Cleantech Lithium Plc · LSE:CTL
Cleantech Lithium — Direct Lithium Extraction Summit 2026
23 slides from Cleantech Lithium's conference presentation, Mar 25, 2026
Slide 1: Developing Chile's first new lithium project
Company Presentation l February 2025 AIM: CTL Developing Chile’s first new lithium project Direct Lithium Extraction Summit 25th March 2026 CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 1
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This presentation (“Presentation”) is being supplied to you solely for your information. The Presentation has been prepared by, and is the sole responsibility of CleanTech Lithium (the “Company”, or “CleanTech” or “CTL”). The directors of the Company have taken all reasonable care to ensu
Slide 3: Company Presentation
CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL) Company Presentation 1. Overview and the Lithium Market 2. Flagship Project Laguna Verde 3. The Direct Lithium Extraction Opportunity 4. Financing and Upcoming Milestones CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026
Slide 4: Company Highlights
CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL) Company Highlights Established jurisdiction with 40-year contract with Chilean State Pre-Feasibility Study set to be completed for Laguna Verde Battery-grade lithium carbonate validated at pilot scale 99.78% purity achieved at pilot plant. AIM: CTL listed in March 2022.
Slide 5: Developing Lithium Projects Located in an Established Mining District
CleanTech Lithium’s Projects Developing Lithium Projects Located in an Established Mining District Three projects, one flagship project, one operational DLE pilot plant, and a qualified team to scale lithium production. Chile has an experienced workforce and established infrastructure to continue be
Slide 6: Lithium demand expected to double in under four years with supply deficit
The Lithium Market Lithium demand expected to double in under four years with supply deficit Current annual production of lithium carbonate is 1.2 million tonnes in 2024. It is forecasted by many analysts that demand will reach 3 to 4 million tonnes of LCE by 2030, CARG +12%. Only four years away! C
Slide 7: Laguna Verde: Our Flagship project
Laguna Verde Our Flagship project Completed successful drilling campaigns since 2022 and established major JORC resource of 1.9 million tonnes LCE, 0.84 mt M&I @ 174 mg/L Li. PFS is being finalised, led by international engineering company Worley. Completed by March 2026. Looking to begin the Enviro
Slide 8: Operating Contract (CEOL) Secured
Delivering the project Operating Contract (CEOL) Secured Certainty with Chilean state with a 40-year contract for Laguna Verde CEOL covers all aspects of project development: exploration and evaluation, construction, lithium production, and project closure. A contract to commercially produce lithium
Slide 9: New Chilean Government Takes Power
New Chilean Government Takes Power President Kast launches his National Reconstruction Plan Reform Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, making it more effective and efficient Continued trade relationships with US, EU, China and Rest of World. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images CleanTech Lith
Slide 10: Direct Lithium Extraction
Direct Lithium Extraction "It (DLE) is actually the solution to provide the lithium that the world needs," Former Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 Technicians installing the DLE Pilot Plant at the R&D centre in Copiapó 10
Slide 11: Built and operated a DLE demonstration plant
In a difficult market, we delivered what we said we would do… and built and operated a DLE demonstration plant with a capacity of up to 1 tonne per month of LCE. CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 11
Slide 12: Produced high grade lithium carbonate
In this market, we delivered what we said we would… and produced high grade lithium carbonate (99.78% – January 2025). CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 12
Slide 13: Agreement with local indigenous communities
In a squeezed market, we delivered what we said we would… and signed an agreement with local indigenous communities to support the project development. CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 13
Slide 14: Experienced Team with Deep Chilean Mining Expertise
Senior Management Experienced Team with Deep Chilean Mining Expertise Dr. Steve Kesler Non Exec-Chairman Gordon Stein Non-Board CFO Chile experience, first CEO of Collahuasi Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of expertise and VP Escondida leading growth to in the energy, natural resources and o
Slide 15: Financing; Strategic Partner Process with Cutfield Freeman & Co
Financing; Strategic Partner Process with Cutfield Freeman & Co First Phase – Discovery Q1 2026 Second Phase – Approach Q2/3 2026 Third Phase – Negotiation Q4 2026 onwards Complete and issue highlights from Company teaser sent to all parties. Receive and review proposals. Pre-Feasibility Study. Agre
Slide 16: Positioned for Value Creation as Lithium Market Recovers
Development Plan Positioned for Value Creation as Lithium Market Recovers Plant Construction Project Finance (FID) Secure Environment Permit Strategic Partner Proposed ASX Dual-Listing Upcoming Begin EIA with Indigenous Community Mar 2026 | Laguna Verde PFS Achieved Mar 2026 | CEOL Terms with Chilea
Slide 17: Thank You
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Slide 18: Premium Lithium Product for the Growing EV and Energy Storage Market
In Summary Premium Lithium Product for the Growing EV and Energy Storage Market Chile – largest reserves with Early engagement with local investment gov’t and CEOL secured communities. First co-designed alliance to collaborate on EIA Scaling battery grade lithium Strategic engagement with major prod
Slide 19: Proving the Flow Sheet
Proving the Flow Sheet CTL Pilot Plant: Empower (Conductive Energy) Lithium Concentrated 11.2X Concentrate 3.6X Concentrate 3.1X DOWNSTREAM PROCESS TO CONVERT TO LITHIUM PRODUCT (CONCENTRATION, IMPURITY REMOVAL, CARBONATION) 197 mg/L 710 mg/L 2,194mg/L BRINE DLE REVERSE OSMOSIS Laguna Verde DLE Unit
Slide 20: Proving the Flow Sheet
Proving the Flow Sheet The purification stage consists of 3 process units – microfiltration, divalent ion exchange and boron-ion exchange. These were shown to greatly reduce the concentrated contaminants in the pre-carbonation solution resulting in a high-quality feed to the carbonation process. The
Slide 21: Brine-based lithium projects cost advantage
Brine vs Hard-Rock Brine-based lithium projects cost advantage The price line corresponds to the current carbonate price, July 2025 Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence July 2025 CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 21
Slide 22: Viento Andino
Project 2 Viento Andino 127km2 licence area – located within 100km of Laguna Verde, similar key infrastructure Water and power access nearby: 10km away from substation at Maricunga mine Average grade 207 mg/L Li Scoping study published Sept 2023 with positive economics JORC Resource Measured Indicat
Slide 23: Arenas Blancas – Exploration Upside
Project 3 Arenas Blancas – Exploration Upside Located on periphery of Salar de Atacama basin (30% of global lithium production in 2024) 200km2 licence area, located outside the CORFO strategic area Geophysics indicates the highly lithium enriched subsurface aquifer extends into licence area Well dri
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