15 Premier Projects. In the World s Highest-Grade Lithium District TSX-V: LITH

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1 15 Premier Projects In the World s Highest-Grade Lithium District TSX-V: LITH

2 Disclaimer The following information may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. The technical information in this corporate presentation has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument and reviewed on behalf of the company by Terence Walker, P. Geo. Chief Geologist and Vice President of Exploration for Lithium Chile Inc., a qualified person. 2

3 Investment Highlights 152,900 hectares covering sections of 13 lithium rich Salars and 1 Laguna complex. 100% ownership; no work commitments, no option payments and no NSR s. Well funded with $7 Million working capital. Exploration ongoing and short runway to results. Targeting resource estimates in Chile - world s largest lithium producer, largest high grade lithium reserves and lowest cost ofproduction. Aligned interests with shareholders high insider ownership 3

4 High-Grade Lithium, Premier Locations, Potential to Fast-Track 1 152,900 hectares covering sections of 13 Li-rich Salars and 1 Laguna complex in Chile. Projects are strategically-located and close to infrastructure 2 Near-surface lithium brines with highs of mg/l on properties sampled to date 3 Good Chemistry: Low to Moderate Li:Mg ratios of Exploration and new acquisition programs ongoing 5 Targeting initial resource estimates in

5 Experienced Team with Strong Chilean Connections STEVE COCHRANE CEO & President 36 years of investment industry experience, with a primary focus on the mining sector. During this time, Steve raised in excess of USD $500 million. TERRY WALKER VP Exploration Exploration geologist with over 50 years of international experience. He has spent the last 26 years working in Chile, well-connected throughout the sector. AL KROONTJE Director Al has more than 35 years of experience in the natural resources sector, focused on the mining, oil and gasindustries. ANDREW BOWERING Director Andrew has raised over $200 million for mineral exploration and development projects. He is the founder of Millennial Lithium and has held senior executive positions in numerous public exploration companies over the last 28 years. 5

6 Lithium Carbonate Equivalent in Metric Tons Dawn of the Lithium-Ion Age Projected Lithium Demand Non-battery Demand Batteries (traditional markets) E-bikes Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Rapid development of rechargeable batteries led the mobile phone revolution, followed by the smartphone and tablet industry With minimal development, batteries are now fueling the emerging Electric Vehicle industry and will allow Energy Storage technology to revolutionize power generation and distribution 6

7 The Future is All-Electric Estimated 80% of new vehicles sales will be electric by Major automakers going all-in on EVs with $Billions being invested in new tech and vehicles Aggressive Government Support China: all auto makers to generate EV credits equaling 12% by 2020 and planning future ban on sale of new gas-powered cars Norway: ban on new gas-powered cars by 2025 India and Netherlands: ban on new gas-powered cars by 2030 Britain & France: ban sale of new gas-powered cars by EV VolumesDatabase BYD K9 Electric Bus Tesla Model S Laptop iphone Electric Vehicles Driving Lithium Growth 63 kg LCE 0.3 kg LCE 0.03 kg LCE 241 kg LCE 7

8 Aggressive Government support for EVs EV industry becoming an unstoppable force thanks to Government legislation China (World s largest auto market) has mandated all auto makers generate EV credits equaling 8% of sales in 2018, 10% by 2019 and 12% by 2020 and is planning future ban on sale of gas-powered cars. Norway planning ban on new gas-powered cars by 2025 India and Netherlands planning ban on new gas-powered cars by 2030 Britain to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2040 France to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2040 and Paris to ban ALL gas-powered cars from use by 2030 Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, Korea and Spain have set official targets for EV sales and Germany is considering a future ban on gas car sales. 8

9 What is Expected is Not Always Delivered 9

10 Chile: The World s Largest Reserves and Lowest Cost Production World Lithium Reserves Argentina PRODUCTION COSTS 14% High lithium concentrations recharge and high evaporation rates give Chilean Salars a worldleading productionadvantage PRODUCTION COST COMPARISON China 22% 53% Chile Chile ~$1,800/t Australia ~$5,000/t MINING-FRIENDLY JURISDICTION 11% Mining-friendly jurisdiction with clear, streamlined permitting process Australia The region s most benign investment climate (The Economist, 2017) 10

11 Premier Portfolio in the Heart of Lithium-rich Salars Top Projects: From N to S Salar de Coipasa Salar de Ollague Salar de Helados Salar de Atacama Salar de Turi Salar de Talar 11

12 Accelerated Exploration and Development Potential COMPLETED Sampling at alllithium Chile projects APRIL 2018 Reconnaissance Drilling COMPLETED Gravity and TEMsurveys on five priority projects ESTIMATED 2018 InitialResource Estimate/s Chile has one of the world s most streamlined mining codes, facilitating low-cost acquisition and rapid exploration Lithium Chile project acquisition and exploration began April 2016 Surface and near surface salt and brine sampling programs on all properties nearing completion Geophysical surveys on five priority properties complete Exploration drilling and, upon success, resource definition drilling planned for

13 Coipasa: High-Grade, Near-Surface Lithium Brines Near-surface samples assaying upto 1410 mg/l lithium Grades comparable to production grades at the SQM and Albemarle Salar de Atacama production plants Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.06, Mg:Li ratio 3.9 Potential for initial resource estimate in

14 Coipasa: Map & Surface Sample Assays Comprehensive sampling program complete 14

15 Coipasa: Survey Results Comprehensive Large target areas sampling identified program complete Geophysical surveys underway 15

16 Coipasa: Survey Results Comprehensive sampling program complete Geophysical surveys underway 16

17 Ollague: Near-Surface Lithium Brines Near-surface samples assaying up to 1140 mg/l lithium Survey has identified multiple, large, high-priority target areas Good chemistry Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li ratio

18 Ollague: Multiple target areas of 20 25km 2 18

19 Helados: High-Grade, Near-Surface, Lithium Brines Near-surface samples assaying upto 1280 mg/l Grades comparable to production grades at the SQM and Albemarle Salar de Atacama plants Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li ratio 2.6 Survey has identified 60km 2 priority target area high Potential for initial resource estimate in

20 Helados: 60km 2 Target Area 20

21 Atacama: High-Grade, Near- Surface Lithium Brines Near-surface samples assaying upto 1330 mg/l Grades comparable to production grades at the SQM and Albemarle plants Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.09, Mg:Li ratio 2.6 Survey has identified multiple, large, highpriority target areas 21

22 Atacama 22

23 Atacama: Multiple target areas of 20 25km 2 23

24 Talar Near-Surface Lithium Brines, Strong Grades Near-surface samples assaying upto 740 mg/l Excellent chemistry Li:K ratio 0.1, Mg:Li ratio 4.5 Potential for initial resource estimate in

25 Talar Map & Surface Samples Comprehensive sampling program complete Geophysical surveys underway 25

26 Turi: Near-Surface Lithium Brines Near-surface samples assaying upto 525 mg/l Good chemistry Li:K ratio 0.05,Mg:Li ratio 7.8 Potential for initial resource estimate in

27 Turi: Map & Surface Samples Comprehensive sampling program complete Geophysical surveys underway 27

28 Lithium Chile Projects Benefit from Excellent Grades and Chemistry LI Range mg/i Recent work programs have confirmed strong grades on multiple projects Testing has shown low Mg to Li ratios, an important factor inproduction Favourable comparisons with current Chilean production at Salar de Atacama Project Low High Ratio - Li:K Ratio - Mg:Li Coipasa Ollague Helados Atacama Talar Turi

29 Capital Structure (As of April 15, 2018) Insider Ownership: 51% Public Ownership: 49% Total Shares Outstanding: 100,932,233 Options: 4,150,000 Warrants: 5,714,112 Fully Diluted: 110,796,345

30 Contact JEREMY ROSS VP Business Development STEVE COCHRANE CEO & President #900, 903 8th Ave. S.W. Calgary, AB, T2P 0P7 30