Fleet Space finds massive lithium deposit using AI and satellites

Fleet Space, a startup leveraging satellite-powered AI technology, has successfully expanded the known boundaries of a significant lithium deposit in Quebec. Using a constellation of satellites equipped with electromagnetic and gravity sensors, the company maps subsurface mineral resources and processes this data through its AI platform. This approach accelerates the traditionally slow and uncertain process of mineral exploration by reducing the time needed to identify promising drilling sites from weeks to as little as 48 hours. The lithium deposit at the Cisco project is estimated to contain up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide, with indications that the deposit could extend beyond current boundaries, suggesting a district-scale potential. Fleet Space’s technology aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of mineral exploration, potentially transforming how commercially viable deposits are identified and developed.