LITHIUM UNIVERSE LIMITED — Director's Dealing 2024

Aug 8, 2024

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Building a Lithium Future
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEDIA RELEASE
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9 August 2024

APPENDIX 3Y AND LODGEMENT NOTICE

Lithium Universe Limited (“Lithium Universe”, the “Company” or ASX: “LU7”) has today lodged Appendix 3Y’s (Change in Directors Interest Notice) on behalf of its Directors.

The Appendix 3Y’s relate to transactions that occurred on 12 July 2024, which have been lodged outside of the time period required under Listing Rule 3.19A.2. The change relates to the issuance of Performance Rights and Options ( Securities ) to the Directors, which were approved by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on 14 June 2024.

In relation to the late lodgement of the Appendix 3Y’s, the Company advises of the following:

1. The Appendix 3Y’s were lodged late due to an administrative oversight following the issuance of the Securities to directors. As soon as the oversight was identified, the documents were lodged to the ASX.

2. The Company and its Directors are aware of their obligations under ASX Listing Rule 3.19A and 3.19B to provide the necessary information to the Company to meet its disclosure requirements. The Company notes that it has a Trading Policy in place which sets out the procedures that are required to be followed when there is a change in interest of Directors; and

3. The Company considers that the above is an isolated incident. The Company has reviewed its procedures around the Securities and believes that its current practices are adequate to ensure compliance with the ASX Listing Rules.

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Authority for Release

This announcement has been authorised for release by Kurt Laney, Joint Company Secretary of Lithium Universe Limited.

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Lithium Universe Limited ASX:LU7 ABN 22 148 878 782

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For more information, please contact:

Alex Hanly Iggy Tan Chief Executive Officer Chairman Lithium Universe Limited Lithium Universe Limited Email: info@lithiumuniverse.com Email: info@lithiumuniverse.com

Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements which are identified by words such as ‘anticipates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘believes’, ‘estimates’, ‘targets’, ‘expects’, ‘plan’ or ‘intends’ and other similar words that involve risks and uncertainties. Indications of, and guidelines or outlook on, future earnings, distributions or financial position or performance and targets, estimates and assumptions in respect of production, prices, operating costs, results, capital expenditures, reserves and resources are also forward-looking statements. These statements are based on an assessment of present economic and operating conditions, and on a number of assumptions and estimates regarding future events and actions that, while considered reasonable as of the date of this announcement and are expected to take place, are inherently subject to significant technical, business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of our Company, the Directors, and management. We cannot and do not give any assurance that the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement will occur and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risk factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results estimated, expressed, or anticipated in these statements.

Suite 9, 295 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia

Telephone: +61 02 8046 2799 Website: www.lithiumuniverse.com Investor Hub: investorhub.lithiumuniverse

Lithium Universe Limited ASX:LU7 ABN 22 148 878 782

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ABOUT LITHIUM UNIVERSE LIMITED (ASX:LU7)

Lithium Universe is dedicated to closing the ‘Lithium Conversion Gap’ in North America by developing a mine-to-battery-grade lithium carbonate strategy in Québec, Canada. Our mission is to support the supply chain needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), particularly in the automotive sector, by converting spodumene supply into lithium chemicals for EV battery plants North America.

Our business model focuses on converting spodumene supplies under "take or pay" agreements with OEMs. These agreements include protective pricing mechanisms, such as floor and ceiling prices, to ensure stable margins and mitigate market volatility. This approach guarantees our LU7 refinery's payback while providing OEMs with a reliable and sustainable supply of lithium chemicals.

THE LITHIUM CONVERSION GAP

North America anticipates a surge in battery manufacturing, with over 20 major manufacturers planning to deploy an estimated 1,000GW of battery capacity. The Company estimates that 850,000t of LCE per annum will be required to satisfy demand in North America by 2028.

Spodumene concentrate needs to be converted to battery-grade lithium carbonate or hydroxide to be used in the production of cathode materials for lithium batteries. Currently, there are no operational converters in North America and the Company estimates only 100,000t of LCE hard rock converters are slated for construction in the region by 2028. The region seeks to decrease dependence on Chinese lithium converters, aligning with both commercial and national security goals to onshore the lithium battery supply chain in North America.

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PROVEN LITHIUM EXPERTISE

The Company is comprised of lithium industry leaders known as the ‘Lithium Dream Team’, who are known for rapidly developing and operating hard rock lithium extraction and downstream operations across Australia and China. The Company’s Chairman, Iggy Tan, is considered a pioneer in the modern lithium industry; spearheading Galaxy Resources, Iggy Tan built the first large-scale vertically integrated mine-to-refinery project including the 1 million tpa Mt Cattlin Spodumene Project and the downstream 17,000 tpa Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Refinery. Patrick Scallan, Director, is a seasoned veteran of the lithium industry with over 25 years of managing the world-class Greenbushes Mine including production expansion from 200ktpa to 1.4mtpa during his tenure. Dr Jingyuan Liu is a world-leading technical expert in downstream lithium processing having consulted for over 25 different refinery operations over the world having previously managed the construction and commissioning of the Jiangsu Lithium Refinery for Galaxy.

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Mr Terry Stark, who previously served as the General Manager of Operations for both Mt Cattlin and James Bay projects; Mr Roger Pover, with extensive experience as Plant Manager at Greenbushes and Mt Cattlin. John Loxton, who was involved in the construction of Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Plant for Hatch Engineering and Johnn Sobolewski, former CFO and Co Sec of Galaxy Resources, assumes the role of Chief Financial Officer at Lithium Universe.

PROVEN LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY

The Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Plant, initially designed to produce 17,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has set a global benchmark for lithium refineries by incorporating advanced Western continuous process control techniques. The plant has surpassed its design capacity, now producing 20,000 tpa of high-quality battery-grade lithium carbonate. Remarkably, it achieved steady-state quality within two years of groundbreaking. Building on this success, Lithium Universe plans to replicate the Jiangsu plant's design, utilizing the same suppliers, equipment, and engineering firm to mitigate risks. Hatch Limited, the engineering company behind the original Jiangsu plant, has been contracted to conduct the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Company’s Bécancour Lithium Refinery.

Suite 9, 295 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia

Telephone: +61 02 8046 2799 Website: www.lithiumuniverse.com Investor Hub: investorhub.lithiumuniverse

Lithium Universe Limited ASX:LU7 ABN 22 148 878 782