Retransmission: Edison Lithium Appoints a. Paul Gill as Chief Executive Officer and Director

RETRANSMISSION: EDISON LITHIUM APPOINTS A. PAUL GILL

AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 2, 2026 – Edison Lithium Corp. (TSXV: EDDY, OTC P INK:

EDDYF; FWB: VV0) (“Edison” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of A. Paul Gill

as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of the Company effective March 1, 2026.

Mr. Gill is a business builder and financier with over 25 years of experience in creating, restructuring and

growing businesses across various sectors, including mining, energy, automation and technology.

His career in mining started in 2001 when he was a founding Director of Norsemont Mining Corp., which was

eventually bought by HudBay Minerals for $512 million in 2011. Following that success, he founded Lomiko

Metals, a junior exploration and development company which received development grants from both the US

Department of Defense and the Canadian Natural Resource Ministry totalling $16.7million for its graphite

project. Mr. Gill then joined Pampa Metals Corp. (now Andina Copper), a South American copper explorer

which is now a significant project developer in South America, as Chief Executive Officer.

Currently, he is a Director of Promethieus Technologies Inc., a company that invests in new technologies and

is focused on the semiconductor industry, and Chief Executive Officer of Triple One Metals Inc. Through these

roles, he has leveraged his skills and knowledge in finance, mergers and acquisitions , and strategic

development. Mr. Gill graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts.

“I am excited to join Edison Lithium and look forward to working with the management team and Board to

build on the Company’s foundation, advance its projects, and create long-term value for shareholders,” said

Mr. Gill.

The Company is delighted to welcome Mr. Gill to the Company as his depth of experience in corporate

development and capital markets will be instrumental as the Company advances its strategic objectives. A. Paul

Gill replaces Nathan Rotstein, who has retired from his management and Board roles. The Company thanks

Mr. Rotstein for his contributions and leadership during his tenure and reports that he will remain involved as

an advisor to the Company to ensure a smooth transition.

The Company also announces the appointment of Andrew Gainsbury, formerly the Company’s Controller, as

acting Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis. Mr. Gainsbury, CFA, CMA, has over 16 years of experience

in financial management and consulting in both Canada and Brazil. His most recent experience includes serving

as Controller for several publicly-listed Canadian junior mining companies. Previously, he was Chief Financial

Officer of a Brazilian engineering firm with over 800 employees, as well as a se nior consultant leading

corporate finance projects across multiple industries for Deloitte in Brazil. He specializes in strategic

management, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, as well as corporate restructuring. He holds an MBA from

McGill University and has earned his CFA and CMA designations.

Mr. Gainsbury replaces James (Jay) Richardson, who has temporarily stepped away from his duties as Chief

Financial Officer for medical reasons. Mr. Richardson remains a director of the Company . The Company

wishes Jay a speedy and full recovery.

About Edison Lithium Corp.

Edison Lithium Corp. is a Canadian-based junior mining exploration company focused on the procurement,

exploration and development of cobalt, lithium, alkali and other energy metal properties. The Company’s

acquisition strategy is based on acquiring affordable, cost-effective, and highly regarded mineral properties in

areas with proven geological potential. Edison is building a portfolio of quality assets capable of supplying

critical materials to the battery industry and intends to capitalize on and have its shareholders benefit from the

renewed interest in the battery metals space.

On behalf of the Board of Directors:

Luisa Moreno

Chief Operating Officer and Director

Tel: 416-526-3217

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.edisonlithium.com

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“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation

(collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by

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“would,” “potential,” “proposed,” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions

“may” or “will” occur.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the

anticipated impact of the appointments of the Company’s new executive officers, the Company’s strategic

plans, business objectives, and future performance. These forward -looking statements are based on

management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions as of the date of this news

release, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding general economic and market conditions, the

availability of financing, regulatory approvals, and the Company’s ability to execute its business plan

successfully.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that

may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those

expressed or implied by such forward -looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without

limitation, risks related to changes in market conditions, regulatory changes, competition, operational risks,

the ability of the new Chief Executive Officer to successfully implement the Company’s stra tegic

objectives, and the other risks disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed under its

profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward -looking statements. Although the Company

believes that the expectations reflected in the forward -looking statements are reasonable, there can be no

assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company undertakes no obligation to update

or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.