A.I.S. Resources Options Candela II Interest to American Salars Lithium Inc.
VANCOUVER, March 04, 2024 - A.I.S. Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: AIS, OTCQB: AISSF, FRA: 5YHA) (the "Company" or "AIS") is pleased to announce that the Company has reached an agreement with American Salars Lithium Inc., (CSE: USLI, FRA: Z3P) ("American Salars") on an option agreement on the Candela II Lithium Brine Project located in the Incahuasi Salar, Salta Province, Argentina (American Salars Signs Option to Acquire a 100% Interest in the Candela II Lithium Brine Project with NI 43-101 Inferred Resource of 457,000 Tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent - American Salars).
The Candela II Lithium Brine Project contains a NI 43-101 inferred mineral resource estimate of 86,000 tonnes of lithium metal, equating to 457,000 tonnes of in-situ lithium carbonate equivalent. Current lithium carbonate spot prices are in excess of CAD $22,000/tonne.
American Salars may exercise the Option, over a 5-year period, to earn a 100% ownership interest in Spey Resources Argentina S.A., by making cash payments totalling CAD $2,447,500 and issuing 6,600,000 shares at a deemed price of $0.30 per share. AIS holds a 20% equity interest in Spey Resources Argentina S.A. and will receive its share of the proceeds on a pro rata basis.
Andrew Neale, President & CEO of AIS commented, "American Salars is an exploration company focused on developing high-value battery metals projects and are ideally positioned to further advance the Candela II project. We have been very impressed with the professionalism and capabilities of the American Salars personnel and wish them every success in their ongoing efforts in Argentina."
About A.I.S. Resources Limited
A.I.S. Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded investment issuer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange focused on various natural resource opportunities. AIS's value add strategy is to acquire early-stage projects and provide technical and financial support to enhance their value. The Company is managed by a team of experienced engineers, geologists, and investment bankers, with a track-record of successful capital market achievements.
On Behalf of A.I.S. Resources Ltd..
Andrew Neale
President & CEO
Corporate Contact
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Martyn Element, Chairman of the Board
T: +1-604-220-6266
E: melement@aisresources.com
Website: www.aisresources.com
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