Electric Metals Announces DSU and Stock Option Grant

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Electric Metals (EMUSF) has announced a new equity compensation grant, issuing 793,376 deferred share units (DSUs) to non-management directors and 200,000 incentive stock options to an officer. The DSUs were granted at C$0.11 per unit, while the stock options have an exercise price of C$0.25. Half of the options will vest on June 19, 2025, with the remainder subject to performance metrics. Both grants align with the Company's Omnibus Incentive Plan approved by shareholders on June 26, 2024.

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• Potential shareholder dilution from issuance of 993,376 new equity instruments
• DSUs granted at significant discount (C$0.11) compared to option exercise price (C$0.25)

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 29, 2024 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces that it has granted an aggregate of 793,376 deferred share units ("DSUs") to its non-management directors for consideration for services rendered, and 200,000 incentive stock options to an officer of the Company. The DSUs were granted at an average grant price of C$0.11 per unit. The stock options have an exercise price of C$0.25; 100,000 vest on June 19, 2025, with the remaining options vesting based on key performance metrics.

The DSUs and stock options were granted in accordance with the Company's Omnibus Incentive Plan, which was approved by shareholders on June 26, 2024.

About Electric Metals (USA) Limited

Electric Metals (USA) Limited (TSXV: EML) (OTCQB: EMUSF) is a US-based mineral development company with manganese and silver projects geared to supporting the transition to clean energy. The Company's principal asset is the Emily Manganese Project in Minnesota, the highest-grade manganese deposit in North America, which has been the subject of considerable technical studies, including National Instrument 43-101 Technical Reports - Resource Estimates. The Company's mission in Minnesota is to become a domestic US producer of high-value, high-purity manganese metal and chemical products to supply the North American electric vehicle battery, technology and industrial markets. With manganese playing a critical and prominent role in lithium-ion battery formulations, and with no current domestic supply or active mines for manganese in North America, the development of the Emily Manganese Project represents a significant opportunity for America, the State of Minnesota and for the Company's shareholders.

For further information, please contact:

Electric Metals (USA) Limited
Brian Savage
CEO & Director
(303) 656-9197

or

Valerie Kimball
Director Investor Relations
720-933-1150
info@electricmetals.com

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "may," "plans," "will," "anticipates," "intends," "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "projects" and similar expressions, and the negative of such expressions.

Such statements in this news release include, without limitation: the intended use of proceeds of the Loan; the Company's mission to become a domestic US producer of high-value, high-purity manganese metal and chemical products to supply the North American electric vehicle battery, technology and industrial markets; that manganese will continue to play a critical and prominent role in lithium-ion battery formulations; that with no current domestic supply or active mines for manganese in North America, the development of the Emily Manganese Project represents a significant opportunity for America, Minnesota and for the Company's shareholders; and planned or potential developments in ongoing work by Electric Metals.

These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain all necessary stock exchange and regulatory approvals. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and perception of trends, updated conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events, or developments, except as required by law.

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

SOURCE: Electric Metals (USA) Limited

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FAQ

How many DSUs did Electric Metals (EMUSF) grant to directors in October 2024?

Electric Metals granted 793,376 deferred share units (DSUs) to its non-management directors at an average price of C$0.11 per unit.

What is the exercise price of the stock options granted by Electric Metals (EMUSF)?

The stock options were granted with an exercise price of C$0.25.

When will the stock options granted by Electric Metals (EMUSF) vest?

100,000 options will vest on June 19, 2025, with the remaining options vesting based on key performance metrics.