Critical Elements Lithium Corporation · TSXV:CRE
Critical Elements Lithium — Investor Presentation (October 2026)
22 slides from Critical Elements Lithium's investor presentation, October 2026
Slide 1: Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project
Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project A substantially permitted, high-purity lithium project with district-scale expansion potential October 2026 TSX-V: CRE · OTCQX: CRECF · FSE: F12
Slide 2: Disclaimers
Disclaimers Forward-Looking Information: This presentation contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information i
Slide 3: Disclaimers (Cont'd)
Disclaimers (Cont’d) MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA: Market and industry data presented throughout this presentation was obtained from third party sourc es and industry reports, publications, websites and other publicly available information. The Company believes that the market and industry data presente
Slide 4: Investment Highlights
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Investment Highlights An advanced-stage lithium project with district-scale expansion potential supported by financial flexibility and experienced leadership 01 Advanced-Stage Rose Lithium- 02 Expansion Potential at the Rose Tantalum Project (“Rose”) West Project (“Rose West”)
Slide 5: Corporate Snapshot: Capital Structure
CORPORATE SNAPSHOT Capital Structure Basic shares 232.0M TRADING SYMBOLS Options 1.65M (C$0.39 - C$2.29) Warrants 1.80M (C$0.40) TSX-V: CRE OTCQX: CRECF FD Shares 234.7M Frankfurt: F12 Share Price C$0.345 Basic Market Cap C$80.0M RESEARCH COVERAGE Management / Directors 4.25% ownership 5.0 $0.60 4.5
Slide 6: Strong Balance Sheet Provides Financial Flexibility
CORPORATE SNAPSHOT Strong Balance Sheet Provides Financial Flexibility A clean balance sheet with meaningful Cash & Cash Equivalents and Investments supports financial flexibility as Critical Elements (“CRE”) advances Rose and Rose West 232.0M ~C$80M C$8.3M C$15.3M Basic Shares Outstanding Basic Mar
Slide 7: A District-Scale Land Package with Significant Exploration Upside
ASSET BASE A District-Scale Land Package with Significant Exploration Upside Located in a premier mining jurisdiction in Québec, Canada, with excellent access to infrastructure, including roads, an airport and on-site power lines connected to Quebec’s low-cost, low-carbon grid with 93% sourced throu
Slide 8: Rose Development Milestones
ROSE PROJECT OVERVIEW Rose Development Milestones CRE has advanced Rose through early development milestones, including resource definition, NI 43 - 101 Feasibility Study, and key government approvals ✓ ✓ ✓ 01 02 03 Deposit Key approvals Detailed Financing Construction Feasibility engineering Define
Slide 9: NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Summary
ROSE PROJECT OVERVIEW NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Summary CRE completed an NI 43-101 Feasibility Study for Rose in 2023, outlining a commercial-scale spodumene concentrate production with robust economics US$2.2B 65.7% 17 years US$471M US$461M After-tax NPV₈ After-tax IRR Life of Mine Initial Capex
Slide 10: Rose Lithium-Tantalum would produce spodumene concentrates and tantalum
ROSE PROJECT OVERVIEW Rose Lithium-Tantalum would produce spodumene concentrates and tantalum The base mine plan does not require CRE to build a lithium-hydroxide conversion plant. 157.7 kt/y Chemical-grade spodumene ROSE ANNUAL Feedstock for lithium conversion PRODUCTION PROCESS 1.6 Mt/y Plant Thro
Slide 11: Mineralized Footprint Expansion to 1.25 x 0.8 km
ROSE WEST Mineralized Footprint Expansion to 1.25 x 0.8 km CRE’s drilling program has expanded the mineralized footprint of Rose West that sits less than 10 km west from the planned infrastructure at Rose. The discovery remains open laterally. 100% OWNED 1.25 km east–west footprint 0.8 km north–sout
Slide 12: Drill Program Defining Mineralized Footprint of Rose West
ROSE WEST DRILLING PROGRAM Drill Program Defining Mineralized Footprint of Rose West The August 2026 plan highlights the expanded mineralized footprint Plan view: expanded 2026 drilling footprint Source: Critical Elements Lithium Corporation press release, August 24, 2026 TSX-V: CRE 12
Slide 13: Mineralization System at Rose West
ROSE WEST GEOLOGY Mineralization System at Rose West The sub-horizontal pegmatite mineralization sheets can be tested systematically with relatively short drill holes. Multiple sheets More than one mineralized body can contribute to the same system . Generally flat lying Shorter holes can test large
Slide 14: Significant Mineralization Grade and Interval
DRILLING RESULTS Significant Mineralization Grade and Interval Selected intersections illustrate grade and width across multiple pegmatite bodies. 27.35 m 23.35 m 40.40 m at at at 1.89% Li₂O 1.46% Li₂O 1.31% Li₂O RW-26-35A · Pegmatite 3 RW-26-36 · Pegmatite 3 RD-24-20 · Pegmatite 3 10–40 m typical p
Slide 15: Nemaska Belt and Nisk Interests
EXPLORATION PORTFOLIO Nemaska Belt and Nisk Interests CRE controls more than 547 km² in the Nemaska region. The land portfolio adds polymetallic exploration exposure and a carried interest in the Power Metallic project. 20% Nisk property interest Non-dilutive until Power Metallic delivers a definiti
Slide 16: Experienced Leadership Team
LEADERSHIP Experienced Leadership Team The team brings operating, financing, construction, environmental and exploration experience. QUEBEC EXECUTION GLOBAL LITHIUM Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, CEO 25+ years in exploration; CRE CEO since 2009. Having been responsible for the planning and execution of ma
Slide 17: Potential Catalysts
NEXT MILESTONES Potential Catalysts 1 Rose West Drilling Assays More holes that confirm continuity, grade and geometry. Rose West NI 43-101 Maiden 2 A clearer path from drill footprint to a compliant resource. Mineral Resource Estimate 3 Rose Project Financing Defined sources, conditions, ownership
Slide 18: Development Milestones
APPENDIX Development Milestones The project has moved from social agreement and environmental review into financing and execution planning. 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pikhuutaau Federal Québec Updated Surface lease for Up to US$115M Rose West Impact and Environmental Certificat
Slide 19: Quebec location and infrastructure
APPENDIX Quebec location and infrastructure Rose is approximately 40 km north of Nemaska and close to roads, an airport and low -carbon hydroelectric infrastructure. Road access Established regional transportation network Hydroelectricity Low-carbon Québec power grid Nearby airport Nemiscau airport
Slide 20: Rose NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Details
APPENDIX Rose NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Details Key operating and economic estimates from the 2023 study. Metric 2023 feasibility study Probable reserves 26.3 Mt at 0.87% Li₂O and 138 ppm Ta₂O₅ Plant throughput 1.61 Mt of ore per year The study establishes an Average concentrate 203,765 t/y combin
Slide 21: Milestones
APPENDIX Milestones Major permitting and financing milestones, presented in chronological context. US$115M / C$150M support letter (February 10, 2025) 01 Positive feasibility study (August 29, 2023) A leading Canadian financial institution expressed interest in providing long- 08 term debt financing
Slide 22: Corporate Contacts
- CORPORATE CONTACTS North American sourced lithium and tanta to power a clean energy future Critical Elements Lithium Corporation a 80, boul. De la Seigneurie West ae, Suite 201 wn Blainville, Québec J7C 5M3 Phone: +1 (514) 904-1496 www.cecorp.ca Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, CEO : Phone: +1 (819) 354-5
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