Agastya
Lithium Project
Strategic lithium claims in the prolific James Bay greenstone belt, positioned along the same structural belt as major discoveries including Adina, Trieste, and Galinée—now being consolidated by LI-FT Power.
209 mineral claims (~10,650 hectares) in the James Bay greenstone belt
Strategic Position in James Bay Lithium Belt
Agastya Property Summary
Hertz Energy's Agastya Lithium Property is located along the Adina greenstone belt in the James Bay region of Québec. The property is strategically positioned among neighbouring claims held by Winsome Resources and Azimut Exploration, within a district now being consolidated by LI-FT Power Ltd. For additional regional context, see the Adina Project description .
LI-FT Power District Consolidation
LI-FT Power has agreed to combine with Winsome Resources and acquire majority interest in the Galinée Property to unlock value at the Tier-One Adina Project. This consolidation creates a district-scale lithium project immediately adjacent to Hertz Energy's Agastya claims—positioning Agastya at the heart of one of Canada's most significant emerging lithium districts.
Well located Agastya Lithium land package surrounding LI-FT project claims
Well Located Land Package
- The Agastya Lithium Project in Québec is located in a well-known region for lithium deposits—only 26 kilometres southeast of the Covette Lithium Project owned by Patriot Battery Metals
- Contiguous to Rio Tinto's Kaanaayaa project claims
- The Agastya Project hosts multiple remote-sensing targets in a belt near Adina/Trieste/Galinée discoveries
- Proven Geography: Both assets sit in the lithium-rich James Bay territory, surrounded by major deposits
- Early-Stage Leverage: With surface activity and minimal capex exposure, positive results can rapidly compound value
- Technical Momentum: Remote sensing, mapping, and sampling initiatives lay a strong groundwork for drill targeting
Lithium Extraction Technology
Hertz Energy has terminated its licence agreement with Penn State Research Foundation and has no rights to the lithium extraction technology.
Proximity to High-Grade Peers
Large-Scale, Strategically Positioned Property
- Agastya spans 209 mineral claims, ~10,650 hectares, across 3 non-contiguous blocks within the James Bay greenstone belt—home to major LCT-pegmatite lithium projects like Adina, Trieste, and Galinée
- Positioned along the same structural belt as major lithium discoveries, Agastya offers substantial greenfield potential
- Situated on a recognized belt near major discoveries in the James Bay Region
- Large claim package with strong support for infrastructure development in the region
Located with proximity to high-grade lithium peers in the James Bay greenstone belt
Neighbouring Projects Reveal Compelling Li₂O Grades
Adina
Indicated: 60.5 Mt @ 1.14% Li₂O
Inferred: 15.9 Mt @ 1.17% Li₂O
Trieste
Spodumene-bearing pegmatites with drill intercepts of 31.8 m at 2.2% Li₂O
Galinée
Drilled 1.62% Li₂O over 158 m and 3.33% Li₂O over 29.6 m
Hosts a 20 km lithium-cesium anomaly
Favourable LCT Pegmatite Setting
Geological Setting
- The Agastya Property claims fall within a strongly anomalous lake bottom sediment trend, indicating potential for LCT pegmatite mineralization within the Property
- Lake bottom geochemistry data highlights the greenstone belt/LCT trend throughout the region
- Shows strong anomalies along the greenstone and known LCT pegmatite deposits
- Located in the James Bay greenstone belt, a proven environment for lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatites
Azimut Results: Galinée Project
Galinée Project displays multiple well-defined prospects, including a 20-km-long lithium-cesium-gallium-tin anomaly in lake sediments in the northwestern part of the property.
- Azimut completed a 2023 prospecting program and identified a spodumene-bearing pegmatite boulder field containing at least 12 mineralized boulders in a 650- by 350-m area
- Most boulders are angular to sub-angular, generally indicative of short transport distances from the bedrock source
- 9 of 12 mineralized boulders returned lithium grades ranging from 0.5% Li₂O to 4.09% Li₂O
- 2024 results confirmed a wide and high-grade lithium zone on the property
Galinée Project displays multiple well-defined prospects with high-grade lithium results
Galinée Drill Highlights
The mineralized zone at Galinée likely represents the southern extension of the Adina deposit on the adjacent project belonging to Winsome Resources Ltd.
Best Results Announced by Azimut:
- Hole GAL24-025: 1.62% Li₂O over 158.0 m, including 2.20% Li₂O over 89.65 m, including 3.33% Li₂O over 29.6 m
- Hole GAL23-001: 2.48% Li₂O over 72.7 m, including 3.38% Li₂O over 18.0 m and 3.27% Li₂O over 12.7 m
- Hole GAL24-020: 2.68% Li₂O over 54.60 m, including 2.26% Li₂O over 8.50 m and 3.48% Li₂O over 35.85 m
Lithium zone has a strike length of 700m, trends roughly east-west, remains largely open on the Property to the east and south.
Lithium Critical Mineral
Lithium Applications
- Electric vehicle batteries (largest and fastest-growing use)
- Grid-scale energy storage systems
- Consumer electronics (smartphones, laptops, tablets)
- Portable power tools and equipment
- Aerospace and defense applications
- Glass and ceramics manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical and medical applications
Market Drivers
- EV Revolution: Global EV sales continue to accelerate, driving unprecedented lithium demand
- Energy Transition: Battery storage critical for renewable energy integration
- Supply Security: Western nations seeking domestic lithium supply chains
- Critical Mineral Status: Lithium designated critical by Canada, USA, EU, and others
- Canadian Advantage: Mining-friendly jurisdiction with infrastructure and skilled workforce
James Bay Emerging as Premier Lithium District
The James Bay region is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most significant lithium districts, with major discoveries at Adina, Galinée, and Trieste attracting global mining majors including Rio Tinto. The LI-FT Power consolidation of these assets signals the strategic importance of the region—and Agastya's position within this belt offers significant exploration upside.
Agastya Lithium Investment Highlights
Premier Location
Positioned in James Bay belt alongside major discoveries—Adina, Trieste, Galinée now being consolidated by LI-FT Power.
Proven Geology
Claims within anomalous LCT trend with neighbouring projects showing grades up to 3.33% Li₂O over significant widths.
Licence Status
Hertz Energy has terminated its licence agreement with Penn State Research Foundation and has no rights to the lithium extraction technology.
Scale Potential
209 claims across ~10,650 hectares with multiple remote-sensing targets for district-scale discovery potential.
Early-Stage Leverage
Minimal capex exposure with surface activity—positive results can rapidly compound shareholder value.
Critical Mineral
Lithium essential for EV batteries and energy storage—designated critical mineral by Canada and global partners.
Tier-1 Jurisdiction
Québec offers supportive infrastructure, skilled workforce, and incentives for critical mineral development.
Consolidation Catalyst
LI-FT Power's ~$21M district consolidation signals strategic value of the James Bay lithium belt.