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Drill Results

First Lithium Commences Field Work Program at Lidstone Project

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 09, 2025 · 06:01 FLM · 0.05 First Lithium Minerals Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • First Lithium Minerals Corp. announced the commencement of a field exploration program at its 17,300‑ha Lidstone Project in northern Ontario.
  • The program will focus on prospecting, geochemical rock sampling, and geological mapping in the northern and central sectors of the 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 Overview: Lidstone Project comprises ~27 km of greenstone belt within the English River sub‑province; 100 % owned, no royalties.
  • Exploration Focus: Northern and central sectors defined by contrasting magnetic intensities and a historic quartz vein sample showing 0.272 g/t Au.
  • Planned Activities: Prospecting, geochemical rock sampling, geological mapping; aim to improve geological understanding and identify drill targets for 2026.
  • Timeline: Field program slated for completion by end of Q4 2025, weather‑dependent.
  • Consulting Partner: Bayside Geoscience (Thunder Bay, Ontario) will provide geological consulting services.
  • Future Work: Results to be disclosed as material; anticipated follow‑up drilling contingent on permitting and target definition.
  • CEO Comment: Rob Saltsman highlighted the excitement of exploring an “unexplored greenstone belt” and the potential for gold mineralization.

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

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (operational update that does not yet disclose financial results or material discoveries).

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