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$vltlf $lib.v Why is LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners currently my biggest position? Its market cap is currently around $153 million, yet I believe the story alone could support a valuation of $500 million to $1 billion once more investors discover the company. LibertyStream is extracting and refining battery-grade lithium from oilfield brine in the Permian Basin in Texas. It has already signed an offtake agreement for 600 tonnes per year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Q1 2027. Its first facility, Freedom 1, is currently under construction, with planned annual production capacity of 1,000 tonnes. Construction costs are approximately $37 million per facility, with projected operating costs of around $6,200 per tonne. The construction timeline is just 11 months, and the company plans to build two additional facilities in 2027, with more to follow. The strategy is straightforward: sign offtake agreements to secure demand, obtain financing, construct the facilities, deliver the lithium, and use free cash flow to repay the debt. What I particularly like is how easy the story and business model are to understand. I expect lithium demand to grow strongly over the next 5–10 years, driven by EVs, battery energy storage systems (BESS), AI data centres, and robotics. Most lithium refining currently takes place in China. LibertyStream aims to produce battery-grade lithium in the US, giving domestic manufacturers an opportunity to diversify and strengthen their supply chains. I also see potential for US government support through grants. Based on discussions with prospective customers, the company has identified potential demand of approximately 100,000 tonnes per year. That is a substantial long-term opportunity, although potential demand should not be confused with signed contracts. The stock currently trades on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange and the US OTC market. The company is targeting a listing on a major US exchange through an IPO by the end of this year. If completed, a Nasdaq or NYSE listing could broaden access for institutional investors, potentially eligible ETFs, and retail investors using platforms such as Robinhood. Greater visibility could be a major catalyst. A viral media clip, a Fox News appearance, or a mention from someone such as Elon Musk or Donald Trump could bring the company to a much wider audience. That is speculative, of course, but it illustrates how quickly awareness could change. My understanding is that @iancassel is already invested. I believe more investors could follow as the company gains visibility and delivers on its plans. For me, the opportunity is to invest early, before the company becomes widely followed. Execution will be crucial, but the combination of US lithium production, a repeatable expansion model, and potential catalysts is why LibertyStream is my biggest position—and why I believe it has significant room to grow. NFA.

$Lib.v $VLTLF LibertyStream stands at a compelling inflection point in the domestic battery metals sector: the transition from an early-stage story into a real, commercial lithium producer in the United States. By deploying proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to recover lithium directly from oilfield wastewater (produced brine), the company is transforming an industrial disposal liability into a high-margin mineral asset. 1. Disruptive Economics & Modular Deployment Traditional hard-rock mines and evaporation ponds require hundreds of millions of dollars in upfront capital and years of environmental permitting. LibertyStream bypasses these bottlenecks by partnering directly with established midstream oilfield operators—starting with Select Water Solutions ($WTTR) in the Permian Basin. Ultra-Low CapEx: A standard 1,000-tonne-per-annum (tpa) facility costs approximately $37 million to build—a fraction of conventional mining infrastructure. Industry-Leading OpEx: Operational expenses sit at roughly $6,200 per tonne, securing high profit margins even during softer commodity price cycles. Rapid Deployment: Modular units bolt directly onto existing saltwater disposal (SWD) infrastructure and can be brought online in a matter of months rather than years. 2. Commercial Execution: The "Freedom" Roadmap The business model is actively moving from technical validation to revenue generation: Freedom 1 (Howard County, TX): On track for completion by the end of this year, establishing the baseline 1,000 tpa commercial production template. Contracted Offtake Anchor: 600 tonnes per year (60% of Freedom 1's design capacity) are already locked in under a multi-year customer agreement with two years of fixed pricing. Sequential Scaling: Freedom 2 and Freedom 3 are scheduled to follow through mid-to-late 2027, compounding total annual output rapidly. 3. Catalysts & Re-Rating Potential Currently trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: LIB), LibertyStream plans to relocate to Texas and uplist to the NASDAQ by the end of this year. Over the next two quarters, several key milestones could drive a significant valuation re-rating: Securing the remaining 400 tpa offtake capacity for Freedom 1. Non-dilutive capital arrangements and potential U.S. government grant awards. Reaching full commercial production at Freedom 1 and breaking ground on Freedom 2. Capitalizing on long-term macro tailwinds as U.S. supply security mandates and EV supply chain demands push lithium prices upward. Public markets consistently award multi-billion-dollar valuations to waste-management companies that turn industrial garbage into stable cash flow. LibertyStream’s model of turning oilfield "trash" into battery-grade "white gold" offers a simple, powerful narrative for institutional capital once listed on the NASDAQ. If the team continues to execute according to plan, LibertyStream has a clear path toward becoming a premier, high-margin U.S. lithium producer. My price target for the end of the year is CAD 1,4. (Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not financial advice / NFA.)