GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY EXPANDS ALKALI FLATS LITHIUM TARGET
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Announcement PDF
17 November 2025
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY RESULTS EXPAND ALKALI FLATS LITHIUM CLAYSTONE TARGET
• A 25km, high resolution Controlled-Source Audio-Frequency Magnetotelluric (CSAMT)
survey providing high quality 2D data.
• Results deliver high confidence mapping of the extension of the lithium discovery in
Phase 2 drilling1
.
• 42km2
aerial extent of thick, shallow lithium claystone targets interpreted from CSAMT
data to be tested in Phase 3 drilling program.
• Results have significantly benefited the planning and permitting work for Phase 3
drilling program.
• Phase 3 drilling program will include core holes for detailed metallurgical studies, infill
drilling and testing the extensions of the known mineralisation.
The Directors of Fulcrum Lithium Ltd (ASX: FUL, Fulcrum or the Company) are pleased to
announce the results of the first geophysical survey at the Company’s 100% owned Alkali Flats
project in Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA (Figure 1).
As part of the appraisal program following the Alkali Flats Phase 2 drilling discovery of lithium
mineralisation, which remains open in all directions, Fulcrum has completed a 25km CSAMT
geophysical survey which has provided a high-quality final dataset.
The CSAMT survey was completed to map potential extensions of lithium claystones intersected in
the Phase 2 drilling and to optimise the drill hole locations in the upcoming Phase 3 drilling campaign.
CSAMT surveys are a commonly used geophysical technique for identifying the presence of highly
electrically conductive rocks, such as claystones, by transmitting harmless electrical signals into the
ground and recording the response at receiver stations. High quality data has been received and
the final dataset has been calibrated to the Phase 2 drilling results and interpreted by the geological
team.
Scott Keenan, COO, commented:
“This high quality CSAMT data has facilitated our geological interpretation of thick, shallow, lithium
mineralised claystones extending from areas of known mineralisation in Fulcrum’s 100% owned,
large project area. The clear, low resistivity response from the horizons where lithium bearing clays
have already been intersected can be mapped and extrapolated over an area of approximately
42km2
, which is a significant aerial increase compared with the 9km2
area currently proven by the
Phase 2 drilling results. The CSAMT data crucially gives us added confidence as we plan the Phase
3 drill campaign and build our geological and resource model for a future maiden resource estimate.”
1 Refer ASX announcement 24 September 2025 ‘Alkali Flats Project Update – Lithium Discovery’
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Alkali Flats Project (100% owned)
The Alkali Flats project comprises 793 lode claims, an area of 66 km2
, located in Esmeralda County,
Nevada, USA approximately 15km south of the Tonopah Flats and TLC lithium projects and 10km
east of Albermarle’s Silver Peak Lithium mine, the only operating lithium mine in the USA.
Figure 1. FULCRUM’S ALKALI FLATS PROJECT LOCATION
CSAMT SURVEY RECIEVER DEPLOYMENT AT THE ALKALI FLATS PROJECT
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CSAMT Survey Results
The 25km CSAMT geophysical survey was conducted between 1 October 2025 to 17 October 2025
with high quality data reported during both field operations and final processing audits.
CSAMT is designed to detect the presence and contrast of highly conductive and low resistivity
rocks, such as claystones, with high resolution at shallow depths. The 2D survey lines were
designed in an EW parallel grid to tie into existing Phase 2 drill holes for data and geological
calibration and to map the basin architecture to guide the 3D geological and resource models.
The 2D sections were interpreted by the Fulcrum geological team. High confidence extensions of
lithium mineralised claystones of the Seibert Formation were interpreted along with overburden
gravel thickness, basement terranes as well as structural trends and extensional faults. At AF2-2
drill hole location (Figure 4), where mineralisation remains open at depth and currently 112m thick1
,
the CSAMT data is detecting a potentially very thick lithium claystone interval over 300m thick and
importantly, structural dips and upthrown fault blocks are interpreted to bring thick mineralised clays
much closer to the surface, less than 25m. The mapped extensions and structural information are
crucial for the planning of the Phase 3 drilling program and as input into future geological and
resource models.
Figure 2. ALKALI FLATS CSAMT SURVEY LOCATION
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Figure 3. ALKALI FLATS CSAMT 2D INVERSION RESULTS
Figure 4. CSAMT 2D INVERSION DATA WITH BASIC INTERPRETATION
(LINES L100 AND L300)
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Figure 4. GEOPHYSICALLY DEFINED LITHIUM CLAYSTONE TARGET
Alkali Flats Project Forward Plan
Fulcrum will incorporate the CSAMT data to map and model the extension of lithium claystones to
define targets for the Phase 3 drilling program, for which planning is already underway. The Phase
3 program will include core holes and is designed to infill and extend the relatively sparse Phase 2
drilling campaign data and provide core for a detailed metallurgical program. Data acquired from
the forward plan will be required for Fulcrum to deliver a maiden JORC compliant resource estimate.
Final data from the metallurgical testing program for the Alkali Flats Phase 2 RC drilling program
samples is currently pending. This metallurgical program is designed as an initial scoping level
assessment on mineralogy and leaching performance over broad zones of mineralisation to guide
further detailed metallurgical work and as input for Phase 3 drilling campaign designs.
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About Fulcrum Lithium Ltd
Fulcrum Lithium Ltd (ASX: FUL) listed on the ASX on 22 November 2024, is a lithium exploration
company focused in the heart of Nevada’s ‘lithium belt’ which hosts Albemarle Corporation’s (NYSE:
ALB) Silver Peak lithium mine, the only lithium producing mine in the USA.
Fulcrum’s Alkali Flats project is proximate to, and on trend with, significant lithium projects at various
stages of exploration and development in a geologic setting with demonstrated success and a mining
friendly jurisdiction.
For further information, please contact:
Scott Keenan
Chief Operating Officer
Fulcrum Lithium Ltd
+61 2 9300 3377
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Company Secretary.
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this Report that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information
and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Bill R. Fleshman of Global Geological Services, LLC, a
geologist who is a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
and (FAusIMM CP Geology #107342) and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities which are being undertaken to
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Fleshman is an independent consulting
geologist and consents to the inclusion of the Exploration Results and Exploration Targets and supporting
information in the form and context in which it appears.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data – Alkali Flats
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels,
random chips, or specific specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done
this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation
drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg
was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’).
In other cases more explanation may be required, such
as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Drilling techniques Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and
details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth
of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery
and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred
due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically
and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining
studies and metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half
or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split,
etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected, including
for instance results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size
of the material being sampled.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying
and laboratory procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining
the analysis including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied and their
derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie
lack of bias) and precision have been established.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes
(collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Contractor surveyors using high accuracy GPS equipment was
used to survey location data points. Location of data points is
considered to be at acceptable levels of accuracy and precision.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient
to establish the degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
CSAMT lines are parallel and spaced approximately 1500m –
3000m to map key structural faults and the extension of
claystones drilled in Phase 2 drilling program.
Phase 2 drill holes were spaced 1500m-2500m apart. The
spacing is considered adequate for this stage of exploration
given the flat to moderately dipping sedimentary layers.
Orientation of
data in relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which
this is known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and
the orientation of key mineralised structures is
considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
CSAMT survey data is designed to map structure to understand
the dip of the stratigraphy. Results indicate flat to very shallow
dipping horizons.
Phase 2 drill holes were drilled vertically achieving unbiased
sampling of the underlying structure. The stratigraphy
comprises flat, bedded, mostly sedimentary layers.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. CSAMT data was securely gathered, stored and electronically
transmitted to the Company’s and contractor’s technical teams
only.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
A review of the data quality by the contractor’s technical team
was carried out and reported to Fulcrum.
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership
including agreements or material issues with third
parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding
royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness
or national park and environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting
along with any known impediments to obtaining a
license to operate in the area.
The Fulcrum Projects are 100% owned by Fulcrum and are in the
form of 793 unpatented US lode claims located on Federal Land
administered by the US Bureau of Land management (BLM).
Alkali Flats Project – 793 lode claims centred near 469,342 metres
East, 4,187,705 metres North, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
NAD 83, Zone 11 datum in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
The lode claims require an annual filing of an Intent to Hold
declaration and are subject to annual Maintenance Fee payments to
the BLM and Esmeralda County totalling US$200 per claim. Surface
rights sufficient to explore, develop and mine minerals on the
unpatented lode claims are inherent to the claims provided the
claims are maintained in good standing. The surface rights are
subject to all applicable State and Federal environmental
regulations.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Not applicable as no exploration done by other parties is reported.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Alkali Flats project is in an area favourable for claystone hosted
lithium deposits. The project area was selected based on the
presence of favourable host lithologies within a hydrogeological
closed basin that also exhibited high geothermal activity. The Alkali
Flats project is geologically similar to other nearby lithium projects
in the Tonopah area with advanced exploration programs. Several of
those projects are currently being investigated at various
exploration or development stages all based primarily on the United
States Geological Survey (USGS) lithium depositional model as
presented by Asher-Bolinder (1991) in which three diagenetic
models are proposed for formation of enriched lithium clays in
closed basins:
Alteration of volcanic glass to lithium-rich smectite.
Precipitation from lacustrine waters.
Incorporation of lithium into existing smectites.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results including a
tabulation of the following information for all Material
drill holes:
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
down hole length and interception depth
hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the
basis that the information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the
report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why
this is the case.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off
grades are usually material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of
high grade results and longer lengths of low grade
results, the procedure used for such aggregation should
be stated and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the
drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect
(eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
Not applicable for a geophysical survey.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any
significant discovery being reported. These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Appropriate diagrams are included in the ASX announcement.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration
Results is not practicable, representative reporting of
both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
All new CSAMT data was displayed in this ASX announcement
providing a balanced portrayal of the new information.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
should be reported including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
N/A – no other material exploration data was gathered in this
period.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests
for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale
step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological interpretations
and future drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
Further work for the Alkali Flats project is described in the
announcement.
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