Chile's First New Lithium Project PFS (CleanTech Lithium)

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Ignacio Mehech discusses CleanTech Lithium's Laguna Verde project and the evolving lithium landscape in Chile.

Ignacio Mehech, CEO of CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL), joins Howard Klein and Rodney Hooper to discuss the company’s Laguna Verde project, recent pre-feasibility study (PFS), and Chile’s evolving lithium landscape. We cover key topics including Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), project economics, long-term lithium prices, strategic partnerships, and CleanTech Lithium’s plans for ASX listing. Ignacio also shares insights from his experience at Albemarle and explains why Chile is becoming a major growth hub for lithium again. Topics covered:- CleanTech Lithium PFS highlights- DLE technology and cost advantages- Chile lithium policy and CEOL contracts- Strategic partner process- Timeline to production (2030–2031)- ASX listing and funding strategy Follow CleanTech Lithium:X - https://x.com/ctlithiumLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleantechlithium/ Chapters (00:00) Company Overview ($CTL.L)(03:36) Ignacio’s Background(05:15) Chile Contract Timing(06:16) PFS Economics(08:45) Strategic Partner Search(10:13) Chile’s Lithium Shift(11:51) Development Timeline(13:42) DLE And Project Economics(18:31) Chile Policy Context(22:54) Funding And ASX Plans(27:53) Infrastructure Advantage…

People in this episode

Hosts: Howard Klein, Rodney Hooper

Guest: Ignacio Mehech

Topics covered

• lithium project
• pre-feasibility study
• Direct Lithium Extraction
• project economics
• Chile lithium policy
• ASX listing
• strategic partnerships

Keywords

• lithium
• CleanTech Lithium
• pre-feasibility study
• Direct Lithium Extraction
• Chile
• ASX listing
• project economics

Sponsors

USCF Investments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CleanTech Lithium, Albemarle

Places: Chile, Laguna Verde

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