LIFT Sells 313 Claims in Quebec to Power Metallic Mines for $700,000 in Cash and 6,000,000 Shares

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Li-FT Power has entered into a definitive agreement with Power Metallic Mines to sell 313 claims from its Rupert Project in Quebec. The deal is valued at C$700,000 in cash plus 6 million shares, with half the shares subject to a 12-month transfer restriction. LIFT will also retain a 0.5% NSR royalty with no buyback provision. After the transaction, LIFT will maintain 2,203 claims in the Rupert Project. CEO Francis MacDonald views this as a strategic move to unlock value from non-core assets while maintaining exposure to Power Metallic's discoveries, providing a potential non-dilutive capital source amid challenging lithium market conditions.

Positive

• Receives C$700,000 in immediate cash payment
• Gains 6 million shares of Power Metallic Mines
• Retains 0.5% NSR royalty with no buyback provision
• Maintains majority of Rupert Project with 2,203 claims
• Creates non-dilutive funding source in challenging market

Negative

• Divests 313 claims from mineral portfolio
• 3 million shares subject to 12-month transfer restriction
• Transaction reflects challenging lithium market conditions

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2025) - Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF) (FSE: WS0) ("LIFT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) for the sale of a 100% interest in 313 claims from the Rupert Project, Quebec.

In consideration for the 313 claims, LIFT will receive:

• C$700,000 in cash on closing
• 6,000,000 shares on closing
• 3,000,000 of 6,000,000 shares issued are also subject to a contractual, time-based restriction on transfer for 12 months from the closing
• 0.5% net smelter returns (NSR) royalty (no buyback provision)

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals where applicable Following the completion of this transaction, LIFT will retain a total of 2,203 claims comprising the Rupert Project in Quebec.

Figure 1 - Location of LIFT's Rupert Project along with the 313 claims being sold to PNPN.

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Francis MacDonald, CEO of LIFT comments, "This transaction unlocks value within LIFT's portfolio with the divesture of non-core claims and allows us to participate in the exciting discoveries that Power Metallic has made. With the current lithium market conditions remaining challenging, this transaction provides optionality for a non-dilutive source of capital down the road. We look forward to seeing the progress that Power Metallic will make in the coming months."

Qualified Person

The disclosure in this news release of scientific and technical information regarding LIFT's mineral properties has been reviewed and approved by Don Cummings, P.Geo., OGX Member 2183 and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101).

About LIFT

LIFT is a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium pegmatite projects located in Canada. The Company's flagship project is the Yellowknife Lithium Project located in Northwest Territories, Canada. LIFT also holds three early-stage exploration properties in Quebec, Canada with excellent potential for the discovery of buried lithium pegmatites, as well as the Cali Project in Northwest Territories within the Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group.

For further information, please contact:

Francis MacDonald 
Chief Executive Officer 
Tel: + 1.604.609.6185 
Email: investors@li-ft.com 
Website: www.li-ft.com

Daniel Gordon
Investor Relations
Tel: +1.604.609.6185
Email: investors@li-ft.com

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FAQ

What is the total value of LIFFF's deal with Power Metallic Mines?

The deal includes C$700,000 in cash, 6 million shares of Power Metallic Mines, and a 0.5% NSR royalty with no buyback provision.

How many claims will Li-FT Power retain in the Rupert Project after the sale?

After the transaction, LIFT will retain 2,203 claims in the Rupert Project in Quebec.

What are the terms of the share transfer restriction in the LIFFF deal?

Half of the shares (3 million) are subject to a contractual, time-based restriction on transfer for 12 months from the closing date.

Why did Li-FT Power decide to sell these claims to Power Metallic Mines?

According to CEO Francis MacDonald, the sale unlocks value from non-core claims while maintaining exposure to Power Metallic's discoveries, providing optionality for non-dilutive capital amid challenging lithium market conditions.

What royalty arrangement does LIFFF retain in the sold claims?

LIFT retains a 0.5% net smelter returns (NSR) royalty with no buyback provision on the sold claims.