Investor Presentaiton
SCOPING STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
Key Results
Parameters
20ktpa
40ktpa
Units
LCE
LCE
Lithium Carbonate Production
Tonnes/year
20,000
40,000
Project Life Estimate (including ramp-up)
Years
36
19
Capital Cost (CAPEX) (ex 30% contingencies)
US$M
542
987
Direct Capital Cost
US$M
372
714
(ex contingencies, indirect costs and Owner's costs)
Average Annual Operating Cost (OPEX)
US$/tonne
4,985
4,611
Average Li₂CO3 Selling Price (assumed constant over life of mine)
US$/tonne
25,000
25,000
Average Annual EBITDA
US$M
378
730
Pre-Tax Net Present Value (NPV 10)
US$M
2,290
3,879
Pre-Tax Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
%
41
44
After-Tax and Royalties Net Present Value (NPV10)
US$M
1,319
2,200
After-Tax and Royalties IRR
%
29
32
Payback Period (After-Tax)
Years
2.5
2.0
EL
LITHIUM
Presented in 100% terms (Lithium Energy: 90%)
ASX:LEL
ENERGY LTD
Current battery grade lithium carbonate (Li₂CO3) is US$28,250/t FOB (South America) as at 18 October 2023 (Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence, 27 October 2023)
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