Ian Rodger to Discuss McDermitt Lithium Project at Water Tower Research Conference
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Ian Rodger, CEO of HiTech Minerals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Jindalee Lithium Limited, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Water Tower Research Insights Conference on September 23, 2026. The chat, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, will cover several key topics related to the McDermitt Lithium Project and the broader U.S. critical minerals landscape.
Rodger will discuss the upcoming Phase 1 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, which is expected to be held by US Elemental Inc. following the completion of the proposed business combination between HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corp I. The discussion will also explore the role of the Transaction in supporting the next phase of McDermitt development and the proposed Nasdaq listing of US Elemental under the ticker symbol "ULIT."
During the chat, Rodger and Dmitry Silversteyn, Managing Director of Chemicals and Materials Technology at Water Tower Research, will delve into U.S. policy and critical-minerals supply-chain priorities. They will also address federal permitting coordination and the Company’s engagement with relevant government agencies and research institutions. Additionally, the conversation will touch on the evolving lithium demand outlook, including the role of battery energy storage systems, electrification, and AI-related power-infrastructure growth.
US Elemental Inc. is poised to be a U.S. lithium development company focused on advancing large-scale domestic lithium resources. The Company’s portfolio includes the McDermitt Lithium Project in Oregon and the Clayton North Project in Nevada, both of which are strategically positioned to support growing demand for battery materials and critical minerals in the United States.
Jindalee Lithium Limited, an Australian company, is dedicated to developing the McDermitt Lithium Project, one of the largest lithium resources in the U.S. With 100% ownership and unencumbered offtake rights, Jindalee is strategically positioned to support America’s energy security and domestic supply of critical minerals. In November 2024, the company completed a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) confirming McDermitt’s scale, long-life, and low-cost production potential, with strong engagement from US government agencies, including the Department of Energy.
Constellation Acquisition Corp I, a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of Antarctica Capital Partners, LLC, is leading the proposed business combination. Antarctica Capital, an international investment firm headquartered in New York with $10 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025, is dedicated to investments in public and private markets and the establishment of long-term capital vehicles to leverage this investment focus.
The fireside chat will be available for all investors to participate in, and registration is open through Water Tower Research. Interested parties can sign up at the provided link. The discussion is expected to provide valuable insights into the future of lithium development in the United States and the broader critical minerals sector.