LIFT Completes the First Full Year of Baseline Environmental Studies for the Yellowknife Lithium Project

Core Insights - The completion of the 2025 Environmental Baseline Studies Program for the Yellowknife Lithium Project marks a significant milestone for Li-FT Power Ltd., as it fulfills the first year of required seasonal baseline data for advanced permitting activities, including Environmental Assessment [1][9] Environmental Baseline Studies Program - The Program was conducted by Det'on Cho Environmental, an Indigenous-owned firm, in collaboration with Li-FT Power's management and technical teams [2] - The focus areas included regions adjacent to known pegmatite dykes and potential infrastructure locations, considering upstream, downstream, and downwind impacts [2] - The Program aimed to characterize existing conditions in aquatic, atmospheric, terrestrial, and human environments using scientific methods and Indigenous knowledge [5][6][7][8] Aquatic Environment - The aquatic studies included bathymetry, hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality surveys, and assessments of fish and aquatic habitats, with field programs conducted monthly from April to September [5] Atmospheric Environment - Atmospheric studies involved noise, vibration, light surveys, and air quality monitoring, with noise and light surveys conducted in late summer and air quality monitoring set to continue year-round [6] Terrestrial Environment - Terrestrial studies encompassed vegetation, soils, terrain, permafrost, host rock geochemistry, and wildlife assessments, with field programs conducted from May to September and ongoing laboratory analyses [7] Human Environment - Initial human environment programs focused on heritage resources, land and resource use, and Indigenous Knowledge integration, with plans for expansion over time [7][8] Future Engagements - Future programs will be refined in collaboration with local Indigenous communities and regulatory authorities, building on previous engagements and the outcomes of the current Program [8] - The Company has entered into a media services contract with Freedom Financial Research, LLC, for marketing services, with a one-time payment of US$100,000 [10]