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Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) has announced key updates for its Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania and U.S.-based PGM recycling project. The company has revised its Kabanga development strategy, now planning to build a full-scale 3.4 million tonnes per year underground mine and concentrator initially, followed by the Hydromet refinery at Kahama.

The new staging plan aims to enhance capital efficiency and optimize economics amid challenging nickel market conditions. The Definitive Feasibility Study is expected to be completed by mid-year 2025, led by DRA Global. The company maintains strategic partnerships with BHP, the Tanzanian Government, and DFC for Kabanga, and Glencore for the PGM recycling project.

Lifezone is actively pursuing offtake agreements through JOGMEC and has been invited to apply for the U.S. Export-Import Bank's Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative. The company has implemented workforce optimization measures to maintain financial discipline during low nickel prices.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) announced significant upgrades to its Kabanga Nickel Project's Mineral Resources in Tanzania. Key highlights include:

- 21% increase in contained nickel in Measured and Indicated resources at North Zone, the project's largest zone

- Attributable Measured and Indicated Resources total 46.8 million tonnes grading 2.09% nickel, 0.29% copper and 0.16% cobalt

- 81% of Kabanga's Mineral Resource tonnes are now classified in higher confidence categories

- Addition of 3.3 million attributable tonnes at 3.00% nickel grade to Measured and Indicated categories

The North Zone represents over 50% of total resources with 24.7 million tonnes of attributable Measured and Indicated Resources grading 3.19% nickel-equivalent. Multiple exploration opportunities were identified, including the Safari Link zone and Rubona Hill targets.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to secure cleaner nickel, copper, and cobalt from the Kabanga Nickel Project for the Japanese battery industry. The Kabanga project, one of the world's largest undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits, will use Lifezone's Hydromet technology to reduce emissions compared to traditional smelting methods.

Key points:

• Lifezone will collaborate with JOGMEC to supply metals from Kabanga for Japan's battery market
• JOGMEC will consider providing financial support for Japanese companies
• The MOU is non-binding and imposes no obligations on either party
• Kabanga Nickel Project has been recognized as a Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Project

This partnership aligns with both companies' commitment to responsible mining and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) has initiated the project financing process for the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania, partnering with BHP. The U.S. International Development Finance (DFC) has provided a Letter of Interest for considering loans as part of the project's financing package. Societe Generale has been appointed as the lead financial advisor to Kabanga Nickel

The Kabanga Nickel Project is recognized as one of the world's largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits. It aims to utilize Lifezone's Hydromet technology to significantly reduce emissions compared to traditional smelting methods. The project is supported by the Partnership of Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) and is part of the Minerals Security Partnership, a collaboration of 14 countries and the EU.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) has initiated discussions with U.S. and Tanzanian officials to advance investment in critical minerals projects in Africa, focusing on the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania. The project, a partnership between Lifezone, the Tanzanian government, and BHP Group , is considered one of the world's largest undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits. Lifezone has signed a retainer letter with the U.S. International Development Finance (DFC) to evaluate political risk insurance coverage for future investments in the project.

The Kabanga Project has gained recognition under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) and the Minerals Security Partnership, highlighting its significance in developing sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Lifezone plans to use its Hydromet Technology, which is expected to reduce emissions and costs compared to traditional smelting methods. The project's Definitive Feasibility Study is set to be completed in September.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) reports progress on its Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania and its platinum group metals recycling partnership with Glencore in the US. Key highlights include:

- Kabanga Definitive Feasibility Study nearing completion, expected in September
- Over 2 million hours worked without lost time injury at Kabanga
- Production of first nickel, copper, and cobalt metal cathode samples from Kabanga ore
- 95% completion of compensation payments to affected persons
- $63.5 million cash position as of June 30, 2024
- Basic and diluted loss per share of $0.14 for H1 2024

The company is advancing towards establishing a fully integrated mine-to-metal operation in Tanzania, benefiting from ongoing infrastructure developments in rail and hydropower.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) has achieved a significant milestone by producing the first-ever nickel, copper, and cobalt cathode samples from the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania. This breakthrough was accomplished through semi-continuous pilot scale refinery test work at the company's Simulus Laboratory in Perth, Australia.

The metals were extracted from flotation concentrate derived from borehole core samples, marking the first production since the deposit's discovery in 1975. CEO Chris Showalter emphasized the importance of this achievement for the project's future and sustainable metals production in Tanzania. CTO Dr. Mike Adams highlighted the effectiveness of their hydrometallurgical techniques and the pilot plant's performance, which closely matched process simulation models.

The extensive test work aims to confirm design criteria for the Kahama refinery, with leach extractions reported as high and consistent with previously announced figures. Lifezone's acquisition of Simulus in 2023 has enhanced their capabilities, allowing for faster testing, better IP protection, and improved cost control.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) announced the results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting held in the Isle of Man. Key resolutions included the reception of the company's accounts for the financial year ending December 31, 2023, and the re-election of three Class I Directors. The resolutions passed with the following votes:

- Accounts for the financial year: 100.00% For.

- John Dowd re-elected: 99.87% For.

- Govind Friedland re-elected: 98.77% For.

- Ambassador Mwanaidi Maajar re-elected: 99.77% For.

75.57% of the company’s outstanding ordinary shares were represented at the meeting.

Lifezone Metals provided an update on its operations and unaudited Q1 2024 financial summary, highlighting achievements at the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania and partnerships with BHP and Glencore. The company received various licenses and achieved key milestones in advancing the project. With a healthy cash position, significant progress was made in the first quarter of 2024, including pilot projects and sustainability initiatives.