The increasing demand for lithium, driven by its use in batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, presents a compelling investment opportunity in the exploration and production of this critical mineral.
Ontario, Canada, is emerging as a key player in the lithium market, with significant reserves and favourable mining regulations, making it an attractive location for exploration and investment.
The global lithium market is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase in demand over the coming years, creating a favourable environment for investment in lithium exploration.
GROWING DEMAND FOR LITHIUM
The increasing demand for lithium, driven by its use in batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, presents a compelling investment opportunity in the exploration and production of this critical mineral.
ONTARIO’S LITHIUM POTENTIAL
Ontario, Canada, is emerging as a key player in the lithium market, with significant reserves and favourable mining regulations, making it an attractive location for exploration and investment.
GLOBAL LITHIUM MARKET TREND
The global lithium market is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase in demand over the coming years, creating a favourable environment for investment in lithium exploration.
Demand for Lithium Worldwide (2022-2035)
40.5%
Estimation of year-over-year growth rate of 2023
54.43%
CAGR with accelerating momentum
34%
of the growth will originate from North America
The market is fragmented with several players occupying the market share
Capable of producing 60 GWh of EV batteries per year
LGES MICHIGAN
Holland, Michigan
Capable of producing 25 GWh of EV batteries per year
KOMOKO GIGAFACTORY 2
Kokoma, Indiana
Capable of producing 67 GWh of EV batteries per year
BLUEOVALSK BATTERY PARK
Glendale, Kentucky
Capable of producing 86 GWh of EV batteries per year
BLUEOVALSK BATTERY PARK
Glendale, Kentucky
Capable of producing 86 GWh of EV batteries per year
BLUE OVAL CITY
Stanton, Tennessee
Capable of producing 43 GWh of EV batteries per year
BATTERY MATERIALS CAMPUS 1
Reno, Nevada
Capable of producing 100 GWh of ultra-thin EV batteries per year
TESLA GIGAFACTORY
Sparks, Nevada
Capable of producing 100 GWh of EV batteries per year
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>$16 Billion
Volkswagen has pledged over $16 billion in building a 370-acre battery production site in Ontario: capable of producing 1 million batteries per year at an output of 90 GWh.1 Honda to build $1.6B battery plant in Port Colborne, Ontario.
$100 Billion
Invested and promised to invest in building domestic cell and module manufacturing by automakers and battery manufacturers by 2030.
$10-13 Million Hybids & EVs
By 2030, North American battery manufacturing capacity will support the manufacturing of between 10 million and 13 million all-electric vehicles per year.
Electrification in North America
>$16 Billion
Volkswagen has pledged over $16 billion in building a 370-acre battery production site in Ontario: capable of producing 1 million batteries per year at an output of 90 GWh.1 Honda to build $1.6B battery plant in Port Colborne, Ontario.
$100 Billion
Invested and promised to invest in building domestic cell and module manufacturing by automakers and battery manufacturers by 2030.
$10-13 Million Hybids & EVs
By 2030, North American battery manufacturing capacity will support the manufacturing of between 10 million and 13 million all-electric vehicles per year.
Hybrid sales surged 5X faster than EV sales in February 2024, according to Morgan Stanley.
Toyota saw a nearly 28% increase in hybrid and plug-in sales over the previous year, now making up 30% of their portfolio. Hyundai, Ford, and General Motors are also shifting focus to hybrids, recognizing their growing market appeal.
Hybrid sales surged 5X faster than EV sales in February 2024, according to Morgan Stanley.
Toyota saw a nearly 28% increase in hybrid and plug-in sales over the previous year, now making up 30% of their portfolio. Hyundai, Ford, and General Motors are also shifting focus to hybrids, recognizing their growing market appeal.
Many companies are actively engaged in critical exploration in Ontario, leveragingadvancedtechnologiesandgeologicalexpertise to identify and develop high-potential deposits.
REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Ontario’s regulatory framework for exploration / mining provides a stableandsupportiveenvironment for companies to conduct lithium exploration activities, ensuring adherence to environmental standards and community engagement.
Ontario’s Mining Industry by the Numbers :
We plan to expand into Quebec and Manitoba – project dependent
EXPLORATION PROJECTS IN ONTARIO
Many companies are actively engaged in critical exploration in Ontario, leveragingadvancedtechnologiesandgeologicalexpertise to identify and develop high-potential deposits
REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Ontario’s regulatory framework for exploration / mining provides a stableandsupportiveenvironment for companies to conduct lithium exploration activities, ensuring adherence to environmental standards and community engagement.
Ontario’s Mining Industry by the Numbers :
$13.5B
Value of mineral production in 2022
$989M
Spent in 2022 on approximately 300 mineral exploration projects
31,000
Direct mining jobs, plus another 47,000 indirect jobs have been created
376,000
Active mining claims in good standing (as of April 30, 2023)