LG Technology Lithium, preparing for dual listing on Nasdaq… shortening the filing process through MJDS

Canadian lithium development company Rock Tech Lithium announced on the 24th (local time) that it has submitted a preliminary “Basic Listing Prospectus” and Annual Information Form (AIF) to the Canadian national securities regulator. The company stated that this process is a key step toward future dual listing on Nasdaq.

The submission utilizes a structure called the “Multijurisdictional Disclosure System (MJDS),” which is a disclosure linkage mechanism between Canadian and U.S. capital market regulators. Using this system, Canadian listed companies can submit Form F-10 registration documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) based on their domestic disclosure documents, reducing regulatory duplication, time, and costs during the process of going public in the U.S. However, actual listing on Nasdaq still requires SEC effectiveness orders and approval from Nasdaq.

Rock Tech Lithium stated that it is currently listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and has over 12 months of Canadian disclosure records, meeting the conditions to utilize MJDS. Accordingly, the company is expanding its capital markets strategy, maintaining its Canadian market foundation while increasing accessibility to U.S. institutional investors.

Ensuring a 25-Month Financing Window

If the company’s submitted Basic Listing Prospectus is ultimately approved, it will be valid for 25 months. During this period, Rock Tech Lithium can conduct multiple financings at appropriate times based on project progress. This means it won’t need to go through a new securities registration process each time, reducing the execution burden of financing during periods of market volatility.

This structure is generally considered to be adopted by resource and technology companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange that are relatively large and highly reliant on capital market access. Rock Tech Lithium hopes this move will serve as a signal of its corporate governance and financing readiness, and lay a foundation for increasing institutional investor confidence.

CEO Mirko Vojinovic said, “This submission is part of building ‘institutional-grade’ capital market infrastructure for the future,” and “if the Nasdaq dual listing is successful, it will be an opportunity to fully promote our company’s investment story to North American institutional investors.”

Highlighting Guben, Red Rock, and Georgia Lake Projects

Rock Tech Lithium presented the progress of its major projects as the background for advancing its Nasdaq listing. The Guben conversion plant in Germany has been designated as a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and has obtained permits and engineering packages. The Red Rock conversion project in Ontario, Canada, has a net present value (NPV) of 2.3 billion CAD, approximately 3.39825 trillion Korean won based on the Korean won.

Additionally, the Georgia Lake mine in Ontario is mentioned as a core asset for building North America’s first integrated “mine-battery-grade lithium” supply chain. Based on these assets, the company proposed to strengthen lithium supply chains within Europe and North America and to increase raw material self-sufficiency for the battery and automotive industries.

Rock Tech Lithium aims to produce 24,000 tons of monohydrate lithium hydroxide (LHM) annually at Guben in Germany, and up to 32,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) annually at Georgia Lake in Ontario, Canada. Its plan is to source raw materials from ESG-compliant suppliers and, through its 100%-owned subsidiary Georgia Lake, build a stable North American supply system.

Market Expansion Expectations and Approval Variables

The company expects that listing on Nasdaq will lead to a “revaluation” of corporate value, increased visibility, analyst coverage, and enhanced stock liquidity. Especially if the North American institutional investor base expands, it could positively impact the advancement of lithium refining and mining projects that require large amounts of capital.

However, this announcement is only a preparatory stage. Final approval of the Basic Listing Prospectus, SEC review, Nasdaq listing approval, and market environment changes all involve multiple variables. The company also stated that the related plans are “forward-looking statements,” and actual results may differ.

Ultimately, this move is less about short-term listing news and more about Rock Tech Lithium proactively adjusting its financing system while aiming to enter the North American capital markets. Given that the lithium supply chain has become a core competitive factor in the battery industry, whether advancing Nasdaq dual listing will serve as a catalyst for the company’s next growth phase remains to be seen.

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