Junior miner American Potash Corp., Vancouver, B.C., announced on Oct. 4 that it has received permits from the Utah Division of Oil Gas and Mining (UDOGM) to drill exploratory wells on three of its eleven 100% owned potash and lithium state mineral leases, which form part of its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, located within the Paradox Basin, Utah. The company received initial approval for the permits in December (GM Dec. 16, 2022).
“Securing these drill permits to test for lithium and potash on our state minerals leases is a key milestone on our path to develop the Green River Potash and Lithium Project, particularly given the challenges explorers face trying to obtain permits for drilling on federal lands,” said President and CEO Jonathan George. “We believe that results from our planned drilling program could reveal a substantial resource for both lithium and potash underlying our project in this part of the Paradox Basin.”
Located only 20 miles northwest of Moab, Utah, American Potash said the project has significant logistical advantages including proximity to major rail hubs, airport, roads, water, towns, and labor markets.