Building a Lithium Explorer with KoBold Metals | Libra Energy Materials

Aug 18, 2025

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In this episode, we interview Koby Kushner, CEO of Libra Energy Materials (CSE: LIBR), a new lithium exploration company focused on hard rock projects in Canada. We cover the company’s lean growth strategy, key lithium assets in Ontario and Quebec, the $33M earn-in deal with KoBold Metals, and its approach to M&A in today’s buyer’s market.

Topics include:

- Low-cost, high-impact exploration methods
- Insider ownership and shareholder alignment
- Infrastructure advantages for bulk lithium production
- Criteria for funding and building lithium projects in Canada
- Expansion opportunities beyond Canada
- Upcoming exploration results and acquisition plans

A must-watch for retail investors following lithium stocks, Canadian mining, and the battery materials sector.

CHAPTERS 📖
(00:00) Introduction
(02:02) Koby's Background
(04:16) Lean Business Strategy for Surviving Market Downturns
(09:02) Insider Ownership and Major Stakeholders
(10:43) Focus Beyond Lithium and Critical Metals Potential
(12:06) $33M Earn-In Deal with KoBold Metals
(14:57) Key Neighbors and Competitive Landscape
(16:08) Overview of Other Owned Projects
(18:59) Infrastructure Advantages for Hard Rock Lithium
(21:08) Criteria for Successful Lithium Projects in Canada
(23:06) Acquisition vs. Greenfield Exploration Strategy
(24:57) Expansion Beyond Canada
(25:47) Maintaining a Clean Share Structure
(27:47) Upcoming Milestones and Investor Updates

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Links 🌍

RK Equity Website: https://rkequity.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel
Podcast:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13
Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley

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DISCLAIMER

NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH

Rodney and Howard are not financial advisors nor broker-dealers, this video is for information purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please do your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website https://www.rkequity.com

Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein