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TSXv.LiEXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LITHIUM
DEPOSITS THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS
Investor Presentation | May 2018
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation may include statements which, other than statements of historical facts, may be considered "forward–looking statements“.
These may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future financial or operating performance of the Company and its
projects, the future price of lithium or other metal prices, the estimation of mineral resources, the timing and amount of future production,
costs of production, capital, operating and exploration expenditures, costs and timing of development of new deposits, costs and timing of
future exploration, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, reclamation
expenses, title disputes or claims, limitations of insurance coverage and timing and possible outcome of regulatory matters. Often, but not
always, forward–looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "budgeted", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements that
certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Information inferred from the
interpretation of drilling results and information concerning mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to be forward–looking, as it
constitutes a prediction of what might be found to be present when and if a project is actually developed. Although the Company believes the
expectations expressed in such forward–looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from
those expressed in the forward–looking statements. Such factors include, among others: general business, economic, competitive, political
and social uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration activities, actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic
evaluations; currency fluctuations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; changes in labour costs or costs of
equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, including but not limited
to environmental hazards, cave–ins, pit–wall failures, flooding, rock bursts and other acts of God or unfavourable operating conditions and
losses, detrimental events that interfere with transportation of lithium, including declaration of Force Majeure events, insurrection or war;
delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities. Although the
Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those
described in forward–looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward– looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward–
looking statements.
Michael Collins, P.Geo. is the Q.P. as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and based on standards established by the Canadian Institute
of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), who has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this presentation.
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Experienced team successfully built major oil sands company
from inception to over $2Bil producing commercial entity and has
been instrumental in the development of a major Lithium brine
project in Argentina.
Rapidly acquiring large & robust lithium brine portfolio
Over 18,0000 acres (7,200 hectares) in Nevada
Have drilled 4 sonic holes to 500’ at opposite ends of property,
and completed initial geophysical basin study with phase 2 basin
model underway.
55 near-surface samples from Central North Playa averaged
150mg/L and ranged from 100 - 300mg/L.
Lean share structure: ~35.9 million shares outstanding, ~66.7M
fully-diluted
Established strategic financing partnerships with experienced
industry participants
Actively engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of strategically
located lithium projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions around the globe.
Financial Information (2018.05.15)
Share price $0.28
52 week high / low $0.16-0.55
Shares Outstanding 35,910,672
Stock Options 3,550,000
Warrants 27,303,898
Fully Diluted 66,764,570
Cash Position CAD$2.7 Mil
Market Capitalization $10,082,988
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RAPID GROWTH IN LITHIUM DEMAND
Lithium Demand Grew at 8% CAGR & Expected to
Grow at 14% Going ForwardApplication Lithium Carbonate Content
Cell Phone 3 grams ~ 0.1 oz
Notebook 30 grams ~ 1.0 oz
Power Tool 30-40 grams ~ 1.0-1.4 oz
Hybrid (HEV) 3wkWh 3.5 lbs
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
15kWh26 lbs
Electrical Vehicle (BEV)
25kWh44 lbs
Tesla 85 kWh 112 lbs
Grid Storage
Potential Demand Cloud
Exceed Electric Vehicle
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FISH LAKE VALLEY NEVADA
Fish Lake Valley
Over 18,000 acres
Fish Lake Valley project lithium brine
located 38 km from Albemarle's
Silver Peak (Clayton Valley)
Our nearest neighbour is the Global
Geoscience Lithium Claystone
project, and just one valley away is
the oldest & largest lithium mine in
the U.S. at Clayton Valley
3.5 hr. from Tesla Gigafactory
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FISH LAKE VALLEY NEVADA
Dominant land holder with over 18,000 contiguous acres
Historic Boron Mine – North Playa (circa 1880 at 4 tons daily).
Known & well understood lithium brine basin - Phase 1
Exploration Programs completed 2009-2015 included drilling
& detailed gravity survey.
Geological and geophysical characteristics analogous to
Clayton Valley basin located to the southeast.
North Playa Phase 2 Exploration Program completed 4 holes
to 500’ and 214 near-surface brine samples.
Completed preliminary Geological Model of North and
South Playas and surrounding hills. Confirmed gravity low.
Commencing model refinement in preparation for 2018 drill
program.
One of the most promising & largely undeveloped
lithium brine basins in North America
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NORTH PLAYA
214 shallow brine samples collected and assayed
Li values ranging from trace to 300 mg/l
55 samples from center of north playa range from
100mg/l to 300mg/l
3 sonic drill hole up to 500 feet drilled with 13A
showing a sodium spike at bottom
Completed Phase 1 addition mapping and
geophysics for Basin model
Highlights
Completed initial extraction tests on the North
Playa shallow sedimentary clays
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SOUTH PLAYA
Q2 2016 - Acquired South Playa
(2,882 acres)
69 placer claims
19 association placer claims
Located in a desert basin that exhibits similar geological and geophysical
characteristics to Clayton Valley where lithium brines accumulate in faulted
sub-basins, or "traps“. Map shows depth contours (200 m) and major faults.
Field mapping:
expand basin model
Two bore holes
<500’ not tested at depth
Additional gravity work
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EXTENSIVE HISTORIC EXPLORATION
Handbook of Lithium and Natural Calcium Chloride – Their Deposits, Processing, Uses and Properties. Garrett, Donald E., 2004; Elsevier Academic Press.* The detailed disclosure contained in the NI 43-101 Technical Report is hereby incorporated in summary by reference in this presentation. The full text of the Technical Report may be accessed online under the SEDAR profile of Lithium Corp. at www.sedar.com
National Instrument 43-101 titled Technical Report, Fish Lake Valley Lithium -
Brine Property, Esmeralda County, Nevada, Nov 30, 2015*
In-Sediment Concentrations:
Lithium 116 ppm to 1040 ppm (average 540.7 ppm)
Boron 110 ppm to 4070 ppm (average 1772 ppm)
Potassium TBD ?
Magnesium 0.35% to 6.37% (average 2.09%)
Lithiumranging from 0.81 mg/L to 150 mg/L
Boronfrom <1 mg/L to 2670 mg/L
PotassiumTBD ?
Magnesiumfrom 0.116 mg/L to 41.5 mg/L
Brines tested to-date also contain
anomalous concentrations of
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3 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF LITHIUM
Mine ProductLithium Carbonate
(Li2CO3)
Spodumene Concentrate
(6% Li1O)
Lithium Carbonate
(Li2CO3)
Value of Mine Product
Long Term Price ($/t)8000 600 8000
Typical Grade500-1---ppm Li
(0.1-0.2% Li2O)
4500-7000pm
1.0-1.5% Li2O
1500-3000ppm Li
(0.4-0.6% Li2O)
Estimated Cash Costs
($/tonne Li2 CO3)
2500-4000 6000+Target
3500-4500*
Basic Steps to Produce
Lithium Carbonate
Pumping
Evaporation
Crystallization
Precipitation
Mining
Crushing and Grinding
Concentration
Shipping
Roasting
Acidification
Mining
Crushing
Acid Leaching Crystallization
and Precipitation
Regional sedimentary clays may also have Boron co-product of similar value
Brine Pegmatite Sedimentary
Source: Global Geosciences
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EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Phase 2 basin model
Drill 13A clone to 1800 feet
Identify additional deep drill locations
for lithium brines
Grid sample existing and newly acquired claims
for lithium claystone
Identify shallow drill sites for the lithium claystone
Photogrammetry survey
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TEAM – COMPANY BUILDERS
Michael KoblerCEO & Director
Over the past 35 years, Michael Kobler has specialized in identifying, acquiring, developing and producing natural resource
opportunities throughout the world as well as overseeing the design and construction of a number of infrastructure projects. He has served in a
variety of roles for early stage companies including, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Technical Advisor, Engineer and
Project Manager, and has been a founder and a major shareholder in a number of these ventures. Mr. Kobler has a strong record of success in
the exploration, permitting and de-risking of resource projects. His expertise in identifying opportunities through detailed examination of all
available information combined with his in-depth knowledge of permitting processes, including detailed environmental work, and dealing with
issues related to water supply have positioned him for projects across North and South America. In 2005, Mr. Kobler was a Co-Founder and the
original CEO of Osum Oil Sands Corp. (“Osum”) where he oversaw the analysis and acquisitions of the original oil sands leases that form the
core of Osum’s projects at Cold Lake and the Saleski carbonates, both in Alberta. During his tenure with Osum, Mike oversaw the growth of the
company from start-up to a valuation approaching $500 million; he also hired his successors to ensure the smooth transition of the Company to
its next phase of growth and an equity value approaching $2 Billion. Mr. Kobler holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from Montana Tech.
Andrew Bowering, B.A. Director
Andrew Bowering is a venture capitalist with 30 years of operational experience and leadership in mineral exploration and development
worldwide. He has founded, funded and built teams that have operated numerous companies in the pursuit of precious, base and industrial
metals from early exploration through to production. Mr. Bowering is an owner and founder of Sunrise Drilling Ltd. and has owned and operated
drilling companies for the past 20 years. Mr. Bowering has held senior management positions in a variety of capacities. He has been
responsible for the acquisition and sale of several assets and the raising of upwards of $250 million in development capital. He has operated
and managed programs throughout North and South America and abroad. He is a founder, director and shareholder of Millennial Lithium Corp,
and other publicly traded companies primarily focused in the battery metals space.
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TEAM – COMPANY BUILDERS
Mr. Squires brings over three decades of resource development experience in the energy and natural resources industries both domestic
and international. In this time, he has established a proven history of success in creating strong management teams and helping grow new
resource ventures into prosperous operations. His entrepreneurial spirit combined with his all-encompassing technical, operational,
and financial knowledge on the logistics and complexity in this sector are the talents that have led to his success in helping create and
monetize value in the resource development sector. Of recent note, Mr. Squires was part of the original executive team of Osum Oil
Sands Corp., a successful junior oil sands company, in which he was instrumental in creating the team and helping raise over $1 Billion in
private equity taking the company to commercial production. Prior to starting Osum Oil Sands, Mr. Squires worked for his own consulting
firm providing services for clients including Exxon, Pemex, PetroCanada and Chevron. Mr. Squires' engineering and management skills
were honed working for companies such as Dominion Exploration, Paramount Resources and Amoco. Mr. Squires is currently an executive
advisor for Osum Oil Sands Corp., President of AXS Industries - a global energy investment advisory firm, a Senior Associate of
Renown AMG (upstream energy asset management company), and is actively engaged in a number of start-ups and financings in
the energy storage, oilfield equipment, and aerospace fields. Mr. Squires holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of Alberta.
Andrew Squires, B.Sc.Director
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TEAM – COMPANY BUILDERS
Dana Brock, P.E., R.G., C.E.G.Consultant
Dana Brock is a field oriented Civil Engineer, Geologist and
Engineering Geologist. For over 30 years, he has performed
and directed investigations, designed facilities and supported
large scale construction and remediation projects. His
experience spans a broad range of projects in the U.S. and
ten other countries, including facilities development for
geothermal well fields (Calpine, Unocal Geothermal, Kiewit,
CalEnergy, Coso Operators); exploration, drilling and
resource management for low temperature and
mineralized waters (Sonoma Mission Inn, City of Calistoga
and 29 Palms, Crystal Geyser and Mendocino Mineral
Water); private and municipal water supply, distribution,
impoundment and disposal (Cities of San Francisco, Santa
Rosa, and Burlingame, Kendall-Jackson Wines and DeLoach
Wines); basin management and due diligence and technical
support for legal issues involving geothermal and oil well
fields, mineral prospects and underground construction
(Deutsche Bank, Florida Power and Light, Mission Energy,
Gordon & Rees and Los Angeles Metropolitan
Transportation Authority).
Dr. John S. Oldow, Ph.D.Technical Consultant
Dr. Oldow, Director of the Ellison Miles Center for Geological
Field Studies at the University of Texas, Dallas, was retained
as Technical Consultant to the Company effective June 1,
2016. Dr. Oldow’s will advance his regional geophysical work
in the Fish Lake Valley, to develop a geological model of the
Company’s 18,552 acre lithium brine project. Dr. Oldow’s work
includes geologic mapping and the application of
structural and stratigraphic analysis, along with potential
field geophysics, GPS geodesy and terrestrial laser scanning
to advance understanding of regional tectonics. Dr. Oldow’s
past geophysical work in Fish Lake Valley, including a
detailed gravity survey which defined historical gravity lows
in both the North and South Bowl Playas, as deep sub-
basins, was instrumental in directing the acquisition of the
Company’s South Bowl Playa property and optimizing our
current 13 hole drill program in the North Bowl Playa.
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INVESTMENT SUMMARY
Contiguous land position, over 18,000 acres in
Fish Lake Valley
Lithium brines, clays and claystone identified
Very low magnesium found with the surface brines
Geothermal field proximal to the land position
Close to major interstate transportation hub
Nevada, good North American mining history
Drilling permits in place, reclamation bonds
in place
New players developing different lithium brine
separation technology
American Lithium developing its own lithium
clay and claystone separation technology
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CONTACT
Michael KoblerCEO & Director
1507-1030 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2Y3Exchange
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5LA1 / WKN: A2DWUX
American Lithium Corp.
Tel. 604.428.6128 ext. 205
www.americanlithiumcorp.com