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International Lithium Corp. AGM Chairman's Statement

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 22, 2025 · 06:01 ILC · 0.025 ILC Critical Minerals Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • International Lithium Corp. (ILC) announced the sale of its Avalonia property in Ireland for C$2.5 million, retaining a 2% NSR.
  • ILC secured an option to acquire an 80% interest in Lepidico Mauritius (and thus the Karibib lithium‑rubidium‑cesium project in Namibia) for C$975,000, positioning the company to control one of Africa’s largest rubidium resources and a significant cesium deposit.
  • Management highlighted a strong rebound in lithium and spodumene prices in H2 2025, projecting a positive outlook for 2026 across its lithium and critical‑metal assets.

Key Details

  • Avalonia Sale: Completed to a Ganfeng Lithium subsidiary; proceeds of C$2.5 million allocated to Namibian project investment and other initiatives; ILC retains 2% Net Smelter Royalty on the property.
  • Namibia Option: Option to purchase Lepidico’s 100% interest in Lepidico Mauritius for C$975,000, granting an 80% stake in Karibib project (lithium, rubidium, cesium).
  • Karibib Background: Previously owned by Lepidico after its 2019 acquisition of Desert Lion Energy; total historic investment ≈ AUD 35 million (≈ CAD 31.6 million) covering drilling, environmental studies, and a Definitive Feasibility Study (JRC‑2020).
  • Market Conditions: Spodumene price up >100% in H2 2025; lithium carbonate price up ~65% from June lows; both trends improve project economics.
  • Raleigh Lake Project: Remains economically viable at current spodumene prices; contains a notable rubidium resource slated for formal valuation in 2026.
  • Future Plans: If the option is exercised, ILC will accelerate its Southern Africa strategy and complement ongoing Zimbabwe EPO applications.
  • Financial Impact: Sale proceeds and potential Namibian asset acquisition expected to fund further development of Raleigh Lake and other exploration programs.

Notable Quotes

“The good work done in 2025, and the upturn in the lithium market, gives a strong possibility of 2026 being a successful period for ILC.” – John Wisbey, Chairman & CEO

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (significant strategic transactions, market‑driven outlook improvements, and potential expansion into high‑value critical minerals).

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