CALGARY, ALBERTA, July 17, 2025 – TheNewswire - Lithium Chile Inc. (“Lithium Chile” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that several directors and officers have exercised stock options previously granted under the Company’s stock-based compensation plan.A total of 475,000 options were exercised at a price of $0.51 per share, generating $245,250 in proceeds to the Company. This insider participation reflects strong confidence in Lithium Chile’s strategy and the ongoing progress toward closing a trans ...

Core Viewpoint - LithiumBank Resources Corp. has been awarded CAD $3.9 million in non-dilutive funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta to advance the Boardwalk Lithium Brine Project, which is expected to enhance lithium production capabilities in Alberta [1][2]. Funding and Project Development - The funding will reimburse 50% of eligible expenditures for each completed milestone, up to a total of CAD $3.9 million [1]. - The company aims to complete specific tasks by the end of 2026, which include drilling, DLE testing, and a feasibility study [3][6]. Strategic Positioning - Alberta is recognized for its favorable geology and lithium resources, positioning the Boardwalk project as a leading lithium initiative in Canada with significant scaling potential [2]. - LithiumBank has consolidated strategic Brine Hosted Mineral Licenses, making it the largest holder of lithium brine resources in North America [4]. Project Milestones - Key milestones include: 1. Completing an additional drill hole through the Leduc formation to support an advanced reservoir model and future production [6]. 2. Conducting longer cycle DLE testing and optimization for lithium carbonate conversion [6]. 3. Completing a feasibility study assessing a low Capex, modular approach to lithium production [6]. Company Overview - LithiumBank Resources Corp. focuses on developing its two flagship projects, Boardwalk and Park Place, which host some of the largest lithium brine resources in North America [14]. - The company holds 1,237,487 acres of brown-field brine hosted mineral licenses across Alberta and Saskatchewan [14].

Group 1 - The article presents a detailed distribution map of the global lithium battery industry, covering the entire supply chain from raw materials to end applications [2] - The distribution map includes major lithium battery industry clusters in regions such as China, North America, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia [2] Group 2 - The distribution map is available for free to those who share the article on their social media and contact the editor [3] - The distribution map is being dispatched in order of registration [4]

Group 1: Industry Investment Rating - There is no information about the industry investment rating in the provided reports. Group 2: Core View - Domestic lithium carbonate supply in July is expected to be loose, with the domestic social inventory of lithium carbonate increasing month - on - month. Due to the clearing of lithium carbonate products from extraction projects and automobile consumption rules, there is upward potential for lithium carbonate prices. It is recommended to hold long positions in light - volume contracts and pay attention to the support level around 58,000 - 62,000 and the resistance level around 66,000 - 70,000 [1][4][6]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Lithium Carbonate Futures - **Price and Volume**: On July 16, 2025, the closing price of the active lithium carbonate futures contract was 66,420 yuan/ton, a decrease of 240 yuan compared to the previous day. The trading volume was 478,114 lots, a decrease of 285,914 lots, and the open interest was 340,618 lots, a decrease of 1,528 lots. The inventory was 10,655 tons, a decrease of 548 tons [1]. - **Spread and Basis**: The spread between the near - month and the first - consecutive contract was 180 yuan, a decrease of 20 yuan; the spread between the first - consecutive and the second - consecutive contract was 580 yuan, an increase of 20 yuan; the spread between the second - consecutive and the third - consecutive contract was 0 yuan, unchanged. The basis (SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price - active lithium carbonate futures contract closing price) was - 1,470 yuan, an increase of 290 yuan [1]. Lithium Spot Prices - Various lithium - related products' prices showed different trends. For example, the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5% domestic) was 64,950 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan; the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate (99.2% domestic) was 63,350 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan [1]. Supply - side Information - Some lithium carbonate production enterprises in Jiangxi Shanggao and Yichun started maintenance from July 10 for 5 - 10 days, which may affect the production volume by 0.00 tons. The production capacity of Guangdong Haohai Lithium's 1,000 - ton battery - grade lithium carbonate is expected to be put into production in July 2025, and Zijin Mining's 25,000 - ton battery - grade lithium carbonate production capacity will be completed and put into production in December 2025. The production volume of industrial and battery - grade lithium carbonate in China may increase month - on - month, but the supply is expected to be loose [4]. - The production volume of lithium hydroxide in China (smelting and causticizing methods) in July may decrease month - on - month, and the inventory may increase month - on - month. The export volume may also decrease month - on - month [4]. Demand - side Information - The monthly average in - production cost of phosphoric acid iron in China with different production processes is 10,600 - 12,900 yuan/ton, and the inventory in July may increase month - on - month. The monthly average in - production cost of lithium iron phosphate is 29,000 - 35,000 yuan/ton [5]. Company News - Panasonic Holdings decided to postpone the full - scale operation of its new US electric vehicle battery factory in Kansas due to Tesla's sales slump [2]. - Savoye announced that the drilling at the 2014 Canadian Quebec Mobilele project ended, with 116 new drill holes showing high - grade lithium mineralization, which is expected to increase resource reserves [2]. - Hubei Wanrun's planned project in Wuhan will automatically terminate after expiration [2]. - Australia's Cabic Company (CC9) successfully raised 100,000 Australian dollars through private placement for asset acquisition [3]. - Ganfeng Lithium's Mali project and Tianqi Lithium's project have achieved production increases [4].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2025) - Eureka Lithium Corp. (CSE: ERKA) (OTCQB: SCMCF) (FSE: S580) ("Eureka Lithium" or "Eureka" or the "Company") announces, further to its news release of July 14, 2025, that the warrants ("Warrants") issued in connection with its recently- completed private placement offering ("Offering") may not be exercised unless and until the Company's shareholders approve the terms of the Offering by way of an ordinary resolution. This requirement arises pursu ...

   VANCOUVER, BC –  July 16, 2025 – TheNewswire - One World Lithium Inc. (CSE-OWLI) (OTCQB-OWRDF) (the “Company” or “OWL”) is pleased to announce it has now received two separate lithium brine samples from a major mining company’s lithium project in South America. The samples are currently at the lab where they will be tested for Lithium Recovery using the Company’s novel lithium recovery technology that will enable lithium carbonate production directly from natural brines in a single step. In November 202 ...

Core Insights - Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, has reported the highest lithium concentration to date from its South West Arkansas Project, with a measurement of 616 mg/L lithium in brine [1][4]. Company Developments - The Lester well, completed in Q2 2025, marks the conclusion of all sub-surface exploration activities for Phase 1 of the SWA Project [2]. - The average lithium concentration from three brine samples taken from the Lester well was 582 mg/L, indicating significantly higher than expected lithium concentrations [3][7]. - Dr. Andy Robinson, President and COO of Standard Lithium, expressed optimism regarding the results, which exceeded initial expectations of approximately 500 mg/L [4]. Future Plans - With fieldwork completed, the Smackover Lithium team is focused on finalizing the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study, with a Definitive Feasibility Study anticipated later in Q3 2025 [5]. - The completion of these studies is seen as a significant milestone, paving the way for off-take negotiations and project financing, with a Final Investment Decision targeted by the end of 2025 [5]. Joint Venture Overview - Smackover Lithium is a joint venture formed in May 2024, with Standard Lithium holding a 55% interest and Equinor holding 45% [11]. - The joint venture is developing two Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Project Companies in southwest Arkansas and east Texas [11]. Company Background - Standard Lithium is focused on sustainable development of high-grade lithium-brine properties in the U.S., particularly in the Smackover Formation [12][13]. - The company aims to achieve commercial-scale lithium production through a scalable Direct Lithium Extraction and purification process [13].

Core Insights - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. is accelerating exploration at its Arapaima Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley, focusing on lithium-rich pegmatites and drill targets [1][17] - The company plans to initiate its first diamond drilling program in Q3 2025, targeting Cruzeta, Córrego do Maquém, and Água Branca [14] Exploration Progress - Positive lithium assay results were released on June 20, 2025, with Cruzeta showing 3,712 ppm lithium-in-rock and Água Branca showing 118 ppm lithium in stream sediments, prompting increased geological efforts [2] - The Córrego do Maquém target has been identified as a key focus, with recent drone reconnaissance revealing openings from abandoned mining galleries for further investigation [4] Drilling Preparation - The company is refining drill collars and preparing for the upcoming drilling campaign, with significant progress in mapping pegmatite bodies at both Cruzeta and Córrego do Maquém [3][6] - Sediment sampling is ongoing to validate the broader target footprint, confirming persistent lithium pathfinders across key sub-basins [10] Future Outlook - The upcoming diamond drilling program represents a major milestone in unlocking the lithium and rare earth potential of the company's 91,900-hectare land package in Brazil [14][17]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The domestic lithium carbonate production and inventory are at a high level, and the supply - demand outlook is relatively loose. However, due to national policy - guided clearance of lithium carbonate and the impact of automobile consumption, the prices of domestic and imported lithium carbonate may have an upward space. It is recommended to hold long positions in appropriate quantities and pay attention to the support level around 58,000 - 62,000 and the resistance level around 66,000 - 70,000 [5]. Summary by Related Catalogs Lithium Futures and Spot Prices - **Lithium Futures**: On July 14, 2025, the closing prices of near - month, continuous - one, continuous - two, and continuous - three contracts of lithium carbonate futures increased compared with July 11, 2025. The trading volume of the active contract was 1,014,558.00 hands, an increase of 611,742.00 hands; the open interest was 356,161.00 hands, an increase of 33,301.00 hands; the inventory was 11,204.00 tons, a decrease of 399.00 tons [1]. - **Lithium Spot**: The average prices of various lithium - related products such as lithium ore, metal lithium, lithium carbonate, and lithium hydroxide showed different degrees of change. For example, the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5%/domestic) was 64,650.00 yuan/ton on July 14, 2025, an increase of 900.00 yuan/ton compared with July 11, 2025 [1]. Lithium - Related Company News - Ganfeng Lithium's lithium mica project phase I with an annual capacity of 816,000 tons of lithium concentrate per month has been officially put into production. Tianqi Lithium's project in Xilin Gol League may be put into production in October 2025, and the total production and sales will reach 21,970 tons per year [3]. - Panasonic Holdings will postpone the production plan of its new EV battery factory in Kansas, USA. Derui Power is promoting the acceptance work of its new production capacity, which will be gradually released according to sales and orders, with the initial production mainly focusing on lithium - manganese and lithium - iron primary batteries [2]. - OaoL plans to produce at least 100 tons of silicon - graphite composite anode materials per year after investing $11 - 20 million in its Moses Lake plant. OneD Battery Sciences has closed its pilot manufacturing plant in Moses Lake due to tariff policies [2]. Supply and Demand Analysis - **Supply**: The production of lithium carbonate in China is expected to increase. Some production lines are under maintenance or capacity upgrading. The inventory of lithium carbonate in China has increased compared with last week. The production of lithium hydroxide in July may decrease, and its inventory may increase [3]. - **Demand**: The monthly average production cost of lithium iron phosphate in China is 10,600 - 12,900 yuan/ton, and its production volume may increase. The monthly average production cost of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials is 29,500 - 55,000 yuan/ton [4]. Investment and Trading Strategies - **Investment Strategy**: Some companies' production capacity expansion and project progress are in progress. The export volume of some products may change. For example, the export volume of lithium salt in China may be affected by the global supply - demand situation. The production and inventory of various materials such as cobalt, ternary precursors, and ternary materials also show different trends [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is recommended to hold long positions in appropriate quantities in the domestic lithium carbonate market, paying attention to the support level around 58,000 - 62,000 and the resistance level around 66,000 - 70,000 [5].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is Attractive [3][28]. Core Insights - The Natural Resources Bureau of Jiangxi Yichun has ordered eight lithium-related mines, including the Jianxiawo project, to prepare reserve verification reports by September 30 due to flaws in the previous approval process [1][2]. - The total annual production volume of the involved mines exceeds 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) [2]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report highlights potential supply risks associated with the eight lithium mines in Yichun, which are crucial for the lithium supply chain [1][2]. Production Impact - Despite the verification process, a production halt is not expected as it could significantly impact local employment and GDP [2]. Company Ratings - Various companies in the Greater China Materials sector have been rated, with several receiving an Overweight rating, indicating expected performance above the average total return of their industry [58][60].