Battery Mineral Resources Announces First Shipments of Copper Concentrates to Anglo-American PLC for Smelting

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Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV: BMR) (OTCQB: BTRMF) has announced its first shipments of copper concentrates to Anglo American PLC's Chagres smelter in Chile. The company supplied 503.74 dry metric tonnes (DMT) of copper concentrates, containing 25.98% copper, equating to approximately 288,500 pounds of copper in concentrate.

BMR aims to increase production to 1,400 DMT per month in the near term and up to 2,800 DMT per month by year-end. The copper concentrates were produced at BMR's Punitaqui copper flotation plant from copper smelting by-products supplied by Anglo American. This milestone marks a significant step towards positive cash flow and BMR's goal of becoming a mid-tier copper producer.

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• First shipment of 503.74 DMT of copper concentrates delivered to Anglo American
• Copper concentrate contains 25.98% copper, equating to 288,500 pounds
• Production goal of 1,400 DMT per month in near term, increasing to 2,800 DMT per month by year-end
• Successful commissioning of refurbished and upgraded Punitaqui mineral processing facility
• Ramping up mine-sourced mill feed from Cinabrio, San Andres, and Dalmacia mines

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2024) - Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV: BMR) (OTCQB: BTRMF) ("Battery" or "BMR" or the "Company") is pleased to announce first shipments of copper concentrates related to the Offtake Agreement (or the "Agreement") with Anglo American Sur. S.A. ("Anglo" or "Anglo American") a division of Anglo-American PLC.

The Company has supplied 503.74 dry metric tonnes ("DMT") of copper concentrates to Anglo's Chagres smelter in Catemu, Chile. The copper concentrates were produced from copper smelting by-products (slags) supplied to BMR by Anglo. The copper concentrates were produced at BMR's Punitaqui copper flotation plant and contained 25.98 percent copper, for approximately 288,500 pounds of copper in concentrate.

The Company will continue to increase production results with a goal of producing approximately 1,400 DMT per month in the near term and reaching up to 2,800 DMT of copper concentrate production per month by year-end.

Martin Kostuik, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This initial copper concentrate shipment marks a significant stride towards positive cash flow, in line with Battery's goal of building a mid-tier copper producer. As we generate cash flow from copper sales, including leveraging thirty-party sources of mill feed such as those from Anglo, we will also continue to ramp up mine-sourced mill feed from our Cinabrio, San Andres, and Dalmacia mines to achieve full production."

The Company recently initiated copper concentrate production on May 13^th, 2024 after the successful commissioning of the recently refurbished and upgraded mineral processing facility at Punitaqui. Mining activities to establish access to the mineralized zones in both Cinabrio and San Andres continue to ramp up and provide and increasing amount of stockpiles containing fresh mill feed. Cinabrio is the original mine that supplied feed for the first 10 years of prior operations, primarily operated by Glencore plc.

About Battery Mineral Resources Corp.

Battery Mineral Resources' mission is to build a mid-tier copper producer and it has recently initiated mine and mill operations at the Punitaqui Mining Complex, a historic copper-gold-silver producer, in the Coquimbo region of Chile. Battery Mineral Resources is unique because it leverages the inherent value from its 100% owned subsidiary, ESI Energy Services Inc., a renewable energy equipment rental and sales company. The Company's portfolio also consists of two cobalt assets and one graphite asset located in North America, South America and South Korea. The Company is focused on providing shareholders accretive exposure to copper and the global mega-trend of electrification while being focused on growth through cash-flow, exploration, and acquisitions in favorable mining jurisdictions.

For more information about Battery Minerals, please visit our website at https://bmrcorp.com/, or email us at info@bmrcorp.com.

Martin Kostuik, CEO

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Forward Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections of the Company on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to obtain sufficient financing to complete exploration and development activities, risks related to share price and market conditions, the inherent risks involved in the mining, exploration and development of mineral properties, the ability of the Company to meet its anticipated development schedule, government regulation and fluctuating metal prices. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Battery undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. 

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FAQ

What is the current production volume of copper concentrates for Battery Mineral Resources (BTRMF)?

Battery Mineral Resources has supplied 503.74 dry metric tonnes (DMT) of copper concentrates in its first shipment to Anglo American's Chagres smelter in Chile.

What is the copper content of the concentrates shipped by Battery Mineral Resources (BTRMF)?

The copper concentrates shipped by Battery Mineral Resources contain 25.98% copper, which equates to approximately 288,500 pounds of copper in concentrate.

What are Battery Mineral Resources' (BTRMF) production goals for copper concentrates?

Battery Mineral Resources aims to produce approximately 1,400 DMT of copper concentrates per month in the near term, with a goal of reaching up to 2,800 DMT per month by the end of 2024.

When did Battery Mineral Resources (BTRMF) start copper concentrate production at Punitaqui?

Battery Mineral Resources initiated copper concentrate production at the Punitaqui facility on May 13, 2024, following the successful commissioning of the refurbished and upgraded mineral processing facility.