With Fast Track Potential Battery Metal Assets In a Low-Risk Jurisdiction
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With Fast Track Potential
Battery Metal Assets In a Low-Risk Jurisdiction
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BATT: TSX-V BBBMF: US Battery Metal Assets Battery Metal Assets In a Low-Risk Jurisdiction With Fast Track Potential In a Low-Risk Jurisdiction With Fast Track Potential bluebirdbatterymetals.com Forward Looking Statements This presentation
With Fast Track Potential Battery Metal Assets In a Low-Risk Jurisdiction
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With Fast Track Potential
Battery Metal Assets In a Low-Risk Jurisdiction
bluebirdbatterymetals.com
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Forward Looking Statements
This presentation contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address events or developments that BlueBird Battery Metals Inc. expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always identified by the words “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur. Although BlueBird Battery Metals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploration and production successes or failures, continued availability of capital and financing, inability to obtain required shareholder or regulatory approvals, and general economic market or business
Person as defined by NI 43-101.
Fast Track Potential in a Low-Risk Jurisdiction
Industry with Li, Ni-Cu-Co and V
Facilitates Rapid Project Development
Technical Team
Underway
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The Battery-Powered Industrial Revolution
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70+ new battery megafactories
in operation First government
bans on gas/diesel vehicles
Automakers to spend
US$300B on Evs Tens of millions of EVs
expected on the roads
millions of charge stations
installed
100,000+ GWh in new energy storage capacity
expected online
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The Western Australia Jurisdiction Advantage
▪ Consistently ranked World Top 5 jurisdiction ▪ Politically stable and pro-mining ▪ Stable regulatory framework ▪ Attractive investment environment ▪ Highly prospective mineralogy ▪ Excellent infrastructure including road, rail, ports ▪ High quality end product for battery metals ▪ Skilled and experienced workforce Global battery metal production is dangerously reliant on unstable, high-risk jurisdictions
PILBARA MINERALS Discovery to Production
4 years
ALTURA MINING Discovery to Production
3.6 years
MINERAL RESOURCES Discovery to Production
4 years
ALLIANCE MINERALS Mine to Production
4 years
End users are actively seeking stable, reliable and conflict-free sources
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WA projects can move rapidly into production
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Project Portfolio
Perth
Ashburton Project Western Australia
A U S T R A L I A
Canegrass Project Western Australia
Mn
Geraldton
✓ Located in established mining districts known for high-value deposits ✓ Excellent infrastructure ✓ Fast-track exploration potential with low-hanging fruit
Co
Southern Lithium Project Western Australia
Li V Ni Cu Co
664 km2 PORTFOLIO
in the prolifically-endowed Eastern Goldfields Region of WA
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Western Australia’s Lithium District
From Tin-Tantalum to Lithium. Lithium first recognized in WA on a significant at the Greenbushes Mine (formerly focused on tin-tantalum). Exploration in WA expanded from former tin-tantalum operations to Archaean greenstone belts — traditionally the domain of nickel and gold explorers — and successfully identified pegmatite- hosted lithium mineralisation. Project Company Mineral Resource (Mt) Grade (Li2O%) Greenbushes Mine Albermarle/Tanqui 157 2.25 Earl Grey Deposit Kidman/SQM 189 1.5 Wodgina Mine Mineral Resources 259 1.17 Pilgangoora Mine Pilbara Minerals 226 1.27 Mt Marion Mine Nometals/Gangfeng 71.3 1.09 Pilgangoora Mine Altura Mining 50.5 1.01 Bald Hill Mine Alliance Mineral Assets 18.9 1.18 Mt Cattlin Mine Galaxy Resources 16.7 1.28 Mt Kathleen Liontown Resources 21.2 1.4 Total 988.4 1.42
Within just ten years, Western Australia has evolved from
988.4Mt of Li2 of Lithium Resources Discovered in WA in Last Ten Years
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(Exclusive Option to Acquire)
pegmatites, mapped at surface and drill- tested up to 550m
Lithium Province
export ports, 2 proposed lithium conversion plants and a third plant under construction
commence imminently
Li
A U S T R A L I A
Southern Lithium Project Western Australia
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SOUTHERN LITHIUM PROJECT
Southern Lithium (Exclusive Option to Acquire)
Pegmatite geology in the region is proven to host large-scale lithium mineralization
Li
The Region hosts:
4
LITHIUM MINES
3
ADVANCED PROJECTS
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Hard Rock vs Brines
Environmental Advantage Hard Rock pegmatite
have much smaller environmental footprint than the extensive tracts of land
Consistency of Supply Advantage Unlike brine operations, weather has little-to-no impact on pegmatite hosted lithium production, ensuring consistency and surety of supply (a key consideration of end users) Direct Shipping Ore Advantage Pegmatite-hosted lithium has the potential to be direct shipping ores (DSO)
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SOUTHERN LITHIUM PROJECT
Lake Johnson Project
Major Pegmatite Targets
with occurrences of lithium
Rocks Prospects (E63/1840) across a strike length of 7.85km with cumulative pegmatite intercepts up to 39m
Strategic and Prospective Location
Adjacent to the east of the Southern Cross Greenstone Belt, host to the Earl Grey Lithium Deposit, 189Mt at 1.5%Li2O Multiple significant gold and nickel results from drilling across Lake Johnson including:
Lake Johnson Taylor Rock
Bondi Cat Camp Maggy Hays South
Li
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Pegmatite Targets
1,200m wide pegmatite unit open in all directions has been defined by prior drilling (for gold) within 18m
Drilling ends in pegmatite unit and true thickness of the pegmatite unit has not yet been defined. Maximum interval intersected in drilling of 13m.
Strategic and Prospective Location
Greenstone trend extends along a cumulative strike length of 41km within the tenure
SOUTHERN LITHIUM PROJECT
Holleton Project (Li-Ta Rights)
Li
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SOUTHERN LITHIUM PROJECT
Lake King Project
Pegmatite Targets
across a strike length of >10km intercepted pegmatites up to 30m thick
below surface
Strategic and Prospective Location
Located on trend to both Earl Grey (189Mt at 1.5%Li2O) and Mt Cattlin (16.7Mt at 1.28% Li2O), located 115km directly north and 63km south-south-east respectively.
Lake King
Li
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SOUTHERN LITHIUM PROJECT
Exploration
3D Modelling of Pegmatites Surface Mapping/Geochemical Sampling Detailed Geophysical Surveys Drill Targeting & Permitting Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Initial Scout Drilling Infill and Extensional Drilling Metallurgical Test Work Regional Ground Consolidation
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Li
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Canegrass Project
High Grade Ni-Cu-Co-V2O5s
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Cu Co V Ni
2018 Drilling Success
Low-hanging Fruit
along strike and at depth
1% V2O5 ) over 4km strike length (2007 sampling)
A U S T R A L I A
Canegrass Tenement
Canegrass Project Western Australia
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CANGRESS PROJECT
2018 Drilling Highlights:
High-Grade Mineralization Near Surface
BBRC001 – 72-78m
6.0 m averaging 1.40% Ni, 0.96% Cu, 0.06% Co, 0.94% V2O5, 0.48 g/t Pt and 0.60 g/t Pd
BBDD002 – 250.80 -255.70m
4.90 m averaging 1.33% Ni, 1.26% Cu, 0.10% Co
BBDD002 – 250.80 -255.70m
4.90 m averaging 1.33% Ni, 1.26% Cu, 0.10% Co Cu Co V Ni
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Ashburton Project
Mn
A U S T R A L I A
Ashburton Project Western Australia
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Co
the prospective Talga Fault Zone.
in multiple locations with up to 0.421% (4,214ppm) Co
cobalt mineralization at Ashburton displays correlation with manganese enrichment, with grades up to 27.8%.
sampling underway to evaluate additional regional prospects.
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Ashburton Project:
Multiple Exploration Hot Spots
Mn Co
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Management
George Karageorge President Mr Karageorge is a geologist and lithium production expert with 20 years’ experience in the mining sector. He has worked in senior technical and management roles for exploration and mining companies across the globe, including Western Mining Corporation, ASARCO, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Barrick Mines and Pilbara Minerals. Mr. Karageorge is best known for his role as the founding geologist and registered mine manager of lithium producer, Pilbara Minerals Limited (ASX: PLS). He was instrumental in the discovery of the Pilgangoora Lithium and Tantalum Deposit and played a key role in taking the company into production and growing it into a A$1.5B market cap mining company in less than four years. Nav Dhaliwal CEO
the founder and CEO of Bonterra Resources and has a track record of success in the mining sector. Mr. Dhaliwal is particularly adept at nurturing early stage companies through their critical phases of evolution. He also brings valuable business relationships with international analysts, brokers and investment bankers throughout Canada, the United States and Asia. Joseph Meagher Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary
2008, and obtained the Chartered Director (C.Dir.) designation from The Directors College (a joint venture between McMaster University and The Conference Board of Canada) in 2017. Leigh Hughes Director
Integrated Marketing Communications and Innovations firm, since January 2003. Mr. Hughes is currently a corporate advisor to multiple listed companies on the ASX, CSE and Exchange and also acts as director and executive officer for several listed companies. Nathan Tribble Director
exploration and mining, with a particular focus on gold and base metal exploration and project evaluation. Past experience includes Senior Principal Geologist for Sprott Mining, Senior Geologist for Bonterra Resources, Jerritt Canyon Gold, Kerr Mines, Northern Gold, Lake Shore Gold and Vale Inco. Mr. Tribble is registered as a Professional Geoscientist in Ontario and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Laurentian University. Jeremy Ross Director Jeremy Ross has over 20 years of experience in venture capital and marketing for small cap to mid-tier mining, cannabis, and technology
2017, as well as the Corporate Development Consultant for Fission Energy when it was named a Top 50 TSX-V company for its performance. Mr. Ross was the head of corporate development for Able Auctions and Smart Tire systems, both of which graduated from the OTC to the Amex stock exchange (NYSE). Mr. Ross currently holds multiple board positions with TSX, TSX.V & CSE listed companies.
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Share Capital
(as at April 01, 2019)
Share Price C$.30 Shares Outstanding 49.78M Warrants 10.9 M Options 4.5 M Fully Diluted 63.2 M Mkt Cap. (Basic) ~C$18M
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Battery Growth Drivers
EV adoption headed towards unstoppable upwards trend
Government action is underway
cities planning bans on gas/diesel vehicles from 2025
minimum EV sales mandates
Auto industry is spending
by 2025 (incl. $87B for battery procurement)2
development, including sedans and pick-ups
Charge station numbers growing
to roll out multi-million location networks by 20301
acquiring EV charge station companies
Ev adoption is accelerating
year-on-year. 2.1M EVs sold in 2018
120M4 (IEA) EVs on the road by 2030
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The Energy Storage Battery Boom
By 2040, analysts1 estimate global energy storage will:
942GW/2,857GWh by 2040
investment
total installed power capacity globally
1Bloomberg NEF 2International Energy Agency
Lithium-ion batteries accounted for nearly 90% of utility-scale batteries commissioned in 20172 Lithium-Ion Chemistry remains the Leader
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Battery Metal Production Must Grow… Fast
1Benchmark Minerals January, 2019
Battery capacity in the pipeline for 2019- 2028 has risen from 289GWh to 1,549GWh (1.54TWh), and requires major battery metal increases1 Megafactory Construction Boom1 Battery Metal Increase by 20281 At Full Capacity These will Require1
Battery Megafactories in Construction Worldwide Q1, 2015 3 Q4, 2018 17 Q1, 2019 72 Battery Metal Growth Required (over 2017 production) Lithium +865% Cobalt +408% Nickel (class 1) +1,810% Copper +840% Material 2017 2023 2028 Lithium 162,752 961,351 1,570,020 Graphite Anode 194,160 1,080,360 1,747,800 Cobalt 54,354 219,679 276,401 Nickel 48,584 494,774 928,018 Total GWh 161.8 900.3 1,456.5
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Battery Metal Jurisdiction Risks
Cobalt:
65% of global supply from DRC
Nickel:
33% of global supply from Indonesia & Philippines
Lithium:
42% of global supply from Chile & Argentina
Copper:
30% of global supply from Chile, Peru & DRC
international trade relations
Vanadium:
40% of global supply from Russia,
V Cu Ni Co Li