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IN THE WORLD’S HIGHEST-GRADE
LITHIUM DISTRICT
17 Premier Projects
TSX-V:LITH
OTC-BB LTMCF
Li
IN THE WORLD’S HIGHEST-GRADE LITHIUM DISTRICT
17 Premier Projects
TSX-V:LITH
OTC-BB LTMCF
LithiumChile.com
Disclaimer
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The following information may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements address
future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
The technical information in this corporate presentation has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian
regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43- 101 and reviewed on behalf of the company by
Terence Walker, M. Sc., P. Geo. Chief Geologist and Vice President of Exploration for Lithium Chile Inc., a qualified
person.
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Proven
management and experienced
Chile-based technical team
Exploration in Chilethe Saudi Arabia of Lithium
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Largest
landholder of lithium salarsoutside of Chilean govt. & SQM
Sustained,
high growthExposure to
lithium-ion battery sector during
Premium
portfolio staked for $3/ha
166,950 hectares of Chilean
salars
Projects with
high-grade lithium, positive chemistry from sampling
Projects with
Community Approval to drill already in place
Multi-project
drill program upcoming
INCREASING MOMENTUM &
LONG-TERM GROWTH• Battery production capacity to
hit <1,456.5 GWh by 20281
• This will require <875% more
0lithium supply1
• Energy storage to grow <1300%
by 20242
POWERFUL GLOBAL DRIVERS• Automakers spending $USD300B
on EVs & batteries by 20253
• Government bans on gas/diesel
vehicles commence 2025
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Lithium Ion Battery Production Growing at Unprecedented Levels
25
20
15
10
5
0
Gigafactory 1US
NanjingChina
NangdeChina
LiyangChina
Wroclaw
Poland
*As of 25 January 2019. Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
TOP 5 LITIUM ION BATTERY MAGAFACTORIES
Top 5
megafactories
have a production
capacity of nearly
100 GWh.
70+ NEW
megafactories now
under construction.
Production will
skyrocket
Chile
Australia
China
Argentina
53%22%
11%
14%
PRODUCTION COST COMPARISON
Australia
Chile
China
Argenti
na
Others
A combination of high grades, strong recharge and powerful evaporation rates give Chilean Salars a world-leading production advantage
The Highest Grades
The Largest Reserves
The Lowest
Production Costs
1 Source: US Geological Survey. Does not include
US data, which is withheld by the US2 Based on 2018 figures. Total global production
est. 85,000MT
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Chile
~$5,000/tAustralia
~$3,000/tArgentina
~$1,800/tChile
GLOBAL RESERVES1
GLOBAL PRODUCTION12
19% 61%
10%
7%3%
~$6,700/tChina
The Push for Electrification is Global
USANo Federal
target set, 10 states have settargets for
100% zero-emissions
vehicles by 2050
BRAZILTarget: 30%
EV sales by 2030
MEXICOTarget: 30%
EV sales by 2030
CANADATarget: 30%
EV sales by 2030 QuebecTarget: 100%
zero emissionsby 2050
UK & FRANCEProposal to
end ICE salesby 2040. Ireland end ICE
sales by 2030
NORWAY, NETHERLANDS, SWEDEN & GERMANYProposal to end ICE salesby 2035. Germany by 2030. Sweden aiming for 30% EV by 2030.
Considerations for EU wide by 2030.
ITALYTarget: 30%
EV sales by 2030. Slovenia proposal to end ICE sales by 2030
INDIAProposal to end ICE
sales by 2030
ISRAELProposal to end
ICE sales by 2030 CHINATarget: 5%
EV sales by 202020% by 2025
JAPAN & SOUTH KOREATarget: 30%EV sales by 2030
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STEVE COCHRANE - President & CEOMr. Cochrane has 36 years of investment
industry experience during which he has been instrumental in raising in excess of
$500,000,000 for “small cap” public companies
Experienced Team with strong Chilean connections
AL KROONTJE - Executive ChairmanMr. Al J. Kroontje, B.Sc. (Eng.), P.Eng., serves
as an Executive Chairman of Lithium Chile Corporation. Mr. Kroontje has been an
Interim Chief Executive Officer of Border Petroleum Limited since July 29, 2013 and
served as its Interim President.
TERRY WALKER - VP Exploration & Chief GeologistTerry Walker, M.Sc., P.Geo. is a highly-experienced exploration geologist and
technical team leader. He has spent over 27 years in Chile’s mining industry, with a
particular focus on lithium, and is well-connected throughout the sector. Terry is
the co-founder of GeoServicios Piedra Dorada – an exploration and development
services company.
JEREMY ROSS - Business DevelopmentMr. Ross has over 20 years’ experience in
Venture Capital and Marketing for Small cap to Mid-tier mining, companies and was the
Corporate Development Consultant for Fission Energy - a Top 50 TSX-V company.
JOSÉ GUSTAVO DE CASTRO ALEM -Manager of Lithium OperationsChemical Engineer with deep experience in international mining operation, project and
commercial management. Specializing in process engineering, mining, resources
management operations work. Jose has held key operations and executive positions in
mining organizations in Argentina and Chile.
ANDREW BOWERING - DirectorAndrew Bowering has 30 years of
operational experience and leadership in mineral exploration and development
worldwide. He has founded, funded and built teams that have operated numerous
companies in the pursuit of precious, base and industrial metals from early exploration
through to production.
KEN BOOTH - DirectorKen Booth is the President of
Highwood Advisory Services Inc. and previously a Vice-President,
Investment Banking with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. in
Toronto and Vancouver.
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• 166,950 ha, 100% ownership, no NSR
• 17 projects, 608 claims, 418,000 acres
• All land staked for just $3/ha. Market comparable is $300-800/ha2
• Initial exploration and drill targeting complete for top projects
• Community approval (mandatory in Chile) already obtained or at advanced stage for top projects
1 Excluding Chilean National Govt. & SQM2 Sedar filings
Chile’s Largest Lithium Exploration Portfolio1
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• Surface geochemical sampling confirms
high Lithium grades on top projects.
• Surface samples indicate moderate to low Mg to
Li ratios, an important factor in production.
• Favourable comparisons with current Chilean
production at Salar de Atacama.
Project Low High
Ratio -
Li:K
Ratio -
Mg:Li
Coipasa 310 1410 0.06 3.9
Ollague 160 1140 0.10 7.1
Turi 260 590 0.06 7.8
Atacama 210 1330 0.09 2.6
Helados 390 1280 0.10 2.6
Talar 290 740 0.10 4.5
Li values in mg/I
Top Projects have Excellent Grades and Chemistry
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Accelerated Exploration and Development Potential
Surface Geochemical
Sampling all projects
Gravity and/or TEM
surveys on five priority
projects
Community
agreements
negotiated with
Coipasa and Turi
Indigenous
Communities
Successful 5-hole
Drill Program at
Ollague
Drill Program
at Turi
Drill Program at
Coipasa
Targeting Community
Approval for Helados
Targeting
Potential Initial
Resource
Estimate
“We are delighted by the success of our Chilean team in developing productive community relationships. Lithium Chile is a major frontrunner in this regard compared to our peers. We look forward to our upcoming drill programs and also approvals on additional properties.”Steve Cochrane, President & CEO of Lithium Chile
2019 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q4
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China’s Xinjiang TBEA Group invest $1.3B for 49% of the Bolivian side of the Salar de Coipasa
CoipasaHigh-Grade Lithium in a Strategic Location
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• Near-surface samples assaying up to 1410 mg/l
lithium.
• Massive (58km2) TEM anomaly is within 150m
of surface, is 200 - 300m thick and is open at
depth.
• Gravity surveys indicate that Salar basin in area
of anomaly is 500 - 1000m deep.
• Drilling planned Q3, 2019
• Potential for initial resource estimate in 2019.
CoipasaHigh-Grade Samples, Major Anomaly and Upcoming Dril l ing
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• Near-surface samples assaying <525
mg/l
• Huge (63 km2) TEM anomaly 150m to
300m of surface, 200 – 300+m thick and
open at depth.
• Good chemistry Li:K ratio 0.05, Mg:Li
ratio 7.8
• Potential for initial resource estimate in
2019
Turi: Near-Surface Lithium Brines
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• Near-surface brine samples assaying up
to 1140 mg/l lithium.
• First-pass drilling encountered lithium
brines in all four completed holes.
• Strongest assays (hole 1) returned
lithium values from 270 - 480mg/l and
averaging 360 mg/l.
• Good chemistry; Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li
ratio 7.1
• Large (63 km2) TEM anomaly is within
80m of surface, is 170 - 250m thick and
open at depth.
Ollague: Successful Dril l ing and Strong Potential
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• Near-surface brine samples assaying up
to 1280 mg/l lithium – comparable to
SQM and Albemarle’s production
plants.
• Excellent chemistry; Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li
ratio 2.6
• Major large (60+ km2) TEM anomaly
within 200m of surface and 200 - 300m
thick
• Gravity surveys indicate Salar basin is
300-700m deep
HeladosHigh Grades, Major Anomaly
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• Near-surface brine samples assaying
up to 1330 mg/l lithium –
comparable to SQM and Albemarle’s
production plants.
• Excellent chemistry; Li:K ratio 0.09,
Mg:Li ratio 2.6
• Three large (20-25 km2) TEM
anomalies within 30 – 150m of
surface and 80-110m thick
• The TEM surveys were restricted to
the upper 350m of the Salar,
however, gravity surveys indicate
Salar basin is 600-1100m deep
Atacama: High Grades, Multiple Large Dril l Targets
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Capital Structure
(As of March 31, 2019)
Total Shares Outstanding: 101,941,835
Options: 5,149,999
Warrants: 2,082,734
Fully Diluted: 109,174,568
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+1 604-537-7556
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Vancouver, BC, V6E 2Y3
Contact
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