Argentina Lithium Announces Receipt of Drill Permit for the Paso de Sico Property at its Rincon West Lithium Project

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Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTCQX: LILIF) ("Argentina Lithium" or the "Company") announces that it has received the exploration permit for the Paso de Sico mining concession, part of the Rincon West Project located adjacent to Rio Tinto's Rincon Project in Salta Province Argentina . The two-year permit is issued by the provincial Secretariat of Mines and Energy for exploration work including diamond and rotary drilling. The Company intends to mobilize a diamond drill shortly to begin a six-hole exploration program to evaluate the potential for lithium brines within the property.

Nikolaos Cacos , President and CEO, stated "The grant of the drilling permit is a long awaited step which allows us to advance the Rincon West project evaluation. Recent drilling on our West Block properties has successfully identified extensive host formations saturated with lithium-rich brines. We intend to execute a similar programme on this northern block, which is currently undrilled. We have also identified Paso de Sico as the likely site of any potential future processing plant and related extraction facilities for the project due to its very favorable setting. The Paso de Sico property is adjacent to major provincial and national highways and is crossed by a new 345 kW power corridor."

Including the planned program at Paso de Sico, approximately 8000 metres of drilling are planned throughout the Rincon West project over the next 18 months to complete brine resource, water resource and related drilling. This work continues to be funded by the prepaid drilling contract established in 2023 for up to 15,500-metres of drilling (see the latest Financial Statements for details).

The Paso de Sico property is a contiguous assemblage of four mining concessions totalling 791.3 hectares located at the northern edge of the Salar de Rincon (see Figure 1 ). The property is located 50 km northwest of the village of Olacapato, where the Company maintains an operational base.

In the October 6, 2022 News Release , the Company announced the acquisition of the Paso de Sico option, an agreement with a local vendor to earn a 100% interest in the properties. Terms of the Paso de Sico option agreement include cash payments totalling US$1 .5MM paid over two years and a total of US$2 .3MM of exploration and development expenditures over a three-year period beginning at the grant of the exploration permit. Currently there is one payment of US$400,000 remaining. The option agreement grants a 3% NSR to the Vendor, which can be purchased by the Company for an additional US$1 .5MM.

Qualified Person

Frits Reidel , CPG is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, is the Principal of Atacama Water Consultants, and is independent of Argentina Lithium. Mr. Reidel has reviewed the work carried out by the Company's exploration team at the early-stage Rincon West property. The disclosure in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Reidel.

About Argentina Lithium

Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp is focused on acquiring high quality lithium projects in Argentina and advancing them towards production in order to meet the growing global demand from the battery sector. The Company's strategic investment by Peugeot Citroen Argentina S.A., a subsidiary of Stellantis N.V., one of the world's leading automakers, places Argentina Lithium in a unique position to explore, develop and advance its four key projects covering over 70,000 hectares in the Lithium Triangle of Argentina . Management has a long history of success in the resource sector of Argentina and has assembled some of the most prospective lithium properties in the world renowned "Lithium Triangle". The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Nikolaos Cacos"

_______________________________
Nikolaos Cacos , President, CEO and Director

www.argentinalithium.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "anticipate", "will", "expect", "may", "continue", "could", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "potential" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments management of the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements about the Company's plans for its mineral properties; the Company's business strategy, plans and outlooks; the future financial or operating performance of the Company; and future exploration and operating plans are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to the ability to obtain, amend, or maintain licenses, permits, or surface rights; risks associated with technical difficulties in connection with exploration activities; the possibility that future exploration. There may be other factors that cause results or events to not be as anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Readers are encouraged to refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for a more detailed discussion of factors that may impact expected future results. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or the dates specifically referenced in this press release, where applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, unless required pursuant to applicable laws. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

We advise U.S. investors that the SEC's mining guidelines strictly prohibit information of this type in documents filed with the SEC. U.S. investors are cautioned that mineral deposits on adjacent properties are not indicative of mineral deposits on our properties.

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Lithium Universe Ltd Spodumene Offtake Update

Melbourne, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Lithium Universe Limited (ASX:LU7) (FRA:KU00) (OTCMKTS:LUVSF) is pleased to provide an update of its project development since the launch of the Becancour Lithium Refinery Definitive Feasibility Study in February 2025. The Board and management continue to advance the project by attempting to secure spodumene feedstock supply for its Becancour Lithium Refinery.

Highlights

- Discussions with multiple spodumene concentrate producers-both operational and near-term developers

- Substantial benefits (transport costs and tariffs) to supplying local convertor

- Supply estimated to commence around 2028

- Targeting 140,000 tpa SC6 spodumene supply once ramped up

- LU7 intends to purchase spodumene ore at benchmark prices from the market

- Targeting minimum supply of 10 years for project finance

The Company, as stated previously, have been in discussions with multiple spodumene concentrate producers-both operational and near-term developers-regarding long-term feedstock supply agreements for the Becancour Lithium Refinery. In these discussions, these parties recognise a real benefit in potentially supplying their spodumene product to a local lithium converter as opposed to shipping and selling their spodumene to Chinese operations for conversion. The spodumene transport costs could be as high as US$100 per dmt which represents US$800-900 per tonne of finished lithium carbonate product. If the final lithium carbonate must be shipped back to North America that adds another approximately US$200 per tonne of final product. Today, Canada has an import tariff of 25% on all Chinese lithium chemicals so the local conversion is an overriding advantage.

In these discussions, the Company is targeting a non-binding MoU for the full supply of 140,000 tonnes per annum for SC6 grade spodumene material. The target tonnes will proportionally increase if the grade is less than 6% LiO2. The supply agreement could be converted to a definitive agreement when the refinery becomes

funded, and construction commences. Ideally, LU7 is targeting a spodumene feed supply to be at least 10 years and rolling 5 years, to give security of supply for project financing. In these discussions, the Company is targeting supply commencing around 2028 at approximately 56,000 tonnes per year. The required supply tonnage will increase to 98,000 tonnes in 2029 and reach full capacity at 140,000 tonnes per annum from 2030 onward. The spodumene supply is targeted to be delivered to the Becancour Lithium Refinery storage shed on site. Whilst spodumene supply could be from anywhere in the North Atlantic region (including Brazil and Africa), a strategic domestic Canadian feedstock source would mitigate the Company's risks and logistical challenges of overseas shipments and foreign processing. It is proposed that the spodumene concentrate will be refined into approximately 18,270 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate (as per DFS), supporting the expansion of Canada's electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage industries.

LU7 intends to purchase spodumene ore at benchmark prices from the market, and LU7 will retain full ownership of the resulting lithium carbonate, with the right to sell it either to the open market at benchmark prices or directly to an OEM offtaker. To clarify, the Company is not searching for a tolling arrangement.

Executive Chairman Iggy Tan said "There are several interested potential spodumene suppliers that could meet the 2028 timeframe and discussions are ongoing. There is real interest in the market. The Company will continue to keep the market informed concerning progress of these discussions and negotiations. Once we can secure feedstock supply for the refinery the focus will shift to getting a strategic OEM on board the project in exchange for the valuable battery grade lithium carbonate offtake".

About Lithium Universe Ltd:

Lithium Universe Ltd (ASX:LU7) (FRA:KU00) (OTCMKTS:LUVSF), headed by industry trail blazer, Iggy Tan, and the Lithium Universe team has a proven track record of fast-tracking lithium projects, demonstrated by the successful development of the Mt Cattlin spodumene project for Galaxy Resources Limited.

Instead of exploring for the sake of exploration, Lithium Universe's mission is to quickly obtain a resource and construct a spodumene-producing mine in Quebec, Canada. Unlike many other Lithium exploration companies, Lithium Universe possesses the essential expertise and skills to develop and construct profitable projects.

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Sample interval (m)			Sample Method	Li	K	Mg	Density
From	To	Thickness		(mg/litre)			(g/ml)
24.5	27.5	3.0	Single packer	288	5695	2643	1.195
36.5	39.5	3.0	Single packer	294	5716	2797	1.19
30.5	33.5	3.0	Double packer	289	5641	2711	1.189
42.5	45	2.5	Single packer	277	5403	2695	1.186
48.5	51.5	3.0	Single packer	285	5548	2725	1.187
66.5	69.5	3.0	Single packer	355	6836	3186	1.215
54.5	57.5	3.0	Double packer	353	6777	3207	1.215
72.5	75.5	3.0	Single packer	357	6881	3207	1.216
84.5	87.5	3.0	Single packer	363	7013	3302	1.216
114.5	117.5	3.0	Single packer	379	7548	3178	1.219
120.5	123.5	3.0	Single packer	377	7521	3166	1.22
132.5	135.5	3.0	Single packer	371	7444	3131	1.22
138.5	141.5	3.0	Single packer	362	7282	3135	1.219
144.5	147.5	3.0	Single packer	357	7146	3145	1.22
240.5	243.5	3.0	Single packer	335	6833	2850	1.218
246.5	249.5	3.0	Single packer	364	7419	3047	1.217
340.0	380.0	40.0	Single packer	177	3644	1100	1.176

Table 3: Collar and maximum depth information for RW-DDH-14
Hole ID	East	North	Elevation	Azimuth	Dip	Depth
	UTM Zone 19S (WGS84)		(m)	(deg.)	(deg.)	(m)
RW-DDH-14	685248	7337015	3726	n/a	90	455.0


Description	DDH	FROM	TO	Length	Fe	TiO2	V205
	ID	m	m	m	%	%	%
Highest Grade intercept	HEZ-06	265	293	28	20.11	4.22	0.214
Entire Hole	HEZ-06	1.8	293	291	13.55	3.26	0.101
Layering Sequence	HEZ-06	131.5	293	162	14.93	3.15	0.127
Highest Grade intercept	HEZ-02	167	204	37	12.40	4.17	0.069
Entire Hole	HEZ-02	1.5	300	298.5	12.03	3.37	0.069
Layering Sequence	HEZ-02	39.5	62.2	22.7	15.130	3.43	0.103
Highest Grade intercept	HEZ-03	178	233	55	11.37	4.07	0.051
Entire Hole	HEZ-03	4	233	229	13.12	3.35	0.079


Description	DDH	FROM	TO	Length	Fe	TiO2	V205
	ID	m	m	m	%	%	%
Highest Grade intercept	HEZ-07	185	205.2	20.2	31.354	6.324	0.435
Layering Sequence_01	HEZ-07	86.8	103.23	16.43	25.559	5.007	0.356
Layering Sequence_02	HEZ-07	147.5	205.2	57.7	27.090	5.305	0.365
Layering Sequence_03	HEZ-07	225.7	236	10.3	27.549	5.339	0.377
Full Hole	HEZ-07	2.3	314	311.7	15.831	2.855	0.183
Highest Grade intercept_S	HEZ-05	236	261	25	19.918	4.144	0.213
Layering Sequence	HEZ-05	117.2	304.5	187.3	17.998	3.753	0.177
Full Hole	HEZ-05	4.50	459.00	455.50	13.777	2.691	0.122


Sample Number	DDH	FROM	TO	Length	Fe	TiO2	V205
	ID	m	m	m	%	%	%
1473004	HEZ-07	178	178.5	0.5	45.4	9.1	0.66
1473055	HEZ-07	201	201.5	0.5	43.6	9	0.632
1473002	HEZ-07	177	177.5	0.5	43.9	8.8	0.631
1473113	HEZ-07	235	235.5	0.5	42	8.7	0.591
1472452	HEZ-05	208.5	209	0.5	34.7	7.4	0.403

Argentina Lithium Announces Receipt of Drill Permit for the Paso de Sico Property at its Rincon West Lithium Project

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