So beforehand we could do one product or the other, not both as...

So beforehand we could do one product or the other, not both as interchangeably as we can now. That optionality is a big distinction and very innovative.... Who else is doing this?

All from the one flow sheet with minimal capital expenditure and delivering a bonus 25% reduction in CO2.

Credit where it's due. The LPD/SM team are identifying problems well ahead of the pack and developing solutions to solve those problems before anyone else. They have a solid history of achieving such outcomes.

1. ESG credentials - We were sprouting the importance of this well before it became an industry buzz term.

2. The rise of hydroxide - No sweat, we'll develop a process for that.

3. Sodium Sulphate - Albermarle's Kwinana plant will produce circa 200ktpa of the stuff. Where is that going to go? We'll solve that problem, zero production of sodium sulphate.

4. More purpose specific battery chemistries. Not all EV's will need our bordering medicinal grade of hydroxide. Carbonate will still have strong demand. Let's develop a flow sheet that offers the optionality to do both, as per customer requirements.

5. Sodium silicate - Let's turn this byproduct into a valuable and very saleable commodity.... S-Max.

6. Let's not rely on the supply of concentrate from third parties who dilly around within "Strategic Alliances" and bring no love to the party.... Let's get our own source and be truly independent whilst controlling our input concentrate prices
- Karabib.

7. Noting Ceasium's strategic importance, let's leverage that into discussions with the DFC for funding terms that private equity can not match. Watch this space, it's a vital and very scare element utilised in military applications.

Could go on, but we get the point. Credit where it's due!

These guys undoubtedly know how to identify a potential problem early and innovate solutions to overcome those issues and proven them in concept at pilot scale.

Whilst we all eagerly await a funding package, you've got to acknowledge that these guys know their stuff.