Core Viewpoint - Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (CLM) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with SOQUEM Inc. to potentially acquire up to an 80% interest in the Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project, which is strategically important for rare earth supply chains in North America and Europe [1][9]. Proposed Transaction Summary - The Proposed Transaction consists of two phases: - **Phase I**: CLM can earn a 60% interest in the Project by making payments and issuing common shares totaling C$23.15 million within five years [2]. - **Phase II**: Following Phase I, CLM can earn an additional 20% interest for a total of 80% by making further payments or issuing shares totaling C$22.00 million within three years [3]. Financial Commitments - The financial commitments under the LOI include: - C$5.65 million in cash and C$5.50 million in common shares to SOQUEM, along with C$12.00 million invested in key stages of the Project's development [4]. - An additional C$4.50 million in cash and C$4.50 million in common shares, plus C$13.00 million for Project milestones such as feasibility studies and construction [5]. Project Development - Key stages of the Project's development include: - Negotiation of an impacts and benefits agreement with local Indigenous groups - Conducting a metallurgical study for environmental viability - Obtaining environmental permits - Initiating a 5,000-meter drilling campaign and a bankable feasibility study [4]. Project Characteristics - The Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project hosts an Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG)-style mineral system with significant rare earth enrichment, particularly in neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, yttrium, and terbium [7]. - The Project is strategically located near established infrastructure, including the QNS&L rail line and the Port of Sept-Îles, and has access to Québec's hydroelectric power grid [7]. Management Commentary - The CEO of CLM highlighted the strategic importance of the LOI with SOQUEM, emphasizing the anticipated increase in demand for rare earth elements and the disciplined capital allocation approach for advancing the Project [9]. Exclusivity and Future Steps - SOQUEM has granted CLM a legally binding exclusivity period until October 31, 2025, during which CLM can negotiate the acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in the Project [5][6]. - The definitive agreement is expected to be negotiated and executed by the end of the exclusivity period [6].

Project Overview - Halleck Creek deposit has a JORC resource estimate of 2.63 billion tonnes with grades of 3,292 ppm TREO[18] - The project's 2025 Updated CSM Scoping Study showed a post-tax NPV10% of US$558 million and ~24% IRR[18] - Phase 1 is a 3 Mtpa separate and independent case that will mine ~62.3Mt of ore over 20 years, utilizing just ~2.4% of the 2.63 bn tonnes JORC resource[15] Cowboy State Mine (CSM) Production - CSM outlines a life of mine average annual production of 1,833 tonnes of NdPr Oxide, 98 tonnes of Dy Oxide and 24 tonnes of Tb Oxide[29] - The Cowboy State Mine resource only accounts for ~20% of the larger Halleck Creek deposit[37] - CSM accounts for ~20% of the overall Halleck Creek deposit[40] Financials and Economics - Scalable project with post-tax NPV10% of US$558 million, IRR of 24%, and a ~2.5-year payback period[14] - Competitive average LOM NdPr Eq cost of ~US$36 / kg[14] - Initial Capex is US$456 million[30, 39] Resource Base - Current JORC resource of 2.63 billion tonnes and grade of 3,292 ppm TREO[14] - Magnet elements account for ~26% of the total rare earth oxide ("TREO") content, with heavy rare earths accounting for ~11% of the TREO[32]