CYPRESS DEVELOPMENT REPORTS WATER RIGHTS PETITION DISMISSED

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Cypress Development Corp. announced that a petition for judicial review regarding the dismissal of its Water Right Permit 44411 was dismissed with prejudice by the Fifth Judicial Court of Esmeralda County, Nevada. This decision solidifies the Company’s right to appropriate 1,770 acre-feet of groundwater annually for its Clayton Valley Lithium Project, a crucial resource in a fully appropriated basin. The extension, approved on November 2, 2021, is valid until August 28, 2022. Cypress aims to advance lithium production for the electric vehicle market.

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• Judicial approval of water rights enhances project viability.
• Significant groundwater allocation supports lithium production efforts.

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TSXV: CYP | OTCQX: CYDVF

VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Cypress Development Corp. (TSXV: CYP) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z1) ("Cypress" or "the Company") is pleased to report the Company has been informed that the petition for judicial review of the Nevada State Engineer's extension of Water Right Permit 44411 and Certificate 13631 (the "Permit") was dismissed with prejudice by the Fifth Judicial Court of Esmeralda County, Nevada.

The Company acquired the Permit from Intor Resources Corporation ("Intor"), a subsidiary of Nevada Sunrise Gold Corp., for use at the Company's Clayton Valley Lithium Project, in Nevada (see news release dated December 8, 2021). The Permit allows for the appropriation of the public waters of the State of Nevada in the amount of 1,770 acre-feet of groundwater per year for mining, milling and domestic use.  This amount represents the largest single volume of permitted water available in the Clayton Valley, which is a fully appropriated hydrogeographic basin.

Intor submitted an Application for Extension of Time to Prevent Forfeiture of the Permit on July 29, 2021. The extension was approved by the State Engineer on November 2, 2021. With the court order, the State Engineer's approval is final and binding, and the extension is valid until August 28, 2022.

About Cypress Development Corp

Cypress Development Corp. is a Canadian based advanced stage lithium company, focused on developing its 100%-owned Clayton Valley Lithium Project in Nevada, USA. Cypress is in the pilot stage of testing on material from its lithium-bearing claystone deposit and progressing towards completing a Feasibility Study and permitting, with the goal of becoming a domestic producer of lithium for the growing electric vehicle and battery storage market.

ON BEHALF OF CYPRESS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY, PhD., PE
President & Chief Executive Officer

www.cypressdevelopmentcorp.com

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FAQ

What was the outcome of the water right petition for Cypress Development Corp. (CYDVF)?

The petition for judicial review of Water Right Permit 44411 was dismissed with prejudice, confirming Cypress's rights.

How much groundwater has Cypress Development Corp. been allocated for its Clayton Valley project?

Cypress has been allocated 1,770 acre-feet of groundwater per year for the Clayton Valley Lithium Project.

When did the approval for the water permit extension occur?

The extension was approved by the Nevada State Engineer on November 2, 2021.

What is the significance of the water rights for Cypress Development Corp.?

The water rights are crucial for the mining, milling, and domestic use at the Clayton Valley Lithium Project.

What is the planned use of the water rights by Cypress Development Corp.?

The water rights will be used for mining, milling, and domestic purposes at the Clayton Valley Lithium Project.