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http://www.pureenergyminerals.com/

Pure Energy ist ein integriertes
Entwicklungsunternehmens im Bereich Lithium-Bergbau und
Lithium-Verarbeitung. Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich dabei auf
umweltverträgliche Lösungen für die Versorgung der nordamerikanischen
Märkte mit Lithium, wobei auf einen sogenannten 'Cradle to
Cradle'-Lebenszyklus gesetzt wird, also auf die Bereitstellung von
vollständig recyclingfähigen Gütern. Der Schwerpunkt von Pure Energy
liegt derzeit auf der Weiterentwicklung des vielversprechenden
Clayton Valley Lithium Brine-Projekts in Esmeralda County im
US-Bundesstaat Nevada.

Pure Energy erzielt Lithium-Reinheitsgehalt von über 99,9% beiVerfahrenstests mit Lithiumlauge

Limited (TSX VENTURE: PE) (FRANKFURT: A111EG) (OTC: HMGLF) (das
'Unternehmen' oder 'Pure Energy') gibt bekannt, dass der
Abschlussbericht und die Ergebnisse der von Tenova Bateman
Technologies ('TBT') durchgeführten Lithium-Extraktionstests
vorliegen. Das Unternehmen freut sich, mitteilen zu können, dass die
Tests belegen, dass die Bateman-Verfahren LiP(TM)
(Vorbehandlungsphase) und LiSX(TM) (Hauptphase der Lithiumtrennung)
für die Extraktion von Lithium aus der Sole (siehe schematische
Darstellung in Abb. 1) erfolgreich an unverarbeiteter Sole aus dem
Lithium-Projekt des Unternehmens in Clayton Valley (Nevada)
durchgeführt werden konnten. Bis heute wird Lithium noch in aller
Welt mithilfe von kapitalintensiven, langsamen und ineffizienten
Verdampfungsverfahren von den Solen getrennt. Die erfolgreiche
Anwendung der modernen TBT-Technologie stellt eine bahnbrechende
Entwicklung dar, da dadurch der Wert des Clayton
Valley-Lithium-Projekts deutlich gesteigert wird.

Phase 1 Exploration – Inferred Resource – This phase will include geophysics (gravity, seismic), three boreholes (wells) drilled to approx. 300m and pumping tests. Pure Energy recently drilled the first well down to 275m (CV-1) and intersected lithium-bearing units from 152m to 275m depth (the base of the borehole), with lithium brine concentrations averaging 264 ppm. The remainder of this phase is fully financed and will be used to develop a 43-101 compliant inferred resource by May 2015.

Phase 2 Exploration – A combination of geophysics, 15-20 additional wells and pumping tests are proposed to assess the resource and develop a 43-101 compliant indicated resource and probable reserve.

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Pure Energy beendet erfolgreiches Bohrprogramm im Lithiumsolen-Projekt
in Clayton Valley im US-Bundesstaat Nevada
29.04.2015 / 21:59

VANCOUVER, BC -- (Marketwired) -- 04/29/15 -- Pure Energy Minerals
Limited (TSX VENTURE: PE) (FRANKFURT: A111EG) (OTC: HMGLF) (das
'Unternehmen' oder 'Pure Energy') teilt mit, dass es sein
anfängliches Bohrprogramm für 2015 in seinem Lithiumsolen-Projekt in
Clayton Valley im US-Bundesstaat Nevada nun abgeschlossen hat.
Wie bereits früher bekanntgegeben wurde
(http://www.pureenergyminerals.com/pure-energy-completes-succ…
führte das Unternehmen erfolgreiche Bohrungen durch und installierte
bereits den Test-Förderbrunnen CV-1 mit einer gemessenen Gesamttiefe
von 275 Metern.
Das Unternehmen hat nun zudem mithilfe seiner Betreiberfirma GeoXplor
Corp. die Aufschlussbohrung an CV-2 mit einer Gesamttiefe von 296
Metern abgeschlossen. CV-2 befindet sich ca. einen Kilometer südlich
des CV-1-Bohrlochs des Unternehmens. Die Beobachtungen vor Ort
bestätigen das Durchteufen von Abschnitten mit solenartigen
Flüssigkeiten in einer Tiefe von 198 Metern bis zur Gesamttiefe von
295 Metern, was einen durchteuften Abschnitt von ungefähr 100 Metern
ergibt. Diese Flüssigkeiten sind mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit in
derselben soleführenden Schicht vorhanden, die bereits in CV-1 in
einem Bereich von 140 bis 275 Metern Tiefe gefunden wurde.
Robert Mintak, CEO von Pure Energy, kommentierte: 'Unser Team freut
sich riesig über die 100%ige Erfolgsquote bei den Bohrungen. Die
Ergebnisse von den Testbohrungen sind ein großer Ansporn für uns. Sie
bestätigen die laterale Kontinuität einer durchgängigen
Mineralisierungszone, die sich unterhalb unseres Explorationsbereichs
womöglich noch weiter ausdehnt.'
Die in diesem Explorationsprogramm erhobenen Daten werden zur
Unterstützung einer NI-43-101-konformen Schätzung zu vermuteten
Ressourcen verwendet, die derzeit zu den Lithiumsolen unterhalb des
Prospektionsbereichs von Pure Energy in Clayton Valley erarbeitet
werden.
Über Pure Energy:
Pure Energy ist ein integriertes
Entwicklungsunternehmens im Bereich Lithium-Bergbau und
Lithium-Verarbeitung. Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich dabei auf
umweltverträgliche Lösungen für die Versorgung der nordamerikanischen
Märkte mit Lithium, wobei auf einen sogenannten 'Cradle to
Cradle'-Lebenszyklus gesetzt wird, also auf die Bereitstellung von
vollständig recyclingfähigen Gütern. Der Schwerpunkt von Pure Energy
liegt derzeit auf der Weiterentwicklung des vielversprechenden
Clayton Valley Lithium Brine-Projekts in Esmeralda County im
US-Bundesstaat Nevada.
Im Auftrag des Vorstands
'Robert Mintak'
CEO

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Pure Energy Acquires Additional Contiguous Lithium Claims to Further Expand Landholding in Clayton Valley, Nevada

http://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-r…

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - May 6, 2015) - Pure Energy Minerals Limited (TSX VENTURE: PE) (FRANKFURT: A111EG) (OTC: HMGLF) (the "Company" or "Pure Energy") is pleased to report that, via its wholly owned US subsidiary, Esmeralda Minerals LLC, it has secured an additional 963 acres (390 hectares) of lithium placer mining claims (the "CL" claims) in Clayton Valley, Nevada. Pure Energy's total project size is now approximately 8,037 acres (3,253 hectares).

The CL claim block consists of 48 placer mining claims, (each approximately 20 acres in size) that are contiguous to, and to the south of, Pure Energy's existing Clayton Valley Lithium Brine prospects. As previously reported, (http://www.pureenergyminerals.com/pure-increases-land-holdin… Pure Energy executed a binding LOI with Nevada Alaska Minerals to acquire 2,542 acres of lithium placer claims, and as a result, the Company's total project area now consists of 8,037 acres of placer mining claims.

Mr. Robert Mintak, Pure Energy CEO, commented;

"We are very pleased with our land acquisition strategy that has nearly doubled our project footprint and significantly increases the potential and scope of our Clayton Valley, Nevada project. Our recently completed exploration drilling program and highly successful lithium brine processing test program has highlighted the opportunity of our project as a potential strategic supply answer for the anticipated significant demand in lithium materials critical for electric energy storage."

The Company's entire claim package overlies the north-south trending basin that is present beneath the southern half of Clayton Valley. Recent drilling work completed by Pure Energy Minerals in the northern part of the basin has identified lithium-bearing brines within sediments that infill the basin. The recent seismic reflection survey of the area conducted by Pure Energy (news release http://www.pureenergyminerals.com/p....lithium-brine-prospec… included the new CL area and allows for the potential expansion of the resource assessment of the entire claim area, to be completed as part of a forthcoming Inferred Resource Assessment Report (NI 43-101 compliant).
As the new claims have been recorded and secured by a wholly owned subsidiary of Pure Energy, there are no royalties, lease payments, work commitments or other encumbrances that apply to the claims, other than normal annual recording and payment obligations.

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http://www.smallcappower.com/posts/lithium-hype-yes-true-pro…

5 May, 2015

By Peter Epstein

In this article I present a bullish thesis on the demand for lithium, but not by naming the usual suspects of batteries & large scale grid storage. Please read this article and visit the websites of two of the companies mentioned herein. Dajin Resources (TSXV: DJI) / (DJIFF) and Pure Energy, (TSXV: PE). As or April 29, 2015, I have no prior or existing relationship with any named company. Note: I believe that Dajin has one of the best website & corporate presentation of any I've seen in a junior company.

Buying shares in small cap companies is not suitable for all investors. Readers should consult with their own investment advisors before buying or selling small cap companies.

As We've all Heard, Lithium Demand Poised to Take Off

Investors are aware of the growing need for the metal lithium in automobiles & large-scale energy storage of renewables such as wind & solar. But few may realize that lithium-ion batteries are also key in portable dog showers. Does this represent a, "tipping point?" Perhaps a tipping point for the dogs! The main uses of lithium in 2014 were ceramics and batteries. [see pie chart]. However, the "other" slice of the pie represented just 10%. No one mentions the "other" category because there's no blockbuster products in it. Notice that large-scale storage does not have its own slice of the pie. I think at the very least, 41% of the pie will grow at a CAGR of at least ~15% (see quote below).


The incremental uses of lithium-ion batteries in power tools, vacuum cleaners, cell phones, lap tops, dog showers, etc, etc. products in the, "other" category, will be ongoing for years and years to come. I think the, "other" category will become a more meaningful slice of the lithium pie. And let's not forget electric bikes, of which there are 200 million, yes million, in China alone. Why does China dominate the electric bike market globally? For one, Chinese air pollution is a terribly embarrassing problem for China's leading officials. Assuming the lithium in 350 electric bikes equals that of the average EV, that equates to the equivalent of about 600,000 EV's.

Are Pundits Factoring in All of the Potential Demand Factors?

Finally, I point to hybrid p-EVs, (plug-in hybrids) there's a growing number of them... In a few short years there will be less hybrids coming off the assembly lines, replaced with 100% EVs. I'm not sure how that presumption on my part factors into the demand picture. Plug-in hybrids on average use roughly 1/3 the amount of lithium as full EVs. Another angle not appreciated is the replacement of lithium-ion battery packs in existing EVs and bikes. Aside from Tesla, most EVs will need replacement battery packs after 5-10 years. Replacements could add significantly to overall demand for lithium.

In a surprising and controversial move, I've waited until the 4th paragraph to introduce an exclusive quote from industry guru Simon Moores of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence,

"Since the boom and fall in lithium carbonate prices between 2005-2010, prices have slowly been creeping up. In 2013-14, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence estimates that average lithium carbonate prices have increased by 10% a year and now stand in the $5,000/metric tonne (equivalent) region. Battery demand from Asia is rising, contributing to global annual lithium demand of ~15%. With at least 5 battery mega-factories announced or under construction, we expect this rising price trend to exceed $5,500/tonne by the end of 2015, possibly in excess of 20% this year. Lithium hydroxide, used as a raw material by companies such as Panasonic and Tesla, is seeing an even tighter situation with average prices around $8,000/tonne. Lack of new capacity and availability of the required battery grade material means hydroxide prices are expected to be more erratic than carbonate, particularly in the last three months of this year as new battery projects come on stream."

How does one articulate exposure to this theme? With few exceptions, it's best to invest in lithium juniors that control properties in key basins, two of which being Nevada and (Argentina / Chile) South America. Roughly 75% of lithium supply comes from South America, a disturbing fact given that Argentina is in the mix. Resource nationalism is not unknown in that country. Recent severe flooding in the region raises questions of security of supply. Lithium is deemed a critical metal in the U.S. due to its increasing use in military hardware. Juniors offer compelling risk/return investments. Playing the top three lithium producers is not going to help much. One derives just 10% of its revenues from lithium and all three have multi-billion dollar market caps. Hard to move the needle on those three.

Instead, companies like Venture Exchange-listed Dajin Resources (TSXV: DJI) & OTC:Pink Sheets (DJIFF) and Venture Exchange-listed Pure Energy (TSXV: PE) have strategically located exploration targets, tiny market caps and blue-sky potential if lithium prices continue to move. Well managed and funded juniors offer investors long-term call options on the demand / price for lithium. Select lithium juniors will face ample opportunities to be acquired. Dajin & Pure Energy are worth considerably more to a Compass Minerals, Agrium, Cargill or Mosaic, any of which would benefit from geographic diversification, could advance projects faster and have lower costs of capital.

Dajin has staked claims near Rockwood Lithium’s Silver Peak mine, the only producing brine-based lithium operation in North America. Dajin’s Teels Marsh property is located 50 miles northwest of the Clayton Valley deposit at Silver Peak, while its recently staked Alkali Lake claims are just 7 miles northeast of the mine.

Dajin Resources is especially interesting in that it has property in BOTH highly prospective Nevada & South America. While early stage, it has one of the smallest market caps of a pure play lithium company and could therefore be one of the greatest percentage gainers. Neither Dajin nor Pure Energy will double or triple over night, but within 6-18 months, gains could be spectacular for patient investors.

Staking ground in highly perspective areas is the name of the game in depressed markets. We see it in junior uranium and gold plays all the time. The key difference with lithium is that it's not engulfed in a fundamentally depressed pricing / demand / supply environment. Lithium is one of the very few sectors that looks promising. When the market for juniors rebounds or if lithium prices talk off, Dajin Resources' stock and select junior lithium plays will benefit immensely.