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LION ROCK Resources Begins 2025 Exploration Program at Volney Project, Targeting Critical Minerals in South Dakota

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LION ROCK RESOURCES INC.

200 Burrard Street, Suite 1615

Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6

LION ROCK RESOURCES BEGINS 2025 EXPLORATION PROGRAM AT VOLNEY

PROJECT, TARGETING CRITICAL MINERALS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Vancouver, British Columbia – May 1, 2025 – Lion Rock Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ROAR), (FSE:

KGB1, OTCPK: LRRIF) (the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2 025

exploration program at the Volney Project in the Black Hills Mining District, South Dakota. The program

includes a high-resolution magnetic survey and a detailed mapping and sampling initiative targeting high-

grade lithium, gold, and tin mineralization ( Figure 1 ).

The Volney Project, located 20 km southwest of Spea rfish, is a past-producing, multi-commodity asset

situated on 142 hectares of privately held land wit h both surface and mineral rights enabling rapid

permitting and efficient execution of exploration activities. A permit application has been submitted for an

extensive drill program, and field crews are mobili zed on site for mapping, sampling and geophysical

surveys.

News Highlights

• High-Grade Multi-Commodity Potential Across Propert y: The Volney Project hosts historic

lithium grades up to 5.4% Li ₂O, including a 10,000 kg bulk sample that averaged 2.5% Li ₂O;

gold values include 8.0 g/t Au over 43.0 m and 18.2 g/t Au over 18.3 m ; and tin values up to 2.5%

Sn reported across the full length of the property. B oth lithium and tin are designated as critical

minerals in the U.S., underscoring the strategic importance of the project.

• Private Land – Fast-Tracked Permitting: The Volney Project is situated on 142 hectares of

privately held land with both surface and mineral rights, year-round road access, and proximity to

infrastructure, enabling rapid drill program execution and accelerated permitting from exploration

through to production.

• High-Resolution Magnetic Survey Underway: This 35 m resolution drone magnetic survey by

EarthEx Geophysical Solutions Inc. will assist in i dentifying structural controls, including shear

zones associated with gold mineralization and pegmatite extensions.

• Mapping and Sampling Program in Progress: Field teams are systematically mapping and

collecting samples to refine drill targeting and expand known mineralized zones.

Dale Ginn, President and CEO of Lion Rock, stated, “ Our 2025 exploration program is designed to advance

the Volney project through detailed fieldwork and modern exploration techniques. With boots on the ground

and private land permitting already in motion, we’re excited to unlock the potential of this underexplored,

multi-commodity project with historic sampling repo rting near concentrate-grade lithium at surface.

Volney has not benefited from modern exploration, and with lithium, gold and tin designated as U.S. critical

minerals, the project is well-positioned with potential to support domestic supply priorities and create long-

term value for our shareholders.”

LION ROCK RESOURCES INC.

200 Burrard Street, Suite 1615

Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6

Figure 1. Multiple high-grade lithium and gold targets at the Volney Project, South Dakota.

About the Volney Project

The Volney Project is a multi-commodity project str ategically located in South Dakota’s Black Hills, a

historically rich and active mining region ( Figure 2 ). The Black Hills have produced over 62 million

ounces of gold , including from the prolific Homestake Mine, one of the most significant gold producers in

North American history. The district continues to attract modern exploration efforts, with companies such

as Dakota Gold Corp. actively advancing projects wi thin the Black Hills. The Project encompasses high-

grade gold, high-grade lithium, and high-grade tin mineralization, with notable historic grades up to 18.2

g/t gold over 18.3 m , 5.3% Li 2O, and 2.5% Sn . The Volney Project is home to the Giant Volney pegmatite,

a 635 m long LCT (Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum) pegmatite with strong expansion potential, and an extensive

high-grade gold system. The Project is accessible y ear-round and consists of private claims with surfa ce

and mineral rights, which facilitates rapid permitting and project advancement.

LION ROCK RESOURCES INC.

200 Burrard Street, Suite 1615

Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6

Figure 2. Volney Project regional map in the Black Hills, South Dakota.

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Carl Ginn, P.Geo., consultant

to the Company and a Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101. The data referenced in this

release includes historical results derived from pr ior operators and public records. While the Company

believes the historical data to be reliable and relevant, it has not yet independently verified the information

through its own exploration programs. Further work is required to verify the accuracy of these results and

determine their significance.

About Lion Rock Resources Inc.

Lion Rock Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company committed to advancing high-grade

gold and lithium projects across North America. The Company’s flagship asset, the Volney Project, is

located in South Dakota’s Black Hills, a mining-friendly jurisdiction surrounded by active gold operations.

The Volney Project hosts high-grade gold, lithium and tin mineralization, with historic drill results showing

gold grades of up to 18.2 g/t Au over 18.3 m, lithi um concentrations as high as 5.3% Li 2O. The Company

is led by an award-winning team with a proven track record of mineral discoveries, project development ,

and financing.

LION ROCK RESOURCES INC.

200 Burrard Street, Suite 1615

Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6

On Behalf of the Board

R. Dale Ginn, President & Chief Executive Officer

O: 604-678-5308

E: [email protected]

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

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

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release m ay constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning

of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words

such as “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “intend”, “should”, “potential”, “i ndicative”

and similar expressions. Forward-looking informatio n involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties a nd other

factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such fo rward-looking

information. The Company’s actual results could dif fer materially from those anticipated in this forwa rd-looking

information as a result of risks and uncertainties inherent in the exploration and development of mine ral properties,

fluctuations in commodity prices, counterparty risk , market conditions, regulatory decisions, competit ive factors in

the industries in which the Company operates, preva iling economic conditions, changes to the Company’s strategic

growth plans, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company beli eves that

the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these

expectations will prove to be correct and such forw ard-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any

forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the Company’s expectations as of the date

hereof and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise

any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required

by applicable securities legislation.