Post by
Charlene on Jan 02, 2020 3:26pm
Nemaska is NOT Stornoway!
I have heard this many times on the board. So, they are both in Quebec. But, Nemaska is very DIFFERENT from Stornoway Diamond. Stornoway was in production and losing money with lower prices on the horizon. At production, Nemaska is project to make $280M each year (assume Li price is $11kUSD/tonne). Even if Li drops another 50%, Nemaska will make an operating profit and generate positive cash flows.
It is also a material that will be in significantly higher demand 2,3 and 5 years away. The recent drop in Li price only serves as an accelerant (catalyst) to generate more EV sales as EV become price competitive with gas-powered vehicles. More EV sales = more lithium demand = higher prices.
Comment by
mick1888 on Jan 02, 2020 5:56pm
Not often I can say this CalAB, I do agree with you wholehaertedly..... ;-) It's called a transition period and in this instance (energy / economy) it will take a few decades, but it will happen. And it looks like you do recognise this fact, that change is on the way (big step forward).... ;-) Welcome to the 21st Century.... ;-)
Comment by
mick1888 on Jan 02, 2020 7:38pm
Well, that transition didn't last long....lol
Comment by
Bismuth08 on Jan 02, 2020 4:08pm
Tout ceci est hypothetique...personne ne connait le prix futur ni la qualite du produit fini a grande echelle. Stornoway=Nemaska .. Un fiasco financier qui a coute des millions au qubec.
Comment by
TeddyBear on Jan 02, 2020 6:47pm
Could be the same for retails = ZERO value