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Rock Tech Lithium has appointed Esther Bahne to its Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2022. Previously, she served as the Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer since October 2021, focusing on the company's transformation into a cleantech entity. Under her leadership, Rock Tech successfully secured significant equity financing for its lithium hydroxide plant in Europe. With over 16 years in the automotive industry, Bahne's strategic vision and communication skills are expected to bolster the company's ambitious sustainability goals and operational strategies.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has submitted documentation for the first partial permit needed to construct its lithium hydroxide converter in Guben, Brandenburg. This submission complies with the Federal Immission Control Act and allows for systematic project planning. The initial application focuses on infrastructure approval, with further applications for production facilities and utilities planned for May and July respectively. The converter aims for an annual output of 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide, sufficient for 500,000 electric vehicle batteries, with an estimated investment of 470 million euros.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced initial assay results from its ongoing drill program at the 100%-owned Georgia Lake lithium project in Ontario. The drill program, targeting a total of 22,000 metres, aims to confirm the mineral resource for a Pre-Feasibility Study. Approximately 9,500 metres have been completed, with notable results from drill holes NC-21-06, NC-21-07, and NC-21-09 confirming extensions of mineralization. The company also entered an exploration agreement with local First Nations groups, granting 750,000 warrants at an exercise price of $6.08. Management changes were also announced.
Rock Tech Lithium has appointed Markus Brügmann as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Brügmann brings significant experience from international firms including Mitsubishi Power and ABB, focusing on plant engineering and renewable energies. His leadership will drive the construction of lithium hydroxide converters in Europe and Canada, with a planned investment of 470 million euros. Rock Tech aims to integrate renewable energy into its operations and targets a closed-loop system for lithium by 2030.
Rock Tech Lithium has announced the completion of its Converter Engineering Study for a lithium hydroxide facility in Guben, Germany. The project, with an estimated capital cost of €462 million, aims for an annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes. Projected revenue over 20 years stands at €6.27 billion, with an after-tax NPV of €234 million and an IRR of 14.5%. The facility is expected to generate an average annual EBITDA of $112 million. The study supports the ongoing FEED study, targeting construction to begin mid-2022 and production by 2024.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has partnered with GP Papenburg Entsorgung Ost GmbH and Knauf KG to establish the Institute for Technologies and Economics of Lithium (ITEL) in Germany. Managed by professors from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, ITEL aims to create a CO2-neutral lithium recycling economy. The institute will focus on optimizing by-product value and developing new production methods. Rock Tech plans to become the world's first closed-loop lithium company, with its lithium converter set to start in 2024, producing 24,000 tonnes annually, enough for 500,000 electric vehicles.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (OTCQX: RCKTF) announced successful completion of a pilot test program producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate with over 99.5% purity, meeting electric vehicle production standards. The process, developed in Germany, utilizes spodumene concentrates from Australia and North America. Initial test results have led to shipping samples to potential customers as offtake discussions proceed. The company aims to build Europe's first lithium hydroxide converter and is consulting with tier 1 end users to ensure product specifications exceed market demands.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has appointed Esther Bahne as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer. With over 16 years in the automotive sector, Bahne's prior roles include Global Head of Strategy and Innovation at BMW Group and Chief Marketing Officer at MINI. She will enhance Rock Tech's sustainability agenda and recycle lithium battery materials, aiming for the world's first closed-loop lithium production. The company targets commissioning Europe's first lithium converter by 2024, producing 24,000 tonnes annually, sufficient for 500,000 electric vehicles.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has engaged Niigaani Drilling for a drill program at its Georgia Lake lithium project in Ontario, aiming to confirm mineral resources for a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS). The program will cover 7,800 meters across five deposits: Main Zone North, Main Zone South West, Conway, Harricana, and Line 60. The project currently has measured resources of 2.31 million tonnes at 1.04% Li2O and inferred resources of 6.68 million tonnes at 1.16% Li2O. The PFS is expected to conclude in Q1 2022, with plans to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2024.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has announced its engagement of Evercore Group as its financial and capital markets advisor. This strategic collaboration aims to support Rock Tech's ambition to become a leading producer of lithium hydroxide globally. Evercore will assist in evaluating financial alternatives and will earn fees contingent upon successful transactions. Dirk Harbecke, CEO of Rock Tech, emphasized the value of Evercore's global reach and expertise in advancing the company's projects.
