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KBR Secures Contract for Lithium Concentration Process from Neo Lithium Corp.

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KBR has been awarded a contract by Neo Lithium Corp. for its Tres Quebradas Lithium Project in Argentina. The contract involves implementing KBR's evaporation and crystallization technology to optimize lithium yields for battery-grade lithium carbonate production. KBR's President, Doug Kelly, emphasized the company's commitment to sustainable growth. With over 40 years of experience in inorganic materials recovery, KBR aims to ensure compliance with stringent environmental regulations.

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  • Awarded a contract for lithium project in Argentina, expanding operations.
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HOUSTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract by Neo Lithium Corp. in Argentina for its Tres Quebradas Lithium Project ("3Q Project"). Under the terms of the contract, KBR will implement its evaporation and crystallization technology solutions to ensure the project achieves maximum lithium yields for Neo Lithium's battery-grade lithium carbonate production.

"We are proud to be selected by Neo Lithium for this breakthrough project focused on producing high- quality battery-grade lithium carbonate," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "This award reinforces our commitment to help our clients achieve their growth objectives in the most sustainable manner."

KBR's process knowledge for recovery and purification of inorganic materials is based on over 40 years of experience in designing evaporation and crystallization technologies that comply with today's demanding environmental regulations.

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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Forward Looking Statement

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the significant adverse impacts on economic and market conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic; the company's ability to respond to the challenges and business disruption presented by the COVID-19 pandemic; the recent dislocation of the global energy market; the company's ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies relating to the streamlining of its Energy Solutions business; the company's ability to manage its liquidity; the company's ability to continue to generate anticipated levels of revenue, profits and cash flow from operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and any resulting economic downturn; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; the scope and enforceability of the company's indemnities from its former parent; changes in capital spending by the company's customers, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.

KBR's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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FAQ

What contract has KBR secured with Neo Lithium?

KBR secured a contract with Neo Lithium Corp. for its Tres Quebradas Lithium Project in Argentina.

What technology will KBR implement for the lithium project?

KBR will implement evaporation and crystallization technology for lithium production.

When was the KBR contract with Neo Lithium announced?

The contract was announced on July 26, 2021.

How does KBR's experience benefit the lithium project?

KBR's 40 years of experience in inorganic materials recovery helps ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

What is the expected outcome of the KBR and Neo Lithium partnership?

The partnership aims to maximize lithium yields for battery-grade production.

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