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68791265 lion rock resources inc lion rock receives conditional use mining permit for volney critical minerals project south dakota 296

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Lion Rock Resources Inc. announced it has secured a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from Lawrence County, South Dakota, for mining and bulk sampling at its Volney Critical Minerals and Gold Project. This local approval allows the company to proceed with applying for a state mining license necessary to mine and sell pegmatite material containing lithium, tin, and tantalum. The project is noted for its existing infrastructure and potential for rapid advancement toward production.

Key points

  • The Company received CUP approval from Lawrence County, South Dakota, for mining and bulk sampling at the Volney property.
  • Securing this local permit allows Lion Rock to begin applying for a state mining license through the SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Volney is a critical minerals asset with potential commercialization pathways including onsite production of lithium, tin, and tantalum concentrates.
  • The site benefits from existing infrastructure such as on-site power, an all-season road, and proximity to rail access.
  • Metallurgical testing is currently underway to evaluate the grades and recoveries of spodumene (lithium), cassiterite (tin), and tantalite minerals.

Claims assessed

  • VerifiableLion Rock Resources has received local government approval for mining and bulk sampling at its Volney project.
  • VerifiableThe company is now focused on obtaining a state mining license to mine and sell lithium, tin, and tantalum bearing pegmatite material.
  • VerifiableVolney has the potential for rapid advancement from permitting to production due to its existing infrastructure.
  • VerifiableHistorical data shows Volney previously produced spodumene concentrate up to 6.3% Li2O1.2, tin concentrate up to 62.5% Sn3,4, and tantalite concentrate up to 57% Ta2O52.

Missing context

While the article mentions that historical production data has been reviewed, it explicitly warns that this data is not verified by a Qualified Person and should not be relied upon when assessing future performance or results.

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