Frontier Lithium Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
FRONTIER LITHIUM ANNOUNCES
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
SUDBURY, ON
,
Aug. 2, 2023
/CNW/ - Frontier Lithium Inc. (TSXV: FL) (FRA: HL2) (OTCQX:
LITOF) (the "Company" or "Frontier"),
Ontario's
leading lithium developer, is pleased to announce
the appointment of Mr.
Erick Underwood
as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Underwood will
assume his role today, bringing with him over 25 years of extensive experience in the finance and
project development sectors within the mining industry.
"We are delighted to welcome Erick to the Frontier's executive team," said
Trevor Walker
, President
and CEO of Frontier Lithium. "His extensive experience and proven leadership in the mining industry
make him the perfect fit for this role. We believe Erick's expertise will play a crucial role in our
pursuit of sustainable lithium mining and will be instrumental in driving the company's financial and
operational excellence."
Mr. Underwood is a highly accomplished executive with a strong track record of success in major
projects and assets, having held key positions at esteemed companies such as Chesapeake Gold
Corp, Cia. Minera Zafranal (Teck Resources Ltd.), AQM Copper Inc, and BHP Billiton.
"I am thrilled to join Frontier Lithium, a Canadian champion that is developing a significant resource in
the transformative lithium mining industry," said
Erick Underwood
. "I am motivated by the company's
strong financial performance and strategic positioning in the market. I look forward to contributing to
Frontier Lithium's continued growth and success while optimizing operational efficiencies and
maximizing shareholder value."
Throughout his career, Erick has been a trusted partner to senior technical and operational decision-
makers, providing invaluable advice in asset development and operations. He possesses an
exceptional skill set, encompassing financial and managerial reporting, strategic planning, change
management, and economic valuations. Moreover, his expertise in governance and internal controls
has led to the successful completion of various significant projects and milestones. Mr. Underwood
holds a Bachelor of Commerce from
McGill University
, a Master of Business Administration from the
Rotman School of Management at the
University of Toronto
, and the CPA, CMA designation.
Other Matters
The Company also announces that pursuant to its "Stock Option Plan" it has granted 750,000 stock
options, to certain employees, officers, directors, and strategic advisors. The options are set for a
period of five years, expiring on
August 3, 2028
. The options are priced at
$1.80
and are subject to
regulatory approval.
About Frontier Lithium
Frontier Lithium (TSX-V: FL) (FRA: HL2) (OTCQX: LITOF) is a preproduction business with an
objective to become an integrated strategic domestic supplier of spodumene concentrates for
industrial users as well as battery-grade lithium hydroxide and other chemicals to the growing
electric vehicle and energy storage markets in
North America
. The Company's sole project maintains
the largest land position and resource in a premium lithium mineral district located in
Ontario's
Great
Lakes region.
About the PAK Lithium Project
The PAK lithium project contains
North America's
highest-grade lithium resource and is the second
largest in
North America
by size. The project encompasses close to 27,000 hectares and remains
largely unexplored; however, since 2013, the company has delineated two premium spodumene-
bearing lithium deposits (PAK and Spark), located 2.3 kilometres apart. Exploration is continuing on
the project through two other spodumene- bearing discoveries: the Bolt pegmatite (located between
the PAK and Spark deposits), as well as the Pennock pegmatite (25 kilometres northwest of PAK
deposit within the project claims). A 2023 Pre-Feasbility Study "National Instrument 43-101
Technical Report PFS PAK Lithium Project" by BBA E&C Inc., delivered a 24- year project life,
delivering a post-tax NPV(8) of
US$1.74 billion
and IRR of 24.1% as per the press release
disseminated on
May 31, 2023
, and was filed on Sedar.com.
Forward-looking statements
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this news release. This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-
looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact constitute
forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements contained in this news release include, but
are not limited to, statements with respect to: estimated mineral resources, estimated capital costs
to construct mine facilities, estimated operating costs, the duration of payback periods, estimated
amounts of future production, estimated cash flows, net present value (NPV) , and statements that
address future production, reserve potential, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or
developments that the Company expects.
Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are
based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and
actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Risk factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include: market prices for
commodities, increases in capital or operating costs, construction risks, availability of infrastructure
including roads, regulatory and permitting risks, exploitation and exploration successes, continued
availability of capital and financing, financing costs, and general economic, market or business
conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future
performance and those actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in
the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the
Company's registered filings available at sedar.com.
SOURCE
Frontier Lithium Inc.
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