Patriot Battery Metals ASX Listing Update

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Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (TSX-V: PMET, OTCQB: PMETF) has completed its initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), raising AUD$4.2 million. The offering involved 7 million CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs), with trading expected to initiate on December 7, 2022. The company is preparing to release a backlog of assay results following this listing. Patriot focuses on mineral exploration, particularly battery and precious metals, with its flagship asset being the Corvette Property in Québec, known for significant lithium potential.

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• Raised AUD$4.2 million from IPO on ASX.
• Trading of CDIs is set to begin on December 7, 2022.
• Strong lithium potential highlighted by drill results at the Corvette Property.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Patriot”) (TSX-V: PMET) (OTCQB: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed an initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") of 7,000,000 CHESS Depository Interests (each, a "CDI" and each 10 CDIs representing one fully paid Common Share for a total of 700,000 underlying Common Shares), at a price of AUD$0.60 per CDI, for gross proceeds of AUD$4,200,000 (approximately CAD$3,654,000). The Company has received approval, subject to the usual conditions, from the ASX to Patriot's admission to the Official List and to the Official Quotation of Patriot's CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs). Patriot is working with ASX to meet the listing conditions and it is expected that trading in Patriot's CDIs (assigned a code of "PMT") on the ASX will commence on a normal settlement basis on December 7, 2022 (Australian time).

Upon completion of the ASX listing the Company expects to receive and review a backlog of assay results, with further announcements expected over the coming weeks.

About Patriot Battery Metals Inc.

Patriot Battery Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of mineral properties containing battery, base, and precious metals.

The Company’s flagship asset is the 100% owned Corvette Property, located proximal to the Trans-Taiga Road and powerline infrastructural corridor in the James Bay Region of Québec. The land package hosts significant lithium potential highlighted by the 2.2 km long CV5 spodumene pegmatite with drill intercepts of 1.65% Li2O and 193 ppm Ta2O5 over 159.7 m (CV22-042), and 2.22% Li2O and 147 ppm Ta2O5 over 70.1 m, including 3.01% Li2O and 160 ppm Ta2O5 over 40.7 m (CV22-017). Additionally, the Property hosts the Golden Gap Trend with grab samples of 3.1 to 108.9 g/t Au from outcrop and 10.5 g/t Au over 7 m in drill hole, and the Maven Trend with 8.15% Cu, 1.33 g/t Au, and 171 g/t Ag in outcrop.

The Company also holds 100% ownership of the Freeman Creek Gold Property in Idaho, USA which hosts two prospective gold prospects - the Gold Dyke Prospect with a 2020 drill hole intersection of 4.11 g/t Au and 33.0 g/t Ag over 12 m, and the Carmen Creek Prospect with surface sample results including 25.5 g/t Au, 159 g/t Ag, and 9.75% Cu.

The Company’s other assets include the Pontax Lithium-Gold Property, QC; and the Hidden Lake Lithium Property, NWT, where the Company maintains a 40% interest, as well as several other assets in Canada.

For further information, please contact us at info@patriotbatterymetals.com

Tel: +1 (604) 279-8709 or visit www.patriotbatterymetals.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

“BLAIR WAY”

Blair Way, President, CEO, & Director

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include the results of further exploration and testing, and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators, available at www.sedar.com. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable law.

No securities regulatory authority or stock exchange has reviewed nor accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release.

FAQ

What is the significance of Patriot Battery Metals' IPO on ASX?

Patriot Battery Metals raised AUD$4.2 million through its IPO, facilitating further exploration and development.

When will trading of PMETF commence on the ASX?

Trading of Patriot Battery Metals' CDIs on the ASX is expected to start on December 7, 2022.

What are the key assets of Patriot Battery Metals?

The key assets include the Corvette Property in Québec, known for its lithium potential, and the Freeman Creek Gold Property in Idaho.

What amount was raised in the initial public offering by Patriot Battery Metals?

Patriot Battery Metals raised approximately AUD$4.2 million in its initial public offering.

What results can investors expect following the ASX listing?

Investors can expect the release of backlog assay results in the coming weeks after the ASX listing.