Lithium Ionic Confirms Valid Title to Brazilian Mineral Claims
Lithium Ionic Confirms Valid Title to Brazilian Mineral Claims
TORONTO, ON, April 13, 2026 – Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N)
("Lithium Ionic" or the "Company") is providing additional context further to its news release dated
April 10, 2026.
The Company is aware of recent speculation regarding the ownership of certain of its Brazilian
mineral claims referenced in the regulatory proceeding. Lithium Ionic confirms that it holds valid
and registered title to these mineral rights, including its flagship Bandeira Project.
The Company’s interest in these claims is supported by independent legal title opinions and
publicly available records maintained by Brazil’s National Mining Agency (Agência Nacional de
Mineração, or “ANM”), and these do not indicate prior ownership by the issuer referenced in the
regulatory proceeding.
Blake Hylands, P.Geo., CEO of Lithium Ionic, commented, “In response to some inquiries we
have received regarding ownership of our Brazilian mineral claims, w e want to be clear that our
title is well established, supported by independent verification, and does not indicate prior
ownership by the issuer referenced in the recent regulatory proceeding. Our focus remains on
advancing our flagship Bandeira Project and executing on our strategy as we progress toward
becoming a near-term lithium producer.”
As previously stated, Lithium Ionic is not a respondent in the regulatory proceeding involving
another reporting issuer and certain individuals , and no orders have been sought against the
Company. The allegations contained in the proceeding have not been proven.
The Board of Directors has established a Special Committee comprised of independent directors
to oversee the Company’s communications and disclosure in respect of this matter.
About Lithium Ionic Corp.
Lithium Ionic is a Canadian lithium development company focused on responsibly advancing its
100%-owned Bandeira Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a region coined the “Lithium
Valley” that is emerging as a world-class hard-rock lithium district. The Company is executing on
a focused development strategy centered on engineering de- risking, permitting advancement,
commercial planning, and construction readiness, with the goal of becoming a near-term producer
of high-quality spodumene concentrate for global battery supply chains.
For further information:
Lithium Ionic Corp.
Blake Hylands
Chief Executive Officer, Director
+1 647.316.2500
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