Lithium Ionic Engages RTEK to Support Construction and Operational Readiness of Bandeira Project; Announces Leadership Transition to Strengthen Project Execution

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[{"type":"text","content":"Lithium Ionic Engages RTEK to Support Construction and Operational Readiness of Bandeira Project; Announces Leadership Transition to Strengthen Project Execution\n\n\n\n TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQB: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) (“Lithium Ionic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that pursuant to a services agreement signed April 2, 2025 (the “RTEK Agreement”), it has engaged RTEK International DMCC (“RTEK”) as a strategic advisor to fast-track the development of its flagship Bandeira Lithium Project (“Bandeira” or the “Project”) in Brazil’s prolific Lithium Valley. This long-term partnership integrates world-class lithium expertise into Lithium Ionic’s owner’s team as the Project transitions from feasibility to construction and operations.\n \n\n RTEK is recognized globally for its technical and operational expertise in the lithium sector. The team has over 80 years of combined lithium experience in chemical and metallurgical operations, process development, geology and project execution. Their track record of accelerating project timelines, reducing capital intensity, and launching successful lithium operations globally, will be instrumental in unlocking the full value of the Bandeira Project.\n \n\n Blake Hylands, P.Geo., CEO of Lithium Ionic, commented,\n \n “We are thrilled to welcome RTEK’s deeply experienced team to support Bandeira’s next phase of growth. Their lithium-specific expertise, paired with a history of delivering high-performance operations, aligns perfectly with our vision for Bandeira. With construction approaching, RTEK’s involvement strengthens our execution capabilities and brings valuable insight from proven success in Brazil’s Lithium Valley.”\n \n\n\n RTEK is led by a globally recognized team of lithium industry veterans, including Brian Talbot, Nicholas Rowley, Noel O’Brien, and Rodrigo Roso, who have delivered results across the full mine lifecycle, from feasibility through to production. As part of the owner’s team, RTEK will conduct a detailed review of Lithium Ionic’s NI 43-101 Feasibility Study, identifying opportunities to optimize plant and mine design, reduce CAPEX and OPEX, and exp...

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