Lithium Geochemical Data for Alberta Groundwater and Formation Waters

Lithium Groundwater and Formation-Water Geochemical Data contains 1,511 records of lithium concentrations from ground and formation water in Alberta. The dataset was compiled by the Alberta Geological Survey and Alberta Research Council from several government databases. It highlights 48 records with lithium concentrations exceeding 75 mg/L, including 19 samples above 100 mg/L.

Use Cases

• Identify anomalous lithium concentrations (>75 mg/L) in groundwater for resource exploration targeting.
• Characterize background lithium levels in the Beaverhill Lake Formation and Woodbend Group using the provided geochemical records.
• Assess the spatial distribution of high-lithium brines (up to 140 mg/L) in west-central to northwestern Alberta.
• Compare lithium concentrations between ground water and formation water samples across the province.

Strengths

• Dataset contains 1,511 geochemical records.
• Includes 48 high-concentration records with >75 mg/L Li, providing clear anomaly data.
• Specific formation data (e.g., Beaverhill Lake Formation) is identified for high-value samples.

Limitations

• Sample size is limited to 1,511 records, which may not provide dense spatial coverage.
• Publicly released data was historically minimal, suggesting potential gaps in historical coverage.
• Column names and full feature set are unknown, limiting immediate analytical utility.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta, Alberta Geological Survey, Alberta Research Council.

Collection Method

Compiled from several databases including oil and gas wells, AERI, and Beaver River Basin projects.

Time Range

Primarily includes data up to the mid-1990s, with updates through 2026.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Alberta, Canada, and areas near the Alberta border.