Ais Resources Ltd · TSXV:AIS
Ais Resources — Investor Presentation (May 2018)
27 slides from Ais Resources's investor presentation, May 2018
Slide 1: Investor Presentation
A.I.S. Resources Limited Powering the 21st Century with Lithium Energy Investor Presentation MAY 2018 1
Slide 2: Disclaimer
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Disclaimer This presentation contains forward looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding predictions and projections. Forward looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although A.I.S
Slide 3: Growing Importance of Lithium
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Growing Importance of Lithium Impact of Lithium Battery Technology !! Government declarations in Paris, Sweden and other countries, no more fossil fueled cars. !! Battery costs are continuously dropping – but using 55kg LiCO3 per battery. •! There are no cost efficient substi
Slide 4: Why Invest in A.I.S. Resources?
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Why Invest in A.I.S. Resources? •! Two large projects, Chiron and Guayatayoc •! Low number of shares issued •! Experienced Management and Technical Team, pilot plant and process engineering. •! Argentina Royalties – 4.5% (Federal 1.5% and Juruy Province 3%). Lower than world
Slide 5: Guayatayoc Project Deal Terms
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Guayatayoc Project Deal Terms •! !"#$%&'()&*+,-./0&-+1.&234&567&-3/08&3*93/&:;<0&#$=">&& •! ;*93/&03&.70./1&234&2?408.4&567&-3/085&234&!#@$%&'()& •! !ABC&D6EE63/&'()&*+,-./0&03&*?4<8+5.&F&<3/<.5563/5&G,& ;<0&#$=@&H&!I$$&*.4&8.<0+4.& •! J8.&+G3K.&04+/5+<93/&504?<0?4.L&*.4-605&
Slide 6: Chiron Project Deal Terms
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Slide 7: Experienced Management Team
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Experienced Management Team Martyn Element – Chairman of the Board, Director •! Founder and President of Element & Associates – primarily focused on sourcing new business ventures globally with a proven track record of securing financing. •! Cultivated extensive network and d
Slide 8: Experienced Management Team (continued)
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Experienced Management Team (continued) Phillip Thomas, BSc Geol, MBusM, MAIG, MAIMVA, (CMV) – COO, Director, Project Director/Geologist •! Has spent the past 12 years exploring for lithium brines, building and operating pilot plants for production, and building production an
Slide 9: Experienced Management Team (continued)
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Experienced Management Team (continued) Dr. Carlos Sorentino – Chief Chemical Engineer •! Specializes in the valuation, planning, development and management of mining projects, having established a number of significant exploration projects in South America, and has completed
Slide 10: Argentina Project Overview
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Argentina Project Overview Concessions located in Argentina’s lithium triangle called the Puna region. Three Projects: –! Guayatayoc – 5,225 Ha –! Chiron Project – 2,732 Ha –! Vilama – 2,500 Ha Mining permit issued for Guayatayoc •! Acquired significant volume of geological r
Slide 11: Development Schedule – Shipping Product Sept 2020
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Development Schedule – Shipping Product Sept 2020 • Argentina is currently third largest exporter of lithium carbonate with 29,000 tons a year and there are only three producers. • The tectonic structure that the Guayatayoc salar is in extends to Salinas Grandes, Pozuelos, Po
Slide 12: A.I.S. Capital Structure (as of December 1st, 2017)
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF A.I.S. Capital Structure (as of December 1st, 2017)! A.I.S. Resources | Page 12
Slide 13: Why Invest in A.I.S. Resources?
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Why Invest in A.I.S. Resources? •! Two large salars with abundance of research reduces the risk of lithium carbonate production •! Strong geology, chemical engineering and marketing team •! Positive studies from the above will give us the necessary information required for a
Slide 14: Visual Synopsis of the Business
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Slide 15: Guayatayoc Project – with Peer Companies / Market Caps
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Guayatayoc Project – with Peer Companies / Market Caps 1. A.I.S. Resources Ltd. 5. Cauchari-Olaroz Guayatayoc Market Cap: (same stage as #4, 6 & 7) Bolivia Market Cap: Orocobre Limited $48.6 Million $1.35 Billion 2. Cauchari-Olaroz 6. Salinas Grande Lithium Americas Corp. 4 4
Slide 16: Guayatayoc Project – Summary
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Guayatayoc Project – Summary Past Seismic work has been collated and: •! Identified possible location of aquifers from latest 2016 Geophysics with a highly conductive zone approximately 7km wide (blue lines) •! Better understanding of structural geology from structural studie
Slide 17: Guayatayoc Project
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Guayatayoc Project A.I.S. Resources | Page 17
Slide 18: Guayatayoc Project – Capex 12 Months (M1 – Jan 2018)
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Guayatayoc Project – Capex 12 Months (M1 – Jan 2018) US dollars in thousands • M = month A.I.S. Resources | Page 18
Slide 19: Guayatayoc Project – Project Timeline
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Slide 20: Recent News Highlights
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Recent News Highlights •! Environmental impact assessments have been completed on all four concessions on 'Chiron Project'. Drilling permission was received and the company is now drilling. •! AIS has planned an intensive exploration program of sampling, mapping, geophysics a
Slide 21: Every 1 Million Electric Vehicles Require 40 GWh of Batteries
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Every 1 Million Electric Vehicles Require 40 GWh of Batteries Battery Giga factories to be completed by 2025 A.I.S. Resources | Page 21
Slide 22: Guayatayoc Project – Summary
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Guayatayoc Project – Summary •! Advanced project with technical data and PhD study •! Excellent infrastructure, paved highways and gas line nearby •! Established marketing plan for off-take agreements across Europe, Asia and China •! Technical team with proven track record of
Slide 23: Chiron Project – Located in the Pocitos Salar
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Chiron Project – Located in the Pocitos Salar •! The project consists of four concessions in the Salar de Quirón in the Province of Salta (total 2732 Ha) •! Located approximately 10 km outside the township of Pocitos •! Very encouraging results from nearby, explorers classifi
Slide 24: Chiron Project – Pocitos Salar
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Chiron Project – Pocitos Salar Neighbouring company projects located in the highly prolific lithium brine Pocitos Salar surrounding the Chiron Project. Millenials Properties 1 2 Adjacent Properties 7 Pepinnini SA 9 A.I.S. Resources Ltd. – Mines 1,2,7,9 Pure Energy A.I.S. Reso
Slide 25: Chiron Project – Drill Targets
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Chiron Project – Drill Targets The map to the right shows strategic drill targets marked “+” on the Chiron Project. Electromagnetic testing indicates sandy aquifers with a high probability of lithium rich brines. East West Profile Through Chiron 1-2 Chiron 7 North South Profi
Slide 26: Chiron Project – Project Timeline
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Slide 27: Corporate Contact
TSX-V: AIS OTCQB: AISSF Corporate Contact A.I.S. Resources Limited For more information, please contact: Suite 2300 Marc Enright-Morin 1177 West Hastings Street President and CEO Vancouver BC C +1-778-892-5455 Canada V6E 2K3 memorin@aisresources.com Martyn Element T +1-604-669-4300 Chairman of the B