E3 Lithium Hires Industry Veteran as Vice President Investor Relations, Outlines Participation in Upcoming PDAC Conference

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E3 Lithium (OTCQX: EEMMF) has appointed Rob Knowles as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective February 18, 2025. Knowles brings over 20 years of capital markets experience, with expertise in investor relations, investment banking, and equity research. His background includes senior IR positions at Husky Energy and Sunniva Inc., along with roles at various Canadian Investment Banks including TD and JF Mackie.

The company also announced its participation in the upcoming Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto from March 1-5, 2025. CEO Chris Doornbos will host an investor presentation on March 5th at 9:40 AM ET, and investors can visit E3's booth #2303 to meet the team.

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• Appointment of experienced capital markets professional with 20+ years expertise
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CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce Rob Knowles will join the Company as Vice President, Investor Relations effective February 18, 2025.

Mr. Knowles brings 20+ years of comprehensive capital markets experience to E3 Lithium, with deep expertise in investor relations, investment banking and equity research. His proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with investors, both retail and institutional, analysts and investment bankers will be instrumental in advancing E3 Lithium's capital markets presence. Rob's extensive background includes senior Investor Relations positions with Husky Energy Ltd. and Sunniva Inc., as well as strategic equity research and banking roles with several IIROC licensed Canadian Investment Banks including TD, JF Mackie, etc.

"We are thrilled to welcome Rob to the E3 Lithium team," said Chris Doornbos, CEO of E3 Lithium. "His extensive capital markets experience and strong relationships within the investment community will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy and enhance our market presence."

Mr. Knowles will join the leadership team and oversee all aspects of E3 Lithium's investor relations activities and assist with the overall corporate communications for the Company.

Additionally, E3 Lithium will be participating in the upcoming Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto from March 1-5, 2025.

Investors are invited to:

• Visit the E3 Booth #2303 to meet the E3 team
• Participate in the investor presentation hosted by Chris Doornbos: Wed, March 5th at 9:40 AM ET.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Doornbos, President & CEO
E3 Lithium Ltd.

About E3 Lithium

E3 Lithium is a development company with a total of 16.2 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) Measured and Indicated ¹ as well as 0.9 million tonnes LCE Inferred mineral resources² in Alberta and 2.5 million tonnes LCE Inferred mineral resources³ in Saskatchewan. The Clearwater Pre-Feasibility Study outlined a 1.13 Mt LCE proven and probable mineral reserve with a pre-tax NPV8% of USD 5.2 Billion with a 29.2% IRR and an after-tax NPV8% of USD 3.7 Billion with a 24.6% IRR¹. E3 Lithium’s goal is to produce high purity, battery grade lithium products to power the growing electrical revolution. With a significant lithium resource and innovative technology solutions, E3 Lithium has the potential to deliver lithium to market from one of the best jurisdictions in the world.

1: The Clearwater Project NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study, effective June 20, 2024, is available on the E3 Lithium’s website (https://e3lithium.ca/our-assets/technical-reports/) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

2: The mineral resource NI 43-101 Technical Report for the North Rocky Property, effective October 27, 2017, identified 0.9 Mt LCE (inferred) and is available on the E3 Lithium’s website (e3lithium.ca/technical-reports) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

3: The mineral resource NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Estevan Lithium District, effective May 23, 2024, identified 2.5 Mt LCE (inferred) and is available on the E3 Lithium’s website (e3lithium.ca/technical-reports) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

Unless otherwise indicated, Kevin Carroll, P. Eng., Chief Development Officer and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and is responsible for the technical information contained on this news release.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “believe”, “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “potential”, “possible” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions, expectations, estimates and assumptions of management in light of its experience, perception of historical trends, and results of the PFS, but such statements are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information relating to: the estimated mineral resources and mineral resources at the Clearwater Project; expectations regarding the PFS, including statements regarding the results of the PFS and interpretations thereof; expectations concerning the Clearwater Project, including extraction, production, pretreatment, purification, volume reduction and conversion process and features and the expected outcomes thereof; the expected economic performance of the Clearwater Project, including capital costs, operating costs, water usage, land use and carbon emissions; statements regarding the Company’s strategy for minimizing environmental impact and liquid waste and maximizing water reuse, with no planned tailings or waste piles; the potential for a secondary revenue stream should the Company be able to sell the calcium carbonate generated during the production of lithium hydroxide; plans and objectives of management for the Company’s operations and the Clearwater Project; and the inherent hazards associated with mineral exploration and mining operations. In preparing the forward-looking information in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, that any additional financing needed will be available on reasonable terms; the exchange rates for the U.S. and Canadian currencies will be consistent with the Company’s expectations; that the current exploration, development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Clearwater Project can be achieved and that its other corporate activities will proceed as expected; that the current price and demand for lithium will be sustained or will improve; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner and that all necessary governmental approvals for the planned activities on the Clearwater Project will be obtained in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; the continuity of the price of lithium.

All forward-looking information (including future-orientated financial information) is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, fluctuating commodity prices, the effectiveness and feasibility of emerging lithium extraction technologies which have not yet been tested or proven on a commercial scale or on the Company’s brine, risks related to the availability of financing on commercially reasonable terms and the expected use of proceeds; operations and contractual obligations; changes in estimated mineral reserves or mineral resources; future prices of lithium and other metals; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; the Company’s lack of operating revenues; currency fluctuations; risks related to dependence on key personnel; estimates used in financial statements proving to be incorrect; competitive risks and the availability of financing, as described in more detail in our recent securities filings available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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E3 Lithium - Investor Relations

Alexis de la Renaudiere

Investor Relations

investor@e3lithium.ca

587-324-2775

E3 Lithium - Media Inquiries

Kati Dolyniuk

External Relations

communications@e3lithium.ca

587-324-2775

Source: E3 Lithium Ltd.

FAQ

When will Rob Knowles start as VP Investor Relations at E3 Lithium (EEMMF)?

Rob Knowles will join E3 Lithium as Vice President of Investor Relations effective February 18, 2025.

What is Rob Knowles' experience before joining E3 Lithium (EEMMF)?

Rob Knowles has over 20 years of capital markets experience, including senior IR positions at Husky Energy and Sunniva Inc., plus roles in equity research and banking at Canadian Investment Banks like TD and JF Mackie.

When is E3 Lithium (EEMMF) presenting at PDAC 2025?

E3 Lithium's CEO Chris Doornbos will present at PDAC on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at 9:40 AM ET.

Where can investors meet E3 Lithium (EEMMF) team at PDAC 2025?

Investors can meet the E3 Lithium team at booth #2303 during the PDAC Convention in Toronto from March 1-5, 2025.