Non Executive Director Resignation
Building a Lithium Future
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEDIA RELEASE
15 July 2024
DIRECTOR RESIGNATION
Lithium Universe Limited (“Lithium Universe”, the “Company” or ASX: “LU7”) wishes to announce the resignation
of Non-Executive Director, Mr Fadi Diab, effective from 12 July 2024.
Mr Diab has resigned as Non-Executive Director to pursue other opportunities. Mr Diab has been a director of
the Company since its re-listing and served the Company with utmost dedication and hard work.
The Company’s Chairman, Mr Iggy Tan, thanked Mr Diab for his service with the Company and acknowledged
his professionalism and commitment. The Company wishes Mr Diab the very best in his future pursuits.
The Lithium Universe Board is now comprised of the following directors:
Mr Iggy Tan
Mr Pat Scallan
Dr Jingyuan Liu
Mr Gernot Abl
Executive Chairman
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Executive Director
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Authorised for release by Iggy Tan, Chairman of Lithium Universe Limited.
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For more information, please contact:
Alex Hanly
Chief Executive Officer
Lithium Universe Limited
Email: info@lithiumuniverse.com
Lithium Universe Limited
ASX:LU7
ABN 22 148 878 782
Iggy Tan
Chairman
Lithium Universe Limited
Email: info@lithiumuniverse.com
Suite 9, 295 Rokeby Road,
Subiaco, WA 6008,
Australia
Telephone: +61 02 8046 2799
Website: www.lithiumuniverse.com
Investor Hub: investorhub.lithiumuniverse
Forward-looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements which are identified by words such as ‘anticipates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘believes’,
‘estimates’, ‘targets’, ‘expects’, ‘plan’ or ‘intends’ and other similar words that involve risks and uncertainties. Indications of, and guidelines or outlook
on, future earnings, distributions or financial position or performance and targets, estimates and assumptions in respect of production, prices,
operating costs, results, capital expenditures, reserves and resources are also forward-looking statements. These statements are based on an
assessment of present economic and operating conditions, and on a number of assumptions and estimates regarding future events and actions that,
while considered reasonable as of the date of this announcement and are expected to take place, are inherently subject to significant technical,
business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of
our Company, the Directors, and management. We cannot and do not give any assurance that the results, performance or achievements expressed
or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement will occur and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risk factors that could cause actual events or results to
differ materially from the events or results estimated, expressed, or anticipated in these statements.
Lithium Universe Limited
ASX:LU7
ABN 22 148 878 782
Suite 9, 295 Rokeby Road,
Subiaco, WA 6008,
Australia
Telephone: +61 02 8046 2799
Website: www.lithiumuniverse.com
Investor Hub: investorhub.lithiumuniverse
ABOUT LITHIUM UNIVERSE LIMITED (ASX:LU7)
Lithium Universe is dedicated to closing the ‘Lithium Conversion Gap’ in North America by developing a mine-to-battery-grade lithium carbonate
strategy in Québec, Canada. Our mission is to support the supply chain needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), particularly in the
automotive sector, by converting spodumene supply into lithium chemicals for EV battery plants North America.
Our business model focuses on converting spodumene supplies under "take or pay" agreements with OEMs. These agreements include protective
pricing mechanisms, such as floor and ceiling prices, to ensure stable margins and mitigate market volatility. This approach guarantees our LU7
refinery's payback while providing OEMs with a reliable and sustainable supply of lithium chemicals.
THE LITHIUM CONVERSION GAP
North America anticipates a surge in battery manufacturing, with over 20 major manufacturers planning to deploy an estimated 1,000GW of battery
capacity. The Company estimates that 850,000t of LCE per annum will be required to satisfy demand in North America by 2028.
Spodumene concentrate needs to be converted to battery-grade lithium carbonate or hydroxide to be used in the production of cathode materials
for lithium batteries. Currently, there are no operational converters in North America and the Company estimates only 100,000t of LCE hard rock
converters are slated for construction in the region by 2028. The region seeks to decrease dependence on Chinese lithium converters, aligning with
both commercial and national security goals to onshore the lithium battery supply chain in North America.
PROVEN LITHIUM EXPERTISE
The Company is comprised of lithium industry leaders known as the ‘Lithium Dream Team’, who are known for rapidly developing and operating
hard rock lithium extraction and downstream operations across Australia and China. The Company’s Chairman, Iggy Tan, is considered a pioneer
in the modern lithium industry; spearheading Galaxy Resources, Iggy Tan built the first large-scale vertically integrated mine-to-refinery project
including the 1 million tpa Mt Cattlin Spodumene Project and the downstream 17,000 tpa Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Refinery. Patrick Scallan,
Director, is a seasoned veteran of the lithium industry with over 25 years of managing the world-class Greenbushes Mine including production
expansion from 200ktpa to 1.4mtpa during his tenure. Dr Jingyuan Liu is a world-leading technical expert in downstream lithium processing having
consulted for over 25 different refinery operations over the world having previously managed the construction and commissioning of the Jiangsu
Lithium Refinery for Galaxy.
Mr Terry Stark, who previously served as the General Manager of Operations for both Mt Cattlin and James Bay projects; Mr Roger Pover, with
extensive experience as Plant Manager at Greenbushes and Mt Cattlin. John Loxton, who was involved in the construction of Jiangsu Lithium
Carbonate Plant for Hatch Engineering and Johnn Sobolewski, former CFO and Co Sec of Galaxy Resources, assumes the role of Chief Financial
Officer at Lithium Universe.
PROVEN LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY
The Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Plant, initially designed to produce 17,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has set a global benchmark for
lithium refineries by incorporating advanced Western continuous process control techniques. The plant has surpassed its design capacity, now
producing 20,000 tpa of high-quality battery-grade lithium carbonate. Remarkably, it achieved steady-state quality within two years of
groundbreaking. Building on this success, Lithium Universe plans to replicate the Jiangsu plant's design, utilizing the same suppliers, equipment,
and engineering firm to mitigate risks. Hatch Limited, the engineering company behind the original Jiangsu plant, has been contracted to conduct
the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Company’s Bécancour Lithium Refinery.
Lithium Universe Limited
ASX:LU7
ABN 22 148 878 782
Suite 9, 295 Rokeby Road,
Subiaco, WA 6008,
Australia
Telephone: +61 02 8046 2799
Website: www.lithiumuniverse.com
Investor Hub: investorhub.lithiumuniverse
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