Speakers

Ernie Ortiz serves as VP of Corporate Development and Head of Lithium at Altius, joining the firm in March 2026 following its acquisition of Lithium Royalty Corp (LRC). As the former Co-Founder, President and CEO of LRC, Ernie orchestrated the origination, structuring, and investments across 37 royalties. He led the largest TSX-listed IPO of 2023 for LRC, successfully raising C$150 million. Ernie is a frequent keynote speaker at key industry forums, including Fastmarkets and LME Week. He previously served as an Analyst at Tide Point Capital Management and a Senior Associate at Credit Suisse (now UBS), where he pioneered lithium research and co-authored a seminal industry primer. Beyond his executive role, Ernie is a founding member of the LME Lithium Advisory Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for Sinova Global Inc. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and earned his BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.