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Progress of the Rose Project - New Government Authorizations Obtained

Corporate Updates

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PRESS RELEASE

PROGRESS OF THE ROSE PROJECT - NEW GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZATIONS OBTAINED

February 20th, 2024 - MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V: CRE) (US

OTCQX: CRECF) (FSE: F12) ( "Critical Elements" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it

has been granted three industrial occupancy leases (storage and mining infrastructure) and tailings

management facility leases, which are essential for the deployment of its unique Rose Lithium-Tantalum

project (the "Rose Project" or the “Project”) in Eeyou Istchee, Quebec. These leases are granted by the

Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (the "Ministère") under the Act respecting lands in the

domain of the State (Québec) for a period of one year starting February 1st, 2024 and automatically renewed

every year, subject to the respective terms and conditions of the leases granted.

With the obtaining of the mining lease in September 2023 ( see press release dated September 18, 2023)

and the granting of these three leases, Critical Elements continues to move forward with the realization of

the Rose Project by securing the occupancy rights necessary for the activities inherent to a future mining

operation, which remains subject to the conclusion of a strategic partnership and project financing leading

to a final investment decision. Critical Elements thus crystallizes its presence in the region and at the same

time ensures that it has the necessary occupancy rights for the deployment of the Project.

Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, stated: "We are grateful to the

Ministère for their continued support as we move the Rose Project towards a final investment decision .

Despite the current negative sentiment around lithium equities, management remains confident in the

quality of the Rose P roject, the investment appeal o f Québec as it develops its battery supply chain

ecosystem for the future , and the future global growth of quality lithium demand. Our highly experienced

lithium industry management team is well-positioned to pivot to meet the challenges of today’s market and

we are excited for the future of the Corporation."

About Critical Elements Lithium Corporation

Critical Elements aspires to become a large, responsible supplier of lithium to the flourishing electric vehicle

and energy storage system industries. To this end, Critical Elements is advancing the wholly-owned, high-

purity Rose Lithium-Tantalum project in Québec, the Corporation’s first lithium project to be advanced within

a land portfolio of over 1,050 km 2. On August 29, 2023, the Corporation announced results of a new

Feasibility Study on Rose for the production of spodumene concentrate. The after-tax internal rate of return

for the Project is estimated at 65.7%, with an estimated after -tax net present value of US$2.2B at an 8%

discount rate. In the Corporation’s view, Québec is strategically well-positioned for US and EU markets and

boasts good infrastructure including a low-cost, low-carbon power grid featuring 94% hydroelectricity. The

project has receiv ed approval from the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the

recommendation of the Joint Assessment Committee, comprised of representatives from the Impact

Assessment Agency of Canada and the Cree Nation Government, received the Certificate of Authorization

pursuant to section 164 of Québec’s Environment Quality Act from the Québec Minister of the Environment,

the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, and the project mining lease from the Québec

Minister of Natural Resources and Forests under the Québec Mining Act.

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For further information, please contact:

Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, P. Géo.

Chief Executive Officer

819-354-5146

[email protected]

www.cecorp.ca

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is described in the policies of

the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary statement concerning forward-looking statements

This news release contains “forward -looking information” within the meaning of Canadian Securities legislation.

Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “scheduled”,

“anticipates”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “targeted”, or “believes”, or variations of such

words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be

taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forwa rd-looking information contained herein include, without limitation, statements

relating to expectations regarding Rose project - including (i) completion of the permitting process and (ii) securing a

strategic partnership and project financing leading to a Final Investment Decision . Such forward-looking information

and statements are based on numerous assumptions, including that general business and economic conditions will not

change in a material adverse manner, that fundamentals of lithium / spodumene de mand and EV market growth and

capacity will continue to be strong, that project financing will be available on reasonable terms, and that governmental

and other approvals required to conduct the Corporation’s development activities and planned exploration will be

available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner.

Although Critical Elements has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially

from those contained in forward -looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as

anticipated, estimated or intended. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expected results

described in forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: negative operating cash flow and dependence

on third party financing, uncertainty of additional financing, reliance on key management and other personnel, potential

downturns in (i) general economic conditions, (ii) demand for lithium / spodumene and (iii) EV market growth, capacity

and demand, actual results of exploration activities bein g different than anticipated, changes in exploration programs

based upon results, risks generally associated with the mineral exploration industry, environmental risks, changes in

laws and regulations, community relations and delays in obtaining government al or other approvals, as well as those

risk factors set out in the Corporation’s Management Discussion and Analysis for its most recent quarter ended

November 30, 2023 and other disclosure documents available under the Corporation’s SEDAR + profile

(www.sedarplus.ca).

Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release . Although the Corporation

has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in

the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results

not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward -

looking statements or information. The Co rporation undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward -looking

information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.