LPI - The Next Lithium Producer in Chile, page-2339

There are several reasons why LPI may be well-positioned for success:

1. Strong Project portfolio: LPI has a diversified portfolio of lithium assets in South America and Australia that provide a buffer against market fluctuations and provide multiple opportunities for growth.

2. High-quality resources: The Maricunga project is considered to be a high-quality resource with high brine grades, high flow characteristics and high drainable porosity and permeability which is a very favorable mining characteristics.

3. Strong demand for lithium: The demand for lithium is expected to grow as it is used in applications such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems. This could result in strong forward pricing for lithium, which would benefit LPI as a producer.

4. Strong management and technical teams: LPI has a highly experienced and proven board, management, and technical team with experience in mining, lithium exploration, and strategic transactions.

5. Strong local and Indigenous relationships: LPI has excellent local and Indigenous relationships and engagement that provide a stable development path for Maricunga.

6. Strong progress on key strategic milestones: The company is developing the project with a low-risk strategy and has significant expansion potential. Environmental Approval was received from the Chilean authorities in February 2020 and the project is currently considering other options for project financing and other strategic relationships.

7. Cost competitive: The Project operating cost places Maricunga among the most efficient producers with an OPEX of US$3,718 per tonne not including credit from potassium chloride (KCl) byproduct.

8. Robust industry outlook: With the expected growth of lithium demand, the development projects to meet future demand growth are limited and new supply coming on stream is slow due to permitting and construction constraints, resulting in expectations of strong forward pricing.

All those factors together may make LPI well-positioned to succeed in the lithium market.