The Cali Project, an early-stage lithium pegmatite exploration play, is located in the Northwest Territories, Canada, within the Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group. The project has significant potential for large-scale lithium discoveries, with a pipeline of targets identified through surface sampling and mapping. Following a major land expansion in September 2024, the property now covers a substantial portion of the spodumene pegmatite district, and a major exploration program commenced in July 2025.
Property Size: Expanded by 9,681 hectares in September 2024 (quadrupled in size).
Target: Outcropping and covered spodumene-bearing lithium pegmatites within a 13 km-long structural corridor.
Exploration Stage: Early exploration; advanced exploration permits in place. 2025 program includes 1,100 metres of trenching in high-grade spodumene zones and bulk metallurgical sampling for dense media separation testing.
Next Steps: Trenching and bulk sampling in 2025 to test high-grade zones and evaluate metallurgical characteristics. Additional prospecting and surface work to advance new targets toward future drilling.
Geological Prospectivity Indicators:
- Swarm of contiguous and parallel spodumene pegmatite dykes, each 100-300 metres wide, confirmed by 2023 sampling.
- Grab samples up to 3.04% Li₂O; 124 out of 163 samples returned >1.0% Li₂O.
- Geological setting similar to other major lithium pegmatite districts, with over 275 rare element pegmatites mapped in the broader Little Nahanni area.
Exploration Maturity: No defined mineral resources yet; economic viability under evaluation through ongoing metallurgical testing. The property is permitted for advanced exploration, including drilling.
The Cali Project is strategically positioned in the Mackenzie Mountains near the Yukon border, accessible by road and within reach of regional infrastructure. With its recent expansion and ongoing exploration program, Cali represents a significant opportunity for the discovery and development of lithium resources in western Canada.