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Oct 19, 2024 • 44min
The Futures In Lithium Is Spodumene w/ Fastmarkets' Przemek Koralewski
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
02:28 - About Przemek & Spodumene Contract
05:57 - How is China’s stimulus affecting metals like lithium?
07:59 - Current liquidity and key players in hydroxide contracts.
12:45 - Who sets margins for lithium contracts?
14:40 - Are banks the main traders on the exchange?
17:14 - How are producers using hydroxide to hedge spodumene?
20:22 - How did the CIF China price help spodumene contracts?
22:16 - How cash settlement affects participation in lithium futures.
25:32 - Will spodumene contracts increase trading volume?
28:47 - Were market players involved in creating the spodumene contract?
31:04 - What does success look like for the spodumene contract?
32:48 - How far ahead can you trade spodumene futures?
34:41 - How does liquidity affect futures for risk management?
36:53 - What’s the outlook for lithium hydroxide futures?
42:16 - Howard’s Closing Remarks
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
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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

Oct 16, 2024 • 2h 4min
Lithium Livestream: Are cheap valuations about to drive further M&A?
INDEX:
00:00:00 - Introductory comments and panelist profiles
00:05:00 - Better Bid/Greenshoots on RK Equity Scoreboard - Q2 Metals
00:07:00 - Rio Tinto/Arcadium - from Rio shareholder perspective
00:11:15 - Rio/Arcadium - from Arcadium shareholder perspective/who else might (have) bid?
00:21:30 - What long-term lithium price was implied/embedded in Rio's acquisition price?
00:26:33 - Rio's prior purchase of Rincon & China's manipulation of lithium price.
00:29:20 - Does Rio/Arcadium underpin higher valuations in other lithium stocks absent higher lithium prices?
00:41:30 - Will DLE (Direct Lithium Extraction) long-term lower the cost curve? Eramet
00:44:20 - Iliad, SLB, Energy Source Minerals.
00:46:23 - California geothermal & oilfield brines - Will Exxon buy Albemarle?
00:48:30 - Can US conversion compete with China?
00:51:50 - What Spodumene price is implied in certain lithium equities?
00:55:00 - Brazil following Pilbara/Latin Resources – Sigma, Lithium Ionic, Atlas Lithium undervalued relative to WA peers?
00:59:50 - Expected M&A among mid-tiers? Quebec: Sayona/Piedmont, Patriot, Winsome, WA: MinRes & Hancock WA regional hub.
01:06:12 - Time to buy more and who? Albemarle, Pilbara, Sigma, Wildcat, Patriot, Winsome
01:13:45 - Are equities reflecting higher lithium prices soon? WA supply and Africa/China lepidolite updates
01:18:00 - Panel discusses less well covered names - European Metals Holdings, Atlantic Lithium, Talga, Winsome, Global Lithium, Delta Lithium, Wildcat, Liontown, Q2 Metals, Savannah, AMG
01:26:17 US listed & Smackover plays - Lithium Argentina, Lithium Americas, Piedmont, Standard Lithium, Exxon, Koch, Equinor, Tetra, Pantera
01:36:00 - Conventional salar brines in lithium triangle vs. lower ppm DLE brine plays
01:39:12 - Supply threats from Africa - AVZ, Kodal, Goulamina and China's ability to process low grade material
01:48:00 - Lithium price predictions, demand shock potential (autonomous driving, solid state) and other closing thoughts
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
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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

Oct 14, 2024 • 21min
Deep Sea Treasure: The Metals Company - w/ Craig Shesky
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Climate Week in New York - Critical Minerals and Indonesian Nickel
04:40 - Processing Success - What’s Next for TMC’s Calcine Production?
07:06 - MOU with PAMCO - What Does This Feasibility Agreement Cover?
07:57 - Nori-D Project Progress - How Is the PFS for Nori Coming Along?
09:49 - Environmental Concerns - Concerns About the Dark Oxygen Paper
12:33 - Mining Code Development - Is the ISA on Track for 2025?
14:41 - Geopolitical Impact - How Is the U.S. Department of Defense Involved?
16:53 - Financial Outlook - What’s TMC’s Current Funding Status?
18:54 - Howard's Closing Remarks
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Strategic Spodumene: Sayona’s North American Lithium w/ Lucas Dow
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
04:50 - About Lucas Dow
06:16 - NAL Resource Expansion
08:00 - Production Targets and Optimization
09:25 - Cost Management Strategies
12:56 - Mining Dilution Improvements
14:54 - Downstream Integration Plans
17:09 - Moblan Resource Potential
24:09 - Offtake Strategy and Partnerships
27:44 - Financial Position and Future Plans
31:12 - Market Conditions and Investor Insights
33:53 - Site Visit
57:07 - On-site Interviews
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Oct 7, 2024 • 33min
Samba with Spodumene: Lithium Ionic w/ Blake Hylands
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
04:30 - Blake Hylands’ background and joining Lithium Ionic
07:18 - Operating experience in Minas Gerais
09:14 - Sigma’s influence on cost and permitting
10:48 - Progress on Bandeira’s construction permit
12:42 - Infrastructure benefits around Lithium Ionic’s projects
13:57 - Environmental impact assessment update
15:12 - Details on $20M royalty agreement with Appian
16:57 - Financial standing after securing royalty deal
18:05 - Potential in new Itinga properties
19:57 - Expanding Bandeira’s mineable resource over time
22:07 - Preferred funding structure for Lithium Ionic’s projects
23:51 - Construction and production timeline for Lithium Ionic
25:20 - Strategic funding process with BMO
26:05 - China vs non-China opportunities for Lithium Ionic
28:55 - Comparing Lithium Ionic’s value to Latin Resources
31:17 - Brazil’s importance for lithium mining
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Oct 6, 2024 • 42min
Rock Stock Recap E14: Better Bid Lithium - Rio/Arcadium
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
04:41 - Rodney's Arcadium Demand Numbers
08:02 - How would shutting down Mount Marion affect MinRes' stock?
12:13 - Is shutting down Mount Marion good or bad for MinRes?
13:58 - Is SQM planning to spin off international ventures?
15:23 - Does Mount Holland need capital for restructuring?
17:35 - Why has Arcadium's stock lagged behind Sigma and Pilbara?
22:44 - Will Tesla or others bid for Arcadium soon?
27:44 - Do Albemarle's joint ventures make it harder to buy?
30:07 - Could a merger bid for Arcadium happen this week?
31:36 - Can Paul Graves defend Arcadium from an acquisition?
34:10 - Could Albemarle sell assets to fund an acquisition
37:39 - Will the long-term lithium price rise?
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Sep 28, 2024 • 20min
Power Moves: Power Metals' Critical Cesium Commodities. w/ Haydn Daxter
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
02:41 - Exploration and drilling update
04:21 - Assay results and timeline
05:46 - Case Lake cesium uniqueness
09:08 - Drill results and geology
11:13 - First Nation partnership update
13:39 - Timeline to production
14:57 - Cesium advisory committee formed
16:42 - Grant funding details
18:33 - Closing remarks
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Sep 24, 2024 • 28min
Jindalee Lithium: America’s Largest Lithium Resource w/ Ian Rodger
INDEX:
00:12 - Summary Synopsis
02:57 - About Ian/Jindalee
05:00 - How does McDermitt compare to other lithium projects?
07:48 - Funding and Grants
11:46 - What are Jindalee's next big milestones?
13:30 - ESG and Community Engagement
14:29 - Is Jindalee's study on track after recent progress?
15:55 - When will the feasibility study be finished?
16:07 - Jindalee & POSCO
17:22 - How is Jindalee's permit approval process going?
19:18 - Future Plans and Partnerships
21:49 - Jindalee's Outlook in Current Market
25:06 - Jindalee x HiTech Minerals Agreement
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Sep 17, 2024 • 54min
Rock Stock Recap E13: Will CATL cause a Lithium Stampede?
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Thoughts on the latest CATL news and lithium supply?
03:36 - Battery Demand and Production
04:43 - CATL's Market Impact
07:52 - How fast could CATL restart production?
11:05 - How much supply can come out of China?
13:15 - Different views on African lithium supply costs.
16:34 - Is lithium stock rally due to short covering?
18:15 - Is it a good time to buy lithium stocks?
26:26 - Why does SQM prefer hard rock lithium projects?
29:20 - Can Quebec become a top lithium producer?
31:00 - Commodity Market Performance and Trends
32:27 - Are commodity stocks massively undervalued right now?
36:23 - China's EV Market and Renewable Energy Push
38:11 - Tesla's Robo Taxi and EV Production Capacity
40:33 - China vs Global EV Sales
41:42 - How did China grow its EV exports so fast?
44:43 - Will hybrids struggle with high maintenance costs?
47:25 - Can European carmakers afford carbon fines?
49:50 - Geopolitical Implications of EV Adoption
50:54 - Is the lithium market nearing its bottom?
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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

Sep 9, 2024 • 32min
Power Metals Critically Important Cesium Discovery - Haydn Daxter
INDEX:
00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - Introduction to Cesium
03:43 - Summary Synopsis
04:43 - About Hayden/Power Metals
05:51 - Discovering cesium at Case Lake
09:52 - Why cesium is a critical mineral
11:08 - Are there any cesium alternatives?
12:01 - Rarity of Power Metals' Deposits
13:44 - Metallurgical Test Work and Future Plans
15:12 - Next steps for drilling at Case Lake
16:15 - Preferred cesium products for buyers
17:46 - Case Lake Relative to Total Market
19:19 - Will the cesium be stored?
20:07 - Case Lake CapEx
21:50 - Permitting Process
23:55 - Funding plans and Winsome's role
25:04 - Assay Timeline
26:16 - Metallurgical Test Work Timeline
26:58 - Exploring lithium at Case Lake
30:54 - Howard's Closing Remarks
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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?si=a4ca356c45394648
X (Twitter):
Howard: https://twitter.com/LithiumIonBull
Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13
_________________________________________________
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