Li3 Energy to Present at the Mining & Investment Latin America Summit

Presentation Scheduled for 10:30am PET on Tuesday, October 28, 2014

SANTIAGO, Sept. 2, 2014 - Li3 Energy Inc., (OTCQB: LIEG) ("Li3", "Li3 Energy" or the "Company"), a US-listed and South America based global exploration company in the lithium and minerals sector, today announced that its CEO, Luis Saenz, will be presenting at the Mining & Investment Latin America Summit at The Westin in Lima. The Company will present at 10:30am PET on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.

Luis Saenz will discuss investor perception of junior mining companies in Latin America, including catalysts for investment and the approach to risks associated with exploration stage companies.

If you are attending the conference and would like to arrange a meeting with Luis, please contact Julie Silber at jsilber@kcsa.com or 310-766-9760.


About the Mining & Investment Latin America Summit 2014

The Mining & Investment Latin America Summit is the only event that focuses on mining investment and efficiency strategies in Latin America, bringing together mining companies; companies with mining assets in Latin America; local, regional and international investors and financial service providers.

This year's event will take place against a backdrop of a shift in commodity prices and the closing of new complex financing deals in 2014. Speakers at the conference will explore expectations for the mining industry in 2014 and trends in mining investment going forward.

To register:
Phone: +44(0)20 7045 0919
Email: marcia.ardila@gfcconferences.com
www.mininglatam.com


About Li3 Energy, Inc.

Li3 Energy Inc. is an exploration stage public company in the lithium mining and energy sector. Li3 aims to acquire, develop and commercialize a significant portfolio of lithium brine deposits in the Americas. With its interest in the Maricunga Project, coupled with the completion of the NI 43–101 Compliant Measured Resource Report and the Cocina acquisition, Li3's goals are to: a) advance Maricunga to the Feasibility Stage; b) support the global implementation of clean and green energy initiatives; c) meet growing lithium market demand; and d) become a mid-tier, low cost supplier of lithium, potassium nitrate, iodine and other strategic minerals, serving global clients in the energy, fertilizer and specialty chemical industries. Additional information regarding the Company can be found in our recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as well as the information maintained on our website www.li3energy.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements identified by or containing words like "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "target," "goal," "plans," "objective," "should", or similar expressions. The Company gives no assurances the assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based will prove correct. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and are based on information currently available to us. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed herein due to many factors, including, without limitation: obtaining the necessary funding for the company's on-going operations; validation of the POSCO technology; obtaining and the issuance of necessary government consents; confirmation of initial exploration results; the Company's ability to raise additional capital for exploration; development and commercialization of the Company's projects; future findings and economic assessment reports; the Company's ability to identify appropriate corporate acquisition or joint venture opportunities in the lithium mining sector and to establish appropriate technical and managerial infrastructure; political stability in countries in which we operate; and lithium prices. For further information about risks faced by the Company, and its Maricunga Project, see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Form 10K, filed with the SEC on October 9, 2013. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect events or circumstances which arise after the date of this release.



Contact:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Julie Silber, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
310-766-9760
jsilber@kcsa.com

SOURCE Li3 Energy Inc.