# LIFT Announces Commencement of Drilling at the Yellowknife Lithium Project, NWT

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LIFT/news/8182631422200694/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-17T08:05:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Li-FT Power Ltd.

- Ticker: LIFT

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Northwest Territories

- Primary commodity: Lithium

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 02:12:29 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

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.

Reasoning: Li-FT Power Ltd. has initiated a substantial 6,770-meter drill program at its Yellowknife Lithium Project, specifically targeting the expansion of the BIG East inferred resource and stepping out from high-grade mineralization, with the objective of supporting a Preliminary Economic Assessment in 2027.

- Positive factor: Large Drill Program

- Positive factor: Resource Expansion Focus

- Positive factor: Step-Out Drilling

- Positive factor: PEA Support

- Positive factor: QP Signed

- Negative factor: No New Assay Results

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 31

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: The news release includes a 'Qualified Person' section stating that the scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Ron Voordouw, Ph.D., P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> Qualified Person The disclosure in this news release of scientific and technical information regarding LIFT’s mineral properties has been reviewed and approved by Ron Voordouw, Ph.D., P.Geo., Partner, Director Geoscience, Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd., and consultant to Li-FT Power Ltd. A Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects \(NI 43-101\) as well as a member in good standing with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists \(NAPEG\) \(Geologist Registration number: L5245\).

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drill program is designed to step out from high-grade spodumene mineralisation that remains open along-strike and down-dip from previous drilling.

Evidence · text

> The program is designed to step out from high-grade spodumene mineralisation that remains open along-strike and down-dip from the limits of 2023-24 drilling

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: Results from the drill program are expected to be incorporated into a Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) scheduled for release in 2027.

Evidence · text

> results expected to be incorporated into a Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) scheduled for release in 2027.

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The drill program aims to build on the current BIG East inferred spodumene resource and add significant additional tonnes to the YLP global mineral resource.

Evidence · text

> building on the current BIG East inferred spodumene resource, which currently represents approximately one third of the global resource tonnes at YLP. LIFT’s technical team believes the BIG East deposit demonstrates strong expansion potential and has the capacity to add significant additional tonnes to the YLP global mineral resource

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 31. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (31)

### BE-004

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-0)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-004
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 100 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345854
- Northing: 6932693
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 199 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-004

Context: 100

### BE-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-1)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-006
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 150 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345808
- Northing: 6932719
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -46 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-006

Context: 150

### BE-009

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-2)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-009
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 115 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345901
- Northing: 6932781
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 196 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-009

Context: 115

### BE-010

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-3)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-010
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 240 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345721
- Northing: 6932771
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 189 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-010

Context: 240

### BE-012

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-4)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-012
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 355 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345613
- Northing: 6932835
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 192 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-012

Context: 355

### BE-020

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-5)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-020
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 340 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345694
- Northing: 6932903
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -56 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-020

Context: 340

### BE-028

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-6)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-028
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 370 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345699
- Northing: 6933016
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 201 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-028

Context: 370

### BE-037

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-7)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-037
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 320 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345787
- Northing: 6933080
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 198 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-037

Context: 320

### BE-050

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-8)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-050
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 360 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345852
- Northing: 6933274
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 200 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-050

Context: 360

### BE-059

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-9)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-059
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 270 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345984
- Northing: 6933312
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-059

Context: 270

### BE-061

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-10)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-061
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 390 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345884
- Northing: 6933372
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 201 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-061

Context: 390

### BE-069

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-11)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-069
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 250 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346067
- Northing: 6933380
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-069

Context: 250

### BE-071

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-12)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-071
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 355 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345968
- Northing: 6933438
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -52 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-071

Context: 355

### BE-073

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-13)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-073
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 270 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346107
- Northing: 6933472
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-073

Context: 270

### BE-079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-14)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-079
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 300 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346150
- Northing: 6933563
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -52 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-079

Context: 300

### BE-086

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-15)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-086
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 200 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346145
- Northing: 6933973
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 203 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -52 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-086

Context: 200

### BE-092

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BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-092
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 110 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345802
- Northing: 6932607
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 200 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-092

Context: 110

### BE-093

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BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-093
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 170 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345743
- Northing: 6932641
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 198 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-093

Context: 170

### BE-100

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BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-100
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 360 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345811
- Northing: 6933182
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 199 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-100

Context: 360

### BE-111

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BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-111
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 370 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346014
- Northing: 6933527
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 198 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -53 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-111

Context: 370

### BE-116

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-20)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-116
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 375 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346109
- Northing: 6933587
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 197 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -62 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-116

Context: 375

### BE-121

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-21)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-121
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 90 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 346326
- Northing: 6934098
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 199 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-121

Context: 90

### BE-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-22)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-122
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 150 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345784
- Northing: 6932676
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 199 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-122

Context: 150

### BE-123

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-23)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-123
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 120 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345778
- Northing: 6932563
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 198 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-123

Context: 120

### BE-124

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-24)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-124
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 280 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345652
- Northing: 6932696
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 198 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-124

Context: 280

### BE-125

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-25)

BIG East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BE-125
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 360 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 345575
- Northing: 6932741
- CRS: NAD83 Z12
- Elevation: 185 m
- Azimuth: 121 °
- Dip: -54 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact represents a proposed drill hole as part of the 2026 resource drill program at the BIG East pegmatite.

Evidence · table

> BE-125

Context: 360

### YLP-0117

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-26)

BIG East · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YLP-0117
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.56
- Grade Unit: % Li₂O
- Intercept: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade lithium intercept from the 2023-2024 drill campaigns, re-stated in the current announcement for context. The grade of 1.56% Li₂O over 26m is considered strong for lithium.

- Positive factor: High Grade

- Positive factor: Significant Width

- Negative factor: Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

> 1.56% Li₂O over 26m in YLP-0117

### YLP-0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-27)

BIG East · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YLP-0077
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.35
- Grade Unit: % Li₂O
- Intercept: 22 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade lithium intercept from the 2023-2024 drill campaigns, re-stated in the current announcement for context. The grade of 1.35% Li₂O over 22m is considered strong for lithium.

- Positive factor: High Grade

- Positive factor: Significant Width

- Negative factor: Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

> 1.35% Li₂O over 22m in YLP-0077

### YLP-0271

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-28)

BIG East · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YLP-0271
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.34
- Grade Unit: % Li₂O
- Intercept: 35 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade lithium intercept from the 2023-2024 drill campaigns, re-stated in the current announcement for context. The grade of 1.34% Li₂O over 35m is considered strong for lithium.

- Positive factor: High Grade

- Positive factor: Significant Width

- Negative factor: Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

> 1.34% Li₂O over 35m in YLP-0271

### YLP-0079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-29)

BIG East · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YLP-0079
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.29
- Grade Unit: % Li₂O
- Intercept: 15 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade lithium intercept from the 2023-2024 drill campaigns, re-stated in the current announcement for context. The grade of 1.29% Li₂O over 15m is considered moderate for lithium.

- Positive factor: High Grade

- Positive factor: Significant Width

- Negative factor: Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

> YLP-0079 \(1.29% Li₂O over 15m\)

### YLP-0059

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lift-announces-commencement-of-drilling-at-the-yellowknife-lithium-project-nwt--09fef5d1-3970-4bca-a517-8875306f444f#fact-drill-facts-30)

BIG East · lithium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YLP-0059
- Project: BIG East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: northwest territories
- Reported Region: Northwest Territories
- Ticker: LIFT

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.04
- Grade Unit: % Li₂O
- Intercept: 12 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade lithium intercept from the 2023-2024 drill campaigns, re-stated in the current announcement for context. The grade of 1.04% Li₂O over 12m is considered moderate for lithium.

- Positive factor: High Grade

- Positive factor: Significant Width

- Negative factor: Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

> YLP-0059 \(1.04% Li₂O over 12m\)

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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