BLAIR WAY TO RETIRE FROM HIS ROLE AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Patriot Battery Metals has announced the retirement of Blair Way from his position as Chief Operating Officer, effective June 30, 2024. He will remain on the board as a Non-Executive Director and provide advisory services during the transition period. Patriot's President and CEO, Ken Brinsden, acknowledged Way's pivotal role in the company's growth, particularly highlighting the Corvette lithium discovery and expansion of the company's market cap from under $10 million in late 2020 to a significant player in the lithium industry. The company also announced new appointments: John Drapack as Director of Studies and Cathryn Moffett as Director of Environment. Drapack will focus on the upcoming PEA/Scoping Study and Feasibility Study, while Moffett will oversee the Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.

Positive

• Blair Way's leadership significantly contributed to growth from under $10 million market cap in 2020 to a leading lithium raw materials developer.
• Appointment of experienced professionals: John Drapack and Cathryn Moffett aim to drive forward critical studies and environmental assessments.

Negative

• Blair Way's retirement might create transitional uncertainties.

VANCOUVER, BC, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Jul 3rd, 2024 – Sydney, Australia

Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Patriot") (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) advises that Mr Blair Way has retired from his role as Chief Operating Officer, effective 30 June. Mr Way will continue to serve on the Patriot Board as a Non-Executive Director and provide advisory services on a consulting basis over the coming months, ensuring a smooth transition for site and studies works.

Patriot's President and CEO, Ken Brinsden, expressed his appreciation for Blair's involvement in the Company to date: "On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to extend our gratitude and best wishes to Blair on his retirement from executive duties. His contribution cannot be understated, having led Patriot Battery Metals through its formation and the extraordinary Corvette lithium discovery, through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic and external market conditions over the past four years. Blair's tireless efforts and leadership have been instrumental in the success of the Company to date, growing from a sub $10 million market cap in late 2020 to now being one of the leading lithium raw materials development projects globally.  

"We thank him for his exceptional contribution to Patriot's growth and development, wishing him and his family all the best for the future," Mr Brinsden added.  

Blair Way said: "It has been a privilege to have had a hand in PMET's remarkable journey over the last four years and, as a director and significant shareholder, I look forward to the continued success of the Company as it transitions from explorer to producer under Ken's experienced leadership."

Further building on the commitment to grow capacity in Canada and Quebec, the Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of John Drapack to the role of Director, Studies and Cathryn Moffett to the role of Director, Environment. John has over 30 years' experience as a Mining and Mineral Process Engineer, including the project management of extensive underground and open pit study and development initiatives. John will be instrumental in the progress of our upcoming PEA/Scoping Study, and the ongoing Feasibility Study which is targeted for completion in the September Quarter of 2025. Cathryn has over 15 years experience in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments including numerous mining projects requiring fish compensation and offset plans. Cathryn will be critical to the oversight of the ESIA which is on track for completion immediately following the Feasibility Study.

About the CV Lithium Trend

The CV Lithium Trend is an emerging spodumene pegmatite district discovered by the Company in 2017 and is interpreted to span more than 50 kilometres across the Corvette Property. The core area includes the approximate 4.6 km long CV5 Spodumene Pegmatite, which hosts a maiden Mineral Resource estimate of 109.2 Mt at 1.42% Li₂O Inferred¹.

To date, eight (8) distinct clusters of lithium pegmatite have been discovered across the Corvette Property – CV4, CV5, CV8, CV9, CV10, CV12, CV13, and the recently discovered CV14. Given the proximity of some pegmatite outcrops to each other, as well as the shallow till cover in the area, it is probable that some of the outcrops may reflect a discontinuous surface exposure of a single, larger pegmatite "outcrop" subsurface.

Qualified/Competent Person

The information in this news release that relates to exploration results for the Corvette Property is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and member in good standing with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec (Geologist Permit number 01968), and with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (member number 87868). Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release.

Mr. Smith is Vice President of Exploration for Patriot Battery Metals Inc. and holds common shares and options in the Company.

Mr. Smith has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralization, type of deposit under consideration, and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as described by the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Mr. Smith consents to the inclusion in this news release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

About Patriot Battery Metals Inc.

Patriot Battery Metals Inc. is a hard-rock lithium exploration company focused on advancing its district-scale 100% owned Corvette Property located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, and proximal to regional road and powerline infrastructure. The Corvette Property hosts the CV5 Spodumene Pegmatite with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 109.2 Mt at 1.42% Li₂O Inferred¹ and ranks as the largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas based on contained lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE), and one of the top 10 largest lithium pegmatite resources in the world. Additionally, the Corvette Property hosts multiple other spodumene pegmatite clusters that remain to be drill tested, as well as more than 20 km of prospective trend that remains to be assessed.

1 The CV5 Mineral Resource Estimate (109.2 Mt at 1.42% Li2O and 160 ppm Ta2O5 Inferred) is reported at a cut-off grade of 0.40% Li2O with an Effective Date of June 25, 2023 (through drill hole CV23-190). Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. Largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas based on contained LCE.

This news release has been approved by the Board of Directors.

"KEN BRINSDEN"                                          

Kenneth Brinsden, President, CEO, & Managing Director

For further information, please contact us at info@patriotbatterymetals.com or by calling +1 (604) 279-8709, or visit www.patriotbatterymetals.com. Please also refer to the Company's continuous disclosure filings, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.asx.com.au, for available exploration data.

Disclaimer for Forward-looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about management's current expectations and plans that allows investors and others to have a better understanding of the Company's business plans and financial performance and condition.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this news release, regarding the Company's strategy, future operations, technical assessments, prospects, production potential, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "plan", "expect", "estimate", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking information is based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such information or statements. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate. Key assumptions upon which the Company's forward-looking information is based include that proposed exploration and mineral resource estimate work on the Corvette Property will continue as expected, and that exploration and development results continue to support management's current plans for Corvette Property development

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company's business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Some of the risks the Company faces and the uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the ability to execute on plans relating to the Company's Corvette Project, including the timing thereof. In addition, readers are directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+, which discussion is incorporated by reference in this news release, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business and operations.

Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, these risks are not exhaustive; however, they should be considered carefully. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements found herein. Due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward-looking statements, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business plans, financial performance and condition and may not be appropriate for other purposes.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. The Company qualifies all of its forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Competent Person Statement (ASX Listing Rule 5.22)

The mineral resource estimate in this release was reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.8 on July 31, 2023. The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the competent person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

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SOURCE Patriot Battery Metals Inc.

FAQ

When did Blair Way retire as COO of Patriot Battery Metals?

Blair Way retired from his role as COO of Patriot Battery Metals effective June 30, 2024.

What role will Blair Way have after retiring as COO?

After retiring as COO, Blair Way will continue as a Non-Executive Director and provide advisory services.

Who are the new directors appointed by Patriot Battery Metals?

Patriot Battery Metals appointed John Drapack as Director of Studies and Cathryn Moffett as Director of Environment.

What is the stock symbol for Patriot Battery Metals?

The stock symbol for Patriot Battery Metals is PMETF.

What is the expected completion date for the Feasibility Study overseen by John Drapack?

The Feasibility Study overseen by John Drapack is targeted for completion in the September Quarter of 2025.