Critical Elements Lithium Corp Announces Investor Relations Partnership With Adelaide Capital and Oak Hill Capital

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Critical Elements Lithium (TSX-V:CRE / OTCQX:CRECF) engaged investor relations firms Adelaide Capital and Oak Hill Financial and retained 6ix to expand its capital markets program supporting the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project.

Adelaide will provide IR services for a $8,000 monthly fee on a 3-month term with automatic monthly renewal thereafter. Oak Hill’s agreement begins January 26, 2026 for an initial three months at $10,000 monthly (subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval). 6ix was engaged for six months at a $37,800 total fee to host live and on-demand investor webinars and analytics.

Positive

• Hires Adelaide to expand investor communications and outreach
• Oak Hill engagement starts Jan 26, 2026 to broaden market awareness
• 6ix webinar platform secured for six months at $37,800

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• Recurring IR fees: $8,000 and $10,000 monthly after initial terms
• Oak Hill agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2026 / Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V:CRE)(US OTCQX:CRECF)(FSE:F12) ("Critical Elements" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce it has strengthened its investor relations strategy and capital markets program through the engagement of Adelaide Capital ("Adelaide"), Oak Hill Financial Inc. ("Oak Hill"), and 6ix, in support of the continued advancement of the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project and the Corporation's development.

Adelaide is a full-service investor relations firm that brings a unique and powerful perspective and a re-engineered investor relations business model. Adelaide will work closely with Critical Elements to develop and deploy a comprehensive capital markets program, which includes assisting with non-deal roadshows, virtual campaigns, social media, conferences and assisting with investor communication. Pursuant to an investor relations consulting agreement (the "IRA"), the Corporation has agreed to pay a monthly fee of $8,000 for a 3-month term and will automatically renew on monthly basis at the end of the 3-month period. Adelaide is principally owned by Deborah Honig and is an arm's length company based in Toronto, Ontario. Adelaide is a full-service investor relations and social media firm that specializes in small-cap growth companies.

The Corporation has also retained Oak Hill to provide investor relations, business and business advisory services to the Corporation. Oak Hill is a Toronto-based investor relations and capital markets advisory firm that has been engaged to heighten market and brand awareness for the Corporation, as well as to broaden the awareness of the Corporation within the investment community by e-mail and phone campaigns. The agreement with Oak Hill will be effective on January 26, 2026, for an initial three-month term and will automatically renew on monthly basis at the end of the 3-month period. The agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. Oak Hill has agreed to comply with all applicable securities laws and policies of the TSX Venture Exchange in providing its services. In consideration for its services, Oak Hill will receive a monthly fee of $10,000, plus applicable taxes. Neither Oak Hill nor its principals have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the Corporation or its securities, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest.

"As we continue to advance the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project and position Critical Elements for its next phase of development, it is increasingly important that our capital markets strategy evolves alongside the Corporation," said Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Elements Lithium Corporation. "Partnering with Adelaide Capital allows us to broaden our investor communications and ensure that the progress we are making is clearly and consistently communicated to the market."

In addition, the Corporation recently engaged 6ix, an independent software services provider, for a six-month term. at a total fee of $37,800. 6ix provides a digital platform purpose-built for live and on-demand investor webinars, enabling public companies to present updates, host presentations and panels, and engage directly with existing and prospective investors. The platform includes tools for webinar hosting, audience management, content distribution, and post-event analytics, allowing the Corporation to deliver investor communications at scale.

 

About Critical Elements Lithium Corporation

Critical Elements aspires to become a large, responsible supplier of lithium to the flourishing electric vehicle and energy storage system industries. To this end, Critical Elements is advancing the wholly-owned, high-purity Rose Lithium-Tantalum project in Québec, the Corporation's first lithium project to be advanced within a land portfolio of over 1,016 km². On August 29, 2023, the Corporation announced results of a new Feasibility Study on Rose for the production of spodumene concentrate. The after-tax internal rate of return for the Project is estimated at 65.7%, with an estimated after-tax net present value of US$2.2B at an 8% discount rate. In the Corporation's view, Québec is strategically well-positioned for US and EU markets and boasts good infrastructure including a low-cost, low-carbon power grid featuring 94% hydroelectricity. The project has received approval from the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the recommendation of the Joint Assessment Committee, comprised of representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Cree Nation Government, received the Certificate of Authorization under the Environment Quality Act from the Québec Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, and the project mining lease from the Québec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests under the Québec Mining Act.

For further information, please contact:

Jean-Sébastien Lavallée, P. Géo.
Chief Executive Officer
819-354-5146
jslavallee@cecorp.ca
www.cecorp.ca

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is described in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Critical Elements Lithium Corp.

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

What investor relations firms did Critical Elements (CRECF) hire on January 26, 2026?

Critical Elements retained Adelaide Capital and Oak Hill Financial and engaged 6ix for webinar services.

How much will Critical Elements (CRECF) pay Adelaide Capital for IR services?

Adelaide will be paid $8,000 per month for an initial three-month term with automatic monthly renewal.

What are the terms and approval condition for Oak Hill’s engagement with CRECF?

Oak Hill’s agreement begins January 26, 2026 for three months at $10,000 monthly and is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

What digital services will 6ix provide to Critical Elements (CRECF) and at what cost?

6ix will provide a webinar platform for live and on-demand investor events for six months at a total fee of $37,800.

Will the IR contracts with Adelaide and Oak Hill continue after three months for CRECF?

Both Adelaide and Oak Hill agreements automatically renew on a monthly basis after the initial three-month term.