Welcome to the Surge Battery Metals Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) webinar! Hosted by Greg Reimer (President and CEO, Surge Battery Metals), this informative session was moderated by Howard Klein and Rodney Hooper from RK Equity. We discussed Surge Battery Metals' PEA, highlighting the economic potential of the Nevada North lithium project. Key Highlights: - An after-tax NPV of $9.2 billion. - Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 22.8%. - Quick payback period of 4.7 years. - High lithium grades (average over 4,000 ppm, peaking at 4,807 ppm), setting a new standard for lithium clay projects. - Low operational cost (OPEX) of $5,970 per tonne LCE, one of the lowest among peers. - Life of mine exceeding 40 years, utilizing just 31% of the total resource. - Sustainable mining and processing strategy, featuring low waste (strip ratio: 1.16:1) and efficient use of water. - Robust project economics even at conservative lithium price assumptions. Howard and Rodney also provided essential insights into the lithium market, emphasizing the growing demand for lithium beyond electric vehicles, including energy storage and technology sectors. They highlighted the strategic importance of domestic lithium supply in the U.S. and explored the evolving landscape of strategic partnerships and investment opportunities. This webinar is essential viewing for investors, analysts, and industry stakeholders interested in the future of lithium production, strategic mineral security, and the rapidly evolving energy storage markets. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your comments below for more updates! CHAPTERS 📖 (00:00) Introduction And Webinar Overview (01:33) Market Supply And Demand Outlook (04:35) US Lithium Supply And Government Funding (07:04) PEA Economic Highlights (08:17) Capital Expenditure And Operating Costs (09:15) Mine Plan And Resource Overview (10:51) Operating Cost Breakdown (11:35) Processing Flow Sheet And Beneficiation (12:46) Production Profile And Grade Trends (15:10) Sensitivity Analysis And NPV Range (15:56) Investor Q&A On Economics And Technical Factors (28:44) Permitting Status And Regulatory Outlook (30:35) Financing Strategy And Strategic Partnerships _________________________________________________ Links 🌍 Surge Battery Metals Website: https://surgebatterymetals.com/ RK Equity Website: https://rkequity.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq?si=a4ca356c45394648 X (Twitter): Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH Rodney and Howard are not financial advisors nor broker-dealers, this video is for information purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please do your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein
