company focused on lithium and rare earth elements in Canada. Its flagship assets include the Jarnet Lithium Project in Quebec, the Kemlee Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, and the recently acquired Ernest REE Project in Quebec. The company is in the early exploration phase with no revenue-generating properties. Management is led by CEO Mark Ferguson, with technical oversight provided by P.Geo Francis R. Newton and Dr. Peter Born.