GOLD LION ANNOUNCES EXPLORATION PLANS FOR MIA LI-3 LITHIUM PROJECT IN JAMES BAY, QUEBEC

Rhea-AI Summary

Gold Lion Resources Inc. (CSE: GL, OTC: GLIOF) has announced plans to explore its Mia Li-3 Lithium Project in Quebec's James Bay region. The project, covering 2,950 hectares, is set for an airborne magnetometer and radiometrics survey, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive summer exploration program. This initiative is fully funded and aims to include extensive surface sampling. The Mia Li-3 Project lies near Q2 Metals Corp.'s Mia Li-1 and Mia Li-2 projects, which have confirmed lithium occurrences with average grades of 2.65% Li2O. Historical data indicates significant spodumene-bearing pegmatites in the area, suggesting strong potential for lithium resource development.

Positive

• Fully funded exploration program for the Mia Li-3 Lithium Project.
• Nearby projects have confirmed lithium occurrences with average grades of 2.65% Li2O.
• Historical evidence of significant spodumene-bearing pegmatites in the region.

Negative

• None.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Lion Resources Inc. (“Gold Lion” or the “Company”) (CSE: GL) (OTC: GLIOF) (FWB: 2BC) is pleased to announce plans for exploring its Mia Li-3 Lithium Project, located in the James Bay region of northern Quebec. Immediate exploration plans consist of an airborne magnetometer and radiometrics survey. This will provide Gold Lion with a solid technical base to develop an expected extensive summer field program. The program is fully funded and is expected to be followed by a large-scale surface sampling program.

The Company’s 2,950 hectares Mia Li-3 Lithium Project is located approximately 15 km northwest of Q2 Metals Corp.’s (“Q2”) Mia Li-1 and Mia Li-2 projects (the “Mia Li-1 & 2 Projects”) in the James Bay region of Quebec. The Mia Li-3 Project is also directly adjacent to ground newly acquired by Q2 and presents a favourable opportunity for exploration on the same trend. Recent highlights from Q2’s 2021 sampling program on its Mia lithium property include:

• 18 outcrop grab samples (from 2021 and 2022) confirm the Mia Li-1 occurrence with results averaging 2.65 per cent Li2O (lithium oxide).
• Three outcrop grab samples from 2022 confirm the spodumene observations at the Carte 1879 occurrence with results averaging 1.65 per cent Li2O.
• A trend of approximately seven kilometres of unsampled pegmatite between the two mineralized occurrences is highlighted as a significant area to be followed up in 2023.
  
  

Historical work by Main Exploration Company Ltd. in 1959 (GM10200) reported several spodumene-bearing pegmatites on the Mia Li-1 & 2 Projects. The westernmost mineral showings of the Mia Li-1 & 2 Projects were sampled in 1997 by Quebec government geologists and assays returned grades of 0.47% Li2O and 2.27% Li2O respectively. Numerous pegmatite intrusions have been recorded along the 8.3 km long trend but were never followed up for their lithium potential. The 1959 report also details that the pegmatite dykes are as much as 100 feet (30.5 metres) in width and are commonly zoned, with spodumene crystals described as being as much as 2 feet (0.61 metres) in length. The southern half of the Mia Li-1 & 2 Projects covers a northeast limb of the Vieux Comptoir granite and a concordant intrusive body described as a spodumene granite on SIGEOM, the Quebec provincial government's geomining information system.

Gold Lion’s Mia Li-3 Lithium Project also contains the Vieux Comptoir Granite unit, an undifferentiated granite package that may contain phases of pegmatitic granite, k-feldspar granite and spodumene granite.

This news release contains information about adjacent properties on which Gold Lion has no right to explore or mine. Readers are cautioned that mineral deposits on adjacent properties are not indicative of mineral deposits on the Company's properties.

The technical information contained within this news release has been reviewed and approved by Martin Ethier, Géo (#1520), a Member of the Order of Geologists of Québec and the Qualified Person for the purpose of this news release as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Mr. Ethier is considered independent of the Company within the meaning of NI 43-101.

About Gold Lion Resources Inc.

Gold Lion Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company actively involved in the exploration of its lithium and precious metals focused portfolio including the Mia Li-3 Lithium, Cuteye and Fairview Properties located in Quebec and British Columbia. For more information please visit: https://goldlionresources.com/.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lawrence Hay, CEO
T: 604-416-0569

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FAQ

What are the exploration plans for Gold Lion Resources' Mia Li-3 Lithium Project?

Gold Lion Resources plans to conduct an airborne magnetometer and radiometrics survey followed by a large-scale surface sampling program at the Mia Li-3 Lithium Project.

What is the area covered by the Mia Li-3 Lithium Project?

The Mia Li-3 Lithium Project covers an area of 2,950 hectares in the James Bay region of Quebec.

What lithium grades have been reported from nearby projects?

Nearby projects Mia Li-1 and Mia Li-2 reported lithium grades averaging 2.65% Li2O.

Is the exploration program for the Mia Li-3 Project fully funded?

Yes, the exploration program for the Mia Li-3 Lithium Project is fully funded.

What historical work has been done in the Mia Li-3 area?

Historical work in the Mia Li-3 area has reported several spodumene-bearing pegmatites, with some samples yielding grades of 0.47% Li2O and 2.27% Li2O.