Update on Quebec Fire Situation

Lithium exploration and development company Winsome Resources (ASX:WR1; “Winsome” or “the Company”) announces that despite road access to the James Bay region still being blocked by government authorities, a small party from the Company conducted an initial reconnaissance of Adina, Cancet and Winsome’s Cargair Camp using an aircraft.

While the recent fires have left Cancet and the Camp untouched by the fires, some evidence of fire at Adina was observed from the air and it appears this has resulted in damage to some of the drilling equipment left onsite when the evacuation was ordered at short notice and helicopters were requisitioned by the provincial government.

The full extent of this damage and potential for delay in planned work programs will be assessed in the coming week as the Winsome teams are able to conduct a detailed damage assessment once access is granted.

It appears no Winsome equipment was damaged, and it is fortunate several drill rigs owned by the Company’s drilling contractor, RJLL, were yet to be mobilised to site and can thus be done so quickly once the government grants access to recommence operations.

Winsome will be conducting a review, in conjunction with RJLL, into any damage that has occurred in order to determine and implement measures to minimise the risk of future damage and disruption by fires in the James Bay region.

The Company is thankful that all its personnel remain safe and ready to redeploy to site.

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