Junior mining and exploration companies are in play. As turbulence in overseas confidence has taken its toll on U.S. equity, investors have flocked to commodities. Then of late, investors have noticed a shift in capital and investing dollars towards the small and micro cap markets. Both trends help justify the volatility and liquidity seen in recent rallies with junior mining and exploration companies.
American Lithium Minerals [http://www.americanlithium.com/] Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM) presents a unique investment opportunity, as a little company reserving big rights to an estimated 700 Million Kg of Lithium.
Three immediate causes spurring interest towards American Lithium Minerals Inc. among investors includes significant public and private sector investment (including government incentives), worldwide demand growth for lithium resources (i.e. for the production of lithium-powered batteries), and a talented management team.
Capital Investment in AMLM
The company recently announced that Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) have agreed to invest $4,000,000 in the Borate Hills Project to be a Joint Venture Partner. American Lithium Minerals Inc. reports that as one of the world's premier lithium deposits, the area is rich in the mineral and of high-grade. Source [http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Japan-Oil-Gas-and-Metals-iw-2714426293.html?x=0&.v=1]
The external environment has also shown encouraging signs as United States President Barack Obama made a promise to have 1 million American-made hybrid vehicles on the road by 2015 while awarding $25 Billion to The Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program, for battery development.
Surging demand for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are already widely in use in a variety of portable electronic devices including over 60% of mobile phones and 90% of laptop computers. However, the most significant grown in the demand for Lithium Ion batteries will be linked to the next generation of hybrid/electric vehicles. Lithium batteries are already in proto types destined for the automotive market, as seen with GM's Chevy Volt, scheduled to debut in 2011, or Toyota's plug-in hybrid Priuse with Li-ion batteries, planned for launch later this year.
Demand for lithium destined for battery usage is predicted to grow by 20% per year while the worldwide market for rechargeable lithium batteries is already estimated to be worth over $4 billion per year. Source
Experienced Management Team
CEO, Hugh Aird has over 25 years experience in the investment banking industry. He founded Trilon Securities Corporation and served as Vice Chairman, Merrill Lynch Canada. His public company directorships include Invesprint Corporation, Royal Lepage, and Trilon Financial. He is actively involved in Private Equity ventures, where he uses his vast Mergers and Acquisitions background.
CFO, Chris Hobbs, formerly with KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants, has held numerous Chief Financial Officer Positions in both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in the investment banking sector and co-founded Pine Point Capital Advisors Inc., which specializes in providing financial advisory and mergers and acquisition services to companies in the mining and technology sectors. He is a member of the Chartered Accountants of Ontario.
Adding to the team effort, Judy Baker, responsible for Property Development, Production and Acquisitions has a long and successful track record in the mining/mineral exploration business and associated equity markets. Most recently she was the President, CEO and director of Canada Lithium Corp. She was instrumental in restructuring the company and strategically positioning it into the forefront of the international lithium business, meanwhile helping grow the company's market cap from $5 million to over $30 million. She reserves an Honours B.Sc. Geological Engineering in Mineral Resources Exploration and M.B.A. and 17 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector including equity analysis, fund management and exploration/mining company activity.
Outlook
Joint-venture projects with large or established corporations, take-over possibilities such as the acquisition or buy-out of a junior mining or exploration company, are seen as major catalysts that spark rallies in the marketplace. Two established factors already play a vital role with American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM): vast lithium resources and high-grade deposits (think an estimated 700 million kg) and a joint-venture deal with a large international corporation (think Japanese Oil, Gas, and Metals Co. commitment of $4,000,000).
Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota Motor Corp., recently invested millions in a junior lithium company in South America. Similarly, American car manufacturers are looking to secure a resource that will play a pivotal role in helping them compete with changing markets domestically and abroad. The brands familiar to us in General Motors and Ford, may be the next buyers seeking an asset in lithium reserves and deposits. "He who makes the [lithium-ion] batteries will also make the cars", American legislators believe. This changing environment serves American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM) favorably and will ensure continued interest amongst the investment community towards this undervalued company.
For more information on American Lithium Minerals Inc. (AMLM.OB), their projects, corporate presentations, and related due diligence materials, please visit this link
American Lithium Minerals [http://www.americanlithium.com/] Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM) presents a unique investment opportunity, as a little company reserving big rights to an estimated 700 Million Kg of Lithium.
Three immediate causes spurring interest towards American Lithium Minerals Inc. among investors includes significant public and private sector investment (including government incentives), worldwide demand growth for lithium resources (i.e. for the production of lithium-powered batteries), and a talented management team.
Capital Investment in AMLM
The company recently announced that Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) have agreed to invest $4,000,000 in the Borate Hills Project to be a Joint Venture Partner. American Lithium Minerals Inc. reports that as one of the world's premier lithium deposits, the area is rich in the mineral and of high-grade. Source [http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Japan-Oil-Gas-and-Metals-iw-2714426293.html?x=0&.v=1]
The external environment has also shown encouraging signs as United States President Barack Obama made a promise to have 1 million American-made hybrid vehicles on the road by 2015 while awarding $25 Billion to The Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program, for battery development.
Surging demand for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are already widely in use in a variety of portable electronic devices including over 60% of mobile phones and 90% of laptop computers. However, the most significant grown in the demand for Lithium Ion batteries will be linked to the next generation of hybrid/electric vehicles. Lithium batteries are already in proto types destined for the automotive market, as seen with GM's Chevy Volt, scheduled to debut in 2011, or Toyota's plug-in hybrid Priuse with Li-ion batteries, planned for launch later this year.
Demand for lithium destined for battery usage is predicted to grow by 20% per year while the worldwide market for rechargeable lithium batteries is already estimated to be worth over $4 billion per year. Source
Experienced Management Team
CEO, Hugh Aird has over 25 years experience in the investment banking industry. He founded Trilon Securities Corporation and served as Vice Chairman, Merrill Lynch Canada. His public company directorships include Invesprint Corporation, Royal Lepage, and Trilon Financial. He is actively involved in Private Equity ventures, where he uses his vast Mergers and Acquisitions background.
CFO, Chris Hobbs, formerly with KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants, has held numerous Chief Financial Officer Positions in both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in the investment banking sector and co-founded Pine Point Capital Advisors Inc., which specializes in providing financial advisory and mergers and acquisition services to companies in the mining and technology sectors. He is a member of the Chartered Accountants of Ontario.
Adding to the team effort, Judy Baker, responsible for Property Development, Production and Acquisitions has a long and successful track record in the mining/mineral exploration business and associated equity markets. Most recently she was the President, CEO and director of Canada Lithium Corp. She was instrumental in restructuring the company and strategically positioning it into the forefront of the international lithium business, meanwhile helping grow the company's market cap from $5 million to over $30 million. She reserves an Honours B.Sc. Geological Engineering in Mineral Resources Exploration and M.B.A. and 17 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector including equity analysis, fund management and exploration/mining company activity.
Outlook
Joint-venture projects with large or established corporations, take-over possibilities such as the acquisition or buy-out of a junior mining or exploration company, are seen as major catalysts that spark rallies in the marketplace. Two established factors already play a vital role with American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM): vast lithium resources and high-grade deposits (think an estimated 700 million kg) and a joint-venture deal with a large international corporation (think Japanese Oil, Gas, and Metals Co. commitment of $4,000,000).
Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota Motor Corp., recently invested millions in a junior lithium company in South America. Similarly, American car manufacturers are looking to secure a resource that will play a pivotal role in helping them compete with changing markets domestically and abroad. The brands familiar to us in General Motors and Ford, may be the next buyers seeking an asset in lithium reserves and deposits. "He who makes the [lithium-ion] batteries will also make the cars", American legislators believe. This changing environment serves American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM) favorably and will ensure continued interest amongst the investment community towards this undervalued company.
For more information on American Lithium Minerals Inc. (AMLM.OB), their projects, corporate presentations, and related due diligence materials, please visit this link
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