No Images? Click here Lithium Power (ASX:LPI) has announced the production of lithium carbonate samples from its Maricunga lithium brine project in Chile. Highlights of the announcement include the following.
Analyst comment: this is another significant milestone in the development and validation of Maricunga. It further confirms our belief in it as a standout lithium brine project globally. As is the case with most commodities, offtake negotiations with reputable partners are not meaningful until metallurgical testwork is complete and samples production-tested. And it's potentially even more important for lithium brine projects, given that so few have produced lithium carbonate (LPI estimate – less than six). Lithium Power's samples are likely to be sent to potential offtake partners, at which point negotiations may intensify. There is also the possibilty other potential offtake partners or corporate parties may emerge from the woodwork as well and request a sample. Further information from the company regarding potential offtake negotiations is probable in the near future. Before then, however, Lithium Power will submit its environmental impact assessment. Given the eventual surface area that Maricunga will cover, as well as its location, the importance of this assessment cannot be underestimated. We're pleased that the company is using tier-1 environmental consultancy MWH, which has extensive experience within the project area. The information in this email should not be the only trigger for your investment decision. We strongly recommend you seek professional financial advice whenever making financial investment decisions. Valuation: we maintain our valuation of Lithium Power to $1.13/share (share price $0.46). The information contained in this message and any attachments may be privileged and confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, reproduction, distribution, on-transmission, dissemination or use of the communication is strictly prohibited. Please be advised that, while attachments may have been checked for viruses, you should rely on your own virus-checking software and procedures. Customer notice Conflict of interest Publisher's note |