Anson Resources Revives Mt Fuel-Skyline Well to Unlock Lithium Potential
Anson Resources has begun earthworks to re-establish the drill pad at its Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser well in Utah, aiming to enhance lithium resource estimates at the Green River Lithium Project.
- Re-establishment of Mt Fuel-Skyline drill pad underway
- Drilling targets lithium-rich supersaturated brines in Mississippian units
- Historical data shows high porosity, permeability, and reservoir pressures
- New data to refine 3D geological models for future drilling and resource estimates
- Project leverages existing disturbed land to minimize environmental impact
Drillpad Earthworks Signal Next Phase at Green River
Anson Resources Limited (ASX, ASN) has initiated earthworks to re-establish the drill pad at the Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser well, a key site within its Green River Lithium Project in southeastern Utah. This move marks a significant operational milestone as the company prepares to re-enter the well and deepen its exploration efforts targeting lithium-rich brines.
Unlocking Lithium from Supersaturated Brines
The Mt Fuel-Skyline well, originally drilled to over 9,500 feet, intersects thick Mississippian and Pennsylvanian geological units known to contain supersaturated brines. Historical oil and gas drilling reports indicate these units possess excellent porosity and permeability, alongside reservoir pressures between 4,800 and 5,100 psi; factors that bode well for lithium extraction potential. The upcoming drilling program aims to sample these brines to confirm their lithium content and potentially increase the project's JORC Mineral Resource estimate.
Integrating New Data into Advanced Geological Models
Data gathered from the re-entry will feed into Anson’s existing static and dynamic Petrel 3D subsurface models. These models, which currently identify 42 distinct horizons within the Mississippian units, are critical for optimizing the placement of future extraction and disposal wells. By enhancing geological understanding, Anson hopes to improve resource estimation accuracy and support engineering and feasibility studies for the project’s development.
Sustainability and Minimal Environmental Impact
The drill pad’s location on previously disturbed land adjacent to existing roads means the project will avoid creating new access routes, aligning with Anson’s commitment to sustainable development. Minimizing environmental and social disruption is a priority as the company advances its lithium exploration in a region marked by complex geological structures such as the Ten Mile Graben and Green River Anticline.
Looking Ahead
While approvals from Utah’s Division of Oil, Gas and Mining are already in place, the success of this program hinges on the assay results confirming lithium concentrations in the targeted brines. Should these results be positive, Anson could significantly bolster its resource base, positioning the Green River Project as a notable player in the lithium supply chain critical to new energy technologies.
Bottom Line?
Anson’s drillpad work at Mt Fuel-Skyline sets the stage for a potential lithium resource upgrade that could reshape its project’s trajectory.
Questions in the middle?
- What lithium concentrations will the re-entry drilling confirm in the supersaturated brines?
- How will new geological data influence the scale and timing of future drilling campaigns?
- What are the potential environmental monitoring challenges as extraction plans advance?
