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LithiumBank Completes Bulk Brine Sampling at Boardwalk Lithium Project

LithiumBank Hits Brine Sampling Milestone as Funding Clock Ticks

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 13, 2026 · 07:53 LBNK · 0.67 LithiumBank Resources Corp.
Executive Summary
  • On April 13, 2026, LithiumBank announced the completion of bulk brine sampling (150 m³) from well 10-6 at the Boardwalk Lithium Project.
  • This action completes Modified Milestone 1 for Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) funding eligibility.
  • The company installed a down-hole pressure monitor in well 10-6 and plans to re-enter/drill well 1-12 through the Leduc formation.
  • ERA Funding structure adjusted: Milestone 1 eligible reimbursement capped at $1.6M (50% of expenses), with the remaining budget from the original allocation shifted to Milestone 3 (Feasibility Study). Total ERA commitment remains $3.9M.
  • QA/QC samples sent to AGAT Laboratory; results pending.
Material Impact
  • Expected Progress: This news confirms execution on a roadmap established in July 2025 ($3.9M ERA award) and December 2025 (Development Agreement with LESTS). The market was already aware of the brine sampling plan following the March 10, 2026 announcement regarding well 1-12 ownership transfer.
  • Funding Reality: While Milestone 1 is complete, the funding is refundable based on eligible expenditures (50% reimbursement), not an upfront grant. The company must spend capital first to trigger reimbursement, creating cash flow timing risk.
  • No Surprise Capital: No new equity financing or strategic investment was announced in this release. The $2.25M private placement closed March 4, 2026, is the primary recent liquidity event.
  • Technical Validation: Successful collection validates well integrity but does not confirm lithium concentration grades (results pending). This is a procedural milestone rather than a resource discovery.
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Company Overview
  • Company: LithiumBank Resources Corp. focuses on developing lithium brine assets in Western Canada using Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology.
  • Flagship Project: Boardwalk Lithium Brine Project (Alberta). Holds 100% interest.
    • Resource: 5.2 Mt LCE Measured & Indicated @ 81.6 mg/L Li; 2.8 Mt Inferred.
    • Strategy: Modular DLE production targeting 10,000 tpa LCE by 2027.
  • Secondary Project: Park Place (Alberta). Holds 100% interest but subject to a 2% ORR royalty. Resource: 15.1 Mt Inferred @ 80 mg/L Li.
  • Technology: Partnership with Leading Energy Services and Technology Supplier (LESTS) for DLE licensing and EPC activities.
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