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LI-METAL OUTLINES COMMERCIALIZATION STRATEGY AND PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE

Toronto, November 17, 2021 – Li-Metal Corp. (CSE: LIM) (“Li-Metal” or the “Company”), a leading developer of lithium metal anode and lithium metal technologies critical for next-generation batteries, today provided a business update and outlined its strategy for commercialization by 2025.

As electrification continues to gain momentum, the adoption of next-generation batteries will accelerate as electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers seek high-performance batteries to power more cost-effective, longer range and safer EVs. The need for high-quality anodes will surge as demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to exceed 2,000GWh per year, according to BloombergNEF and total annual electric vehicle production is expected to reach 25 million vehicles per year, according to LMC Automotive Ltd. Additionally, major global EV manufacturers including BMW, GM and Volkswagen are expected to advance next-generation batteries to product qualification for future electric vehicles in coming years. To meet rapidly growing demand and the need for superior lithium anode material, Li-Metal expects to reach commercial scale by 2025.

“There is tremendous whitespace opportunity for mid-steam suppliers building the foundation for the next-generation battery supply chain,” said Li-Metal’s co-founder and CEO, Maciej Jastrzebski. “Li-Metal plans to become the preeminent lithium metal and lithium metal anode supplier and we are confident in our ability to get to commercial production quickly as we address an emerging and pressing underlying trend in global electrification.”

Commercialization Strategy – Entrench then Grow

As Li-Metal develops and scales its technologies to address the industry’s transition from conventional lithium-ion batteries to next-generation batteries, the Company aims to implement a three-stage strategy in order to achieve full commercial scale:

• Feed the Developers – Li-Metal provides high-quality sample anodes to battery developers and is expanding its pilot production and development facilities for incorporation into EV qualification trials.

• Be the Reliable Local Supplier – Li-Metal plans to produce lithium metal to secure a domestic supply in North America and to sell excess material into several markets including pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, alloys, and batteries.

• Proliferate the Technology – Li-Metal plans to supply anode material and license its production technology to battery cell and EV manufacturers, and supply lithium metal consumables to operators, while continuing to provide advanced anode materials to battery developers.

The Company’s Markham facility will be home to Li-Metal’s lithium metal pilot facility and advanced anode materials lab. In addition, the Company plans to install a pilot roll-to-roll anode facility in Rochester, New York, to supply qualification samples to the market and to advance the development of its anode production technology, which is expected to come online in early 2022. Production of lithium metal is expected from the Markham pilot plant starting in 2022. It is expected that this will be followed by the roll-out of commercial-scale production in 2023-2025. Development of commercial-scale anode production equipment is on-going, and initial commercial-scale anode production capacity is expected to come online in 2023.

Currently Li-Metal provides sample lithium metal anode material to customers for testing, as they advance the development of their next-generation batteries. In total, 1,015 metres of sample anode material have been delivered to nine customers in 2021.

Commences Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE)

Li-Metal also announces that it has commenced trading on the FSE under the ticker symbol “5ZO.” The FSE is the largest stock exchange in Germany and one of the largest exchanges in the world. Through its dual listing, Li-Metal provides European investors with the opportunity to invest in a compelling next-generation battery story while benefiting from a diversified investment base.

On behalf of the Board
“Maciej Jastrzebski”
Maciej Jastrzebski
CEO and Director
Tel: 647-795-1653

About Li-Metal Corp.

Li-Metal (CSE: LIM) (FSE: 5ZO) is a Canadian-based company developing lithium metal anodes and lithium metal production technologies for use in next generation batteries. Our production methods are significantly more sustainable than existing products and offer lighter, more energy dense and safer batteries that are critical to tomorrow’s electric vehicles. For more information visit, www.li-metal.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company. Any such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “projects”, “plans” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements about, among other things, the Company’s strategic plans are forward-looking information. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the development of the business of the Company will be completed as described above. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by applicable law.

Investor Contact

Salisha Ilyas
ir@li-metal.com

Media Contact

Harry Nicholas
Li-MetalPR@icrinc.com

LI-METAL ANNOUNCES CARLOS PINGLO AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Seasoned C-Suite Executive to Spearhead All Financial Operations
for Next-Generation Battery Disrupter

Toronto, November 10, 2021 – Li-Metal Corp. (CSE: LIM) (“Li-Metal” or the “Company”), a leading developer of scalable lithium metal anode and lithium metal technologies critical for next-generation batteries, announces that Mr. Carlos Pinglo will be leading the Company’s finance function in the role of CFO and Corporate Secretary effective as of October 25, 2021.

Mr. Pinglo brings more than 25 years of experience as an economist and senior finance executive in the metals sector at both private and public companies. He has a proven track record in executing strategic corporate financial planning and M&A activity supporting organizations’ ability to scale and maximize profitability. Mr. Pinglo reports directly to Li-Metal’s co-founder and CEO, Maciej Jastrzebski.

“I am pleased to welcome Carlos to Li-Metal as he joins at an important juncture in our growth trajectory as we develop and scale our lithium metal anode and lithium metal technologies as a publicly traded company,” said Mr. Jastrzebski. “Carlos is a seasoned senior financial executive with extensive expertise in the metals space, and we look forward to leveraging his unique insights and experience as we grow and deliver value to all of our stakeholders.”

Mr. Pinglo has held a variety of roles in the metals industry and currently also holds the role of CFO and Corporate Secretary at AbraSilver Resource Corp., a leading silver, gold, and copper exploration company. Previously, Mr. Pinglo held the title of CFO at Adriana Resources Corporation, Carpathian Gold Inc., First Bauxite Corporation, and Medoro Resources Ltd. Earlier in his career, he served as the Controller of both Silver Eagle Mines Inc. and Excellon Resources. He also served as a member of the board of directors at Mineros Nacionales S.A.

Engages Digital Marketing Firm

Li-Metal also announces that it has retained First Marketing GmbH (the “Service Provider”), a leading investor relations and marketing firm based in Heidelberg, Germany, to provide advertising, corporate communications and promotional services in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement, which commences on November 12, 2021, the Service Provider is to provide content distribution, translation and advertising services in Europe.

First Marketing will provide these services on an ongoing basis. The cost for 12 months of services, for which Li-Metal has agreed to pay, is an aggregate of €1,500,000.  Such cost is payable in three installments, €375,000 of which was to be paid upon signing; €625,000 of which is to be paid in the first week of January 2022, and €500,000 of which is to be paid on April 1st, 2022. Three principals of the Service Provider are securityholders of the Company, and as of the date hereof, hold among them a total of 3,816,461 common shares, which constitutes 13.6% percent of the total issued and outstanding share capital of the Company, and 3,375,000 Warrants.

On behalf of the Board

“Maciej Jastrzebski”

Maciej Jastrzebski

CEO and Director

Tel: 647-795-1653

 

About Li-Metal Corp.

Li-Metal (CSE: LIM) is a Canadian-based company developing lithium metal anodes and lithium metal production technologies for use in next generation batteries. Our production methods are significantly more sustainable than existing products and offer lighter, more energy dense and safer batteries that are critical to tomorrow’s electric vehicles. For more information visit, www.li-metal.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company. Any such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “projects”, “plans” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements about, among other things, the Company’s strategic plans are forward-looking information. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the development of the business of the Company will be completed as described above. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by applicable law.

Investor Contact

Salisha Ilyas>br>

ir@li-metal.com

 

Media Contact

Harry Nicholas

Li-MetalPR@icrinc.com

LI-METAL BEGINS TRADING ON THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE

Next Generation Battery Technology Disrupter to Trade under the Ticker “LIM” on the CSE

Toronto, November 3, 2021 – Li-Metal Corp. (“Li-Metal” or the “Company”), a leading developer of scalable lithium anode and lithium metal technologies critical for next generation batteries, announces that, as of today, November 3, 2021, the common shares of the Company will begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under the ticker “LIM”.

Founded in Toronto by Maciej Jastrzebski, the Chief Executive Officer of Li-Metal and Tim Johnston, a director of Li-Metal and the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Li-Cycle Corp., Li-Metal addresses a pressing underlying technology trend in global electrification – the development and adoption of next generation batteries. It is imperative that the battery supply chain adapts as the world transitions from conventional lithium-ion batteries to next generation batteries.

“We are thrilled to make our debut as a publicly traded Canadian company on the CSE and are positioned to scale our breakthrough metallic lithium anode and metal production technologies,” said Mr. Jastrzebski. “Producing next generation batteries for electric vehicles with existing technologies can be costly, as they use more lithium than needed and the production costs are high. By utilizing Li-Metal’s technologies, battery cell manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers will be able to produce advanced batteries with less lithium, reducing the need for a finite resource, powering more cost-effective, longer range and safer electric vehicles.”

Li-Metal sits at the epicenter of three heavy macroeconomic trends: the need to support the mass adoption of next generation batteries, a North American supply shortage of critical battery materials and the need for environmentally friendly solutions supporting the electric vehicle revolution. Li-Metal is developing two scalable, cost effective, safe and sustainable technologies that address these core megatrends:

  • Lithium Anode Technology – low-cost, high performance, and highly scalable technology for producing lithium metal anodes for next generation batteries.
  • Lithium Metal Technology – an improved lithium metal production process utilizing abundantly available chemical sources that eliminates lithium chloride, produces no toxic chlorine off-gas and minimal emissions.
  • Retains Investor Relations Consultant

    Li-Metal is also pleased to announce that it has retained Target IR & Communications (“Target IR”), a full-service investor relations consultancy based in Toronto. Target IR will provide investor relations services for the Company with the aim of increasing Li-Metal’s visibility in the investment community and will engage with analysts and investors and communicate key events to shareholders.

    Target IR will provide investor relations services to Li-Metal for a 12-month period and will be paid C$8,000 on a monthly basis, exclusive of applicable taxes and certain expenses incurred. Target IR will also be granted options to purchase up to 20,000 common shares of the Company, half of which will vest and become exercisable 12 months after the date of issuance, the other half of which will vest and become exercisable 24 months after the date of issuance.

    About Li-Metal Corp.

    Li-Metal is a Canadian-based company developing lithium metal anodes and lithium metal production technologies for use in next generation batteries. Our production methods are significantly more sustainable than existing products and offer lighter, more energy dense and safer batteries that are critical to tomorrow’s electric vehicles. For more information visit, www.li-metal.com.

    Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company. Any such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “projects”, “plans” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements about, among other things, the Company’s strategic plans are forward-looking information. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the development of the business of the Company will be completed as described above. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by applicable law.

    Investor Contact

    Salisha Ilyas

    ir@li-metal.com

     

    Media Contact

    Harry Nicholas

    Li-MetalPR@icrinc.com

    LI-METAL CORP. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF RTO

    TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Li-Metal Corp. (the “Company” or the “Resulting Issuer”) is pleased to announce that the reverse takeover transaction (the “RTO”) pursuant to which 2555663 Ontario Limited, doing business as Li-Metal (“Li-Metal”) acquired Eurotin Inc. (“Eurotin”) has been completed. The post-closing entity know as Li-Metal Corp. (following the RTO, the Resulting Issuer) will continue to carry on the business of Li-Metal and will have its shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under the symbol “LIM”.

    Amalgamations

    Under the terms of an amalgamation agreement previously entered into between Eurotin, Li-Metal and 2848302 Ontario Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurotin (“Subco”), the RTO was completed by way of a three-cornered amalgamation under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Pursuant to the RTO, Subco amalgamated with Li-Metal, with Li-Metal surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurotin, known as Li-Metal North America Inc. In addition, Eurotin underwent a 125 to 1 share consolidation and changed its name to “Li-Metal Corp.”. Immediately following the closing of the RTO, the Resulting Issuer and Li-Metal North America Inc. amalgamated by way of a short-form amalgamation under the laws of the Province of Ontario, with the Resulting Issuer surviving the amalgamation. The Resulting Issuer now holds all of Li-Metal’s assets and conducts the business of Li-Metal under the Li-Metal name.

    Concurrent Financings
    In connection with the RTO, on May 6, 2021, Li-Metal completed an offering (the “Debenture Offering”) of US$3,000,000 senior secured convertible debentures (the “Debentures”). Pursuant to the terms of the Debentures and immediately prior to the RTO, for each US$1.00 then owing, each Debenture automatically converted into one common share of the Resulting Issuer (each, a “Resulting Issuer Share”) and one warrant to purchase one Resulting Issuer Share (each, a “Resulting Issuer Warrant”), with each Resulting Issuer Warrant exercisable at a price of US$1.50 (or Canadian dollar equivalent) for a period of two years following closing of the RTO and the exercise of which warrants can be accelerated by the Resulting Issuer once the Resulting Issuer Shares trade at or above US$3.50 (or Canadian dollar equivalent) for five consecutive business days.

    Also in connection with the RTO, on September 7, 2021, Li-Metal completed a private placement of 7,500,000 subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) at a price of US$1.00 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of US$7,500,000 (the “Equity Financing”, and together with the Debenture Offering, the “Financings”). Upon the completion of the RTO, each Subscription Receipt automatically converted into one unit of the Resulting Issuer (a “Unit”), each Unit consisting of one Resulting Issuer Share and one Resulting Issuer Warrant.

    Additional Information

    Additional terms of the RTO were previously disclosed in the press releases of Eurotin dated March 24, 2021, May 27, 2021 and July 14, 2021, which are available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com

    Investors are cautioned that any information released or received with respect to the RTO in this news release may not be complete and should not be relied upon.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities to be issued in connection with the RTO and the Financings have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

    Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or listing statement prepared in connection with the RTO, any information released or received with respect to the RTO may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.

    The CSE has in no way passed upon the merits of the RTO and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

    About Li-Metal Corp.
    Li-Metal is a Canadian-based company developing lithium metal anodes and lithium metal production technologies for use in next generation batteries. Our production methods are significantly more sustainable than existing products and offer lighter, more energy dense and safer batteries that are critical to tomorrow’s electric vehicles. For more information visit, www.li-metal.com.

    Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Information

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the proposal to complete the RTO and associated transactions. Any such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “projects”, “plans” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements about, among other things, the Company’s strategic plans and ability to receive necessary approvals are all forward-looking information. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the development of the business of the Company and the listing on the CSE will be completed on the terms described above. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Li-Metal Corp.

    Maciej Jastrzebski, CEO & Director
    Email: mj@li-metal.com

    EUROTIN FILES INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    August 23, 2021 –Toronto, Ontario– Eurotin Inc. (“Eurotin” or the “Company”) (LIM-TSX Venture), is pleased to announce that it has filed its first quarter unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. Both are available on SEDAR at

    www.sedar.com

    For further information please contact:

    Eurotin Inc.

    Mark Wellings

    CEO, President and Director

    (416) 616-0345

    www.eurotin.ca

    Neither 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 release.

    EUROTIN FILES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    July 29, 2021 –Toronto, Ontario– Eurotin Inc. (“Eurotin” or the “Company”) (LIM.H TSXVenture), is pleased to announce that it has filed its annual audited financial statements andrelated management’s discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. Bothare available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

    For further information please contact:

    Eurotin Inc.

    Mark Wellings

    CEO, President and Director

    (416) 616-0345

    www.eurotin.ca

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined inthe policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracyof this release

    EUROTIN AND Ll-METAL ANNOUNCE EXECUTION OF AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT

    TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 14, 2021 – Eurotin Inc. (NEX:LIM.H) (the “Company” or “Eurotin”) and 2555663 Ontario Limited, doing business as Li-Metal (“Li-Metal”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an amalgamation agreement dated July 13, 2021 (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) between the Company, Li-Metal and 2848302 Ontario Inc. (“Subco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which sets forth the terms and conditions upon which Eurotin will acquire Li-Metal by way of a reverse take-over (the “RTO”). Upon completion of the RTO, the combined entity (the “Resulting Issuer”) will continue to carry on the business of Li-Metal and will have its shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”).
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