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Objective Capital Rare Earths, Speciality and Minor Metals Investment Summit The challenges of developing a lithium project – reopening the Quebec Lithium Project 18 March 2010 by Peter Secker, Canada Lithium
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RARE EARTHS, SPECIALITY & MINOR METALS INVESTMENT SUMMIT
THE LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ● THURSDAY, 18 MARCH 2010www.ObjectiveCapitalConferences.com
Investment Conferences
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2.05 – 2.30 The challenges of developing a lithium project– reopening the Quebec Lithium ProjectPeter Secker – CEO, Canada Lithium Corp
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London: March 2010
TSX.V: CLQ
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The statements made in this presentation contain certain forward-looking statements concerningpotential developments affecting the business, prospects, financial condition and other aspects ofCanada Lithium Corp. The actual results of the specific items described in this presentation, and thecompany’s operations generally, may differ materially from what is projected in such forward-lookingstatements. Although such statements are based upon the best judgments of Canada Lithium Corp.management as of the date of this presentation, significant deviations in magnitude, timing and otherfactors may result from business risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the Company’sdependence on third parties, general market and economic conditions, technical factors, theavailability of outside capital, receipt of revenues and other factors, many of which are beyond thecontrol of the Company. Canada Lithium Corp. disclaims any obligation to update informationcontained in any forward-looking statement.
Toronto Venture Exchange: CLQ
Forward Looking Statements
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Lithium Mine Developer
Open pit lithium carbonate development in mining-friendly Quebec
Resource: 31 Mt (M+ I) and 39 Mt (Inf)
Successfully produced battery-grade 99.6% Li2CO3
18,400 tpa Li2CO3 + Mitsui marketing agreement
30 - 50 year mine life projected
Security of supply: only 14-hour drive to Detroit
$15 million cash – financed through feasibility
Fast-track to production in 2012
Canada Lithium Corp. Highlights
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Lithium: The Rechargeable Batteries of Choice
3X the energy density of nickel metal hydride
1/3 of the weight power
No memory effect
Faster recharge
Operates at -60C
10-15 year life
Performance
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Dramatic increases in demand coming soon
Long proven in cell phones, computers, cameras, Ipods and power tools
Now in lawn mowers, chainsaws, wheelchairs, scooters and boat motors
Next generation:
25 models of lithium-powered cars for sale by 2012
Power Grid warehouse-sized batteries for stabilization
Home storage off-peak power
Demand
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Key stats about electric cars and hybrids in the U.S.300,000+ hybrid cars sold in U.S. alone the past year (2.5% of sales)
U.S. govt $27.4billion in loans/grants to car & battery makers
At least 5 plug-ins available by 2010, 5 more in 2011
Volt will go 4 miles per kWh or cost equivalent of 92 miles/gallon*
10% of Americans want EV immediately – represents 1MM vehicles/yr**
U.S. uptake expected slow – market is saturated(at U.S. average 12 cents kWh and $2.75/gallon)
(**Ernst & Young Survey)
Electric Cars – A Major U.S. Initiative
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European governments are pushing much harderEV economics in Europe more compelling: Volt would achieve equivalent of 137 mpg in France*
France spending $2 billion on charging infrastructure in Paris alone
Spain aims for 1 million EV sales by 2011
Renault constructing plants in France and Spain
Nissan constructing electric battery plant in UK* At French average of 18 cents kWh and $6.20 /gallon
Europe gearing up faster
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But the real EV story is unfolding in Asia…..
China 2-3 years ahead of America/Europe
Currently making most of world’s lithium batteries
21 million electric scooters sold in China in 2008
China surpassed U.S. as world 2nd largest car maker
Nissan estimates 10 million EVs by 2015
BYD hybrid travels 330 kms on a charge
Chery S18 (China) EV will be $15,000
Rav (India) EV will be $12,000
Electric cars really an Asian story
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Both China and India estimate they will achieve Brazilian ratio by 2020.
That would require 250 million cars not including replacements!!
Significant percentage will be EVs
Cars per 1,000 population
Electric cars really an Asian story
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Aluminum 20%
Glass & Ceramics 20%
Greases13%
Batteries 29%
Other 19%
2009 Li2CO3 Equivalent Market ~ 120,000 tonnes
2007 usage
Lithium Use
Company Country Deposit Type 2008Li2CO3 (t)
2015Li2CO3 (t)
SQM Chile Brine 32,500 50,000
Chemetall Chile Brine 28,000 47,000
Canada Lithium Canada Pegmatite 0 18,200
FMC Chemical Argentina Brine 16,500 16,500
China China Brine 10,000 15,000
Galaxy Aus/China Pegmatite 0 17,000
Orocobre Argentina Brine 0 15,000
Talison Aus/China Pegmatite 5,000 5,000
FMC Chemical USA Brine 3,000 0
Various Pegmatite 11,000 30,000
Total ~ 100,000 ~ 220,000
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Lithium Supply Estimate 2008 to 2015
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If demand grows at 7.2% in 2009-10 and 15 % from 2011-15
Supply
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Demand
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Former Producer
Operated 10 years from 1955 to 1965
Produced spodumene and lithium carbonate
400 historic drill holes
Completed 7,500m drilling programme
Current drilling > 440 metres
Est 30 – 50 year mine life
Quebec Lithium Project
Surface plant ca: 1965
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Quebec, Canada
60 km NW of Val d’Or, Quebec
Excellent InfrastructurePaved road,1 km
Rail (U.S./port), 22 km
Electric power within 0.5 km (~ $0.04 KWh)
Mining friendly province
Skilled labor force and supply infrastructure
Low political risk, strong government support
Quebec Lithium Project
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Open pit outline
Quebec Lithium Surface View
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Open pit outlines
Quebec Lithium Vertical Section
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43-101 Resource
Category 000’s Tonnes % Li20Measured 6,896 1.10Indicated 24,740 1.11Total M & I 31,635 1.11
Inferred 38,940 1.12
(Rounded to the nearest thousand; total inferred mineral resource is exclusive of total measured and indicated mineral resources )
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Proposed open pit
Mineralized zones
Open Pit to -250 metres
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Battery-Grade Lithium
Mining Method
Open pit/decline @ 1 milllion tpa (3,000 tpd)
Crushing, grinding, flotation to produce Spodumene
155,000 tpa of Spodumene @ 6.5% Li2O
Acid leach + NaCO3 to produce Lithium Carbonate
18,400 tpa Li2CO3 @ 99.5% purity
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Hydro-metallurgical Flow Sheet
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Second step: battery-grade lithium carbonate
Battery grade 99.5% Li2CO3 using conventional metallurgical techniquesAnnual output: +/-41 million lbs (18,400 tonnes)PFS capital and operating costs at end MarchAnnual sales: US$120mMarketing Agreement with Mitsui and Co.
Quebec Lithium Metallurgy
Lithium Pricing ($US/t)
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Timetable to development
Consultants: Caracle Creek International Consulting or CCIC (geological); BBA lnc. (engineering); Genivar Inc. (environmental); SGS Lakefield (metallurgy)
Quebec Lithium Development Plans
2009 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2011
43-101 Resource (CCIC) X X
Pre-feasibility (BBA) X X
EIS (Genivar) X X X X X
Pilot Plant (SGS) X X X
Bankable feasibility X X X
Construction X
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Capital Structure & Market
Share price C$ 0.51
Market Cap C$75m
146 million shares S/O
170 million F/D
$15M cash in bank
No debt