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Company Participation - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. is participating as an Executive Dinner Sponsor and speaker at the 2nd Annual Lithium and Critical Mineral Summit in Belo Horizonte, Brazil from June 3rd to 5th, 2025 [1][2]. Industry Event Overview - The Brazil Lithium & Critical Minerals Summit is a significant event focused on Brazil's Lithium Valley, endorsed by Invest Minas, and aims to connect key industry players and international companies interested in lithium and critical mineral reserves [2][3]. - The inaugural summit attracted over 350 industry leaders from more than 25 countries, featuring over 50 speakers and facilitating over 180 private business meetings [3]. Notable Attendees - Key attendees of the summit include Sigma Lithium, Pilbara Minerals, Lithium Ionic, European Investment Bank, and Vale [4]. Company Project Focus - Spark Energy Minerals' CEO and Vice President of Exploration will engage with industry participants to discuss the Arapaima Lithium and Rare Earth Elements (REE) Project, which covers a land package of 919 km² and shows promising lithium and REE potential [5][6]. - The Arapaima project has identified 123 pegmatite occurrences across 13 trends with a combined strike length of 31 km, and has reported anomalous lithium values in rock chip samples up to 1,397 ppm Li [7]. Project Highlights - The project has promising REE mineralization with soil samples returning over 3,000 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) and stream sediments exceeding 6,000 ppm TREO [7]. - The project is well-positioned with excellent access via sealed roads and proximity to established infrastructure, including the Sigma Lithium mine located just 15 km away [7]. Corporate Development - Spark Energy Minerals has appointed Bonn Smith as Vice President of Corporate Development, bringing over 15 years of capital markets expertise [11][12].

Core Insights - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. has secured a €34,534,318 grant from the EU Innovation Fund for its RHyno Project, aimed at developing innovative fuel cell and hydrogen technologies [1][2][5] - The RHyno Project is expected to establish infrastructure for advanced fuel cells and electrolysers, enhancing power density and lifespan while reducing weight and volume [3][4] - The project is positioned to decarbonize carbon-intensive industries such as aviation, maritime, and heavy-duty automotive sectors, contributing to the clean energy transition [4] Company Overview - Advent Technologies is a U.S. corporation specializing in fuel cell, methanol, and hydrogen technology, with a focus on Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) and fuel cell stack development [6] - The company holds approximately 150 patents related to HT-PEM fuel cell technology, enabling the use of green eFuels, renewable natural gas, or hydrogen [6] - Advent's fuel cells are designed for various applications, including stationary, portable, data center, off-grid power generation, and heavy-duty mobility [7] Project Significance - The RHyno Project is recognized as a significant achievement, ranking highest among 337 proposals submitted to the EU Innovation Fund 2023 Call [2] - The project is expected to foster strong industrial partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions, enhancing Advent's market position [2][4] - The funding will be received incrementally based on the completion of specific performance milestones, ensuring accountability and progress [1]