Avalon to Present at the Water Tower Research Small Cap Symposium Series

Core Viewpoint - Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. is transitioning from an exploration-focused company to a strategic mid-stream processor and developer of critical mineral assets, particularly lithium and rare earth elements, to enhance North America's supply chain security [1][2]. Company Strategy - The company is participating in the Water Tower Research Small Cap Symposium to discuss its strategy and the importance of critical minerals [1]. - Avalon aims to unlock shareholder value through the development of its lithium and rare earth projects, emphasizing its role as a mid-stream processor [2]. Key Projects - Avalon is developing the Lake Superior Lithium Inc. facility, Ontario's first midstream lithium hydroxide processing facility, which will connect northern Ontario's lithium resources to the EV battery manufacturing base in southern Ontario and North America [5]. - The company is advancing the Separation Rapids Lithium Project and exploring the Snowbank and Lilypad lithium-cesium deposits [5]. - Avalon is also progressing with the Nechalacho Rare Earths and Zirconium Project, which contains various critical minerals essential for advanced technologies [5]. Industry Context - The upcoming podcast episode titled "Critical Elements Mining and Processing Infrastructure Buildout: A Matter of National Security" will further elaborate on the significance of critical minerals in the context of national security [3]. - Investors and stakeholders can access the podcast on various platforms, highlighting the company's commitment to transparency and communication [4].