Nemaska Lithium — Investor Presentation (December 2019)
32 slides from Nemaska Lithium's investor presentation, December 2019
Slide 1: Corporate Presentation
Corporate Presentation December 2019/January 2020
Slide 2: Forward-looking statement
During the course of this presentation, Nemaska Lithium Inc. (the “Corporation”) will make a number of statements regarding its projects, business strategy, financial outlook and plans. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this presentation including, but not limite
Slide 3: Corporate Overview
Corporate Overview • Nemaska Lithium is a developing chemical company based in Québec, Canada, whose activities Vertically integrated will be vertically integrated, from spodumene extraction at the Whabouchi mine to the lithium project commercialization of high-purity lithium hydroxide produced at i
Slide 4: Nemaska Lithium Project Overview
Nemaska Lithium Project Overview One of North America’s largest spodumene deposits, located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, Québec, Canada • 33 years initial mine life. • Expected to produce 205,000 tonnes/y of 6.25% (Li2O) spodumene concentrate. Fully-Integrated Lithium Producer Reserve Over
Slide 5: Whabouchi Mine | Pre-mining Work Progress as of Oct. 23, 2019
Whabouchi Mine | Pre-mining Work Progress as of Oct. 23, 2019 5
Slide 6: Whabouchi Mine | Pre-mining Work Progress as of Oct. 23, 2019
Whabouchi Mine | Pre-mining Work Progress as of Oct. 23, 2019 6
Slide 7: Whabouchi Mine | Pre-mining Work Progress
Whabouchi Mine | Pre-mining Work Progress 7
Slide 8: Whabouchi Mine | Construction Progress as of Oct. 23, 2019
Whabouchi Mine | Construction Progress as of Oct. 23, 2019 8
Slide 9: Whabouchi Mine | Crushing Area Construction Progress as of Nov. 10, 2019
Whabouchi Mine| Crushing Area Construction Progress as of Nov. 10, 2019 9
Slide 10: Whabouchi Mine | Crushing Area Construction Progress as of Nov. 10, 2019
Whabouchi Mine| Crushing Area Construction Progress as of Nov. 10, 2019 10
Slide 11: Mine Whabouchi | Construction Progress in the Concentrator
Mine Whabouchi | Construction Progress in the Concentrator 11 Interior of concentrator
Slide 12: Electrochemical Plant | Existing Buildings in Shawinigan
Electrochemical Plant | Existing Buildings in Shawinigan Electrochemical Plant Detailed Engineering Underway Phase 1 Plant Operated from Q1-2017 to Q4-2019 for a continuous 34 months 12
Slide 13: Electrochemical Plant | Construction Progress as of March 2019
Electrochemical Plant | Construction Progress as of March 2019 Reservoir Foundation and Mezzanine Floor 13
Slide 14: Electrochemical Plant | Construction Progress as of March 2019
Electrochemical Plant | Construction Progress as of March 2019 Installation of Piles Inside and Outside of the Building 14
Slide 15: Electrochemical Plant | Construction Progress as of March 2019
Electrochemical Plant | Construction Progress as of March 2019 Foundation and Structural Reinforcement 15
Slide 16: Project Economics Key Figures
Project Economics Key Figures Source: Nemaska Lithium NI 43-101 Technical Report, filed on SEDAR on August 9, 2019 Expected Mine Life and Payback Period Yearly Average Production 33 years Whabouchi Mine with 4.6 year* payback period (after-tax) ≈ 205,000 tonnes of concentrate (6.25% Average Cost Per
Slide 17: A Unique Process | Whabouchi Mine & Electrochemical Plant
A Unique Process | Whabouchi Mine & Electrochemical Plant WHABOUCHI SHAWINIGAN MINE ELECTROCHEMICAL PLANT PRODUCTION OF LITHIUM EXTRACTION NEMASKA LITHIUM PATENTED PROCESS CONCENTRATE PROCESS DIRECTLY PRODUCES LiOH.H2O Impurity removal Membrane Li2SO4 aqueous Mining Remove impurities Electrolysis so
Slide 18: Demonstrated Quality
Demonstrated Quality LiOH.H2O Produced From Spodumene in Demonstration plant Purity Compares Advantageously with Competition Typical Nemaska Elements Battery Grade Demonstrated “ We have completed our analysis on on Market(1) Quality(2) the first product sample received from LiOH, wt% (min) min 56.5
Slide 19: Nemaska to Become a Low Cost Producer
Nemaska to Become a Low Cost Producer Lithium Hydroxide Cost Curve 2019 Once in production, Nemaska Lithium is expected to produce at a cost of US$4,018/t (37 ktpy) Source: Roskill Lithium: Outlook to 2028, sixteenth Edition published on July 5, 2019 19
Slide 20: The Lithium Market
NEMASKA LITHJUM The Lithium Market
Slide 21: Lithium Demand Per Product 2018 - 2028
Lithium Demand Per Product 2018 - 2028 CAGR Product Type 2018 2023 2028 ’18-‘28 Battery-grade carbonate 109,400 227,800 392,700 13.6% Battery-grade hydroxide 35,600 341,100 730,500 35.3% Technical-grade mineral concentrate 37,500 42,200 47,600 2.4% Technical-grade carbonate 32,300 36,200 40,600 2.3%
Slide 22: Pricing Outlook
Pricing Outlook Lithium product contract price forecast, 2018-2028 (US$/t) Source: Roskill Lithium: Outlook to 2028, sixteenth Edition published on July 5, 2019 22
Slide 23: World: Forecast consumption of lithium by product, 2018-2028
World: Forecast consumption of lithium by product, 2018-2028 (000t LCE) Source: Roskill Lithium: Outlook to 2028, sixteenth Edition published on July 5, 2019 23
Slide 24: Forecast Lithium Refined Capacity by Company
Forecast Lithium Refined Capacity by Company Source: Roskill Lithium: Outlook to 2028, sixteenth Edition published on July 5, 2019 & Company data 24
Slide 25: Our Team
NEMASKA LITH]UM Our Team
Slide 26: Board of Directors
Board of Directors • Over 25 years of experience in operational • Over 30 years as a mechanical engineer and and general management in the industrial senior executive. sector, as well as twelve years in corporate • Former President & COO at Bombardier’s development and financing. Recreational Produc
Slide 27: Senior Management
Senior Management • President & CEO of Nemaska since inception in 2008. Guy Bourassa(1) • Over 33 years of mining experience. President & CEO, Director • Currently a director of Nouveau Monde Graphite and Monarques Gold Corporation. • CFO of Nemaska since inception in 2008. Steve Nadeau • Over 20 ye
Slide 28: Construction & Operations Team
Construction & Operations Team • Metallurgical engineer with over 10 years of experience in the mining and metallurgical industries. • Held positions at major companies such as Semafo and Glencore, overseeing the processes, operations and maintenance of various plants and laboratories for major • Me
Slide 29: Technical Team
Technical Team • Professional engineer with over 20 years of experience in the metallurgical Jean-François industry and the lithium battery industry. Magnan • Author/inventor of several patents in the rechargeable lithium battery Technical Manager industry. Bertin Ouellet • Professional chemical eng
Slide 30: Capital Structure | September 30, 2019
Capital Structure | September 30, 2019 Shares outstanding 847 634 338 Options (average exercise price $0.95) – July 2019 to June 2024 36 989 902 Fully Diluted 884 624 240 Distribution (estimated) Management and employees ≈ 6% Ressources Québec ≈ 12% SoftBank Group ≈ 9% Institutional ≈ 13% Others ≈ 6
Slide 31: Project Summary | Key investment takeaways
Project Summary | Key investment takeaways Emerging Vertically Integrated Low-Cost Lithium Producer in a Premier Jurisdiction 1 2 3 4 5 Near term To become a Unique location Proven commercial low cost World-class and process of production producer of producer of counterparties processing process lit
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