Shovels Ready: Foremost Lithium Begins Drilling In Manitoba
Portfolio Pulse from Neil Dennis
Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd (NASDAQ:FMST) has initiated drilling at its Snow Lake site in Manitoba, Canada, with anticipation of a C$10 million grant from Canada's Critical Mineral Infrastructure Fund to support North American lithium production for electric vehicles and batteries. The company is implementing a direct ship ore strategy to enhance operations and is unaffected by recent lithium price drops, focusing on long-term goals and production set for 2025. The iShares Lithium Miners and Producers ETF (NYSE:ILIT) has seen an 18% decrease since the year's start amid falling lithium prices.
March 24, 2024 | 8:10 pm
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The iShares Lithium Miners and Producers ETF (ILIT) has experienced an 18% decrease since the beginning of the year, amid falling lithium prices.
The decline in ILIT's value is directly tied to the recent downturn in lithium prices, which affects the performance of lithium miners and producers included in the ETF. This trend reflects broader market volatility and the impact of fluctuating commodity prices on sector-specific ETFs.
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Foremost Lithium begins drilling in Manitoba, Canada, with a focus on supporting North American lithium production for EVs and batteries, anticipating a C$10 million government grant.
The initiation of drilling and anticipation of a significant government grant highlight positive development and growth prospects for Foremost Lithium. Despite the current downturn in lithium prices, the company's strategic focus on long-term goals and its direct ship ore strategy may reassure investors about its resilience and future profitability.
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