Commercial Terms

Transparent structures and aligned incentives for sustainable lithium extraction projects.

Fee Structure Transparency

Development Fees

  • 8–15% of total project cost
  • Paid at financial close or milestone completion
  • Covers project origination and permitting

Success Fees

  • 2–5% of project revenues for first 5 years
  • Aligns our incentives with long‑term performance

Technology Royalties

  • 3‑7% of lithium sales revenue to DLE providers
  • Automated via smart contracts based on production data

Funding Partner Returns

  • 12–18% IRR preferred return
  • Waterfall distribution after operating costs

ROI Calculator

Estimate potential returns under various market conditions. This simplified calculator illustrates how revenue and ROI might change based on your assumptions.

Risk & Reward Scenarios

Explore different risk‑reward profiles to match your investment objectives. Our team tailors structures to balance upside potential and downside protection.

Conservative Approach

  • Focus on proven reservoirs and mature technologies
  • Lower leverage and higher equity contributions
  • Target 10‑12% IRR

Balanced Approach

  • Mix of established and emerging brine resources
  • Moderate debt with performance‑based incentives
  • Target 15‑18% IRR

Aggressive Approach

  • Early‑stage resource development with higher upside
  • Greater exposure to commodity price volatility
  • Target 20%+ IRR

Contract Terms & Payment Schedule

Below is a typical schedule outlining key milestones and associated payments. We emphasize transparency and alignment of interests with all stakeholders.

Milestone Timing Payment / Return Notes
Project Origination & Permitting 0‑6 months Development fee (8‑15%) Paid at financial close or upon permitting completion
Financial Close 6‑12 months Success fee (2‑5%) Aligned with long‑term project performance
Construction & Commissioning 12‑24 months Technology royalties (3‑7%) Automated via smart contracts based on production data
Operations & Revenue Sharing Year 1‑5 Preferred return (12‑18% IRR) Waterfall distribution after operating costs