Company Name Change to ILC Critical Minerals Ltd.

Core Viewpoint - International Lithium Corp. will change its name to ILC Critical Minerals Ltd. effective January 12, 2026, to better reflect its focus on critical minerals beyond lithium [1][4]. Group 1: Name Change and Trading Information - The company's common shares will continue to trade under the symbol "ILC" on the TSX Venture Exchange, with a new CUSIP number of 44967J107 and ISIN CA44967J1075 [1]. - The share capital remains unchanged, with 272,403,254 common shares issued and outstanding, and shareholders are not required to exchange existing share certificates [2]. Group 2: Business Operations and Future Focus - All corporate information, including business operations and ongoing exploration activities, will remain unchanged, although some subsidiary names will be updated to align with the new company name [3]. - The chairman highlighted the significant recovery in lithium carbonate prices by over 110% since June 30, 2025, and noted the rise in spodumene prices by over 160% from June 2025 lows, indicating a strong market for lithium and other critical minerals [4].