Mason Resources Announces Strategic Investment in Sand Minerals, a Company Recently Launched by the Team of Arena Minerals

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Mason Resources has announced a CAD $1 million investment in Sand Minerals, a private company focused on lithium brine projects in Argentina. Sand Minerals was founded by William Randall and the former team of Arena Minerals, which was previously acquired by Lithium Americas Corp. for CAD $311 million. The team was also involved in Lithium-X Energy Corp., which sold for CAD $265 million.

As part of the investment, Mason has secured rights to nominate one director to Sand Minerals' board when maintaining a 10% ownership threshold. The strategic timing of this investment aligns with the current undervaluation of lithium assets in the market.

Positive

• Strategic investment provides Mason exposure to lithium market through experienced management team
• Investment team has proven track record with previous successful exits (Arena Minerals - CAD $311M, Lithium-X - CAD $265M)
• Secured board nomination rights with 10% ownership threshold

Negative

• Current market conditions show weakness in North American lithium investments
• Cyclical volatility in lithium market presents risks

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2024) - Mason Resources Inc. (TSXV: LLG) (OTCQB: MGPHF) ("Mason") is pleased to announce that on October 29, 2024, it made an investment of CAD $1 million (the "Investment") in Sand Minerals Inc. ("Sand Minerals"), a recently established private company. Sand Minerals was founded by William Randall and the former team of Arena Minerals Inc. ("Arena"), which was acquired by Lithium Americas Corp., in a CAD $311 million transaction. Members of this team were also part of Lithium-X Energy Corp., which was sold to NextView New Energy Lion Hong Kong Ltd. for CAD $265 million.

Similar to the previous ventures of Arena and Lithium-X, Sand Minerals will be primarily focused on the acquisition and development of lithium brine projects in Argentina.

Mr. Fahad Al-Tamimi, Chairman of Mason, commented: "We couldn't be more excited to embark on this new venture with Will Randall and his highly respected and dynamic team, in the promising world of lithium. While North American investors have moved away from lithium investments, many parts of the world continue to see a rapid adoption of electric vehicles. We believe it is only a matter of time before the North American market catches up to other major economies, which will likely trigger another strong lithium cycle."

Will Randall, Chief Executive Officer of Sand Minerals, commented: "This is an opportune time to re-enter the lithium market. We are witnessing unprecedented demand for lithium, driven by the global transition to electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and the broader push for a decarbonized future. The opportunities in this sector are vast, and we believe now is the time to strategically position ourselves to capitalize on these trends."

Strategic Investment by Mason Resources

Mason has become a significant shareholder of Sand Minerals. In connection with the Investment, the Company entered into an investor rights agreement with Mason, pursuant to which Mason has been granted certain rights in the event it maintains minimum ownership thresholds in the Company. So long as Mason holds 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, it will have the right to designate (the "Nomination Right") up to one nominee to the board of directors of Sand Minerals (the "Board").

The Lithium Market

The lithium market is characterized by cyclical volatility, with each cycle becoming increasingly pronounced. Mason believes this investment presents a unique opportunity to support an experienced and highly skilled team at a time when lithium assets are severely undervalued.

About Mason Resources Inc.

Mason Resources Inc. is a Canadian corporation focused on seeking investment opportunities. Mason is the largest shareholder of Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) which is focusing on the large-scale production of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several industrial sectors, including concrete and polymers, which are expected to require large volumes of graphene and, in turn, large volumes of graphite. Mason is also one of the largest shareholders of Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (TSXV: NOU) (NYSE: NMG), an integrated company developing responsible mining and advanced manufacturing operations to supply the global economy with carbon-neutral active anode material to power EV (electric vehicle) and renewable energy storage systems. The company is developing a fully integrated ore-to-battery-material source of graphite-based active anode material in Quebec, Canada. With enviable ESG standards and structuring partnerships with anchor customers, Nouveau Monde Graphite is set to become a strategic supplier to the world's leading lithium-ion battery and EV manufacturers, providing high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability. Lastly, Mason is the largest shareholder of NorthX Nickel Corp. (CSE: NIX), a Canadian Ni-Cu-Co-PGE focused exploration and development company with an extensive portfolio of assets in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. The company's flagship asset is the Grasset Project, located within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, with an indicated mineral resource of 5.5 Mt @ 1.53% NiEq (such NiEq grade being established based on: 1.22% Ni, 0.13% Cu, 0.03% Co, 0.26 g/t Pt, 0.64 g/t Pd). In addition, the company holds a portfolio of 37 properties and over 300 km2 in the world-class mining district of Sudbury, Ontario.

For more information:

www.masonresourcesinc.com
www.blackswangraphene.com
www.NMG.com
www.northxnickel.com

Mason Resources Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors
Peter Damouni, President & Chief Executive Officer

For more information please contact:

Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Development
phardy@masonresourcesinc.com
+1 (416) 844-7365

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

Forward-Looking Information

The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking information relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to Mason's investment in Sand Minerals and the likelihood that the investment, for which there is currently no market or liquidity, will result in profitability for the Corporation on the timeline projected or at all, the holding of the NMG, Black Swan and NorthX Nickel shares, risks related to the development of NMG's projects, risks related to Black Swan's and NorthX Nickel's business, risk related to the failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with the industry; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of feasibility studies, and the possibility that future results will not be consistent with Mason's expectations; risks related to commodity prices fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to Mason's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in Mason's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Mason does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Actual events or results could differ materially from Mason's expectations or projections.

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FAQ

How much did Mason Resources (MGPHF) invest in Sand Minerals?

Mason Resources invested CAD $1 million in Sand Minerals on October 29, 2024.

What rights did Mason Resources (MGPHF) secure in Sand Minerals?

Mason Resources secured the right to nominate one director to Sand Minerals' board when maintaining a 10% ownership threshold.

What is Sand Minerals' primary business focus?

Sand Minerals primarily focuses on the acquisition and development of lithium brine projects in Argentina.

What are the previous successful exits of Sand Minerals' management team?

The team previously led Arena Minerals (sold for CAD $311 million) and Lithium-X Energy Corp. (sold for CAD $265 million).