
GeneralistJeff
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Lithium market to enter deficit until 2035, says Canaccord. Prices are going to increase further. We will already see a very strong 2026 for the #lithium industry. Shares of producers jumped already, near-term producers will follow. #Battery $RCK mining.com/lithium-market…








I had a call with $LIB.v $VLTLF's IR to get clarification about the #DLE unit costs & am summarizing what I understood from the discussion. Why CapEx is Increasing from $21M to $37M: 1. Shared Infrastructure Investment: Some of the first unit's CapEx will be utilized across subsequent units through shared heavy machinery and infrastructure, meaning units #2, #3, and #4 will have significantly lower CapEx costs. 2. System Evolution & Efficiency Gains: Additional expenses are allocated for evolving the system, which will improve operating efficiency & reduce OpEx for the unit . 3. Expedited Construction: A larger contractor crew is being hired to expedite unit construction & maintain process efficiency, though this premium cost won't be needed for subsequent units. 4. Premium Components: Some off-the-shelf parts are driving CapEx higher but will extend the unit's integrity, longevity, reduce maintenance requirements, & extend the structure's life. 5. Media Manufacturing Equipment: Part of the CapEx funds equipment to manufacture their own media. This investment will lower OpEx & create a circular economy benefiting the current and future units . 6. Next-Gen System Efficiency: The next-generation system will be faster and more efficient with lower OpEx 7. Strategic Progression: It’s a journey, the company has successfully progressed from pilot to commercial unit, with plans to deploy multiple units across the US.



@Gantosj If they prove that a $37M investment generates $10M–$15M in annual EBITDA (depending on lithium prices), the ROI is roughly 25–40%. Those are spectacular numbers for a project that has 20+ lifespan.


$LIB has announced that their CAPEX needs go up from 22 to 37mln.Will try to get more info on the details.I kind of expected that not everything will be rosy as this kind of business was never setup before so we are blueprinting it as we go.Expect a rollercoaster tomorrow.

The micro-caps are starting to squeeze the short sellers out 🍋










