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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Rodinia Lithium completes financing


RODINIA COMPLETES SHARES FOR DEBT TRANSACTION
Toronto, Ontario, October 15, 2013: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM), has completed its previously announced shares for debt transaction (See Press Release Dated August 29, 2013). Accordingly, the Company has issued 5,327,253 common shares at a deemed price of $0.1121 (the “Shares for Debt”) to settle an aggregate outstanding amount of $507,185. The Shares for Debt will be subject to a four month and one day hold period which expires on February 12, 2013. The transaction remains subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval.
About Rodinia Lithium Inc.:
Rodinia Lithium Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company with a primary focus on Lithium exploration and development in Argentina. The Company is also actively exploring the commercialization of a significant Potash co-product that is expected to be recoverable through the lithium harvesting process.
Please visit the Company’s web site at www.rodinialithium.com or write us at info@rodinialithium.com.
For further information please contact
Aaron Wolfe
Vice-President, Corporate Development
Tel: +1 (416) 309-2696
Cautionary Notes
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release may be deemed to constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Such forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements (express or implied) regarding the appointment, anticipated timing and results of the development of the Diablillos property and the ability of the Company to complete a strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that such statements (express or implied) will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from such statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Rodinia Lithium Secures $2 Million Stand-By Credit Facility From Key Shareholder


Toronto, Canada, February 26, 2013: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM) (Nasdaq-RDNAF.PK)is pleased to announce it has entered into a $2.0 million stand-by credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Aberdeen International Inc. (“Aberdeen”).  Aberdeen is currently a significant shareholder of Rodinia, is a long-time supporter of the Company, and is a member of the Forbes & Manhattan Inc. group of companies.

Under the Credit Facility, Rodinia has the ability to draw down amounts up to a maximum of $2.0 million (subject to the terms of the Credit Facility), with repayment of any draw down to be made by February 25, 2016.  Any amounts drawn down will bear interest at 10% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears, with the first installment due on June 30, 2013. As at September 30, 2012 (the Company’s most recent financial statements for the third quarter), the Company had $621,000 in cash and no debt.  Rodinia expects that its current funding will be sufficient to fund its operations through the delivery of a revised National Instrument 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate and Feasibility Study for its Salar de Diablilos lithium-potash project in Salta, Argentina.

“The Credit Facility is a tremendous vote of confidence from one of our largest shareholders.  It insulates us from market uncertainty and provides a ready source of non-dilutive funding, if required, in the future,” said Aaron Wolfe, Vice President Corporate Development of Rodinia.  “We very much appreciate the on-going support of one of the Company’s longest and largest shareholders as we continue to achieve our short term milestones.”

In consideration for Aberdeen’s commitment under the Credit Facility, Rodinia has agreed to secure the Credit Facility against its Salar de Centenario assets.  No fees or warrants have been issued in relation to the establishment of the Credit Facility.  Promptly after signing the Credit Facility, the Company will draw down $300,000 from the line of credit. 

Aberdeen is a non-arm’s length party; as such term is defined by the TSX-Venture Exchange, as Aberdeen and Rodinia have a common senior officer.

About Rodinia Lithium Inc.:
 Rodinia Lithium Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company with a primary focus on Lithium exploration and development in North and South America.  The Company is also actively exploring the commercialization of a significant Potash co-product that is expected to be recoverable through the lithium harvesting process.
Please visit the Company’s web site at www.rodinialithium.com or write us at info@rodinialithium.com
For further information please contact
Aaron Wolfe
Vice-President, Corporate Development
Tel: +1 (416) 309-2696
Cautionary Notes
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release may be deemed to constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Such forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements (express or implied) regarding the anticipated effects of the results and the impact of the Credit Facility. There can be no assurance that such statements (express or implied) will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from such statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

International Lithium Corp. Prepares Drilling and Bulk Sampling Program for the Mariana Potash-Lithium Brine Project, Argentina


VANCOUVER B.C., Dec. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Lithium Corp. ("ILC" or the "Company") (ILC:TSX-V) is pleased to announce that the Company has initiated permitting and preparations for drilling and bulk sampling brine for metallurgical testing on their wholly owned Mariana Potash-Lithium project in Argentina.

A combination of sonic and reverse circulation drilling is planned to occur in the first half of 2013 to develop an understanding of the resource potential for the entire salar, but focusing on the potash and lithium concentrations and distribution in the central one-third of the salar. GEOS Mining, an Australian geological consultancy with experience in brine resource estimation, has been retained to assist in planning the project and carry out the necessary studies to support a resource estimation if warranted at this stage.

The Company will also collect bulk samples of the brine to be used for more advanced process and recovery testing. The implementation of a program to install test evaporation ponds and a pilot plant is being considered for this stage in addition to hydrogeological, climatic and geophysical studies.
"It is important to our strategic partner that we gain an early understanding of the variations in the unique chemical composition of our source material. We will be working closely with their technical teams to evaluate process methodology and determine final lithium and potassium products that can be produced from the Mariana brines." commented Kirill Klip, President of International Lithium Corp., "By conducting these studies prior to a detailed resource evaluation, we can better direct our efforts to determine the economic viability of the project."

About the Mariana Project
For maps please see http://internationallithium.com/s/marianalithium_argentina.asp
The Mariana potash-lithium brine project at Salar de Llullaillaco in Salta, Argentina, consists of several contiguous mining claims that cover an expansive 160 square kilometres. The claims strategically encompass the entire salar and a significant portion of the surrounding area (to provide site facilities for a processing plant if the project proves to be economically viable). The claims are 100% wholly optioned by the Company.

Salars, or salt lakes, host some of the largest known lithium resources in the world and the Mariana basin is one of the more prominent salars in the renowned lithium belt of South America, currently accounting for more than 70% of global lithium production.

Initial surface brine sampling revealed highly compelling geochemistry reporting average grades of 440 milligrams per litre ("mg/L") lithium and 12,700 mg/L potassium.  The potassium levels were unexpected and represent some of the highest grades comparative to any of the neighbouring salars outside of the world class operation on the Atacama salar in Chile.

International Lithium Corp. previously drilled four widely spaced reverse circulation drill holes (totalling 444 metres and positioned approximately 5 kilometers apart) to characterize the subsurface strata and brine within the 10 x 15 kilometer salar (salt lake).  Results indicate homogeneous geochemical concentrations to the maximum depth of the holes (approximately 100 metres).

The upper stratigraphic interval is primarily halite varying in depth from 18 to 32 metres in the peripheral areas and 66 metres deep proximal to the center of the salar.  Below this predominantly halite layer an extensive mixed evaporite layer approximately 32-52 metres thick, consisting of greater than 60% fine to coarse sand, was encountered in the three peripheral holes.  Below the evaporite sequences in all holes, an extensive medium to coarse grained, dark coloured, basaltic sand interval was encountered.   Brine flow measurements recorded during drilling increased markedly below the halite sequence throughout the sand rich layers.

Unconsolidated stratigraphic units with a significant granular or sand component possess physical characteristics that allow them to maintain a higher degree of permeability and porosity at greater depths than halite (salt) units.  Consequently, they represent a potential aquifer for hosting brine at depth and are an important target in the lithium-potash brine exploration model.  The measured brine densities, ranging from 1,190 to 1,298 grams per litre ("g/L"), reflect a considerable quantity of dissolved salts, approximately 10 times the salinity of seawater.

John Harrop, P.Geo, FGS, is the Company's Qualified Person on the project as defined under NI 43-101 and has reviewed the technical information contained in this press release.

About Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd.
Ganfeng Lithium, based in Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, China, is a professional producer of lithium products which has developed a comprehensive product chain, including lithium metal and alloys, inorganic and organic lithium chemicals, supplies a wide range of lithium products for primary and secondary lithium battery market, pharmaceutical and new material industries. Ganfeng Lithium's principal market is in China with international exports to Europe, Japan, the USA and India. Ganfeng Lithium was founded in 2000 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in August 2010, notably as the first publicly listed lithium company in China and has experienced rapid continuous growth over the last 11 years.

Ganfeng Lithium is a major shareholder and strategic partner to International Lithium Corp., currently holding approximately 17.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of ILC.

About International Lithium Corp.
International Lithium Corp. is an exploration company with an outstanding portfolio of projects, strong management ownership, robust financial support and a strategic partner and keystone investor Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., a leading China based lithium product manufacturer.

The Company's primary focus is the Mariana lithium-potash brine project in Argentina within the renowned South American 'Lithium Belt' that is host to the vast majority of global lithium resources, reserves and production. The 160 square kilometre Mariana project strategically encompasses an entire mineral rich evaporite basin that ranks as one of the more prospective salars, or 'salt lakes' in the region.
Complementing the Company's lithium brine projects are rare metals pegmatite properties in Canada and Ireland that have revealed through recent highly positive results a clear potential that the Company will advance with the support of its strategic partner, Ganfeng Lithium. These projects can add distinct value as the Company strives to source rare metals to help meet the increasing demand through the growth in global technologies that utilize the rare metals suite of elements.

With the increasing demand of high tech applications in battery and vehicle propulsion technologies, lithium and other rare metals are no doubt the metals of tomorrow's green tech economy. By positioning itself with solid development partners and projects with significant resource potential, ILC aims to be the green tech resource developer of choice for investors and build value for its shareholders.

International Lithium Corp.'s mission is to find, explore and develop projects that have the potential to become world-class lithium, potash and rare metal deposits.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Kirill Klip
President, International Lithium Corp.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Statements in this press release other than purely historical information, historical estimates should not be relied upon, including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or expected results, are forward-looking statements. News release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including risks inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Caroline Klukowski
info@internationallithium.com
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Friday, December 23, 2011

Rodinia Lithium solidifies resource estimate!

RODINIA LITHIUM FILES FAVOURABLE PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT TECHNICAL REPORT
  • FAVOURABLE PEA TECHNICAL REPORT FILED ON SEDAR
     
  • NO MATERIAL DIFFERENCES FROM RESULTS ANNOUNCED IN PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2011
     
  • PEA CONTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE SUB-SURFACE SALAR MODEL TO END GATE BREAKDOWN OF THE DIABLILLOS LITHIUM BRINE PROJECT WITH PRE-TAX NPV OF US$561 MILLION FOR 15,000 TPA LITHIUM CARBONATE AND US$964 MILLION FOR A 25,000 TPA LITHIUM CARBONATE OPTION
Toronto, Canada, December 23, 2011: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM; OTCQX: RDNAF) is pleased to announce that the Company has filed a National Instrument 43-101-compliant Technical Report dated December 22, 2011, effective as of November 8, 2011 entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment Salar de Diablillos Project Salta, Argentina”, prepared by SRK Consulting (U.S.) Inc. (the “Report”) under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.  The Report contains a comprehensive sub-surface to end gate breakdown of Rodinia’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on the 100% owned Salar de Diablillos lithium brine project (“Diablillos” or “Salar”) located in Salta Province, Argentina, the results of which were announced in a press release dated November 7, 2011.
The Report includes:
  • Detailed geological overview and sub-surface brine model
  • Preliminary processing flow sheets and site layout
  • Overview of connections to key infrastructure including, water, power and transportation
  • Sensitivities of the project to changes in lithium carbonate price, operating and capital costs
  • High level project development schedule
There are no material differences between the results announced in the press release dated November 7, 2011 and the final PEA.
PEA Highlights (all currency is US$, pre-tax)
The PEA outlines an operation producing 15,000 tonnes lithium carbonate (“LC”) per year and approximately 51,000 tonnes of KCl (“potash”) per year, projecting a 34% internal rate of return (“IRR”) pre-tax and a $561 million pre-tax net present value (“NPV”) at an 8% discount rate.  The PEA also outline’s Rodinia’s available option to increase production to 25,000 tonnes LC and 85,000 tonnes potash per year.  This increased production scenario generates a much higher pre-tax NPV estimate of $964 million, along with a pre-tax IRR of 36%.  A summary of the key economic findings, as reported in the November 7, 2011 press release, includes:
Production Case: 15,000 tpa LC 25,000 tpa LC
NPV at 8% discount rate $561 million $964 million
IRR 34% 36%
Total Initial Capital Costs $144 million $220 million
Operating Costs per tonne LC* $1,519 $1,486
Operating Costs per tonne LC with potash and boric acid credits ($703) ($762)
Operating Costs per tonne KCl* $170 $160
Average annual free cash flow* $89 million $150 million
Mine life 20+ 20+
Annual production rate of potash* 51,000 85,000
Annual production rate of boric acid* 18,000 31,000
Projected commencement of production 2015 2015
Years to payback 1.6 years 1.5 years
*Averaged using years of full production, discounting ramp up period.
*Assumes average sale price of US$5,500/t LC; US$620/t KCl; and US$1,150/t boric acid.
The PEA is preliminary in nature, includes inferred brine resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the estimates of the PEA will be realized.
About Rodinia Lithium Inc.:
Rodinia Lithium Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company with a primary focus on Lithium exploration and development in North and South America.  The Company is also actively exploring the commercialization of a significant Potash co-product that is expected to be recoverable through the lithium harvesting process.
Rodinia’s Salar de Diablillos lithium-brine project in Salta, Argentina, contains a recoverable resource of 2.82 million tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent and 11.27 million tonnes potassium chloride equivalent.  The project contains a recoverable inferred resource of 952,553,000 m3 grading 556 mg/L lithium and 6,206 mg/L potassium. Throughout 2011, Rodinia will focus on continuing to develop the Diablillos project by completing additional drilling and advancing through scoping study.
The Company also holds 100% mineral rights to approximately 70,000 acres in Nevada’s lithium-rich Clayton Valley in Esmeralda County, and is currently in the process of assessing the size, quality and processing alternatives of this deposit.  The Clayton Valley project is located in the only known lithium-brine bearing salt lake in North America, and looks to represent the only new source for domestic lithium carbonate supply.
The Projects are supervised by Ray Spanjers, Rodinia’s Manager of Exploration. Mr. Spanjers is considered a Qualified Person, as defined by National Instrument 43‐101.
Please visit the Company’s web site at www.rodinialithium.com or write us at info@rodinialithium.com
For further information please contact
Investor Cubed Inc.   Aaron Wolfe
Investor Relations   Vice-President, Corporate Development
Tel: +1 (647) 258-3311  Tel: +1 (416) 309-2696
Cautionary Notes
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release constitutes “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Such forward-looking information may be identified by words such as “plans”, “proposes”, “estimates”, “intends”, “expects”, “believes”, “may”, “will” and include without limitation, statements regarding the impact of the drill program at the Diablillos property and results of such drill program; the potential of the Diablillos property; anticipated timing with respect to the development of the Diablillos property, the potential results and timetable for further exploration with respect to the Clayton Valley project and the Diablillos property, the timetable with respect to future acquisitions and exploration developments at Clayton Valley and Diablillos, timetable for further exploration, analysis and development, title disputes or claims; and governmental approvals and regulation. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from such statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, metal prices, competition, financing risks, acquisition risks, risks inherent in the mining industry, and regulatory risks. Most of these factors are outside the control of the Company. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS
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Thursday, December 8, 2011

New Energy Technologies Presents at 4th Annual LD MICRO Conference on December 7, 2011





COLUMBIA, MD--New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: NENE) (PINKSHEETS: NENE)  presented yesterday  at LD MICRO's 4th Annual Conference on December 7, 2011. The conference was held at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles.

New Energy President and CEO, Mr. John A. Conklin, was scheduled to present on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific time, with one-on-one meetings held throughout the day. Management discussed New Energy's recent quarterly results, as well as the company's business plan and objectives for the remainder of 2011.

The LD MICRO Conference brings together 101 presenting companies with more than 150 institutions focused on investing in small and micro-cap companies across multiple industries.

About LD MICRO
LD MICRO is a by-invitation only newsletter firm that focuses on finding undervalued companies in the micro-cap space. Since 2002, the firm has published an annual list of recommended stocks as well as comprehensive reports on select companies throughout the year. LD MICRO concentrates on finding, researching, and investing in companies that are overlooked by institutional investors. It is a non-registered investment advisor. For more information on the list of presenting companies or to register for the event, please visit www.ldmicro.com or call +1-408-457-1042.

About New Energy Technologies, Inc.
New Energy Technologies, Inc., together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a developer of next generation alternative and renewable energy technologies. Among the Company's technologies under development are:
  • MotionPower™ roadway systems for generating electricity by capturing the kinetic energy produced by moving vehicles -- a patent-pending technology, the subject of 18 US and International patent applications. An estimated 250 million registered vehicles drive more than six billion miles on America's roadways, every day; and 
  •  
  • SolarWindow™ technologies which enable see-through windows to generate electricity by 'spraying' their glass surfaces with New Energy's electricity-generating coatings -- the subject of 10 patent applications. These solar coatings are less than 1/10th the thickness of 'thin' films and make use of the world's smallest functional solar cells, shown to successfully produce electricity in a published peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy of the American Institute of Physics.
Through established relationships with universities, research institutions, and commercial partners, we strive to identify technologies and business opportunities on the leading edge of renewable energy innovation. Unique to our business model is the use of established research infrastructure owned by the various institutions we deal with, saving us significant capital which would otherwise be required for such costs as land and building acquisition, equipment and capital equipment purchases, and other start-up expenses. As a result, we are able to benefit from leading edge research while employing significantly less capital than conventional organizations.
For additional information, please call Ms. Briana L. Erickson toll-free at 1-800-213-0689 or visit: www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com.
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For media inquiries please contact Jerry Schranz at jschranz@beckermanpr.com, or visit our Media Relations page for additional contact information:
http://www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com/media_relations
Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
No statement herein should be considered an offer or a solicitation of an offer for the purchase or sale of any securities. This release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events. Although New Energy Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "New Energy Technologies") believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," or "project" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including but not limited to adverse economic conditions, intense competition, lack of meaningful research results, entry of new competitors and products, adverse federal, state and local government regulation, inadequate capital, unexpected costs and operating deficits, increases in general and administrative costs, termination of contracts or agreements, technological obsolescence of the Company's products, technical problems with the Company's research and products, price increases for supplies and components, litigation and administrative proceedings involving the Company, the possible acquisition of new businesses or technologies that result in operating losses or that do not perform as anticipated, unanticipated losses, the possible fluctuation and volatility of the Company's operating results, financial condition and stock price, losses incurred in litigating and settling cases, dilution in the Company's ownership of its business, adverse publicity and news coverage, inability to carry out research, development and commercialization plans, loss or retirement of key executives and research scientists, changes in interest rates, inflationary factors, and other specific risks. There can be no assurance that further research and development will validate and support the results of our preliminary research and studies. Further, there can be no assurance that the necessary regulatory approvals will be obtained or that New Energy Technologies, Inc. will be able to develop commercially viable products on the basis of its technologies. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports and filings may be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Room maintained by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can obtain information about operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward looking statements that may be made to reflect the events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact Information


Ms. Briana L. Erickson
New Energy Technologies, Inc.9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110
Columbia, MD 21045
Email: Email Contact
Phone: 800-213-0689
www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Talison Lithium Reports Fiscal Q1 2012 Results

Talison Lithium Limited

TSX : TLH


November 2011



PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 14, 2011) - Talison Lithium Limited ("Talison" or the "Company") (TSX:TLH) today announced results for the first quarter of the 2012 fiscal year.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Sales volumes for the first quarter of 80,315 tonnes of lithium concentrate (approximately 12,000 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent ("LCE")), a 53% increase quarter on quarter1.
  • Revenue of A$25.9m, a 61% increase in US$ terms quarter on quarter.
  • Average sales price increased 5% and operating cost per tonne reduced 6% quarter on quarter.
  • Earnings before interest, income tax, and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") of A$6.1 million2 and EBITDA margin of 24%.
  • Operating cash flow of A$8.2 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2011 of A$91.3 million.
  • Construction of the Stage 2 expansion of the Greenbushes Lithium Operations to double production capacity continued during the quarter on schedule and on budget.
  • New Offices in Shanghai and Santiago established to strengthen relationships with customers and facilitate the development of the Salares 7 Project, respectively.
FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Talison generated revenue of A$25.9 million in the quarter. In US$ terms, sales revenue was 61% higher than Q1 fiscal year 2011 (excluding one-off crushed ore sales in Q1 fiscal 2011) however, in A$ terms sales revenue increased only 23% as a result of the adverse impact of a 16% increase in the value of the A$ against the US$ between the two periods.

The Company realized an average sales price per tonne of lithium concentrate of US$330, a 5% increase over the Q1 fiscal year 2011 average sales price of US$313.

Talison sold 80,315 tonnes of lithium concentrate during the quarter (approximately 12,000 tonnes LCE), a 53% increase quarter on quarter. Production volume increased 12% quarter on quarter to 90,708 tonnes of lithium concentrate (approximately 13,500 tonnes LCE) as the Company realized the full benefits of the completion of its Stage 1 capacity expansion of the Greenbushes Lithium Operations.

Cash operating cost of goods sold per tonne of lithium concentrate was A$207, a 6% reduction quarter on quarter due to economies of scale as production capacity increased.

EBITDA was A$6.1 million, reflecting an increase in the EBITDA margin to 24% of revenue despite a 16% appreciation in the value of the A$. A constant exchange rate would have resulted in an EBITDA margin of approximately 33%, reflecting the increase in average sales price and reduction in cash operating cost of goods sold during the quarter.
The table below summarizes the Company's key financial metrics for Fiscal Q1 2012.

FISCAL Q1 2012 RESULTS SUMMARY
(In thousands and A$ unless noted otherwise)



Q1 FY 12
Change
Q1 FY 11
Sales Volume (tonnes lithium concentrate)
80,315
53 %
52,525









Average sales price
US$330
5 %
US$313









Revenue $ 25,879
23 % $ 21,072









Cash Operating COGS/tonne $ 207
-6 % $ 221









EBITDA $ 6,126
28 % $ 4,770









EBITDA Margin
24 % 4 %
23 %









Net fair value gain/(loss) on revaluation of financial assets and liabilities3
(6,419 ) -206 %
6,067









Net finance income/(expense) – other
3,336
841 %
(450 )









Depreciation and amortisation
(688 ) -16 %
(820 )









Income tax expense
(748 ) -80 %
(3,693 )









Net Income $ 1,607
-73 % $ 5,874









Basic EPS $ 0.02
-82 % $ 0.11









Shares
107,731
101 %
53,569









Additional Data







Volume sold LCE
12,000
53 %
7,800
Production LCE
13,500
12 %
12,000
FIRST QUARTER OPERATIONS
During the quarter Talison continued to progress its three growth projects.

Stage 2 Expansion
The Company is doubling its capacity to produce lithium concentrate to 740,000 tonnes (approximately 110,000 tonnes LCE) per year with the Stage 2 expansion of the Greenbushes Lithium Operations. Talison will ultimately spend A$65 to A$70 million to complete this project. Commissioning of the expansion is expected in the fiscal fourth quarter 2012 (Q2 Calendar Year 2012). Construction remains on budget and on schedule. During the quarter, foundations and civil works were nearing completion and off-site fabrication is well advanced with significant plant component parts delivered to site in preparation for the commencement of on-site construction.
To view "Figure 1: Stage 2 expansion progress at Greenbushes",please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/TalisonFigure1.pdf.

Minerals Conversion Plant
Talison is aggressively pursuing its proposed plant to convert lithium minerals into lithium carbonate ("Minerals Conversion Plant"). Preliminary engineering and location studies for the proposed Minerals Conversion Plant are continuing. The potential location has been narrowed to the Greenbushes Lithium Operation and one other Western Australian location. The external engineering consultant is preparing estimates of capital costs and operating costs which should be completed by the end of this calendar year. Based on the initial indications of operating costs, Talison believes that it will be a globally competitive lithium carbonate producer.

Salares 7 Project
Following the receipt of outstanding results from the first drilling program at the Salares 7 Project in the 2011 fiscal year, Talison is accelerating the next phase of the exploration program which is now underway. Talison expects to invest approximately US$5 million on this program in the 2012 fiscal year with the objective of defining a potential lithium mineral resource at Salar de la Isla.

New offices opened in Shanghai and Santiago
During the quarter, Talison opened an office in Shanghai to support its growing business in China. The new office will assist the Company in strengthening relationships with new and existing customers.
Talison has also established an office in Santiago to facilitate the development of the Salares 7 Project. This office will support the exploration, environmental and process test work currently being undertaken by the Company in Chile.

FISCAL 2012 OUTLOOK
Talison expects production of lithium concentrate in fiscal Q2 2012 to be in-line with that of fiscal Q1 2012. The Company expects sales of lithium concentrate for the six months to December 31, 2011 to be in line with production. Talison secured price increases for two shipments in fiscal Q1 2012 and expects further positive price movements for sales in calendar 2012. 

During fiscal 2012, Talison expects production and sales volumes to remain constrained until commissioning of the Stage 2 expansion in fiscal Q4 2012. Because the commissioning is expected to occur late in the year, the additional production capacity will not impact sales until fiscal 2013. However, the full year of contribution from the Stage 1 Expansion, combined with anticipated process improvements, should enable full year 2012 sales to approximately equate to fiscal Q4 2011 sales on an annualized basis.

FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
Talison will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern). The call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at www.earnings.com or at Talison's website, www.talisonlithium.com.
Teleconference call details are as follows:
North America: +1 (866) 270-6057
International: +1 (617) 213-8891
Participant Code: 78443753
Chairperson: Peter Oliver, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director


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ABOUT TALISON
Talison is a leading global producer of lithium. Talison mines and processes the lithium bearing mineral spodumene at the Greenbushes Lithium Operations in Western Australia. In addition, Talison explores for lithium at the Salares 7 lithium project made up of seven salars (brine lakes and surrounding concessions) located in Region III, Chile. Talison has an extensive, well established global customer network and a leading position in the growing Chinese market.
  1. Information in this press release is in relation to the financial condition and results of operations of Talison Lithium Limited ("Talison" or the "Company") as at September 30, 2011 and for the three months ended September 30, 2011. This press release should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Talison and the related notes thereto as at September 30, 2011 and for the three months ended September 30, 2011 (collectively, the "Financial Statements"). The financial information contained in this press release is derived from the Financial Statements, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). All amounts in this press release are expressed in Australian dollars ("A$") unless otherwise identified. References to "C$" are to Canadian dollars and references to "US$" are to United States dollars.

  2. The term "EBITDA" is a non-IFRS financial measure. For a reconciliation of EBITDA to its IFRS-compliant income statement, refer to "Non-IFRS Performance Measures" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Talison Lithium Limited as at September 30, 2011 and for the three months ended September 30, 2011 (which can be found on Talison's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com).
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCOME STATEMENT Three Months Ended
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)(1)

Twelve Months Ended
June 30, 2011
(Audited)(1)

A$'000
A$'000
A$'000
Sales revenue 25,879
21,072
109,501
Operating costs (16,594 ) (13,235 ) (70,616 )
Other income / (expenses) (3,159 ) (3,067 ) (14,819 )
EBITDA(3) 6,126
4,770(2)
24,066(2)
Depreciation and amortization (688 ) (820 ) (3,428 )
Net financing income / (costs) 857
(3,859 ) (3,798 )
Net realized US$ hedging gain 2,048
(40 ) 2,979
Net realized foreign exchange gain / (loss) 431
3,449
7,561
Net fair value gain/(loss) on financial assets and liabilities (6,419 ) 6,067
4,664
Income tax (expense) / benefit (748 ) (3,693 ) (9,108 )
Net profit/(loss) for the period 1,607
5,874
22,936

25,879











Basic earnings per share (cents/share)(4) 1.5
11.0
25.7
Diluted earnings per share (cents/share)(4) 1.5
10.8
24.9
Basic weighted average number of shares 107,730,822
53,569,136
89,321,871

Notes:
(1) The financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and twelve months ended June 30, 2011 are comprised of the results of Talison for the period from August 12, 2010 to September 30, 2010 and from August 12, 2010 to June 30, 2011 (i.e., post-Reorganization), respectively, and the carve-out results of the Greenbushes Lithium Operations for the period from July 1, 2010 to August 11, 2010 (i.e., pre-Reorganization). Readers are cautioned that the results for the period from July 1, 2010 to August 11, 2010 may not be reflective of the ongoing affairs of Talison.


(2) EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and twelve months ended June 30, 2011 included A$1.6 million in non-recurring Reorganization costs.


(3) EBITDA is a non IFRS financial measure. For a reconciliation of EBITDA to its IFRS compliant income statement, see "Non-IFRS Performance Measures".


(4) Basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated based on the weighted average number of shares on issue. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the weighted average number of shares includes both the outstanding ordinary shares of Talison adjusted to remove ordinary shares held by the Talison Long Term Incentive Plan Trust which is consolidated under IFRS, and the exchangeable shares of Talison Lithium Exchangeco Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Talison that are exchangeable (on a one-for-one basis) for ordinary shares of Talison. For the three months ended September 30, 2010 and twelve months ended June 30, 2011, the weighted average number of shares includes the outstanding ordinary shares of Talison adjusted to remove ordinary shares held by the Talison Long Term Incentive Plan Trust which is consolidated under IFRS, the exchangeable shares of Talison Lithium Exchangeco Limited that are exchangeable (on a one-for-one basis) for ordinary shares of Talison, and the ordinary shares of Talison Minerals adjusted for the Talison Minerals share consolidation which occurred as part of the Reorganization. See "Outstanding Share Data".


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
A$'000
As at
June 30, 2011
(Audited)
A$'000
Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 91,341 102,605
Trade and other receivables 20,884 21,543
Inventories 13,955 11,182
Derivative financial instruments 3,638 10,205
Deferred tax assets - -
Property, plant and equipment 111,861 95,215
Exploration and evaluation assets 62,346 61,714
Total assets 304,025 302,464
Liabilities

Trade and other payables 10,377 12,380
Interest-bearing liabilities 31,576 29,243
Tax payable 2,005 -
Provisions 14,246 14,668
Derivative financial instruments 1,030 -
Deferred tax liabilities 8,043 10,622
Total liabilities 67,277 66,913
Shareholders' equity 236,748 235,551




As at
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
A$'000

As at
June 30, 2011
(Audited)
A$'000






Outstanding number of shares



Ordinary shares of Talison 110,987,326
110,527,347
Exchangeable shares of Talison Lithium Exchangeco Limited(1) 1,083,192
1,494,239
Shares held in trust(2) (4,299,367 ) (4,299,367 )
Total outstanding number of shares 107,771,151
107,722,219

Notes:
(1) The exchangeable shares of Talison Lithium Exchangeco Limited are exchangeable (on a one-for-one basis) for ordinary shares of Talison. See "Outstanding Share Data".


(2) On June 7, 2011, Talison Lithium established the Incentive Plan Trust. Talison Lithium issued 3,862,767 ordinary shares to the Incentive Plan Trust and the Incentive Plan Trust purchased 436,600 ordinary shares of Talison Lithium on-market.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this press release, including any information as to Talison's mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, strategy, projects, plans, prospects, future outlook, anticipated events or results or future financial or operating performance, may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information can often, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "predicts", "potential", "continue" or "believes", or variations (including negative variations) of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might", "potential to", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The purpose of forward-looking information is to provide the reader with information about management's expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All forward-looking statements made or incorporated in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of factors, estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Talison, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors, estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to: anticipated financial and operating performance of Talison, its subsidiaries and their respective projects; Talison's market position; future prices of lithium or lithium concentrates; estimation of mineral reserves and mineral resources; realization of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates; timing, amount and costs of estimated future production; grade, quality and content of concentrate produced; sale of production; capital, operating and exploration expenditures; costs and timing of the expansion of the Greenbushes Lithium Operations; exploration and development of the Salares 7 lithium project; costs and timing of future exploration; requirements for additional capital; government regulation of exploration, development and mining operations; environmental risks; reclamation and rehabilitation expenses; title disputes or claims; absence of significant risks relating to Talison's mining operations; the costs of Talison's hedging policy; sales risks related to China; currency; interest rates, and limitations of insurance coverage. While Talison considers these factors, estimates and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect and actual results may vary.
Readers are cautioned that forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Talison and/or its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such risk factors include, amount others, those described in the Financial Statements and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the annual information form of Talison for the year ended June 30, 2011 dated September 23, 2011, each of which can be found on Talison's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. While Talison considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect and actual results may vary.
Although Talison has attempted to identify statements containing important factors that could cause actual actions, event or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release based on the opinions and estimates of management on the date statements containing such forward-looking information are made. Except as required by law, Talison disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
1 Quarter on Quarter refers to First Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 as compared to First Quarter Fiscal Year 2011


2 The term "EBITDA" is a non-IFRS financial measure. For further information and a reconciliation of EBITDA to its IFRS-compliant income statement, refer to "Non-IFRS Performance Measures" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Talison Lithium Limited as at September 30, 2011 and for the three months ended September 30, 2011 (which can be found on Talison's SEDAR profile at http://www.sedar.com/).


3 This amount mainly represents unrealized losses on the revaluation of Talison's US$hedge book and US$senior debt to the spot A$/US$exchange rate at September 30, 2011. The spot A$/US$exchange rate reduced from 1.07 at June 30, 2011 to 0.97 at September 30, 2011 resulting in the unrealized revaluation loss. The spot A$/US$exchange rate at November 10, 2011 has recovered to 1.02 which results in a portion of the unrealized revaluation loss being reversed at that date.

Contact Information


Talison Lithium Limited
Gary Dvorchak, CFA
+1 (310) 954-1123
gary.dvorchak@icrinc.com





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