Market Forecasts Hint At A Lithium Revival: Could This Be A Golden Opportunity For Argentina Lithium (OTCQX: LILIF) And Other Miners?
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June 17, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
By James Blacker, Benzinga
The global lithium market has seen a precipitous price fall over the last year and a half, from a peak of over $80,000 per ton in November 2022 to around $15,000 currently.
Recent forecasts, however, suggest that the market is poised for a turnaround as supply/demand dynamics become more favorable, presenting a unique opportunity for investors to gain exposure to the market through miners such as Argentina Lithium (OTCQX: LILIF), Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) and Arcadium Lithium (NYSE: ALTM).
Has Lithium Finally Bottomed Out?
One of the main reasons for this price crash was that mining companies ramped up production in anticipation of booming demand for electric vehicles (EVs) that never materialized as economic uncertainty made consumers more cautious. This left a surplus of lithium on the market, which placed downward pressure on prices.
However, S&P Global anticipates that there will be a global lithium deficit of some 4,000 tons by 2027, with global demand set to hit 1.87 million tons, up from 884,000 tons in 2023. In the U.S., demand for lithium is predicted to grow 487% by 2030 to nearly 412,000 tons by 2030.
Furthermore, the next few years could see substantial growth in the battery EV market. Grand View Research forecasts the market will grow at a CAGR of 33.6% from 2024 to 2030 to reach nearly $9 trillion.
All this points to a potential correction in the price of lithium as demand looks set to outpace supply with increasing lithium consumption, particularly in the EV sector.
Argentina Lithium: A Promising Contender
Against this backdrop, one company to keep an eye on is Argentina Lithium, a miner focused on acquiring lithium projects in Argentina and advancing them toward production.
The company has projects covering over 67,000 hectares (166,000 acres) in the Lithium Triangle in South America, which produces about half of the world's lithium and contains around 60% of known global lithium reserves.
Argentina Lithium’s growth trajectory has been significantly bolstered by a $90 million investment in Argentina peso equivalent by Stellantis N.V., one of the Big Three American automakers looking to make its mark in the electric vehicle arena.
Argentina Lithium recently announced promising exploration results from its Rincon West Project, where brine samples collected from the 12th exploration hole were found to contain from 322 to 371 mg/l of lithium. The company said it is now beginning its 13th exploration hole and a second rig is beginning drilling of the first deep pumping well. The Rincon West project covers over 5,000 hectares (12,999 acres) at the Rincon Salar in Argentina’s Salta Province. It is notable for its significant lithium concentrations and proximity to other major development projects.
“Our twelfth hole demonstrates a long interval of impressive lithium values in porous host lithologies. Thus far, our drilling at Rincon West demonstrates a continuous aquifer of concentrated lithium brines over an extensive basin,” stated Miles Rideout, V.P. of Exploration.
With the anticipated rebound in lithium prices driven by rising demand for EVs, Argentina Lithium is poised to benefit from this possible market correction. The company, with its strategic projects in the lithium triangle and promising exploration results, seems well-positioned to become a key player in the market and, certainly, one to watch.
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