# Lithium Mining News in Northwest Territories Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=lithium®ions=northwest+territories Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 8 Returned: 8 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Northwest Territories (northwest territories) Commodity: Lithium (lithium) Applied filters: {"regions":["northwest territories"],"commodities":["lithium"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 ## Li-FT grows Yellowknife lithium BIG picture - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li-ft-grows-yellowknife-lithium-big-picture--1f38c579-d80e-427c-ae84-eafebec85fe5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li-ft-grows-yellowknife-lithium-big-picture--1f38c579-d80e-427c-ae84-eafebec85fe5.md) - Original announcement: 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-19T01:34:24.302Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-19T01:34:24.302Z - Company: Li-FT Power Ltd. - Original source: [miningnewsnorth](https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/07/03/northern-neighbors/li-ft-grows-yellowknife-lithium-big-picture/9755.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.3 - Atlas tags: Inferred Resource, Maiden Resource Li-FT Power Ltd. has reported an inferred lithium resource of 50.4 million metric tons at 1% Li2O at its Yellowknife Lithium Project. The company also noted strong lithium intercepts from recent winter drilling and geotechnical holes. ## LIFT Reports Drill Results from Yellowknife Lithium Project, NWT - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-reports-drill-results-from-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--5ced6080-bb03-464e-9de8-9db91bf96758) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-reports-drill-results-from-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--5ced6080-bb03-464e-9de8-9db91bf96758.md) - Original announcement: 2026-06-30T07:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Li-FT Power Ltd. (LIFT) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LIFT/news/7891663986550366/lift-reports-drill-results-from-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt) - Atlas sentiment: 0.514 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, JORC Compliant, NI 43-101 Compliant, Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling, Apparent Width Only, Cut-off Undisclosed Li-FT Power Ltd. reported drill results from its 2025 summer and 2026 winter programs at the Yellowknife Lithium Project, Northwest Territories. Highlights include several high-grade and wide lithium intercepts, notably 26 m at 1.29% Li2O in YLP-0312 and 22 m at 1.09% Li2O in YLP-0315, which extend mineralization at the BIG East pegmatite. The company confirmed robust QA/QC procedures and certified laboratory analysis for the program. ## Li-FT drills more lithium at BIG East - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li-ft-drills-more-lithium-at-big-east--9f569d75-2dee-4d81-9582-15eddde85c6e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/li-ft-drills-more-lithium-at-big-east--9f569d75-2dee-4d81-9582-15eddde85c6e.md) - Original announcement: 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-19T10:21:13.395Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-19T10:21:13.395Z - Company: Li-FT Power Ltd. - Original source: [miningnewsnorth](https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/05/15/northern-neighbors/li-ft-drills-more-lithium-at-big-east/9673.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.189 - Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure Li-FT Power Ltd. has reported new lithium intercepts from winter drilling at the BIG East pegmatite complex within its Yellowknife Lithium Project. The results outline new mineralization at the largest deposit in the company's hardrock lithium resource. ## LIFT Intersects 26 m at 1.29% Li2O at its BIG East pegmatite, Yellowknife Lithium Project, NWT - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-intersects-26-m-at-1-29-li2o-at-its-big-east-pegmatite-yellowknife-lithium--2e169606-42c8-4931-ac1f-5a8fae8e80fd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-intersects-26-m-at-1-29-li2o-at-its-big-east-pegmatite-yellowknife-lithium--2e169606-42c8-4931-ac1f-5a8fae8e80fd.md) - Original announcement: 2026-05-13T07:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Li-FT Power Ltd. (LIFT) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LIFT/news/4806158733688290/lift-intersects-26-m-at-1-29-li2o-at-its-big-east-pegmatite-yellowknife-lithium-) - Atlas sentiment: 0.686 - Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Infill Drilling, Resource Update, Stale Estimate, Inferred Resource LIFT Power Ltd. announced positive drill results from its 2026 winter program at the Yellowknife Lithium Project in the Northwest Territories, with a highlight intercept of 26 meters at 1.29% Li2O. These results confirm the continuity of mineralization at depth and extend the known strike length of the BIG East pegmatite, which is expected to contribute to the expansion of the project's existing inferred mineral resource estimate. The drilling program included resource delineation and extension holes, with several intercepts showing strong to moderate lithium grades. ## LIFT Announces Commencement of Drilling at the Yellowknife Lithium Project, NWT - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f.md) - Original announcement: 2026-02-17T08:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Li-FT Power Ltd. (LIFT) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LIFT/news/8182631422200694/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt) - Atlas sentiment: 0.55 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, PEA-Supporting, Resource Update Li-FT Power Ltd. has commenced a 6,770-meter resource drill program at its Yellowknife Lithium Project in the Northwest Territories, Canada. The program focuses on the BIG East spodumene pegmatite, aiming to expand the current inferred resource by stepping out from known high-grade mineralization. Results from this program are expected to be incorporated into a Preliminary Economic Assessment scheduled for release in 2027. ## Lake Winn Announces Results from 2023 Field Program at Little Nahanni Pegmatite Property, Northwest Territories, Canada - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lake-winn-announces-results-from-2023-field-program-at-little-nahanni-pegmatite--2fa7d856-2b24-4a2e-b504-93dd8063bad6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lake-winn-announces-results-from-2023-field-program-at-little-nahanni-pegmatite--2fa7d856-2b24-4a2e-b504-93dd8063bad6.md) - Original announcement: 2023-11-22T14:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Lake Winn Resources Corp. (LWR) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LWR/news/5726873346529801/lake-winn-announces-results-from-2023-field-program-at-little-nahanni-pegmatite-) - Atlas sentiment: 0.409 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed Lake Winn Resources completed a multi-faceted 2023 field program at the Little Nahanni Pegmatite Project, featuring rock chip and soil sampling. Highlights include peak lithium grades of 3.52% in rock samples and the identification of a new 7 km-long geophysical anomaly. ## Leading Edge MAG SYSTEM, Maps Extensive Lithium Bearing Pegmatite Dyke Swarm, LNPG Project, NWT - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/leading-edge-mag-system-maps-extensive-lithium-bearing-pegmatite-dyke-swarm-lnpg--f64692b4-ad00-4cd1-9f44-d04cb4c00782) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/leading-edge-mag-system-maps-extensive-lithium-bearing-pegmatite-dyke-swarm-lnpg--f64692b4-ad00-4cd1-9f44-d04cb4c00782.md) - Original announcement: 2023-07-06T13:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Lake Winn Resources Corp. (LWR) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LWR/news/7349264562557089/leading-edge-mag-system-maps-extensive-lithium-bearing-pegmatite-dyke-swarm-lnpg) - Atlas sentiment: 0.441 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension Lake Winn Resources has completed a high-tech magnetic survey that successfully mapped an extensive lithium-bearing pegmatite dyke swarm at the LNPG Project. The survey identified large anomalies up to 100m wide, which are supported by high-grade channel samples and upcoming drilling plans. ## Lake Winn Announces Completion of 3D Model of Pegmatite Dykes at Little Nahanni Lithium Project, Northwest Territories, Canada - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lake-winn-announces-completion-of-3d-model-of-pegmatite-dykes-at-little-nahanni--d723f830-e576-48e6-a8d6-1076c4a36ee5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lake-winn-announces-completion-of-3d-model-of-pegmatite-dykes-at-little-nahanni--d723f830-e576-48e6-a8d6-1076c4a36ee5.md) - Original announcement: 2023-06-21T13:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Lake Winn Resources Corp. (LWR) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LWR/news/5427515151840933/lake-winn-announces-completion-of-3d-model-of-pegmatite-dykes-at-little-nahanni-) - Atlas sentiment: 0.142 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Stale Data Re-release, Apparent Width Only, Exploration Drilling Lake Winn Resources Corp. announced the completion of a 3D model for pegmatite dykes at its Little Nahanni Lithium Project in the Northwest Territories, Canada, intended to guide future exploration. The model integrates historical drill and channel sampling data, which indicate significant lithium, tantalum, and tin mineralization. The company also reported the issuance of a 5-year Class-A exploration permit for the project. # Atlas tag definitions - **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. - **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. - **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. - **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates). - **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. - **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. - **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. - **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release. - **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. - **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. - **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. - **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. - **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. - **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved. - **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics. - **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes. - **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience. - **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. - **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard. - **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard. - **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. - **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence. - **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling. - **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down. - **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning. - **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain. - **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion. - **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling. - **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding. - **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. - **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. - **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. - **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. - **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. - **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. - **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. - **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. - **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation. - **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. - **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed. - **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route. - **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route. - **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established. - **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material. - **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. - **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected. - **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation). - **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. - **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. - **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.