Neometals is targeting international markets outside China for product from its proposed Kalgoorlie lithium refinery. Mr Reed said he remains confident the plant, which if approved will be built just 5km outside of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, will be a long term business opportunity for the mining company turned battery metals technologist. Neometals banked its first $6.2 million profit distribution from its minority owned Mt Marion lithium mine, 40km south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, yesterday.