Primary ticker: CSE:LIM Stage of development: Development, Production Primary minerals: Lithium Project to promote: Lithium metal production and lithium metal anode production Project location: Markham, Ontario and Rochester, New York Website: www.li-metal.com
Li-Metal is a Canadian-based company developing lithium metal anodes and lithium metal production technologies for use in next-generation batteries. The company operates a newly commissioned an anode production facility in Rochester, New York and is completing the construction of a metal production facility in Markham, Ontario. Li-Metal’s production methods are significantly more sustainable than existing products and offer lighter, more energy-dense and safer batteries that are critical to tomorrow’s electric vehicles.
Cash: CAD25M Debt: /
Major shareholders: Management and Directors – approx. 40% Rest – Retail and HNW Management and Directors – approx. 40%
Management Profile
Maciej Jastrzebski – Co-Founder and CEO, Director
Maciej Jastrzebski co-founded Li-Metal in 2018 in the role as CEO. With 15 years of experience, Mr. Jastrzebski has worked in technology development, project engineering, IP protection and technology commercialization with Hatch Ltd., Barrick Gold Corporation, AuTech and Li-Metal. A natural innovator, Maciej is a named inventor on 15 patent families in a variety of fields and the author of a number of technical publications. Mr. Jastrzebski is a professional engineer and holds a Bachelor degree of Applied Science and a Master degree of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
What is your rationale for taking part 121 Mining Investment?
Marketing the company to increase awareness of Li-Metal and recent developmetns. Looking to diversify shareholder base to include more HNW/private investors and institutions.
What recent news would you like to highlight to investors attending?
February 28th, 2022 – Recently signed joint development and commercialization agreement with the only commercial manufacturer of solid-state lithium metal batteries in the market today, Montreal-based Blue Solutions
What is your key goals in 3,6 and 12 months?
3 Months:
Complete expansion of Toronto development facility
6 Months:
Demonstrate continuous lithium metal production
12 Months:
Continue to scale up production of lithium metal anodes at Rochester facility
What do you think makes your company such a compelling investment?
Majority of the world’s largest automakers have committed to going fully electric by 2030-2040
What are the top 3 key investor takeaways?
– Installed and commissioned anode production plant in Rochester – Joint development and commercialization agreement in place with significant battery maker and developer – Fully funded for 2022