Grit Metals Completes Strategic Review of Central Finland Lithium Targets; Prepares for Maiden Diamond Drill Program

Core Viewpoint - Grit Metals Corp. has completed an internal review to identify priority drill targets for its upcoming diamond drilling program in the Central Finland Lithium Exploration Project, focusing on Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum pegmatites at Kyrola and Mörkylä [1][10]. Exploration Strategy - Following the appointment of a new Vice President of Exploration and a technical advisory board, Grit Metals' team has conducted a comprehensive review of surface sampling assay datasets and reassessed exploration targets to enhance drill targeting [2][10]. - The ongoing evaluation aims to strengthen the technical foundation of the company and ensure future exploration programs are data-driven [2]. Key Targets - At the Nabba Permit, the Kyrola target features an approximately 850 m by 110 m boulder anomaly with a coherent geochemical trend and an interpreted pegmatite source located 300 to 500 meters northwest, making it a priority drill target [3]. - The Jylhä Permit includes multiple targets, notably Mörkylä, located 1.5 kilometers southwest of the Leviäkangas lithium deposit (0.47 million tonnes at 0.70% Li₂O), with a defined 275-meter boulder trend containing coarse spodumene scheduled for drilling [4]. - At the Tastula Permit, early-stage coarse-grained spodumene boulder clusters have been identified at Tastula North, located approximately four kilometers northeast of the Länttä deposit (1.33 million tonnes at 1.20% Li₂O) [5]. Regional Context - Grit Metals' exploration targets are situated within the emerging Kaustinen lithium district, close to the Keliber joint venture ground held by Sibanye-Stillwater, which enhances the strategic positioning of its exploration portfolio [6][10]. - The proximity to active operations and established infrastructure supports the district-scale potential for lithium mineralization [6]. Upcoming Activities - The technical team is preparing for a maiden diamond drilling program aimed at advancing at least two grassroots targets, scheduled to commence in late Q1 to early Q2 [8][10].