Lithium Corporation Announces Restructuring of Nevada Lithium Project Interests with Morella Corporation
Lithium Corporation (OTCQB: LTUM) has announced a strategic restructuring of its joint venture arrangements with Morella Corporation (ASX: 1MC) regarding Nevada lithium projects. Under the new agreement, Morella will acquire 100% ownership of the Fish Lake Valley (FLV) South and North Big Smoky (NBS) projects, while LTUM retains full ownership of FLV North.
The deal includes significant royalty components, with LTUM maintaining a 3.5% Net Smelter Royalty over both FLV South and NBS. Morella has the option to repurchase 50% of the NSR for $3 million (FLV South) and $2 million (NBS) within five years. The agreement also includes revised equity considerations and mutual Rights of First Refusal on future transfers.
Lithium Corporation (OTCQB: LTUM) ha annunciato una ristrutturazione strategica delle sue joint venture con Morella Corporation (ASX: 1MC) relative ai progetti di litio in Nevada. Con il nuovo accordo, Morella acquisirà il 100% della proprietà dei progetti Fish Lake Valley (FLV) South e North Big Smoky (NBS), mentre LTUM manterrà la piena proprietà di FLV North.
L’intesa prevede componenti significative di royalties: LTUM conserverà un 3,5% Net Smelter Royalty su FLV South e su NBS. Morella potrà riacquistare il 50% di tale NSR per $3 milioni (FLV South) e $2 milioni (NBS) entro cinque anni. L’accordo include inoltre rivisti accordi azionari e reciproci Diritti di Prelazione per future cessioni.
Lithium Corporation (OTCQB: LTUM) ha anunciado una reestructuración estratégica de sus acuerdos de joint venture con Morella Corporation (ASX: 1MC) relacionados con proyectos de litio en Nevada. Según el nuevo acuerdo, Morella adquirirá el 100% de la propiedad de los proyectos Fish Lake Valley (FLV) South y North Big Smoky (NBS), mientras que LTUM conservará la propiedad total de FLV North.
El trato incluye componentes importantes de regalÃas: LTUM mantendrá un 3,5% Net Smelter Royalty sobre FLV South y NBS. Morella tendrá la opción de recomprar el 50% del NSR por $3 millones (FLV South) y $2 millones (NBS) dentro de cinco años. El acuerdo también contempla consideraciones de capital revisadas y Derechos de Preferencia mutuos para futuras transferencias.
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Lithium Corporation (OTCQB: LTUM) a annoncé une restructuration stratégique de ses accords de coentreprise avec Morella Corporation (ASX: 1MC) concernant des projets de lithium au Nevada. Selon le nouvel accord, Morella acquerra 100 % des projets Fish Lake Valley (FLV) South et North Big Smoky (NBS), tandis que LTUM conservera la pleine propriété de FLV North.
L’accord comprend des composantes de redevances importantes : LTUM conserve une 3,5 % Net Smelter Royalty sur FLV South et NBS. Morella a la possibilité de racheter 50 % de cette NSR pour 3 millions $ (FLV South) et 2 millions $ (NBS) dans un délai de cinq ans. L’accord inclut également des révisions des considérations en capitaux et des droits de premier refus mutuels pour de futures cessions.
Lithium Corporation (OTCQB: LTUM) hat eine strategische Umstrukturierung seiner Joint-Venture-Vereinbarungen mit Morella Corporation (ASX: 1MC) bezüglich Lithiumprojekten in Nevada angekündigt. Laut der neuen Vereinbarung wird Morella 100% Eigentum an den Projekten Fish Lake Valley (FLV) South und North Big Smoky (NBS) übernehmen, während LTUM das volle Eigentum an FLV North behält.
Der Deal enthält bedeutende Royalty-Komponenten: LTUM behält eine 3,5% Net Smelter Royalty auf FLV South und NBS. Morella hat die Option, 50% dieser NSR innerhalb von fünf Jahren zurückzukaufen für $3 Millionen (FLV South) bzw. $2 Millionen (NBS). Die Vereinbarung umfasst außerdem überarbeitete Beteiligungsbedingungen und gegenseitige Vorkaufsrechte bei künftigen Übertragungen.
- Retention of valuable 3.5% NSR royalty on FLV South and NBS projects
- 100% ownership consolidation of FLV North project with historical lithium-boron brine production
- Potential future royalty buyback payments worth up to $5 million combined
- Simplified ownership structure enhancing strategic flexibility
- Loss of direct ownership interest in FLV South and NBS projects
- Reduction in future share entitlements from original agreements
- Delayed equity compensation with staggered issuance over 18 months
Elko, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - September 10, 2025) - Lithium Corporation (OTCQB: LTUM) ("the Company"), a mineral exploration company committed to advancing North America's energy independence through domestic critical mineral resource exploration and development, is pleased to announce the execution of a binding Deed of Termination and Assignment with Morella Corporation Limited (ASX: 1MC) ("Morella"), restructuring joint venture arrangements over the Fish Lake Valley ("FLV") South and North Big Smoky ("NBS") lithium prospects in Nevada, USA.
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The restructuring follows a comprehensive review by Morella of the FLV South and NBS project areas which demonstrated promising lithium exploration results and are regarded as high-potential assets with strong development pathways. The new agreement allows Lithium Corporation to focus on advancing the Fish Lake Valley North prospect, where lithium-boron enriched brine was produced in the past. The reappearance of the FLV North project as a
Lithium Corporation believes this agreement enhances its strategic flexibility and preserves long-term value through retained royalty interests and continued exposure to the development of FLV South and NBS. The Company remains committed to advancing its wholly owned assets and evaluating new opportunities in the critical minerals exploration sector.
Tom Lewis, President, Lithium Corporation, commented, "This restructuring reflects a pragmatic and mutually beneficial evolution of our long-standing relationship with Morella. By simplifying ownership structures and retaining royalty exposure, Lithium Corporation is well-positioned to benefit from future development success at FLV South and NBS, while focusing our efforts on advancing FLV North and our other assets."
Key Terms of the Agreement
Project AGÕæÈ˹ٷ½ignment
- Morella will assume
100% ownership of the FLV South and NBS project areas. - Lithium Corporation will retain
100% ownership of the FLV North claims.
Royalty Interests
- Lithium Corporation retains a
3.5% Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) over both FLV South and NBS. - Morella holds the right to repurchase
50% of the NSR for$3 million USD (FLV South) and$2 million USD (NBS) within five years.
Equity Considerations
- Shares previously due to Lithium Corporation in 2025 under the original agreements will now be issued on a staggered basis over an 18-month period.
- All future share entitlements beyond this issuance have been extinguished.
Mutual Rights of First Refusal (ROFR)
- Both parties grant each other a ROFR on any future transfer or disposal of claims or NSR interests, reinforcing a continued collaborative relationship.
Learn more about Lithium Corporation's complete portfolio of lithium, graphite, titanium/rare earth elements, antimony and fluorspar prospects:
About Lithium Corporation
Lithium Corporation is a mineral exploration company dedicated to securing North America's energy independence through domestic critical mineral resources. As one of the few Project Generators in North America's critical minerals sector, the Company leverages its extensive exploration expertise to focus on energy metals with the goal of helping achieve energy independence for North America.
The Company's dual operational focus spans two worldclass mining jurisdictions, with promising lithium prospects in Nevada, USA, and a diverse portfolio of titanium, rare earth elements, graphite, fluorspar, and antimony properties in British Columbia, Canada. Lithium Corporation is committed to driving a secure and independent energy future for North America through strategic investments in energy metals exploration and related opportunities, such as renewable energy generation and energy storage solutions.
Contact
Tom Lewis, CEO
775-410-5287
[email protected]
About Morella Corporation
Morella Corporation is an exploration and resource development company focused on lithium and battery minerals. The company is engaged in exploration, resource definition, and development activities on projects strategically located in Tier 1 mining jurisdictions in both Australia and the United States. Morella is dedicated to securing and developing lithium raw materials to meet the growing demand for battery minerals essential for the global transition to a low carbon economy.
Contact
James Brown, Managing Director
[email protected]
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Tom Lewis"
Tom Lewis,
President & CEO
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