Cleantech Lithium Plc · LSE:CTL
Cleantech Lithium — Investor Presentation (April 2026)
31 slides from Cleantech Lithium's investor presentation, April 2026
Slide 1: Developing Chile's first new lithium project
Company Presentation l February 2025 AIM: CTL Developing Chile’s first new lithium project April 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: Capital Structure & Corporate Snapshot
CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL) Capital Structure & Corporate Snapshot Market Capitalization Share Price Shares Outstanding Options and Warrants Listing (undiluted) AIM (CTL) £0.11 ~204M ~147M ~£22M ASX planned 1-Year Share Price History Major Shareholders Closing Price (pence per share) 16 16 Volume (
Slide 5: The Lithium Market
The Lithium Market Structural supply deficit emerging as demand accelerates across EVs & energy storage Global Lithium (LCE) Demand Forecasts (2026–2030) Demand Forecast: 75% to 188% Growth by 2030 5 4.6 Albemarle forecast demand of 2.8 Mt to 3.6 Mt LCE in 2030. Arcane Capital forecast demand of up
Slide 6: Global lithium-ion demand rose by 29% in 2025
The Lithium Market Global lithium-ion demand rose by 29% in 2025 It’s not just about EVs any more… It’s Energy Storage Systems (ESS), it’s AI and data centres, it’s robotics Source: Benchmark Minerals CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 6
Slide 7: Chile: A Premier Mining & Lithium Jurisdiction
Chile: A Premier Mining & Lithium Jurisdiction Why Chile? World's Largest Lithium Reserves 9.3Mt of lithium reserves (USGS, 2024) the largest globally. 2nd largest producer at ~49,000 MT in 2024. Part of the ‘Lithium Triangle’ holding 54% of global lithium resources. Major Mining Economy with Strong
Slide 8: Investment Highlights
CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL) Investment Highlights JORC Resource of 1.9Mt LCE at Laguna Verde ✓ 0.84Mt Measured & Indicated. 25-year mine life, 15,000 tpa LCE production target PFS Confirms Robust Economics ✓ Post-Tax NPV₈ of US$959M, IRR 21.2%, ~4 year payback. Opex US$5,768/t in lowest quartile of
Slide 9: Developing Lithium Projects Located in an Established Mining District
CleanTech Lithium Developing Lithium Projects Located in an Established Mining District Three projects, one flagship, one operational DLE demo plant, and a qualified team to scale lithium production. PFS completed for Laguna Verde. Viento Andino scoping study stage, second in line. Chile has an expe
Slide 10: 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 lithi
Slide 11: Robust Economics Confirmed by PFS
Laguna Verde Pre-Feasibility Study Robust Economics Confirmed by PFS Post-Tax NPV₈ Post-Tax IRR Payback Period US$959M 21.2% ~4 Years Key Project Parameters Key Financial Outputs Annual Production 15,000 tpa LCE Pre-Tax NPV₈ US$1,366M JORC Resource 1.9Mt LCE @ 174 mg/L Li Post-Tax NPV₈ US$959M JORC
Slide 12: PFS NPV(8) Lithium Price Sensitivity
Laguna Verde Pre-Feasibility Study PFS NPV(8) Lithium Price Sensitivity 1,600 1,357 1,400 1,158 1,200 NPV(8) USD M 959 1,000 757 800 600 546 400 (1) Based on a lithium carbonate sales price of US$22,500/tonne 200 0 $18,000/t $20,250/t $22,500/t $24,750/t $27,000/t 80% 90% 100% 110% 120% Lithium Pric
Slide 13: Capital intensity comparison
Laguna Verde Pre-Feasibility Study Capital intensity comparison CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 13
Slide 14: Strong Location Advantages for the Project
Strong Location Advantages for the Project The Laguna Verde project benefits from proximity to essential infrastructure, supporting a streamlined pathway from lithium production to export. We will continue to review port options all of which are accessible via major highways. Plants and Port Locatio
Slide 15: 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 15
Slide 16: Direct Lithium Extraction
Off the shelf technology to selectively extract lithium from brine Direct Lithium Extraction Operational Benefits DLE used commercially for >20 years by Livent in Argentina, and more recently in China and now seeing major investment e.g. Rio Tinto, Eramet and Equinor Short production (1 to 2 days) v
Slide 17: Brine-based lithium projects cost advantage
Brine vs Hard-Rock Opex Brine-based lithium projects cost advantage CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 17
Slide 18: Producing Pilot Scale Lithium Carbonate
Advancing DLE in Chile Producing Pilot Scale Lithium Carbonate We are producing lithium carbonate from Laguna Verde concentrated eluate - recently proven to be high purity (99.78%) with low impurities (Jan 2025). Focus is on scaling these results, in partnership with leading industry players includi
Slide 19: Our Pilot Plant in Copiapó
Our Pilot Plant In Copiapó with a capacity of 1 tonne per month of lithium carbonate CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 19
Slide 20: Strong Stakeholder Relationships to Maintain Social Licence
ESG-led approach Strong Stakeholder Relationships to Maintain Social Licence Early engagement with indigenous communities and local universities have led to an agreement to collaborate on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and CEOL contract process. CleanTech Lithium | Company Pr esentation 2
Slide 21: Strategic Partner and Development Plan
Strategic Partner and Development Plan CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 21
Slide 22: 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 23: Appointment of Experienced Independent Financial Adviser
Appointment of Experienced Independent Financial Adviser and M&A specialist Cutfield Freeman & Co will help secure a strategic partner for Laguna Verde and structure the financing pathway to commercial production, drawing on its global mining finance expertise and track record across more than 200 t
Slide 24: 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 & Laguna Verde DFS Proposed ASX Dual-Listing Upcoming Begin EIA with Indigenous Communities (12 months of baseline data) Mar 2026 | Laguna Ve
Slide 25: Leadership
Leadership Executive team that has delivered major mining projects Dr. Steve Kesler, Non- Exec Chairman Paul Atherton, Non-Executive Director Chile experience, first CEO of Collahuasi and Chartered Accountant with experience in VP Escondida leading growth to 1million tpa corporate finance with profe
Slide 26: 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 27: Thank You
Thank You Further questions? Contact: info@ctlithium.com Join our Telegram group by scanning the below QR code: Follow on LinkedIn:
Slide 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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) 37km2 licence area, located outside the CORFO strategic area Geophysics indicates the highly lithium enriched subsurface aquifer extends into licence area Well dril
Slide 31: ASX listing - RK Equity Lithium Scorecard April 2026
ASX listing - RK Equity Lithium Scorecard April 2026 A number of our peers on the ASX with projects in South America or DLE based – Lake Resources, Vulcan Energy and Anson Resources. CleanTech Lith ium | Company Presentation 2026 31
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