Luna lithium project
An early-stage lithium brine exploration project on the northeastern edge of the Salar de Atacama, home to the world's largest high-grade lithium brine operations. Surface sampling shows strong lithium, potassium and boron anomalies over the core claims.
Why the northern Salar de Atacama
The Salar de Atacama hosts the largest and highest-grade lithium brine reserves in the world. Its northern edge, where Luna sits, is the first area to receive lithium-, potassium- and boron-rich waters carried by the San Pedro River from the El Tatio geyser field.
Regional evidence at depth: government (DGA) geophysics on the eastern border of the salar interpreted saline water and brine aquifers up to 40 m thick between about 80 and 200 m depth, with wells producing over 30 m³ per minute.
This is regional data, not drilling on Luna. No drilling has been done on the property yet and no mineral resources have been estimated.
What the sampling shows
Soil and sediment campaigns in 2019 and 2021, plus a 2024 verification visit, were analyzed by ALS Patagonia, a laboratory certified to ISO/IEC 17025. The strongest results sit in the western and central claims.
Highest lithium values in surface samples (ppm Li). Surface geochemistry indicates potential; it does not measure brine grades.
A focused land package
In September 2026 the owner concentrated the property on the claims holding the main anomalies, dropping peripheral areas with weak results.
Core claims retained:
Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) needs far less surface than traditional evaporation ponds, with reported recoveries above 90% in weeks instead of months. A compact, well-targeted property fits that model and lowers annual holding costs.
Location and access
Luna lies at 2,300–2,400 m on a gentle plain, surrounded by concessions held by SQM, Wealth Minerals and others.
- San Pedro de Atacama~23 kmTown with hotels, services and a small hospital.
- SQM and Albemarle operations~60 kmThe world's leading lithium brine producers, to the southwest.
- Calama~120 kmMining services hub and airport with daily flights to Santiago, via Route 23.
- Ports of Antofagasta and Mejillones~220 kmExport and supply ports by paved highway.
Power line
High-voltage towers run along the property's western boundary (connection not guaranteed).
Site access
Dirt tracks reach almost the entire property.
Rainfall
Against ~2,340 mm/yr of evaporation; work is possible year-round.
Path to a lithium brine resource
The technical report recommends the following program to test the brine potential at depth.
- CommunitiesStart relations with local communities and agree the exploration plan
- MineralogyX-ray diffraction to understand the high-grade surface lithium
- GeophysicsSurvey to locate aquifers and brine horizons at depth
- DrillingDrill targets and pump tests to characterize the brine
- ResourceFirst NI 43-101 lithium brine resource estimate
Points to address
The report identifies matters to manage as the project advances.
Early stage
No drilling or resource estimate yet; the brine horizon is a hypothesis to be tested.
Protected area
Boundaries of the nearby Los Flamencos National Reserve should be confirmed.
Local communities
Early engagement with local Indigenous communities is recommended.
Interested in Luna?
Technical report, laboratory certificates, claim records and maps are available to qualified parties.
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Source: NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Luna Lithium Project (effective June 2022, updated September 2024) and Appendix A (September 30, 2026), prepared for Global Assistance SpA by Marcial Vergara M., Qualified Person, Chilean Mining Commission Registry No. 0078. Luna is an early-stage exploration project: no drilling has been completed and no mineral resources or reserves have been estimated. Results are from surface soil and sediment samples and do not represent brine grades. Regional data from third parties is for context only. Distances are approximate. This page is a summary and does not replace independent technical, legal or financial review.