Canadian lithium explorer Q2 Metals (TSX-V:QTWO) is generating interest from Asian investors ahead of the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong next week.
Chris Ackerman, corporate development, says the very preliminary response from investors in China and Hong Kong, and some key Asian countries generally, has been very favourable.
“We have the majority of our shareholder base in Australia and Canada, both of which are strong supporters and definitely understand the value proposition and potential,” Ackerman tells Mining.com.au.
“We expect broadening our scope of outreach to include primarily institutional investors in China and Hong Kong will be mutually beneficial. To date we’ve had a very nice reception.”
Q2 Metals is advancing exploration at its Cisco Lithium Project in Québec. The company has so far completed 2,570m of drilling in its current program to expand on the results of its 2024 campaign.
Cisco spans 39,389 hectares and is located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee Territory in the lithium-prolific James Bay region.
Q2 Metals acquired the project in 2024 and Ackerman says the inaugural drill campaign undertaken that summer quickly positioned Cisco as a discovery of global significance in terms of potential scale and grade.
“Introducing the project to global investors has become a top priority as we continue to advance the project,” he says.
Ackerman says exploration and development-stage lithium companies also appear to be catching the eye of some producers and original equipment manufacturers looking to secure future supply.
“Investment has become more and more global in focus, and perhaps more than ever, jurisdiction is a big factor in which projects attract capital,” he explains.
“Having a potentially very large, exceptional grade asset that is also proximal to infrastructure in a region with a thriving mining industry with solid, predictable and supportive regulatory regime are key differentiators that check a lot of boxes for investors.
“That is particularly the case where the commodity in question is not as ubiquitous globally as others.”
The Ignite Investment Summit is two days of targeted one-on-one meetings between CEOs and vetted investors.
The event covers three sectors – resources, technology and life sciences – and is being attended by over 160 investors and 40 companies.
Ackerman says one-on-one meetings are by far Q2 Metals’ preferred way of connecting with investors.
“There really is no substitute for that type of direct interaction whereby both parties can get the measure of the other and openly discuss the project, market, investment strategy and leave with a real sense of who you are potentially doing business with,” he says.
“We’ve been well acquainted with the Ignite team for some time and recognise their solid track record of putting quality companies in front of top investors.”
To find out more about the Ignite Investment Summit being held on 26-27 March at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong click here.
Write to Angela East at Mining.com.au
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