First Lithium starts exploration program at Lidstone

Executive Summary

• First Lithium Minerals Corp. has commenced a field exploration program at its 17,300‑ha Lidstone project in Northwestern Ontario.
• The program will focus on prospecting, geochemical rock sampling and geological mapping of the northern and central greenstone belt to identify gold or base‑metal mineralization, with drill targeting planned for 2026.
• Field work is expected to be completed by the end of Q4 2025, subject to weather conditions, and will be conducted with the assistance of Bayside Geoscience.

Key Details

• Project Scope: 17,300‑ha Lidstone property covering ~27 km of greenstone belt within the English River subprovince of the Superior province (Canadian Shield).
• Exploration Focus: Northern and central sectors defined by contrasting magnetic intensities and a historic quartz vein sample showing 0.272 g/t Au.
• Activities Planned: Prospecting, geochemical rock sampling, detailed geological mapping; aim to improve geological understanding and identify targets for future drilling (2026).
• Consultant Engagement: Bayside Geoscience (Thunder Bay, Ontario) will provide geological consulting services.
• Timeline: Program subject to weather; targeted completion by end of Q4 2025.
• Ownership & Royalties: 100 % owned by First Lithium Minerals; no royalties on the property.
• CEO Comment: Rob Saltsman highlighted the excitement around mapping, following up the gold anomaly, and refining airborne magnetic survey data to delineate the greenstone belt.

Notable Quotes

“We are excited to continue our field work at Lidstone and add value through geologic mapping and prospecting to delineate the greenstone belt… This is an exciting time for the company and our shareholders, as we explore what can be considered an unexplored greenstone belt in Canada’s top gold jurisdiction – Ontario.” – Rob Saltsman, President & CEO.