Lithium South Development Corporation: Preliminary Economic Assessment Filed on SEDAR
Lithium South Development has filed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on SEDAR for their Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project in Argentina. The report shows a Net Present Value of US$938 million, an Internal Rate of Return of 31.6%, and a 2.5-year payback period, supporting the development plans for a lithium carbonate plant.
The PEA report shows a Net Present Value after tax of US$938 million, indicating strong economic potential for the company.
The after-tax Internal Rate of Return of 31.6% suggests a favorable return on investment for shareholders.
The 2.5-year payback period highlights the project's efficiency in generating returns for investors.
The completion of the PEA report by industry-leading consulting firms Knight Piesold Consulting and JDS Energy and Mining Inc. adds credibility to the project's viability.
The support to proceed with development plans for a 15,600 tonnes per year lithium carbonate plant signifies growth opportunities for Lithium South.
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The PEA Report provides support for Lithium South to proceed with development plans for a 15,600 tonnes per year lithium carbonate plant, located at its wholly owned, Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project ("HMN Li Project") in
The financial model shows a Net Present Value after tax of
Company Founder President and CEO, Adrian F. C. Hobkirk is quoted, "We are very pleased to have achieved this important milestone for the HMN Li Project. The robust economics and room for expansion indicate a promising future for Lithium South."
About Lithium South
Lithium South owns
Qualified Person Statements
Peter Ehren is an independent Lithium Consultant. He has more than two decades of experience in the industry. He started his interest in the lithium business during his master's thesis at Technical University of the Delft where he investigated for BHP Minerals the recovery of lithium from geothermal brine (Salton Sea), applying a Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") technology. After his thesis he worked for SQM as a process engineer and R&D manager till 2007. Since 2007 he started to work as independent consultant in the lithium, boron and potassium industry. He is a world expert in solar evaporation systems, phase chemistry and process developments. Additionally, his experience covers product applications, OPEX and CAPEX estimation, process simulations, engineering, R&D and product development. He has worked in lithium basins and production facilities worldwide. He is a Chartered Professional (AusIMM) and QP for NI 43-101 and JORC.
Dr. Mark King, Ph.D., F.G.C., P.Geo., of Groundwater Insight, Inc., is the QP for resource estimation components of the PEA., as such term is defined by NI 43-101. Dr. King has extensive experience in salar environments and has been a QP on numerous lithium brine projects, ranging from early exploration to production. Dr. King is independent from the Company and has reviewed and approved the technical information mentioned in this press release.
Richard Goodwin, P.Eng., Project Manager for JDS Energy and Mining, Inc., is independent of Lithium South and a QP as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Goodwin is a mining engineer and study manager with over 30 years of experience managing mining operation and projects in various commodities such as base metals, precious metals, PGMs, and diamonds in various domestic and international locations. Mr. Goodwin is responsible for the PEA results, participated directly in the production of this press release, and directly related information in this press release, and approves of the technical and scientific disclosure contained herein.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Adrian F. C. Hobkirk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Investors / Shareholders call 855-415-8100 / website: lithiumsouth.com
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Note 1: A report titled, Updated Mineral Resource Estimate – Hombre Muerto North Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report Catamarca and
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