From: Stephen Hills <shills@altamin.com.au>
Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 05:56
To: Rudolph van Niekerk <Rudolph@valleyspring.com.au>
Subject: RE: Customer Reference


Reference for Valley Spring

 “I am delighted to provide this reference for Valley Spring, who recently completed an engineering business plan for Altamin’s lithium project in the Lazio region of Italy. From the outset, Rudolph van Niekerk and his team demonstrated a deep understanding of industry requirements and took the time to understand the unique aspects of our project and tailor the business plan accordingly. Their expertise was evident in developing a comprehensive plan that perfectly aligned with our agreed-upon scope, cost estimates, and time constraints. Their professional approach ensured that every aspect of the plan was meticulously considered from the initial analysis to the final recommendations. For the duration of the assignment, Valley Spring’s project management skills were at the forefront, fostering positive collaboration between the various contributing study disciplines and keeping Altamin informed of progress through detailed weekly milestone reporting. Rudolph was always available to answer questions, provide updates and offer valuable insights making the process smooth and efficient. In summary, Valley Spring provided us with an exceptional result and their expertise, professionalism and dedication have been invaluable in advancing our lithium project.  I have no hesitation in recommending Valley Spring to any organisation seeking a top-tier consultant who can deliver outstanding results within defined scope, cost estimates, and time constraints.”  Kind regards Stephen