• Global lithium market size valued at USD 4.23 billion in 2019
• Expected annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9% from 2020 – 2027
• Critical component of
lithium-ion batteries• Supply deficit
• Vulnerable supply chain• Has been overlooked by investors
• ALBA LITHIUM & KELSO LITHIUM
• Located in the mining friendly jurisdiction of Quebec, a jurisdiction ranked 6th in the world for mining investment and
home of the “Super Flow Through”
• Prospective geology is being very actively explored
• For ALBA LITHIUM, the favourable ground between Whabouchi, Rose
and Eastmain is solidly staked
• For KELSO LITHIUM, the most favourable ground between Nemaska , Rose and Cyr deposits and Pontax and Mezieres showings
is solidly staked
• Potential for support from various Quebec exploration funds
• Trading at a substantial discount to comparable exploration companies in the surrounding areas
• Experienced capital markets team with records of delivering
shareholder value
• Near-term catalyst with upcoming work program
• China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price increased further, driven by tight spot supply despite thin trade ahead of Lunar New Year
• Consistent deficits expected
• The Asian battery-grade lithium carbonate spot price climbed 3.3% due to reducing supply at most global suppliers and bullish Chinese pricing
• The European, US lithium carbonate price jumped 12.1% against a backdrop of a strong Chinese market and limited supply in the equivalent technical grade market
• Significant upside in the event of supply disruption
