Lomiko Metals Inc. Delivers Positive Preliminary Feasibility Study For La Loutre Graphite Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Lomiko Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- LMR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Graphite
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 00:50:54 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lomiko Metals Inc. has announced highly positive results from a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its La Loutre Graphite Project in Quebec, Canada. The study outlines robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of CAD$797.5M and an after-tax NPV of CAD$617.4M, alongside a 28-year mine life. The PFS also declares maiden probable mineral reserves of 46.8 Mt at 4.79% Cg, projecting an average annual concentrate production of 79.6 kt at 97.0% Cg.
Reasoning: The Preliminary Feasibility Study demonstrates robust economic viability for the La Loutre Graphite Project, supported by the declaration of significant probable mineral reserves and high metallurgical recoveries, all compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- Strong economics (NPV, IRR, payback)
- Declaration of Probable Mineral Reserves
- NI 43-101 compliant study
- Long mine life (28 years)
- High graphite recovery (93%)
- High concentrate grade (97% Cg)
- QP/CP sign-off for MRE and Reserves
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: The document is a Preliminary Feasibility Study.
Evidence · text
“Preliminary Feasibility Study (“PFS”)”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The PFS was completed in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”)”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: Qualified Persons are named and approved the technical content of the PFS, MRE, and Reserves.
Evidence · text
“The contributors to the report are Qualified Persons (“QP”) under National Instrument 43-101 and are independent of Lomiko for the purposes of the NI 43-101.”
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes a Measured category.
Evidence · table
“Measured resource”
Context: Deposit
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes an Indicated category.
Evidence · table
“Indicated resource”
Context: Deposit
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes an Inferred category.
Evidence · table
“Inferred resource”
Context: Deposit
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: The PFS declares Probable Mineral Reserves.
Evidence · table
“Probable Reserves”
Context: Deposit
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The PFS includes updated resources and the declaration of reserves since a previous PEA.
Evidence · text
“updated resources, declaration of reserves”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: Cut-off grades for both resources and reserves are explicitly stated.
Evidence · text
“base case cut-off of 0.95% graphite highlighted”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: The average LOM mill recovery rate of 93.0% Cg is strong for graphite flotation.
Evidence · table
“93.0%”
Context: Mill Recovery Rate (%)
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: The processing plant employs standard flotation technology.
Evidence · text
“The La Loutre Process Plant employs standard flotation technology”
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: The PFS recommends advancing the project to a Feasibility Study (FS).
Evidence · text
“recommend that the La Loutre Project be advanced to the next stage of development through the initiation of a FS”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (12)
measuredLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 215000Grade: 4.47Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 9600Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 215000
- Grade
- 4.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 9600
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A small measured resource for the EV deposit is reported, providing high confidence for a portion of the resource.
Positive factors
- Measured resource category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“215”
Context: EV
indicatedLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 27114000Grade: 5.43Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1473000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27114000
- Grade
- 5.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1473000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant indicated resource for the EV deposit is reported, providing a strong basis for economic studies.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“27,114”
Context: EV
inferredLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 4021000Grade: 3.93Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 158000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4021000
- Grade
- 3.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 158000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An inferred resource for the EV deposit is reported, which is speculative and requires further drilling to upgrade confidence.
Negative factors
- Inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“4,021”
Context: EV
indicatedLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 42627000Grade: 3.76Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1602000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 42627000
- Grade
- 3.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1602000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant indicated resource for the Battery deposit is reported, providing a strong basis for economic studies.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“42,627”
Context: Battery
inferredLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 16258000Grade: 3.43Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 558000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16258000
- Grade
- 3.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 558000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An inferred resource for the Battery deposit is reported, which is speculative and requires further drilling to upgrade confidence.
Negative factors
- Inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“16,258”
Context: Battery
measuredLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 215000Grade: 4.47Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 9600Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 215000
- Grade
- 4.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 9600
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A small total measured resource is reported, providing high confidence for a portion of the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Measured resource category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“215”
Context: TOTAL
indicatedLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 69741000Grade: 4.41Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 3075000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 69741000
- Grade
- 4.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 3075000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant total indicated resource is reported, forming a strong basis for economic studies and potential reserve conversion.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“69,741”
Context: TOTAL
inferredLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 20279000Grade: 3.53Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 716000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 20279000
- Grade
- 3.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 716000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.95
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A substantial total inferred resource is reported, which is speculative and requires further drilling to upgrade confidence.
Negative factors
- Inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“20,279”
Context: TOTAL
probableLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 18894000Grade: 5.66Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1070000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 18894000
- Grade
- 5.66
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1070000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant probable reserve is declared for the EV deposit, indicating economic viability and de-risking the project.
Positive factors
- Probable reserve category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“18,894”
Context: EV
probableLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 27906000Grade: 4.2Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1171000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 27906000
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1171000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant probable reserve is declared for the Battery deposit, indicating economic viability and de-risking the project.
Positive factors
- Probable reserve category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
Evidence · table
“27,906”
Context: Battery
probableLa Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteTonnes: 46804000Grade: 4.79Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2241000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 46804000
- Grade
- 4.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 2241000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A substantial total probable reserve is declared, representing a major de-risking milestone and confirming the project's economic viability.
Positive factors
- Probable reserve category
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“46,804”
Context: Total
Fact 12La Loutre Graphite Project · graphiteView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Loutre Graphite Project
- Commodity
- graphite
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec, Canada
- Ticker
- LMR
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high average LOM mill recovery of 93.0% Cg at a 97.0% Cg concentrate grade is achieved using standard flotation, indicating favorable metallurgy.
Positive factors
- High recovery
- High concentrate grade
- Standard processing route
- Actual test basis
Evidence · table
“93.0%”
Context: Mill Recovery Rate (%)
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