American Lithium is strategically positioning itself for an anticipated recovery in the lithium market, despite facing significant challenges owing to a steep drop in lithium prices.
In a shareholder letter on Friday, newly appointed interim CEO Alex Tsakumis stressed the company’s commitment to advancing its projects and adapting to the current market landscape, which has seen lithium prices plummet from a peak of $85 000/t to about $10 000/t.
In light of these market conditions, American Lithium has implemented proactive measures including cost-cutting strategies and management changes, ensuring the preservation of its treasury while advancing its large-scale “green metals” deposits toward prefeasibility study.
“These actions are designed to prepare us for when market conditions improve. Our top priority remains ensuring the advancement of all ongoing projects,” Tsakumis stated, underlining the company’s commitment to maintaining strong relationships with local communities.
Tsakumis took over from Simon Clarke, who resigned on September 1.
Looking ahead, the company is optimistic about the potential for a market rebound, particularly with emerging premium pricing for lithium carbonate supplies.
Further, American Lithium is poised to benefit from geopolitical developments, including Peru’s initiative to develop its own nuclear energy capabilities, which could enhance the value of the company’s Macusani uranium project.
Besides Macusani, American Lithium owns the Falchani lithium project in Peru and the TLC lithium project, in the Esmeralda district of Nevada.
Tsakumis said the company was continuing to expand its resource base at TLC and Falchani, and that it remained committed to contributing to the domestic critical metals supply chain.
He noted that an operational update was slated for release this month, where American Lithium would provide further insights into its strategic vision and project advancements.