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TORONTO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) ("Lithium Ionic" or the "Company") announces a non-brokered private placement financing of 16,666,666 units (the "Units") at $0.90 per Unit for gross proceeds of $15,000,000 (the "Offering") with long-term strategic shareholders of the Company that are supportive of the Company's strategy to become a near-term lithium producer in Brazil's 'Lithium Valley', a region of global significance for hard-rock lithium production.

Each Unit will be comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Common Share") and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $1.05 per Common Share for a period of 18 months following the completion of the Offering. Securities issued under the Offering are expected to carry a hold period of 4 months and one day from the date of issue as may be required under applicable securities laws.

The Company plans to use the aggregate net proceeds of the Offering for exploration and development of its Brazilian properties and general corporate purposes.

Blake Hylands, P.Geo, Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Ionic, commented, "We are very grateful for the ongoing support of our strategic shareholders. On the back of the recently announced robust feasibility study, royalty financing and other positive developments, this Offering will allow us to accelerate our pathway to becoming a near-term lithium producer."

The Offering is scheduled to close on or about June 7, 2024 and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV").

The securities being offered have not, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities in the United States.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Lithium Ionic Corp.

Blake Hylands
Chief Executive Officer, Director

About Lithium Ionic Corp.

Lithium Ionic is a Canadian mining company exploring and developing its lithium properties in Brazil. Its flagship Itinga and Salinas projects cover 14,182 hectares in the northeastern part of Minas Gerais state, a mining-friendly jurisdiction that is quickly emerging as a world-class hard-rock lithium district. The Itinga Project is situated in the same region as CBL's Cachoeira lithium mine, which has produced lithium for +30 years, as well as Sigma Lithium Corp.'s Grota do Cirilo project, which hosts the largest hard-rock lithium deposit in the Americas.

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