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Investor Presentation
October 2013
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Disclaimer
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investment decision.
The information in this presentation that may relate to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Ian Miller of Geotask Pty Ltd
who is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Miller has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent person as defined in
the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Miller consents to the
inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears. The Exploration Target discussed in
this presentation is conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource. It is uncertain if further
exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource under the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves, the JORC Code (2004). The Exploration Target is not being reported as part of any Mineral Resource or Ore
Reserve.
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Investment Overview
• GSZ owns 80% of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria
• The Wolfsberg lithium project is one of the highest grade hard rock deposits in the world
• Bulk sampling underway to determine metallurgy – results early 2014
• GSZ is targeting to be the first lithium producer in the EU
• EU is amongst the largest consumers of lithium (~24% of global demand)
• EU currently imports all supply of lithium
• Wolfsberg is located near the lithium user markets in EU
• GSZ is substantially undervalued compared to peer group
• Substantial exploration and development work already undertaken at Wolfsberg
• Reviewing dual listing on AIM in early 2014
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Key facts on Lithium
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Lithium (Li) is the lightest of all metals
It does not occur as a pure element in nature but is contained within mineral deposits pegmatities or salts
including brine lakes and sea water
Lithium and its chemical compounds exhibit a broad range of beneficial properties including:
The highest electrochemical potential of all metals
An extremely high co-efficient of thermal expansion
Fluxing and catalytic characteristics
Acting as a viscosity modifier in glass melts
Chemical Applications Technical Applications
Batteries
Lubricants
Aluminium Smelting
Air Treatment
Pharmaceuticals
Glass
Ceramics
Aerospace & Military
Steel Castings
Iron Castings
Li
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GSZ Lithium Deposit and Valuation
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1.50% 1.49%
1.41%
1.19%
0.98% 0.97%
0.8%
0.9%
1.0%
1.1%
1.2%
1.3%
1.4%
1.5%
1.6%
Lithium Deposit Grade % Li2O
704
123 11994
56 52
0
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200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Peer Group ValulationEV/ Li2O
GSZ has one of the highest grade
lithium deposits among its peer
group
GSZ is undervalued compared to
the peers – one of the lowest EV /
resource representing an ideal
entry point to lithium sector
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Future Trends in Lithium
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0
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10
15
20
25
0 5 10 15 20 25
EV
PHEV
HEV
- Power Tool
- Laptop
- Tablet
- Smartphone
Lithium Content in Batteries
Source: signumBOX
Uses Lithium Contents
Pure Electric Vehicles (EV) 8-40 kg
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
(PHEV)1-10 kg
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) 0.8-2 kg
Power tool Batteries 40-60 g
Laptop Batteries 30-40 g
Tablet Batteries 20-30 g
Smartphone Batteries 2-3 g
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Lithium Price
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0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
US$/t
Source: Roskill, signumBOX
Pricing is determined on a contract by contract basis
Up to 90 different varieties of lithium (mix dependent on volume/purity)
Prices have been relatively stable despite recent economic conditions
New lithium ion technologies and application emerging (e.g. tablets, electronic vehicles)
Lithium Price Per Tonne Since 2000
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Lithium Demand
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It is estimated that global market of lithium increased from approximately 66,000t (LCE) in 2000 to approximately
150,000t in 2012, with a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 6.5%
Lithium demand is projected to grow at a rate of >10% per annum to 2020
Rechargeable batteries and hybrid electronic vehicles forecasted to drive demand
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Lithium Demand (tonnes LCE) - Forecast 2011E-2025E
Batteries Other Applications
2011-2025E CAGR c. 10%
Source: signumBOX
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Global Demand
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China, 29%
Europe 24%
Japan 18%
North America13%
Republic of Korea5%
India 3%
South America 2%
Russia 1%
Other 5%
Lithium World Consumption (2008)
Source: Roskill
China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have historically dominated the small to mid-sized lithium-ion battery
manufacturing market, accounting for approximately 96% of the market in 2011
Europe consumes circa 24% of global lithium demand but there is no production facility in the EU
United States consumes lithium mainly for its ceramics and glass manufacturing industries
Source: USGS 2011 Minerals Yearbook – Lithium [Advance Release]; Roskill’s Lithium Market Outlook To 2017
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Lithium Supply
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Lithium extraction totalled 168,000t LCE (Roskill 2012)
Global supply is denominated by four largest producers:
– Leading brine producers: Sociedad Quimica y Minera de
Chile S.A.(‘SQM’); FMC Corporation and Rockwood
– Leading hard-rock producer: Talison Minerals (recently
acquired by the Chengdu Tianqi Group for C$847m)
Brine deposits are leading source of supply due to relative
processing costs
Hard rock deposits boast considerably higher lithium grades and
provide superior end product
Higher quality lithium will be required to service the electronic
vehicle market
Toyota, Toshiba and other industrial groups have been securing
supply through acquiring projects
China is actively securing supply (including the acquisition of
Talison in March 2013 for $847m)
New supply expected to emerge in 2014 although adverse markets
have stalled certain developments (e.g. Galaxy Resources)
Source: signumBOX
SQM, 26%
Rockwood, 12%
FMC 7%
Talison35%
China 18%
Other 1%
Lithium Supply by Company 2012
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Global Supply
China
10%
Australia
31%
Argentina
13%
Chile
38%
Nevada
3%
Other 5%
FMC
Talison
Tianqi
SQM
Rockwood
Hard-rock Producers
Brine Producers
Brine and Hard-rock Producers
Source: signumBOX
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Peer Group Analysis
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COMPANY TICKERMEASURED
(Kt / %Li2O)
INDICATED
(Kt / %Li2O)
RESOURCE
M+I
(Kt)
INFERRED
(Kt /
%Li2O)
CUT-OFF
% Li2O
MARKET
CAP*
(millions)
PRODUCERS
Talison Lithium Ltd ** - 600 / 3.2 117,900 / 2.4 118,400 2,100 / 2.0 0.7 -
Galaxy Resources Ltd GXY AU 3,139 / 1.17 10,613 / 1.06 13,752 4,382 / 1.08 0.4 A$268.6
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
Global Strategic Metals GSZ AU 3,700 / 1.5 3,200 / 1.5 6,900 10,000 / 1.6 0.75 A$3.4
Canada Lithium Corp CLQ CN 6,914 / 1.18 26,325 / 1.19 33,239 13,757 / 1.21 0.8 C$195.8
Altura Mining Ltd AJM AU - 17,288 / 1.25 17,288 7,869 / 1.2 0.7 A$50.0
Reed Resources Ltd RDR AU 2,015 / 1.45 4,770 / 1.39 6,785 8,082 / 1.3 0.3 A$15.7
Western Lithium USA WLC CN 14,937 / 0.4 12,198 / 0.388 27,135 0.32 C$15.8
Nemaska Lithium Inc NMX CN 10,197 / 1.53 9,442 / 1.45 19,639 0.4 C$18.6
Critical Elements Corp CRE CN - 26,500 / 0.98 26,500 10,700 / 0.86 n/a C$15.6
Glen Eagle Resources Inc GER CN 2,239 / 0.95 5,145 / 0.98 7,387 572 / 0.98 0.5 C$11.1
* Figures as at 4 July 2013 except for Galaxy Resources Ltd where trading was suspended on 25 April 2013
** Talison Lithium Ltd was taken over by Chengdu Tianqi Lithium in March 2013 for a C$847 million
Source: Industrial Minerals, Lithium Report - January 2013 ; Factset
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Capital Raising Overview
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Exchange ASX
Share price $0.024 (15 October 2013)
Market cap ~$3m
Unrestricted cash $0.5m
Placing Price to be determined by way of a book build
Placing Amount A$5-8 million*
Issued Shares (before Placing) 171.7m
Fully-diluted Capital (before Placing) 191.3m (19.5m options on issue)**
Major Shareholders Exchange Minerals 33.84%
Cape Lambert 19.49%
*The major shareholders have provided A$1.7m which, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM will convert into equity at a premium to current market price
**options outstanding priced at a range of $0.075-$0.25
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Proposed Use of Proceeds*
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Uses Amount (A$ ‘000)** Notes
Drilling Payment 255 Payment due to KMI for drilling Zone 2
Drilling Programme up to 3,000Costs associated with further drilling to extend the resource
on Zone 1 and confirmatory drilling on Zone 2
Technical Reports up to 2,000
Engage independent engineering company to review and if
appropriate update the scoping study, carry out feasibility
study and prepare an operational mine plan
Working Capital and dual
listing on AIM1,500
up to 6,755 *** Raising up to $8m subject to demand
*The proposed use of the proceeds and the related amounts are merely a statement of current intentions as at the date of this presentation. As
with any proposal, intervening events (including exploration success or failure) and new circumstances have the potential to affect the manner
in which the proceeds are used.
** €1 = A$1.4
***Cape Lambert and Exchange Minerals entered into a term loan with the Company for A$1.25m on 29 January 2013. The Company will be
obliged to repay this amount unless it is refinanced. It is the Company’s current intention to repay the loan in the event of a oversubscribed
fund raising.
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Management
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Tony Sage
Non-Executive Chairman
Over 25 years’ experience in the fields of corporate advisory services, fund
management and capital raising
Executive Chairman of Cape Lambert Resources Ltd (ASX:CFE) and board
member of a number of ASX companies
Tony Roberts
Executive Director
Benjamin Hill
Non-Executive Director
Dr David Shaw
Non-Executive Director
Declan Kelly
Non-Executive Director
Dr Richard Göd
Project Advisor
Mining engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the area of operations and
mine management
A Barrister who has held a number of roles in private practice and financial
services, with a focus on natural resources
Currently provides consultancy and non-executive services to a number of
quoted companies
30 years’ experience as a geologist in the resource sector, with specific expertise
in the technical and financial due diligence of resource based projects
Board member of Talison Lithium Ltd until it was acquired by Chengdu Tianqi
24 years’ experience in the area of management and public relations and has
worked extensively in Europe
Experienced lithium specialist credited with the discovery and exploration of
GSZ’s Wolfsberg Lithium Project
Appointed as an advisor to the Company in March 2011
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Wolfsberg Lithium Project
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270 km southwest of Vienna, Austria
20 km east of Wolfsberg, an industrial town, with excellent infrastructure
Located in historic mining province in Austria
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Project Overview
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GSZ owns 80% of Project (with right to acquire 20% from Exchange Minerals)
Project includes 22 exploration licences, together with exploration and development permits issued by the Austrian
Mining Authority
Historic work undertaken by the Austrian government in the 1980’s includes:
– 16,000m of drilling
– 1,389m of decline, drives and crosscuts
– Metallurgical work completed
Company estimates that the historic work would cost ~$30m in current prices
Spodumene ore will be processed into lithium concentrate on site and shipped for processing
Other by-products include quartz, feldspar, mica and aggregate waste to enhance project value
Two 500t bulk sample permits issued and sampling now underway
Following the analysis of the bulk samples the Company will initiate a processing and production study to enable it
to engage off-take discussions
Definitive Feasibility Study expected to be completed by the end of 2014
Proposed production by the end of 2016
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Proposed Timeline
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1980•••2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)
Scout drilling programme for Zone 2
1991: Austrian government sells the project to Kärntner Montanindustrie GmbH (KMI).
1988: The government mothballs the Wolfsberg Lithium Project having spent US$8m (US$30m in today’s money) on
exploration, underground development, trial mining and processing for Zone 1
1981: Austrian government commences exploration and development work in Zone 1
Target for first ore to be
processed
Start construction of the
processing plant
Submit development and
construction plans for processing
plant
Austrian Mining Authority granted a mining licence to
extract two 500 tonne bulk samples
Cape Lambert acquired 20% of the
Company via a strategic private placement
Results of bulk samples/off take discussions
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JORC Resource
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* JORC Measured resource at a cut-off grade of 0.75% Li2O derived from a global measured resource of 4.7Mt @ 1.2% Li2O
Type Million Tonnes Grade Li20 (%) Cut-off Grade Li20 (%)
Measured * 3.7 1.5 0.75
Indicated 3.2 1.5
Inferred 10.0 1.6
Total 16.9
GSZ holds an 80% interest in the Wolfsberg Project, with a right of first refusal to acquire the remaining 20% from
Exchange Minerals
The deposit is split into two zones:
– Zone 1: resource of 16.9Mt of lithium ore, including the ‘Measured’ JORC resource of 3.7Mt @ 1.5% Li2O
– Zone 2: significant greenfield exploration target
Further exploration planned for Zone 1
The resource grade is relatively high grade in comparison to global peer group
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Bulk Sampling Study
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Commenced mobilisation in September 2013 (2 x 500 tonne bulk samples)
Upon completion, the mining leases shall be granted for 2 x 30 years
The bulk sample allows the company to update its metallurgical test work and take advantage of recent advances
in processing technology
The company is hopeful of improving on current recovery rate and quality of concentrate produced
This is of key importance to potential off take partners and will enable the company to develop its current
discussions
Full results expected by late 2013/early 2014
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Strategic Asset
Markets: Central to major European markets – aerospace, baseload power cells, hybrid transport and defence,
with excellent logistical and infrastructure network.
EU Focus: Lithium is on the list of materials selected for critical assessment.
EU Grants: The European Regional Development Fund provides funding for research, innovation and business
support measures for raw material exploration and extraction, while the Erasmus Mundus Minerals and
Environmental Programme (2009-2013) supports the generation of new skills in the area of raw materials.
Support: Situated in an active mining and industrial location, with the support of the Federal, State and district
government, and the municipal authorities, to develop the Wolfsberg Lithium Project. The Austrian Trade
Authority will provide support and advice regarding funding for the process plant.
Production: Extensive exploration and development work to date, with the potential for near-term (<18
months) mine production.
Development: Main drift and development drives already established for Zone 1.
Test Results: In 1988 a pilot plant test was set up at North Carolina State University to produce Mica, Feldspar,
Quartz and Spodumene (lithium mineral) saleable products. From this work at an estimated mining and
processing rate of 150,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) 25,000 TPA Spodumene Concentrate (6% Li20), 49,500
TPA Feldspar, 24,500 TPA Quartz (Silica Sand) and 3,375 TPA Mica could be produced. Therefore 74% of all
mined ore produced a saleable product and 26% of the material was waste – which could be sold as road base.
In 1988 Austroplan completed laboratory scale tests of producing Lithium Carbonate from the Spodumene
Concentrate. This work returned recoveries of 93%.
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APPENDIX
1. Comparison of Lithium-ion vs. Other Forms of Batteries
2. Lithium in Batteries
3. Lithium in Electric Vehicles
4. Aerial photograph and topography
5. Topography
6. Topography – cross sections
7. 3D image - topography
8. 3D image – sectional view of ore bearing pegmatite veins
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Appendix 1: Comparison of Lithium-ion vs. Other Forms of Batteries
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Lead-acid Nickel-cadmium
Nickel-metal
hydride
Lithium metal
polymer Lithium-sulphur
Lithium-ion/
polymer
Nominal voltage (V) 2 1.2 1.2 3 2.1 3.7
Energy density
Watt hours/ litre 100 100 200 110-143 400 370
Watt hours/ kg 30 30 80 110-121 300 170
Temperature range (celsius) -20 to 60 -20 to 60 -20 to 60 -20-60 -40-60 -20 to 60
Advantages Heavy duty use
Superior long
term reliability
Economical
Easy to recycle
Heavy duty use
High mechanical
strength
High efficiency
charge
Charge cycle of
500
Easy to recycle
Heavy duty use
No heavy metals
High capacity
Charge cycle of
500
Heavy duty use
High voltage
No memory effect
Low self-
discharge
High specific
energy
High energy
density
No memory effect
Low self-
discharge
Heavy duty use
High voltage
No memory effect
Low self-
discharge
Source: Roskill, Galaxy Resources
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Lithium in Batteries
Source: signumBOX
Smartphone: 2-3g
600m units sold pa.
99% lithium penetration
Power Tool: 40-60g
50m units sold pa.
40% lithium penetration
Laptop: 30-40g
280m units sold pa.
100% lithium penetration
Tablet: 20-30g
54m units sold pa.
100% lithium penetration
Lithium Content in Batteries
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Lithium in Electric Vehicles
Source: signumBOX, Autocar research
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Toyota Prius Plug-in
Hybrid
3.6 Kg LCE
Mitsubishi i-MiEV:
10 Kg LCE
Tesla Roadster
40 Kg LCE
New Bus for London
75kWh lithium ion
battery pack
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Appendix 2: Aerial View and Topography
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Appendix 3: Topography
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56 7
1866m
1866m
Amphibolite
Micaschist
Pegmatitesproven/estimated
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ZONE 1 ZONE 2
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
Appendix 4: Cross-Sections
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Appendix 5: 3D Rendering
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Appendix 6: Sectional View of Ore Bearing Pegmatite Veins
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Main drift
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Global Strategic Metals
32 Harrogate St
West Leederville, WA 6007
Australia
Tel: +61 (0)8 6181 9792
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.globalstrategicmetalsnl.com
Fox-Davies Capital
1 Tudor Street
London EC4Y 0AH
Tel: +44 (0)203 463 5010
http://www.fox-davies.com/
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