CMP Critical Minerals Group
* The global Electric Vehicle Market (“EV”) will reach 20 million units in 2025 representing 25% of global unit car sales (by 2030, the EV Market could reach $6 trillion; the Lithium Market, $100 billion). China is the largest market in terms of sales & production. Lithium is the key element that powers most EVs. Lithium demand should follow the global EV demand. But lithium supply varies (i.e., China is looking for external sources to satisfy demand). Such supply/demand equations have inspired a universe of global mineral, metals & mining companies positioning to meet demand. CMP’s Natural Resources sector intends to extend merchant banking services (i.e. invest capital & develop strategic acquisition opportunities) to such companies. Periods of lithium oversupply and slow-downs in EV demand will result in “challenging” situations as well as “opportunities”. CMP will establish a Critical Minerals Group that will focus on global companies that provide the various minerals & metals that generate clean energy power. CMP’s objective is to provide value to clients in both challenging & opportunistic situations. Lithium is a prime example. But our global critical mineral focus will be much broader; with M&A prospects a key driver.

