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First Lithium trades on the Canadian Venture exchange under the ticker MCI.v





First Lithium trades under the US ticker FLNTF.pk
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Current Lithium Production and Use



(Madison Research Report)

Lithium - Demand, Pricing, Supply



Case Study: First Lithium Resources Inc., formerly Mountain Capital Inc., (TSX-V: MCI)



Rare Earth Elements and Lithium; Exceptional Risk-Reward Scenario Presented in MCI.V as Lithium Contained Oilfield Brines Deemed 'Producible'



Abridged Report - By James O'Rourke - Updated June 2, 2009 for rare earth element content on case study





First Lithium Resources Inc. (TSX-V: MCI) - Rare Earth Elements and Lithium



Exceptional Risk-Reward Scenario as Oilfield Brines are Deemed 'Producible' for Contained Lithium



First Lithium Resources Inc.'s (TSX-V: MCI) 1,013,360 acre Alberta Lithium brine project has values which compare favourably to known lithium brine deposits in Nevada, which are currently in production. MCI could conceivably possess such a deposit, with significant size and potential yield. MCI's mining exploration permits cover an area in which an "historical resource estimate" (non NI 43-101 compliant) of 2.4 Billion lbs of Lithium oxide has been provided.



Upside Valuation/Summary: First Lithium Poised for Significant Upside Revaluation - The share price of First Lithium Resources Inc. (TSX-V: MCI) (Frankfurt: MHN) (OTC Listing: FLNTF) appears in line for an upward adjustment, as the story of this lithium and rare earth elements venture becomes better understood. MCI provides excellent investment exposure to forward looking, demand side metrics. The new wave of eco-technology is clearly set to go ballistic with the push toward zero emission vehicles and lithium-ion battery technology as the future power storage source of choice. Considering the impressive nature of its core holdings MCI appears undervalued with only ~22M shares outstanding and trading under CDN$0.12.






Figure 1. First Lithium Resources Inc.'s Central and South Basinal Brine Lithium Properties located Near Leduc Alberta (click here for full map PDF) First Lithium Resources Inc.'s three property groups are highly prolific Lithium claims that were specifically assembled to cover the most proven areas deemed 'producible' for Lithium by government studies and having the greatest concentrations of Lithium in formation waters.



First Lithium Resources Inc. is a Canadian junior mining exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (ticker symbol MCI) (Frankfurt: MHN). On First Lithium's 1,013,000 acre Alberta Lithium project, historical data indicates lithium concentration values which compare favorably to known lithium brine deposits in Nevada, which are currently in production. The world hosts a limited number of readily accessible lithium brine deposits, and it appears MCI could conceivably possess such a deposit, with significant size and potential yield. Equally as important, MCI has highly experienced, talented management team dedicated to maximizing shareholder value.







Basinal Brine Lithium Project, Alberta - 100% Owned





Mountain Capital's 100% owned Alberta Lithium project lies within the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. Considering that these oilfield brines were deemed 'producible' regarding their contained lithium by Government of Alberta Research Council studies, it is our opinion that investors would do well to consider a long position in shares of MCI.







MCI’s Lithium claims consist of 44 Metallic and Industrial Minerals Permits, covering a number of lithium showings in basinal brines. These permits mostly cover an area outlined by the Alberta Research Council provides an "historical resource estimate" (1995-01-31, page 41) which is not NI 43-101 compliant, of about 0.5 x 106 Mt of Lithium; or about 2.4 Billion lbs Li20. The MCI properties cover a majority of the area described in the report.





The projects are within areas considered as having, according to the report:





1) Formation waters with anomalous elemental concentrations of Lithium (greater than 50 mg/l);



2) Thicknesses of greater than 10 mm;



3) Porosity of greater than 5%;



4) Permeability of greater than 10-14m2.







The properties were acquired to cover those areas deemed 'producible' for Lithium by previous government studies (Bull 62, Hitchon et al.); and which had the greatest concentrations of Lithium in formation waters from the Leduc aquifer. Estimates of potentially economic Li in formation waters for the Leduc Reefs in our Southern Property vary from 10 to 570 g/m2; and for the Beaverhill Lake Formation (a property held by an adjacent company) vary from 11 to 918 g/m2. These values compare favourably to the known lithium brine deposits in Nevada.







The above data is historical and not National Instrument 43-101-compliant, as it was completed prior to the implementation of these requirements. In addition, a qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource and the issuer is not treating the historical estimate as current. Hence, the historical estimate should not be relied upon.







The Alberta Government did a significant amount of research, attempting to identify commodities that show high potential for economical extraction from brines in the Province. The studies covered numerous wells, over 14,000 core analyses and numerous permeability measurements in drill stem tests. First Lithium Resources Inc.’s permitted areas were selected, based on these studies’ results, as having a favourable mix of high lithium concentration and reservoir characteristics. Furthermore, potash (KCl), elemental bromine and boric acid are stated as potential by-products from MCI’s Alberta brine claims.



The writer has confirmed a due diligence review of the brine composition as presented in the government study, indicating that there are no apparent technical barriers to the recovery of lithium carbonate using similar processing methods to those used at Clayton Valley, NV and at the world's largest producers in Chile and Argentina. This extraction process involves pumping the brine to the surface and allowing it evaporate to a concentrated Lithium salt, and then converting it to Lithium carbonate. Cold Alberta winters are not a concern, as brines contain a high density of salts (which only increases with evaporation) and thus have a much lower freezing temperature than water. Alberta, in addition, is a fairly dry environment conducive to evaporation, making it well suited to a Lithium brine operation. *Note: the aforementioned statement is drawn, in part, from the work of Channel Resources Ltd. on their permit areas.







Advantageously, many oil wells have been previously drilled into these brines, some of which may be rehabilitated, thereby eliminating the necessity of drilling new ones. This would result in an opportunity for MCI to both hasten, and save money on the extraction process when the time comes.



A vast majority of the world-wide production of Lithium comes from brines now. The older method of hard rock mining for Lithium became less attractive when it was discovered several decades ago that it could be extracted from brines more quickly, and at lower cost. If increasing demand for the element indeed leads to a world-wide supply shortfall, as is expected to occur over the next few years, then brine type Lithium deposits will be the first ones chosen for rapid development, in part due to their shorter production lead-in time. Despite Lithium not being a rare element, there are in existence a limited number of brine type sources.



First Lithium Resources' President Blair Naughty stated in a recent press release: "We are very excited to have procured a property that compares favourably with the Nevada brine deposits. Trends strongly favour continually increasing demand for lithium, as virtually all major automobile producers currently are, or will soon be involved in production of hybrid vehicles using lithium-ion battery technology."







Thompson, Manitoba - Inco Lithium Project

- Option to Acquire 100% Interest



First Lithium Resources Inc Reports Godslith Property May Host Rare Earth Elements in Addition to Lithium







First Lithium Resources Inc. could well be sitting on a sizeable deposit of rare earth elements; an enzyme leach geological profile was performed by Dr. Mark Fedikow HBSc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng., P.Geo., C.P.G. on behalf of the provincial government (2001) on the lithium pegmatite present on the Company's Godslith Property (east-central Manitoba). The report states, in its conclusion that "the presence of the elements W, Cs, Ba and Nb as geochemical anomalies over this deposit indicate potential may exist for rare-element mineralization in the dyke" and "...may, in fact, be a resource for rare elements in addition to Li". The services of Dr. Fedikow were procured by the Company to provide a property assessment, and to subsequently determine estimated projected costs of an exploration program based on his recommendations. In conclusion, he has suggested a 6 hole, 4200 foot diamond drill program to assess the strike extent and the continuity of the pegmatite below the limits indicated by previous diamond drilling. In addition, a broad range of drill core geochemical analysis is planned to assess the pegmatite for rare metal contents, and to determine the extent of rare earth metals on the property. The Company is now engaged in the solicitation of quotes from local drilling companies and support.







First Lithium Resources Inc. has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Inco Lithium Property located near Thompson, Manitoba. The property is located near the community of Gods Lake, 155 miles southeast of Thompson, Manitoba. Between 1958 and 1961, Inco Ltd. completed 9421 feet of diamond drilling in 25 holes exploring the lithium potential of the spodumene rich pegmatite dike. In 1986, on the basis of this work, William C. Hood, P.Eng., calculated a potential resource of 4.8 million tons grading 1.27% Li20 over an average width of 36.2 feet. In addition, Mr. Hood estimated an additional probable resource of 4.6 million tons grading 1.14% Li20.



In his technical report on the property, Mr. Hood recommended that the pegmatite from the property should be assayed to test for gallium and rubidium mineralization. In addition, Mr. Hood states that the deposit is open to depth, and suggests that a 10,000 foot drill program would likely double the drill indicated resource on this deposit.



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Lithium Overview





Well over 95,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent was produced in 2008, more than double the amount from a decade earlier. The USGS estimates the current global end-use markets for lithium as follows: batteries, 25%; ceramics and glass, 18%; lubricating greases, 12%; pharmaceuticals and polymers, 7%; air conditioning, 6%; primary aluminum production, 4%; continuous casting, 3%; chemical processing 3%; and other uses, 22%. Lithium use in batteries expanded significantly in recent years because rechargeable lithium batteries were being used increasingly in portable electronic devices and electrical tools. At a conference on lithium on January 26, 2009 the world's largest lithium carbonate producer, said there has been compounded annual growth of 5-7% over the past five years and 2008 demand for lithium carbonate equivalent is estimated to have been in the range of 115,000 to 118,000 tonnes (~2% above 2007 levels).



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Company Profile



Share structure: Public float 22 million (+/-)



Website: http://www.firstlithiumresources.com



Email: info@firstlithiumresources.com



Officers: Blair Naughty, CEO

Craig Naughty, Pres.



1-877-669-0401



FIRST LITHIUM RESOURCES

610 Granville Street



Suite 404



Vancouver, BC CA

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