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Lithium South Development (OTCQB: LISMF) has provided an update on the sale of its Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project to POSCO Argentina SAU. The transaction involves a 60-day due diligence period followed by a 60-day definitive agreement period, potentially concluding by November 19, 2025.

Following the definitive agreement, the company plans to hold a shareholder meeting to vote on the sale and approve an issuer bid to purchase all outstanding company securities using the net proceeds from the transaction. Canaccord Genuity Corp. is serving as financial advisor for the deal.

Lithium South Development (OTCQB: LISMF) ha fornito un aggiornamento sulla vendita del suo progetto litio Hombre Muerto North a POSCO Argentina SAU. L’operazione prevede un periodo di due diligence di 60 giorni seguito da un periodo di 60 giorni per l’accordo definitivo, con possibile conclusione entro il 19 novembre 2025.

Dopo l’accordo definitivo, la società intende convocare un’assemblea degli azionisti per votare la vendita e approvare un’offerta pubblica di acquisto per acquisire tutte le azioni in circolazione utilizzando il ricavato netto della transazione. Canaccord Genuity Corp. è il consulente finanziario incaricato dell’operazione.

Lithium South Development (OTCQB: LISMF) ha proporcionado una actualización sobre la venta de su Proyecto de Litio Hombre Muerto North a POSCO Argentina SAU. La transacción incluye un período de diligencia debida de 60 días seguido por un período de 60 días para el acuerdo definitivo, con posible conclusión el 19 de noviembre de 2025.

Tras el acuerdo definitivo, la compañía planea convocar una junta de accionistas para votar la venta y aprobar una oferta pública para comprar todos los valores pendientes de la empresa usando los ingresos netos de la transacción. Canaccord Genuity Corp. actúa como asesor financiero del acuerdo.

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Lithium South Development (OTCQB : LISMF) a fourni une mise à jour concernant la vente de son projet lithium Hombre Muerto North à POSCO Argentina SAU. La transaction comprend une période de diligence raisonnable de 60 jours suivie d’une période de 60 jours pour l’accord définitif, pouvant se conclure d’ici le 19 novembre 2025.

Après l’accord définitif, la société prévoit de convoquer une assemblée générale des actionnaires pour voter la vente et approuver une offre publique visant à racheter tous les titres en circulation en utilisant le produit net de la transaction. Canaccord Genuity Corp. agit en tant que conseiller financier pour cette opération.

Lithium South Development (OTCQB: LISMF) hat ein Update zum Verkauf seines Hombre Muerto North Lithium-Projekts an POSCO Argentina SAU gegeben. Die Transaktion umfasst eine 60-tägige Due-Diligence-Phase gefolgt von einer 60-tägigen Phase für die endgültige Vereinbarung, die möglicherweise bis zum 19. November 2025 abgeschlossen wird.

Nach der endgültigen Vereinbarung plant das Unternehmen eine Hauptversammlung einzuberufen, um über den Verkauf abzustimmen und ein Übernahmeangebot zu genehmigen, um alle ausstehenden Wertpapiere des Unternehmens zu erwerben und dabei den Nettoerlös aus der Transaktion zu verwenden. Canaccord Genuity Corp. fungiert als Finanzberater für den Deal.

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  • Potential sale of major asset to established company POSCO Holdings
  • Planned share buyback program to return value to shareholders
  • Professional financial advisory from Canaccord Genuity Corp.
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  • Company will be selling its sole recorded asset
  • Extended timeline for deal completion (up to November 19, 2025)
  • Transaction still subject to due diligence and shareholder approval

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company" or "Lithium South") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) is providing an update to it's news release of July 30, 2025 regarding the sale of the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project property package (the "Transaction") to POSCO Argentina SAU, which is the 100-per-cent-owned Argentine subsidiary of POSCO Holdings Inc. ("POSCO"). 

Management is providing an update regarding the milestones to be achieved  and the timing of the proposed transaction.  As per the July 30, 2025 press release, the Company and POSCO are in the process of completing a 60-day due diligence period followed by a 60-day period to complete a definitive agreement on the purchase.  If it takes the maximum amount of time, this process will be completed by November 19, 2025.  Once the definitive agreement has been signed, as this is the sole asset that the Company has recorded on its books, the Company will then call an Annual General and Special meeting  to have the shareholders vote on matters that will include the  proposed sale as well as approval to immediately undertake an issuer bid to purchase up to all of the issued and outstanding securities of the Company for the net value received after closing of the transaction. This value will be determined in a future press release.

The Company is working with Canaccord Genuity Corp. as financial advisor, and with POSCO to complete the due diligence within the required time frame.  The Company will provide future updates as the transaction moves forward.

About Lithium South Development Corp.

Lithium South owns 100% of the HMN Li Project located in Salta and Catamarca Provinces, Argentina, in the heart of the lithium triangle. The Salar del Hombre Muerto has a history of lithium production, with Rio Tinto Lithium (Formerly Arcadium Lithium and recently purchased by Rio Tinto Corporation for US$6.7 billion in March 2025) in operation to the south of the HMN Li Project for over twenty-five years.  The HMN Li Project is adjacent to the east with a U.S. billion-dollar lithium development by POSCO Argentina S.A.U., now in lithium production. Exploration work to date has delineated a NI 43-101 compliant 1,583,200 tonne Lithium Carbonate Equivalent ("LCE") Resource at an average grade of 736 milligrams per liter lithium (mg/L Li ) , with 1,463,000 tonnes in the measured category  and 120,000 tonnes in the indicated category, at a cutoff grade of 500 mg/l Li (Note 1 below) on the Alba Sabrina, Natalia Maria, and Tramo claim blocks, three of five non-contiguous blocks that make up the HMN Li Project (View Report: ). A recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (Note 2 below) April 30, 2024, delineates potential to develop a 15,600 tonne per year lithium carbonate project.  LIS is now moving the project forward to a Feasibility Study.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Adrian F. C. Hobkirk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Investors / Shareholders call 855-415-8100 / website:

The contents of this press release and the scientific information contained herein were reviewed by Mr. William Feyerabend, CPG, a Consulting Geologist and a Qualified Person under N.I. 43-101. Mr. Feyerabend participated in the writing of this press release and approves the content.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed the content of this news release and therefore does not accept responsibility or liability for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release.

Note 1: A report titled,ÌýUpdated Mineral Resource Estimate â€� Hombre Muerto North Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report Catamarca and Salta, Argentina, Mark King, PhD, PGeo, Peter Ehren, M.Sc, MAusIMM, September 5th, 2023.

Note 2: The report titled,Ìý,Ìýwas completed by Knight Piesold Consulting and JDS Energy and Mining Inc., and on SEDAR April 30, 2024

This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.  The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements.  We seek safe harbor.

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FAQ

What is the timeline for Lithium South's (LISMF) sale of Hombre Muerto North to POSCO?

The transaction includes a 60-day due diligence period followed by a 60-day definitive agreement period, potentially completing by November 19, 2025.

What will happen to Lithium South (LISMF) shareholders after the POSCO deal?

After the sale, the company plans to hold a shareholder meeting to approve an issuer bid to purchase all outstanding company securities using the net proceeds from the transaction.

Who is advising Lithium South (LISMF) on the POSCO transaction?

Canaccord Genuity Corp. is serving as the financial advisor for the transaction.

What asset is Lithium South (LISMF) selling to POSCO?

Lithium South is selling the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project, which is the company's sole recorded asset.

What approvals are needed for the Lithium South (LISMF) and POSCO deal?

The deal requires completion of due diligence, signing of a definitive agreement, and shareholder approval at an Annual General and Special meeting.
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