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Future perspectives are interesting: demand growing at 10%+ per year, with new
technologies and greener processes supporting this trend into the future.
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Agenda
Demand growth drivers
Where can we find lithium?
Why is lithium unique?
Demand projections
Applications
Nigeria
2%
Others
15%
Brazil
2% Iraq
2%
Venezuela
2%
Mexico
3%
Canada Iran
3%
3%
China
4%
Europe
4%
US
7%
Others
OPEC
33%
Russia
10%
Saudi
Arabia
8%
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Source:
InternaDonal
Energy
Agency,
February
2012
Transportation is the sector with the highest final energy consumption rate and
contributes to about 23% of world CO2 emissions.
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China is the worlds largest energy consumer and is the world largest annual
emitter of energy-related CO2.
International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that cumulative CO2 emissions over
the next 25 years will increase long-term average temperature by 3.5C.
World CO2 Emissions by Sector in 2009
Others
10%
Residential
6%
Industry
20%
Electricity
and Heat
41%
China
24%
Others
49%
US
18%
Transport
23%
Japan India
5%
4%
Source:
InternaDonal
Energy
Agency,
2011
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Source: International Energy Agency, World Energy Outlook 2011
Almost 95% of the batteries used in electronic devices are based in lithium
q Demand for consumer technology will continue to advance in 2012 with record
numbers of smartphones and tablets likely to be sold and demand from emerging
markets, including the Middle East. (Deloitte, February 2012)
q By 2020 and within the course of one decade, real consumption in China will have
doubled to $4.8 trillion and China will then be the worlds second-biggest consumer
market after the United States. (Mc Kinsey&Company, October 2011)
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Agenda
Demand
growth
drivers
Where
can
we
nd
lithium?
Why
is
lithium
unique?
Demand
projec;ons
Lithium is abundant and spread all over the world- more than 180
million tones of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) are found in
Hard Rock Minerals (Pegmatite) and Brine (Salt Flats) deposits.
Rusia
Larritta,Finland
Manitoba,Canada
Quebec,Canada
Alberta,Canada
Ontario,Canada
Karalpa,Austria
Serbia
Nevada,US
California,US
NorthCarolina,US
Tibet,China
Texas,US
SichuanProvince,China
BajaCalifornia,Mexico
Manono,Zaire
Symbology
StatesofMinasGeraisandCear,Brazil
SalardeUyuni,Bolivia
Pegmatite
Salta,Argentina
Catamarca,Argentina
SalardeAtacama,Chile
Zimbabwe
Western/SouthAustralia
Continental Brine
Geothermal Brine
Jujuy,Argentina
Oilfield Brine
Jadarites
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Even though 65% of lithium reserves concentrate in Bolivia and Chiles continental
brines, lithium is also abundant and economically viable in hard rock minerals.
o Australia, which only has hard rock deposits, has become the second largest
producer of lithium after Chile.
US Others
5%
China 3%
10%
Bolivia
34%
China
13%
Chile
31%
Chile
38%
Argentina
13%
Australia
31%
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Agenda
Demand
growth
drivers
Where
can
we
nd
lithium?
Why
is
lithium
unique?
Demand
projec;ons
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Almost 95% of the batteries used in electronic devices are based in lithium
Continuos
Casting Medical
3%
Powders
5%
Polymers
3%
Others
9%
Battteries
29%
Air
conditioning
4%
Lubricating
greases
14%
Glass
13%
Frits
16%
Grid storage
1%
Portable
devices
rechargeable
72%
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Source: signumBOX estimates, January 2012
2000000
Small sealed-type
batteries
Lead acid
1500000
Others
Other alkaline
1000000
500000
0
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Agenda
Demand
growth
drivers
Where
can
we
nd
lithium?
Why
is
lithium
unique?
Demand
projec;ons
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Mobile Phones:
-Lithium Content in the battery: 1 3 grams LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2011: 4,300 tones LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2025: 9,800 tones LCE
-CAGR 2011 2025: 6.1%
Smartphones:
-Lithium Content in the battery: 2 3 grams LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2011: 1,700 tones LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2025: 9,600 tones LCE
-CAGR 2011 2025: 13.2%
Laptops:
-Lithium Content in the battery: 30 40 grams LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2011: 14,000 tones LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2025: 44,000 tones LCE
-CAGR 2011 2025: 8.5%
Tablets:
-Lithium Content in the battery: 20 30 grams LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2011: 1,200 tones LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2025: 17,000 tones LCE
-CAGR 2011 2025: 20.8%
Powertools:
-Lithium Content in the battery: 40 60 grams LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2011: 1,100 tones LCE
-Total lithium consumption 2025: 8,000 tones LCE
-CAGR 2011 2025: 15.2%
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500,000
400,000
2011
30,416
500
2025
111,176
7,500
6,967
204,901
27.3%
91,400
129,282
174,994
498,571
4.7%
10.1%
300,000
100,000
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
The above graphs predictions of demand growth should not be considered reflective of the
Fund, which is subject to significant fluctuation and may lose value.
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