15 Premier Projects In the World’s Highest -Grade Lithium District TSX-V: LITH
Disclaimer The following information may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. The technical information in this corporate presentation has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43- 101 and reviewed on behalf of the company by Terence Walker, P. Geo. Chief Geologistand Vice Presidentof Explorationfor Lithium Chile Inc., a qualified person. TSX-V:LITH 2
Investment Highlights • 152,900 hectares covering sections of 13 lithium rich Salars and 1 Laguna complex. 100% ownership; no work commitments, no option payments and no NSR ´ s. • Well funded with $7 Million working capital. • Exploration ongoing and short runway to results. • Targeting resource estimates in 2018. • Chile - world’s largest lithium producer , largest high grade lithiumreserves and lowest cost ofproduction. • Aligned interests with shareholders – high insider ownership TSX-V:LITH 3
High-Grade Lithium, Premier Locations, Potential to Fast-Track 152,900 hectares covering sections of 13 Li-rich Salars and 1 Laguna complexin Chile. Projects are 1 strategically-located and close to infrastructure Near-surfacelithium brineswithhighs of 525 – 1410 mg/l on properties 2 sampled todate Good Chemistry: Low to Moderate Li:Mg ratios of 2.6 – 7.8 3 4 Exploration and new acquisition programs ongoing Targeting initial resource estimates in 2018 5 TSX-V:LITH 4
Experienced Team with Strong Chilean Connections STEVE COCHRANE CEO & President 36 years of investment industry experience, with a primary focus on the mining sector. During thistime, Steve raisedin excess of USD $500 million. TERRY WALKER VP Exploration Exploration geologist with over 50 years of international experience. He has spent the last 26 years working in Chile, well-connected throughout the sector. AL KROONTJE Director Al has more than 35 years of experience in the natural resources sector, focused on the mining, oil and gasindustries. ANDREW BOWERING Director Andrew has raised over $200 million for mineral exploration and development projects. He is the founder of Millennial Lithium and has held senior executive positions in numerous public exploration companies over the last 28 years. TSX-V:LITH 5
Dawn of the Lithium-Ion Age Projected Lithium Demand 600 500 Lithium Carbonate Equivalent in Metric Tons 400 300 200 100 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Batteries (traditional markets) E-bikes Non-battery Demand Electric Vehicles Energy Storage • Rapid development of rechargeable batteries led the mobile phone revolution, followed by the smartphone and tablet industry • With minimal development, batteries are now fueling the emerging Electric Vehicle industry and will allow Energy Storage technology to revolutionize power generation and distribution TSX-V:LITH 6
The Future is All-Electric • Estimated 80% of new vehicles sales will be electric by 2030 2 • Major automakers going all-in on EVs with $Billions being invested in new tech and vehicles • Aggressive Government Support • China: all auto makers to generate EV credits equaling 12% by 2020 and planning future ban on sale of new gas-powered cars • Norway: ban on new gas-powered cars by 2025 • India and Netherlands: ban on new gas-powered cars by 2030 • Britain & France: ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2040 1 EV VolumesDatabase Electric Vehicles Driving Lithium Growth BYD K9 Electric Bus 241 kg LCE Tesla Model S 63 kg LCE Laptop 0.3 kg LCE iPhone 0.03 kg LCE TSX-V:LITH 7
Aggressive Government support for EVs EV industry becoming an unstoppable force thanks to Government legislation ▪ China (World’s largest auto market) has mandated all auto makers generate EV credits equaling 8% of sales in 2018, 10% by 2019 and 12% by 2020 and is planning future ban on sale of gas-powered cars. ▪ Norway planning ban on new gas-powered cars by 2025 ▪ India and Netherlands planning ban on new gas-powered cars by 2030 ▪ Britain to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2040 ▪ France to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2040 and Paris to ban ALL gas-powered cars from use by 2030 ▪ Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, Korea and Spain have set official targets for EV sales and Germany is considering a future ban on gas car sales . TSX-V:LITH 8
What is Expected is Not Always Delivered TSX-V:LITH 9
Chile: The World’s Largest Reserves and World Lithium Reserves Lowest Cost Production Argentina 14% PRODUCTIONCOSTS • High lithium concentrations recharge and high evaporation rates give Chilean Salars a world- leading productionadvantage China Chile 22% 53% PRODUCTION COSTCOMPARISON • Chile ~$1,800/t • Australia~$5,000/t 11% MINING-FRIENDLY JURISDICTION • Mining-friendly jurisdiction with clear, streamlined Australia permittingprocess • “The region’s most benign investment climate” (The Economist, 2017) TSX-V:LITH 10
Premier Portfolio in the Heart of Lithium-rich Salars Top Projects: From N to S Salar de Coipasa Salar de Ollague Salar de Helados Salar de Atacama Salar de Turi Salar de Talar TSX-V:LITH 11
Accelerated Exploration and DevelopmentPotential COMPLETED APRIL 2018 Reconnaissance Sampling at allLithium Chile projects Drilling ESTIMATED 2018 COMPLETED InitialResource Gravity and TEMsurveyson five Estimate/s priority projects • Chile has one of the world’s most streamlined mining codes, facilitating low-cost acquisition and rapid exploration • Lithium Chile project acquisition and exploration began April 2016 • Surface and near surface salt and brine sampling programs on all properties nearing completion • Geophysical surveys on five priority properties complete • Exploration drilling and, upon success, resource definition drilling planned for 2018 12 TSX-V:LITH
Coipasa: High-Grade, Near-Surface Lithium Brines • Near-surface samples assaying up to 1410 mg/l lithium • Grades comparable to production grades at the SQM and Albemarle Salar de Atacama production plants • Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.06, Mg:Li ratio 3.9 • Potential for initial resource estimate in 2018 13 TSX-V:LITH
Coipasa: Map & Surface Sample Assays • Comprehensive sampling program complete 14 TSX-V:LITH
Coipasa: Survey Results • Comprehensive sampling program • Large target areas identified complete • Geophysical surveys underway 15 TSX-V:LITH
Coipasa: Survey Results • Comprehensive sampling program complete • Geophysical surveys underway 16 TSX-V:LITH
Ollague: • Near-surface samples assaying up to 1140 mg/l lithium Near-Surface • Survey has identified multiple, large, high-priority target areas Lithium Brines • Good chemistry Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li ratio 7.1 17
Ollague: Multiple target areas of 20 – 25km 2 18
Helados: High-Grade, Near-Surface, Lithium Brines • Near-surface samples assaying up to 1280 mg/l • Grades comparable to production grades at the SQM and Albemarle Salar de Atacama plants • Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li ratio 2.6 • Survey has identified 60km 2 high priority target area • Potential for initial resource estimate in 2018 TSX-V:LITH 19
Helados: 60km 2 Target Area 20
Atacama: High-Grade, Near- Surface Lithium Brines • Near-surface samples assaying up to 1330 mg/l • Grades comparable to production grades at the SQM and Albemarle plants • Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.09, Mg:Li ratio 2.6 • Survey has identified multiple, large, high- priority target areas TSX-V:LITH 21
Atacama 22
Atacama: Multiple target areas of 20 – 25km 2 23
Talar Near-Surface Lithium Brines, Strong Grades • Near-surface samples assaying up to 740 mg/l • Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li ratio 4.5 • Potential for initial resource estimate in 2018 TSX-V:LITH 24
Talar Map & Surface Samples • Comprehensive sampling program complete • Geophysical surveys underway TSX-V:LITH 25
Turi: Near-Surface Lithium Brines • Near-surface samples assaying up to 525 mg/l • Good chemistry Li:K ratio 0.05,Mg:Li ratio 7.8 • Potential for initial resource estimate in 2018 TSX-V:LITH 26
Turi: Map & Surface Samples • Comprehensive sampling program complete • Geophysical surveys underway TSX-V:LITH 27
Lithium Chile Projects Benefit from Excellent Grades and Chemistry LI Range mg/I Project Low High Ratio - Li:K Ratio - Mg:Li • Recent work programs have confirmed strong grades on multiple projects Coipasa 310 1410 0.06 3.9 • Testing has shown low Mg to Li ratios, Ollague 160 1140 0.10 7.1 an important factor in production Helados 390 1280 0.10 2.6 • Favourable comparisons with current Chilean production at Salar de Atacama Atacama 210 1330 0.09 2.6 Talar 290 740 0.10 4.5 Turi 260 525 0.06 7.8 TSX-V:LITH 28
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