Critical Reagent Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement

Group 1 - Critical Reagent Processing Corp. (CRPC) announces a non-brokered private placement of up to 3,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.0675 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of up to $236,250 [1][2] - The private placement is subject to approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange, and the securities will have a statutory hold period of four months from the closing date [2] - The net proceeds from the private placement will be utilized for general working capital [2] Group 2 - CRPC has completed its purchase option agreement to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Mina Laguna Santa Maria project, which includes two mining concessions for the production of sodium carbonate (soda ash) [3] - The project consists of 500 hectares with a natural deposit of sodium carbonate, which is essential for lithium carbonate production [3] - The U.S. Geological Survey reported that in 2022, 165,000 tonnes of soda ash were exported from the U.S. to Argentina, valued at $48 million, indicating a significant market for soda ash in Argentina [3] - CRPC believes that the Laguna Santa Maria Project has a competitive advantage over soda ash imports due to its location within Argentina and proximity to significant lithium carbonate production [3] - Management is currently evaluating the property and market for soda ash in Argentina, with results of a bulk sample chemical evaluation expected soon [3]