Investment in Joint Venture

9 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investment in Joint Venture

7. Investment in Joint Venture

On October 8, 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with CINC Industries Inc. (“CINC”), a non-related Nevada company, for a period of five years whereby the joint venture will propagate the sale of a new process for extraction of lithium salt from salt brine solutions using CINC’s existing and future processing equipment. As part of the joint venture, each of CINC and the Company holds a 50% interest in the joint venture.

CINC is responsible for completing testing on the pilot project, providing training to the Company for use of its processing equipment, manufacturing up to 20 test units, and support and product development, as well as shared costs on other personnel utilized in the joint venture company. The Company is responsible for the initial funding for all equipment and associated expenses, the cost of the lease space, and marketing and sales of the joint venture agreement.

As part of the joint venture agreement, the Company issued 250,000 common shares to CINC. The joint venture is committed to acquiring a minimum amount of processing equipment, goods, accessories, and/or materials totaling: (i) $1,000,000 by October 8, 2020; (ii) $3,000,000 by October 8, 2021; (iii) $6,000,000 by October 8, 2022; and (v) $10,000,000 by October 8, 2023. In the event that the joint venture fails to meet the minimum amounts above, the Company will lose the exclusive right to market, promote and sell the processing equipment provided by CINC. To date, the joint venture has not purchased any amounts and the Company believes that it is unlikely that any amounts shall be purchased in the future. Furthermore, neither party is making any efforts towards the joint venture at this time. The Company does not expect to have any future liability regarding the joint venture.