Noram Proceeds with Bench Testing of Lithium-Rich Claystone Samples from Its Clayton Valley Nevada Project

Vancouver, British Columbia (FSCwire) - Noram Ventures Inc. (TSX-Venture: NRM and Frankfurt: N7R) (“Noram” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has engaged Membrane Development Specialists LLC (MDS) to conduct bench testing on lithium-rich claystone samples from its Clayton Valley Project after the successful sampling results from its Zeus and Hades claim groups (see news releases of July 22, 2016 & July 26, 2016).

MDS is a world-leader in membrane technology applications and has extensive experience designing, building, commissioning and operating nanofiltration systems for the mining and oil & gas industries. 

The focus of the bench testing is to substantiate the recovery yield of lithium carbonate directly from the mineralized claystones using MDS’s environmentally friendly process. The MDS system will not incur  many of the costs associated with other recovery methods and captures all reagents used in the process for reuse.

Prior to the bench testing the samples will be assayed by Colorado Analytical Labs, using method ME-MS61. The samples will then be sent to MDS’s lab in Escondino, California, where the samples will be mixed with an acid and roll in a mini ball mill to simulate a Vat Leach process. The resulting samples will be processed by MDS to remove unwanted elements, such as magnesium and calcium thereby isolating the lithium carbonate. The lithium carbonate will then be assayed by Colorado Analytical Labs for purity..

Noram’s independent technical consultant, Bradley Peek, MSc and PGeo, will be preparing two 50kg claystone sample packages; one from the drilling spoils pile surrounding the Hades bore hole (See Photo) and one collected from the location where vertical chip samples ZS-2-029, ZS-2-030 and ZS-2-031 (See Table) were taken through a 12 foot (3.66 meters) stratigraphic section in the central area of the Zeus claims. 

“We expect the results of the MDS bench testing will add significantly to our knowledge base as to the most effective method of recovery and help define a conceptual process model for further development of the lithium claystones on our Clayton Valley Project,” said Noram’s President, Mark Ireton.

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Collins, PGeo, who is a Qualified Person with respect to Norma’s Clayton Valley Claim Group Project as defined under National Instrument 43-101.

About Norma Ventures Inc.:

Noram Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: NRM and Frankfurt: N7R) is a Canadian based junior exploration company, with a goal of becoming a force in the Green Energy Revolution through the development of lithium and graphite deposits and becoming a low-cost supplier for the burgeoning lithium battery industry. The Company’s primary business focus since formation has been the exploration of mineral projects that include the lithium projects in Clayton Valley in Nevada and the Jumbo graphite property in British Columbia. Norma’s long term strategy is to build a multi-national lithium-graphite dominant industrial minerals company to produce and sell lithium and graphite into the markets of Europe, North America and Asia.

Please visit our web site for further information: www.noramventures.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

/s/ “Mark R. Ireton”

President & Director

Direct: (604) 761-9994

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