TORONTO, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) (“Lithium Ionic” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has filed its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, accompanying management’s discussion and analysis and related Form 52-109FV1 CEO and CFO certifications of annual filings on under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.com and on its website, www.lithiumionic.com. The Company has also filed its interim financial statements, accompanying management’s discussion and analysis and related officer certifications for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
As a result of these filings, the Company is now in compliance with its continuous disclosure obligations. As a result, the Management Cease Trade Order (“MCTO”) issued on May 4, 2026 by the Ontario Securities Commission in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders will be revoked in accordance with its terms on June 9, 2026.
Tom Olesinski, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, commented, “We are pleased to have completed and filed our required financial statements and related disclosure documents. Importantly, the filing delay was the result of additional diligence undertaken by the Board of Directors / Special Committee, management and the Company’s auditors as part of the audit and review process, and was not the result of any issues, deficiencies, or concerns relating to the Company’s financial statements, financial reporting, or underlying business operations. We remain confident in the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial statements. We appreciate the patience and support of our shareholders during this process and remain committed to maintaining strong financial reporting practices and ensuring timely disclosure going forward.”
About Lithium Ionic Corp.
Lithium Ionic is a Canadian lithium development company focused on responsibly advancing its 100%-owned Bandeira Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a region coined the “Lithium Valley” that is emerging as a world-class hard-rock lithium district. The Company is executing on a focused development strategy centered on engineering de-risking, permitting advancement, commercial planning, and construction readiness, with the goal of becoming a near-term producer of high-quality spodumene concentrate for global battery supply chains.
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Lithium Ionic Corp.
Blake Hylands
Chief Executive Officer
+1 647.316.2500
info@lithiumionic.com
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