Our Saskatchewan Operations
LiCAN is developing lithium extraction in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada, using technologies processing underground brine. The Kisbey project addresses the growing demand for battery-grade lithium needed for the energy transition, contributing to Canada's domestic and international supply chains.
Saskatchewan's
Lithium resources
The Kisbey project in Saskatchewan, Canada is positioned in an area with notable advantages for lithium production.
High-concentration lithium in underground brine
Tests show lithium concentrations in the Williston Basin reach up to 259mg/L within a 20km radius of LiCan's 153km² holding.
Strategic market access
Situated near Estevan, our location provides direct transportation routes to North American battery manufacturers.
LiCAN's roadmap
LiCAN's roadmap manages capital efficiently while progressively validating resources and de-risking operations to reach 12,000 to 18,000 tonnes annual LCE production.
Resource acquisition (2024)
Participation in regional auctions, and strategic acquisitions to strengthen position in Saskatchewan.
Asset maturation (2025)
Resource certification, subsurface studies, and well preparations.
Appraisal wells
Drilling appraisal wells, and convert one into a production well upon success, to access underground lithium brines.
Development well
Drilling of a development well to return processed brine to subsurface.
Pilot production
Launch of initial commercial DLE operations to validate extraction.
Commercial Development
Development drilling and commercial production in 3000t- per-year increments.
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Plateau production
Commercial production starts to reach
12,000-18,000t per year based on market demand.
Operational efficiency and production
LiCAN brings practical know-how from oil and gas operations to lithium production, creating straightforward and cost-effective ways to extract lithium from underground brines while respecting the environment and local communities.
Responsible resource use
LiCAN carefully plans each well location to get the most lithium with the least environmental impact, ensuring the resource remains viable for the long term while minimizing disruption to surrounding lands and water systems.
Practical solutions
By adapting tried-and-tested drilling methods from the oil industry, LiCAN keeps costs down and operations simple, using existing infrastructure and local expertise to get lithium out of the ground efficiently.
Direct Lithium Extraction: Our technical approach
Our extraction approach is designed to maximize resource recovery while minimizing environmental effects:
Selective lithium capture
The technology selectively removes lithium while leaving other elements in the brine solution.
Sustainable water management
Returns processed water to its underground source, preserving this valuable resource.
Rapid production timeline
Converts brine to lithium concentrate in hours rather than the months or years required by traditional methods.
High recovery rate
Captures approximately 90% of available lithium from processed brine, improving resource utilization.
Contact our operations team
For detailed information about our Saskatchewan operations or to discuss potential partnerships, please contact our operations team.
