Argosy Minerals Limited · ASX:AGY
Argosy Minerals — Diggers & Dealers 2018
17 slides from Argosy Minerals's conference presentation, Aug 6, 2018
Slide 1: Diggers & Dealers Presentation – August 2018
For personal use only Diggers & Dealers Presentation – August 2018 ASX Code: AGY www.argosyminerals.com.au
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This presentation is for information purposes only. Neither this presentation nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of For personal use only shares in any jurisdiction. This presentation may
Slide 3: Company Overview
Company Overview Lithium brine project in the ‘Lithium Triangle’ with staged development works well underway • Key Rincon Lithium Project located in the world-class “Lithium Triangle” – the world’s dominant source of lithium production: For personal use only – Located in Salar del Rincon, Salta Prov
Slide 4: Capital Structure, Share Price & Recent Milestones
Capital Structure, Share Price & Recent Milestones For personal use only Stage 1 Pilot Plant Stage 2 Ponds Operational Filled & Fully Operational First LCE Product Initial BG LCE Product Argosy Increases Rincon Tenements JV Ownership to Purchased 77.5% Interest $17 million Capital Raising Stage 2 –
Slide 5: Production of Battery Grade End-Use LCE Product
Production of Battery Grade End-Use LCE Product Lithium brine projects produce end-use LCE Product for direct use in battery manufacturing • High value LCE Product produced directly for end-use by international cathode and battery manufacturers For personal use only – Derive high quality lithium car
Slide 6: Lithium 101: Brine vs. Hard-Rock Production
Lithium 101: Brine vs. Hard-Rock Production Most lithium production comes from lower cost brine production • Lithium production is predominantly delivered from brines For personal use only • Brines have significantly lower extraction costs compared to hard rock deposits Lithium Production by Deposit
Slide 7: Argosy in the “Lithium Triangle”
Argosy in the “Lithium Triangle” World’s most prolific lithium producing region 49% of For personal use only Global Lithium Bolivia Production from the Vilama Pozuelo “Lithium Triangle” which holds Jama 49% of Guayatayoc approximately Global Lithium Atacama Olaroz 70% of World’s Production from the
Slide 8: Recent History and Overview
Rincon Project: Recent History and Overview A significant opportunity to achieve near-term LCE production • Binding JV Agreement executed September 2016 For personal use only – Argosy currently has 77.5% interest in Puna Mining S.A. – the JV entity that owns the Rincon Lithium Project – Argosy will
Slide 9: Location and Infrastructure
Rincon Project: Location and Infrastructure Rincon lies close to infrastructure in Salta Province, a prolific mining jurisdiction • The Project lies within Salta Province, ~3,700m ASL, serviced by city of Salta with population of ~600,000 For personal use only • The region is known for its high evap
Slide 10: Development Milestones
Rincon Project: Development Milestones Unique development strategy targeting near-term battery grade lithium carbonate production only Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 use Pilot Plant Stage Initial Commercial Stage Commercial Stage Industrial scale pilot plant to Initial commercial scale plant (with Large sc
Slide 11: Current Status
Rincon Project: Current Status Development works ahead of schedule with the ‘pull forward’ of Stage 2 commencement Rincon Project Conceptual Process Flow Sheet • Stage 1 plant operational & achieved initial battery grade LCE product For personal use only – Ponds completed April 2017 and plant commen
Slide 12: JORC Mineral Resource
Rincon Project: JORC Mineral Resource Drilling works include holes for resource data as well as production wells • Two concurrent phases of drilling operations conducted: For personal use only – Resource exploration drilling to prepare JORC Resource estimate, utilised a diamond drill rig to collect
Slide 13: Preliminary Economic Assessment
Rincon Project: Preliminary Economic Assessment Works commenced by independent hydrogeological consultants • The Company has engaged independent consultants to prepare a PEA for the Rincon Lithium Project For personal use only • The main items of the PEA will comprise: – Hydrogeological data, with l
Slide 14: Key Partner & Expertise
Rincon Project: Key Partner & Expertise Pablo Alurralde, a ‘world renowned’ expert and patent developer for unique lithium process routes • Partnership with Argentinian lithium expert Pablo Alurralde For personal use only – Chemical Engineer and Master of Philosophy, former director of FMC Argentina
Slide 15: Executive Management
Rincon Project: Executive Management Management team Argosy has executed a Definitive Farm-In Joint Venture Agreement for the Rincon Lithium Project and currently has a For personal use only 77.5% interest in the Argentinian joint venture company – Puna Mining S.A., and can earn an ultimate 90% in
Slide 16: Investment Summary
Investment Summary New standard for development of lithium brine projects worldwide Key focus is on Rincon Lithium Project located in the world-class “Lithium Triangle” – For personal use only the world’s dominant source of lithium production Rincon Project – Stage 1 Pilot Plant Fast-track develop
Slide 17: For personal use only
For personal use only Jerko Zuvela - Managing Director T +61 8 6188 8181 Level 3, 216 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Australia Email: admin@argosyminerals.com.au ASX Code: AGY www.argosyminerals.com.au