Cruz Battery Metals Corporation (ID) (BKTPF)

Cruz Battery Metals Announces Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate on its Solar Lithium Project in Big Smokey Valley, NevadaMarch 18, 2026 3:01 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2026) - Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: CRUZ) (OTCID: BKTPF) (FSE: A40YSN) ("Cruz" or the "Company") has received its maiden mineral resource estimate for the 100-per-cent-owned Cruz Solar Lithium Clay Deposit in Big Smokey Valley north of Tonopah, Nevada. Using a 300 ppm Li cutoff, the MRE is 50 Mt @ 608 ppm Li for 161,000 indicated tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) and 183 Mt @ 539 ppm Li for 525,000 inferred tonnes of LCE.James Nelson, President of Cruz Battery Metals stated, "We appreciate Stantec, a world leader in the industry, preparing our Technical Report and mineral resource estimate for the Solar lithium project in Nevada. Using the 300 ppm Li cut-off, the MRE is 50 Mt @ 608 ppm Li for 161,000 indicated tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) and 183 Mt @ 539 ppm Li for 525,000 inferred tonnes of LCE."Table 1
Lithium Resource Estimates - Metric UnitsCutoff VolumeTonnesLiThousand Tonnes (Kt)Li 
(ppm)(Km3)(Kt)(ppm)LiLi2CO3LiOH.H20Indicated30029,19749,6356083016118340025,22342,8796492814816850020,37534,6386972412814660014,55024,73575619991137009,22715,6868181368788005,0028,50387674045Inferred300107,667183,0345399952559740087,662149,0255838746252650060,768103,3066416635240160033,26056,5427164021524570017,20829,254772231201378004,7208,02485673742 CIM definitions are followed for classification of Mineral Resource.Mineral Resource surface pit extent has been estimated using a lithium carbonate price of US21,000 US$/tonne and mining cost of US$3.25/tonne for waste, a total processing of US$50.5/tonne, a lithium recovery of 90%, fixed density of 1.70 g/cm3 (1.43 tons/yd3) and 500 ppm cut-off grade. Conversions: 1 metric tonne = 1.102 short tons, metric m3 = 1.308 yd3, Li2CO3:Li ratio = 5.32, LiOH.H2O:Li ratio = 6.05Totals may not represent the sum of the parts due to rounding.The Mineral Resource estimate has been prepared by Joan Kester, PG of Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in conformity with CIM "Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Best Practices" guidelines and are reported in accordance with the Canadian Securities Administrators NI 43-101. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that any mineral resource will be converted into mineral reserve.Stantec's base case MRE at a 500 ppm cut-off grade is 35 Mt @ 697 ppm Li for 128,000 indicated tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) and 103 Mt @ 641 ppm Li for 352,000 inferred tonnes of LCE. The Mineral Resource Estimate has been prepared by Joan Kester, P.Geo of Stantec Consulting Services Ltd. ("Stantec") in conformity with CIM "Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Best Practices" guidelines and are reported in accordance with the Canadian Securities Administrators NI 43-101. The Stantec Qualified Person (Joan Kester, P.Geo.) has direct experience in lithium clay exploration projects in Nevada. Joan Kester is the Qualified Person for the American Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LI) (OTCQX: AMLIF) TLC Lithium Project Technical Reports.Qualified PersonThe technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Joan Kester, P.Geo., a Stantec qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. About Cruz Battery Metals Corp.In Nova Scotia, Cruz has recently acquired the ~5,000-acre 'South Advocate Hydrogen Project'. Cruz also has the 'Sterling South Gold/Copper Project' in Ontario, Canada. In addition, Cruz currently has several battery metals focused projects located in the USA. Cruz's Nevada lithium projects consist of the 4,938-acre 'Solar Lithium Project', the 240-acre 'Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project', and the 580-acre 'Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project'. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.If you would like to be added to Cruz's news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzbatterymetals.comCruz Battery Metals Corp."James Nelson"James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and DirectorFor more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzbatterymetals.com
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Twitter: @CruzBattMetalsNeither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/288914
Original: Cruz Battery Metals Announces Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate on its Solar Lithium Project in Big Smokey Valley, Nevada

Bought 25k this am at 0.0335. Proximity play to QIMCF, which I added Friday.

Cruz Battery Metals Acquires the 'South-Advocate Hydrogen Project' in Nova Scotia Directly Bordering Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.March 16, 2026 3:01 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2026) - Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: CRUZ) (OTCID: BKTPF) (WKN: A40YSN) ("Cruz" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has acquired the ~5,000-acre 'South Advocate Hydrogen Project', prospective for hydrogen, directly bordering Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.'s (QIMC) projects in Nova Scotia. Management is formulating plans to start a work program as soon as possible. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.James Nelson, President of Cruz Battery Metals stated, "Hydrogen exploration companies are experiencing a surge of investor attention recently, and we are pleased to be able to acquire the South-Advocate project, prospective for hydrogen directly bordering Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.'s who have made a major recent hydrogen discovery in Nova Scotia. Over the past year, the share price of Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. has gone from a low of $0.12 to a high of $2.37 on March 10, 2026. Cruz now joins other companies such as Rio Tinto and, according to the financial post(1), Koloma Inc., a Denver-based natural hydrogen company backed by investors including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates through their respective venture funds, as recent entrants into this emerging hydrogen exploration hub. Hydrogen is expected to play a major role in the global transition to cleaner energy as industries like steel, shipping, and aviation seek low-carbon fuels, demand for hydrogen could grow rapidly, potentially benefiting companies positioned in the sector. The Company is very optimistic about the growth prospects for the remainder of 2026 with multiple potential catalysts on the horizon."According to a news release dated March 10, 2026,(2) Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. announced the completion of Discovery Hole DDH-26-01 to a depth of 711 metres at its West-Advocate hydrogen project in Nova Scotia. Drilling intersected a persistent hydrogen-bearing system beginning at approximately 505 metres, where visible gas was observed at the drill head and well water returned headspace hydrogen concentrations that exceeded the detection limits of the Company's GA5000 gas analyser. Hydrogen concentrations remained elevated to the end of the hole, confirming that the system remains open at depth as drilling advances, with Hole 2 targeting structural zones to the north-west.In recent news announced on January 28, 2026, Cruz entered into a joint venture agreement ("JV") to explore the deep basin lithium brine potential in Clayton Valley, Nevada. The 115 mineral claims comprising the 2,300-acre JV land package are all located within, and completely surrounded by, SLB's (formerly Schlumberger) and Pure Energy Minerals' lithium deposit (see map below). Clayton Valley, Nevada is home to the only long-established producing lithium brine basin in the U.S., Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine mine, which extracts lithium from subsurface brines. It has been the sole U.S. producing lithium brine operation since the 1960's. Qualified PersonThe technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Frank Bain, PGeo, a director of the Company and qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Bain has not independently verified American Lithium Corp.'s Technical Report. These claims were acquired via staking. About Cruz Battery Metals Corp.In Nova Scotia, Cruz has recently acquired the ~5,000-acre 'South Advocate Hydrogen Project'. Cruz also has the 'Sterling South Gold/Copper Project' in Ontario, Canada. In addition, Cruz currently has several battery metals focused projects located in the USA. Cruz's Nevada lithium projects consist of the 4,938-acre 'Solar Lithium Project', the 240-acre 'Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project', and the 580-acre 'Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project'. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.If you would like to be added to Cruz's news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzbatterymetals.com.Cruz Battery Metals Corp."James Nelson"James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and DirectorFor more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzbatterymetals.com
W: www.cruzbatterymetals.com
Twitter: @CruzBattMetalsNeither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.(1) https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/early-exploration-fuels-white-hydrogen-buzz-in-nova-scotia (2) https://webfiles.thecse.com/287951.pdf?qA3bgbsZWUiHOqPO5FXqrgXhoIuwSvFGTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/288612
Original: Cruz Battery Metals Acquires the 'South-Advocate Hydrogen Project' in Nova Scotia Directly Bordering Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.

RETRANSMISSION: Cruz Battery Metals Enters into Joint Venture Agreement for Deep Basin Lithium Brine Exploration in Clayton Valley, NevadaJanuary 29, 2026 3:01 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 29, 2026) - Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: CRUZ) (OTCID: BKTPF) (WKN: A40YSN) ("Cruz" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture agreement ("JV") with Sienna Resources Inc. ("Sienna") and Adelayde Exploration Inc. ("Adelayde") to explore the deep basin lithium brine potential in Clayton Valley, Nevada. The 115 mineral claims comprising the 2,300-acre JV land package are all located within, and completely surrounded by, SLB's (formerly Schlumberger) and Pure Energy Minerals' lithium deposit (see map below). Clayton Valley, Nevada is home to the only long-established producing lithium brine basin in the U.S., Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine mine, which extracts lithium from subsurface brines. It has been the sole U.S. producing lithium brine operation since the 1960's.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/4754/281977_abc2bfdaf45ecb4c_002full.jpgJames Nelson, President of Cruz Battery Metals, stated, "With the recent resurgence of investor attention back into the lithium sector, management feels this is an opportune time to not only proceed with producing a maiden resource estimate on the Solar Lithium Project in Big Smoky Valley, Nevada, but we are also very excited to enter this joint venture exploration agreement to test the deepest parts of Clayton Valley, which hosts the only lithium brine basin with production in the USA. To be able to merge our projects into one large block prospective for lithium brine discovery in Clayton Valley, Nevada, and share in the costs and benefits of such exploration, makes a lot of sense for our shareholders. Lithium prices are currently at 2-year highs and are now up well over 150% since June 2025, according to tradingeconomics.com(1). The Company is very optimistic about the growth prospects for the remainder of 2026 and beyond as we become more active than we've been in years."In recent news announced on January 9, 2026, Cruz engaged Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete a maiden resource estimate ("MRE") and Technical Report for the Solar Lithium Project in Big Smoky Valley, Nevada. The Technical Report will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101. The Stantec qualified person (Derek Loveday, PGeo) has direct experience in the Tonopah area, which includes visiting Albemarle Corp.'s Silver Peak mine, visiting ioneer Ltd.'s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, and completing a resource estimate and Technical Report for American Lithium Corp. on the TLC lithium project.Throughout the first 4 phases of drilling (announced on January 17, 2022, May 18, 2022, March 31, 2023, & July 13, 2023), Cruz has discovered lithium in all 14 drill holes on the 100-per-cent owned, 4,938-acre Solar Lithium Project in Nevada, directly bordering American Lithium Corp.'s (LI, AMLIF) TLC lithium project.According to American Lithium Corp.'s website, "In February 2025, the American Lithium Corp. announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate that significantly increased the contained lithium resources for the TLC project. This MRE was completed as part of the process of compiling the maiden preliminary economic assessment and was incorporated into the Mine Plan within the maiden PEA, which was released on February 1st, 2023. TLC currently hosts 6.17Mt lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) measured resources, 2.39Mt LCE indicated resources and 1.44Mt LCE inferred resources." (2) Cruz management cannot verify American Lithium Corp.'s results other than the publicly available information. Key terms of the Joint Venture Agreement:This binding letter agreement (this "Agreement") sets out the principal terms of a contractual joint venture (the "Joint Venture") among Adelayde Exploration Inc. ("Adelayde"), Sienna Resources Inc. ("Sienna") and Cruz Battery Metals Corp. ("Cruz" and collectively with Adelayde and Sienna, the "Parties"), whereby each Party has agreed to share in the costs, expenses, liabilities and benefits of the joint exploration and development of the mineral claims that are prospective for lithium. Initial Contributions and Profit Sharing: Each Party, through their respective affiliates, will continue to hold legal title to their respective mineral claims that comprise the Project as set out in Schedule A but agrees to hold such legal title for the benefit of the Joint Venture, with each Party holding a one third beneficial interest in each mineral claim until termination of or exit from the Joint Venture in accordance with the terms hereof.Each Party agrees to work and collaborate together to advance the exploration and development of the Project. If the Parties unanimously agree on any exploration and development programs, each Party will contribute one third of such costs and will be entitled to one third of any benefits. Similarly, each Party will be responsible for one third of any liabilities of the Project.Each Party will have the right to exit or terminate its participation in the Joint Venture with 30 days' written notice to the other Parties, following which such exiting Party will no longer be entitled to any benefit, cost, expense, or liability of the Joint Venture from that date going forward. Following the end of the notice period, the mineral claims of such exiting Party as set out in Schedule A will be deemed to be removed from the Joint Venture.Definitive Agreement. Following the creation of the Joint Venture by signing this Agreement, the Parties may elect to further develop and memorialize the terms of the Joint Venture by entering into a definitive agreement and structuring the Joint Venture through a special purpose vehicle (the "JV Entity") and transferring ownership of the mineral claims to the JV Entity (whether in the form of a unanimous shareholders agreement, limited partnership agreement, joint venture agreement, co-ownership agreement of some other form of agreement) (the "Governing Agreement"; and, together with the contribution agreements, the "Definitive Agreements"). The Definitive Agreements shall include the terms summarized in this Agreement and such other representations, warranties, conditions, covenants, indemnities, and other terms as are customary for transactions of this nature and not inconsistent with this Agreement. Please click here to view the completed Joint Venture Agreement.Qualified PersonThe technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Frank Bain, PGeo, a director of the Company and qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Bain has not independently verified American Lithium Corp.'s Technical Report. About Cruz Battery Metals Corp.Cruz currently has several battery metals focused projects located in the USA. Cruz's Nevada lithium projects consist of the 4,938-acre 'Solar Lithium Project', the 240-acre 'Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project', and the 580-acre 'Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project'. In Idaho Cruz has the 124-acre 'Idaho Cobalt Belt Project'. Cruz also has the 'Sterling South Gold/Copper Project' in Ontario, Canada. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.If you would like to be added to Cruz's news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzbatterymetals.comCruz Battery Metals Corp."James Nelson"James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and DirectorFor more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzbatterymetals.com
W: www.cruzbatterymetals.com
Twitter: @CruzBattMetalsNeither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/lithium (1)https://americanlithiumcorp.com/tlc-lithium-project/ (2)To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/281977
Original: RETRANSMISSION: Cruz Battery Metals Enters into Joint Venture Agreement for Deep Basin Lithium Brine Exploration in Clayton Valley, Nevada

Cruz Battery Metals Enters into Joint Venture Agreement for Deep Basin Lithium Brine Exploration in Clayton Valley, NevadaJanuary 28, 2026 8:01 AM
NewsfileVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2026) - Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: CRUZ) (OTCID: BKTPF) (WKN: A40YSN) ("Cruz" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture agreement ("JV") with Sienna Resources Inc. ("Sienna") and Adelayde Exploration Inc. ("Adelayde") to explore the deep basin lithium brine potential in Clayton Valley, Nevada. The 115 mineral claims comprising the 2,300-acre JV land package are all located within, and completely surrounded by, SLB's (formerly Schlumberger) and Pure Energy Minerals' lithium deposit (see map below). Clayton Valley, Nevada is home to the only long-established producing lithium brine basin in the U.S., Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine mine, which extracts lithium from subsurface brines. It has been the sole U.S. producing lithium brine operation since the 1960's.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/4754/281860_f41997e1d418fbd4_002full.jpgJames Nelson, President of Cruz Battery Metals, stated, "With the recent resurgence of investor attention back into the lithium sector, management feels this is an opportune time to not only proceed with producing a maiden resource estimate on the Solar Lithium Project in Big Smoky Valley, Nevada, but we are also very excited to enter this joint venture exploration agreement to test the deepest parts of Clayton Valley, which hosts the only lithium brine basin with production in the USA. To be able to merge our projects into one large block prospective for lithium brine discovery in Clayton Valley, Nevada, and share in the costs and benefits of such exploration, makes a lot of sense for our shareholders. Lithium prices are currently at 2-year highs and are now up well over 150% since June 2025, according to tradingeconomics.com(1). The Company is very optimistic about the growth prospects for the remainder of 2026 and beyond as we become more active than we've been in years."In recent news announced on January 9,2026, Cruz engaged Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete a maiden resource estimate ("MRE") and Technical Report for the Solar Lithium Project in Big Smoky Valley, Nevada. The Technical Report will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101. The Stantec qualified person (Derek Loveday, PGeo) has direct experience in the Tonopah area, which includes visiting Albemarle Corp.'s Silver Peak mine, visiting ioneer Ltd.'s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, and completing a resource estimate and Technical Report for American Lithium Corp. on the TLC lithium project.Throughout the first 4 phases of drilling (announced on January 17, 2022, May 18, 2022, March 31, 2023, & July 13, 2023), Cruz has discovered lithium in all 14 drill holes on the 100-per-cent owned, 4,938-acre Solar Lithium Project in Nevada, directly bordering American Lithium Corp.'s (LI, AMLIF) TLC lithium project.According to American Lithium Corp.'s website, "In February 2025, the American Lithium Corp. announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate that significantly increased the contained lithium resources for the TLC project. This MRE was completed as part of the process of compiling the maiden preliminary economic assessment and was incorporated into the Mine Plan within the maiden PEA, which was released on February 1st, 2023. TLC currently hosts 6.17Mt lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) measured resources, 2.39Mt LCE indicated resources and 1.44Mt LCE inferred resources." (2). Cruz management cannot verify American Lithium Corp.'s results other than the publicly available information. Key terms of the Joint Venture Agreement:This binding letter agreement (this "Agreement") sets out the principal terms of a contractual joint venture (the "Joint Venture") among Adelayde Exploration Inc. ("Adelayde"), Sienna Resources Inc. ("Sienna") and Cruz Battery Metals Corp. ("Cruz") and collectively with Adelayde and Sienna, the "Parties"), whereby each Party has agreed to share in the costs, expenses, liabilities and benefits of the joint exploration and development of the mineral claims that are prospective for lithium. Initial Contributions and Profit Sharing: Each Party, through their respective affiliates, will continue to hold legal title to their respective mineral claims that comprise the Project as set out in Schedule A but agrees to hold such legal title for the benefit of the Joint Venture, with each Party holding a one third beneficial interest in each mineral claim until termination of or exit from the Joint Venture in accordance with the terms hereof.Each Party agrees to work and collaborate together to advance the exploration and development of the Project. If the Parties unanimously agree on any exploration and development programs, each Party will contribute one third of such costs and will be entitled to one third of any benefits. Similarly, each Party will be responsible for one third of any liabilities of the Project.Each Party will have the right to exit or terminate its participation in the Joint Venture with 30 days' written notice to the other Parties, following which such exiting Party will no longer be entitled to any benefit, cost, expense, or liability of the Joint Venture from that date going forward. Following the end of the notice period, the mineral claims of such exiting Party as set out in Schedule A will be deemed to be removed from the Joint Venture.Definitive Agreement. Following the creation of the Joint Venture by signing this Agreement, the Parties may elect to further develop and memorialize the terms of the Joint Venture by entering into a definitive agreement and structuring the Joint Venture through a special purpose vehicle (the "JV Entity") and transferring ownership of the mineral claims to the JV Entity (whether in the form of a unanimous shareholders agreement, limited partnership agreement, joint venture agreement, co-ownership agreement of some other form of agreement) (the "Governing Agreement"; and, together with the contribution agreements, the "Definitive Agreements"). The Definitive Agreements shall include the terms summarized in this Agreement and such other representations, warranties, conditions, covenants, indemnities, and other terms as are customary for transactions of this nature and not inconsistent with this Agreement. Please click here to view the completed Joint Venture Agreement.Qualified PersonThe technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Frank Bain, PGeo, a director of the Company and qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Bain has not independently verified American Lithium Corp.'s Technical Report. About Cruz Battery Metals Corp.Cruz currently has several battery metals focused projects located in the USA. Cruz's Nevada lithium projects consist of the 4,938-acre 'Solar Lithium Project', the 240-acre 'Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project', and the 580-acre 'Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project'. In Idaho Cruz has the 124-acre 'Idaho Cobalt Belt Project'. Cruz also has the 'Sterling South Gold/Copper Project' in Ontario, Canada. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.If you would like to be added to Cruz's news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzbatterymetals.com.Cruz Battery Metals Corp."James Nelson"James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and DirectorFor more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzbatterymetals.com
W: www.cruzbatterymetals.com
Twitter: @CruzBattMetalsNeither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/lithium (1)https://americanlithiumcorp.com/tlc-lithium-project/ (2)To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/281860
Original: Cruz Battery Metals Enters into Joint Venture Agreement for Deep Basin Lithium Brine Exploration in Clayton Valley, Nevada

$BKTPF Looks like after a year of not much the Company is getting back to work. Hard to beat today's price for an entry. Lithium in Nevada just got a lot more interesting today with the US administration looking to take an interest in $LAC. Cruz's main project is right beside $AMLIF and they are now cashed up and getting back to work too. Should be a nice end to 2025...

$BKTPF Cruz Battery Metals Board Approves Strategic Diversification into Crypto Assets
July 22, 2025 3:01 AM EDT | Source: Cruz Battery Metals Corp.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2025) - Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: CRUZ) (OTCID: BKTPF) (WKN: A3CWU7) ("Cruz" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved a strategic initiative to diversify a portion of the company's free cash into select crypto assets. This decision is part of Cruz's ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value by exploring innovative, forward-looking investment avenues aligned with emerging global trends.

While Cruz remains committed to its core focus on battery metals exploration in the United States-particularly lithium and cobalt-this diversification strategy is intended to strengthen the company's balance sheet by gaining exposure to digital assets with long-term growth potential.

"We believe this strategic step reflects our proactive approach to capital management," said James Nelson, President of Cruz Battery Metals. "As we continue to advance our battery metals projects across Nevada and Idaho, deploying a portion of our cash into carefully selected crypto assets presents an additional opportunity to enhance shareholder value alongside our core operations. The crypto market has seen renewed momentum since the signing of the Genius Act by President Trump. Companies such as Planet Ventures Inc. (PXI), Hyper Bit Technologies Ltd. (HYPE), and Digital Commodities Capital Corp. (DIGI) have demonstrated strong investor interest in this space. At the same time, the lithium market is showing encouraging signs of bottoming, which, combined with our current market valuation, positions Cruz for a potentially strong upside. Management believes this is a timely move in the best interest of our shareholders."

Cruz reiterates that its primary business remains focused on advancing its U.S.-based battery metals projects, including the 4,938-acre Solar Lithium Project, the Clayton Valley lithium brine assets, and the Idaho Cobalt Belt Project. The company will continue to evaluate all investment opportunities prudently, with the goal of sustainable, long-term growth.

About Cruz Battery Metals Corp.

Cruz currently has several battery metals focused projects located in the USA. Cruz's Nevada lithium projects consist of the 4,938-acre 'Solar Lithium Project', the 240-acre 'Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project', and the recently acquired 580-acre 'Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project'. Cruz also has the 124-acre 'Idaho Cobalt Belt Project'. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.

If you would like to be added to Cruz's news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzbatterymetals.com.

Cruz Battery Metals Corp.

"James Nelson"

James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director

For more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzbatterymetals.com
W: www.cruzbatterymetals.com
Twitter: @CruzBattMetals

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Cruz Battery Metals Acquires the Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project in Nevada Completely Surrounded by SLB’s Property

Vancouver, B.C. – January 10, 2025 – Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (the “Company” or “Cruz”) (CSE: CRUZ) (OTC Pink: BKTPF) (FSE: A40YSN) announces it plans to acquire, from arm’s length vendors, the 580-acre ‘Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project’ located in the heart of Clayton Valley in Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA. This new project consists of 29 claims completely surrounded by SLB’s (formerly Schlumberger Limited) Clayton Valley lithium brine project. Cruz will now have a footprint of 820 acres prospective for lithium brine in Clayton Valley, Nevada. This acquisition is subject to all regulatory approvals.
James Nelson, President of Cruz, commented “We believe there are several reasons why the Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project has potentially major upside value. These claims are located with access to the deepest part of the Clayton Valley lithium brine basin in Esmeralda County, Nevada, and are completely inside of SLB’s (formerly Schlumberger) claims. We are very pleased to acquire this project at a time when SLB has successfully completed the 100% earn-in of Pure Energy Ltd.’s Clayton Valley lithium brine project and has recently demonstrated successful ongoing, high purity direct lithium extraction (DLE) production from this basin. In addition, the incoming Trump administration brings with it a lot of ‘Made in America’ sentiment. It’s clear that a reduction of USA reliance on foreign resources will be a priority for the Trump administration. We believe this will provide a tail wind in the demand for domestic lithium production. As Albemarle’s Clayton Valley Lithium Brine operation is currently the only lithium production in North America, we see this opportunity as a potential major catalyst for other lithium players to build up a domestic resource with what will be seemingly less regulatory restrictions and political red tape to go through. Management is excited as we enter a period of increased corporate activity in 2025 and the potential growth this year may bring for Cruz shareholders.”

According to a CNBC article dated January 2, 2025, China’s push to develop its own electric cars hit a tipping point in July, with the share of new energy vehicles sold accounted for more than half all passenger cars sold that month, according to the passenger car association. New energy vehicles include battery-only and hybrid-powered cars. The trend persisted through November, which saw a penetration rate of 52.3%, according to association data.

On January 3, 2025, GM announced that for the fourth quarter, sales were up 21% from the year-earlier period. Electric vehicle sales jumped 50% for the quarter and 125% for the year, roughly doubling our market share over the course of the year. GM was the #2 seller of EVs in the U.S. across the second half of 2024.

Mr. Nelson went on to say, “Despite the ferociously negative sentiment around lithium and EV’s over the last two years, the recent data clearly shows that EV sales are increasing and the momentum for EV sales globally is in fact strengthening, not weakening. Therefore, we feel domestically sourced lithium projects in 2025 will garner significantly more market interest than the previous two years.”

Announced on September 11, 2024, Pure Energy Minerals Ltd.’s partner, SLB, has now completed a comprehensive technology demonstration and testing program as required to earn-in to the company’s 100-per-cent-owned Clayton Valley lithium brine project (CV project) in Esmeralda County, Nevada.

Pure Energy and SLB formed a partnership in May, 2019, which provides for SLB to design, permit, develop and build a state-of-the-art pilot plant for direct lithium extraction (DLE) of lithium brines from the Clayton Valley property. The sustainable lithium demonstration plant, operated by SLB, currently is producing lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) product, a direct component of lithium batteries in mobile phones, electric vehicles and energy storage.

SLB has demonstrated completion of specific technical milestones to qualify the earn-in to 100-per-cent ownership of the CV project, which include continuous production of lithium carbonate for an extended period and achieving a material quantity of lithium product in excess of a required purity threshold, which was verified by a third party.

The Company has agreed to acquire the Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project for compensation of one hundred fifteen thousand in cash, which covers BLM fees and staking costs, and the issuance of seven million shares that carry a four-month hold, payable on closing. This acquisition is subject to all regulatory approvals.

Qualified Person

The technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Frank Bain, PGeo, a director of the Company and qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Cruz Battery Metals Corp.

Cruz currently has several battery metals focused projects located in the USA. Cruz’s Nevada lithium projects consist of the 4,938-acre ‘Solar Lithium Project’, the 240-acre ‘Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project’, and the recently acquired 580-acre ‘Central Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project’. Cruz also has the 124-acre ‘Idaho Cobalt Belt Project’. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company’s properties.

If you would like to be added to Cruz’s news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzbatterymetals.com



Cruz Battery Metals Corp.

“James Nelson”

James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director

For more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzbatterymetals.com
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Twitter: @CruzBattMetals

$BKTPF announced a new record date. You have to own shares by Thursday, December 19th to be guaranteed shares of the spin-out company. I don't know why the date changed but you want to own this now. You will make money. The value of the new company shares will be over 10x the assigned value as the company should list at 0.03. I am just a dumb trader but I know you will make money here if you own shares of Cruz by Thursday. The record date is December 23 so buy now and hold until then just to be safe. The new company when listed will be worth more than your Cruz purchase cost. Keep both for the work and make a lot or just sell and make a little. You don't get opportunities like this often. just saying....

$BKTPF has announced the record date of October 29th to receive free shares of the Spinout pubco Makinita Resources. This should trade very well up to that time. Volume leader on the CSE on the news release today. Good sign IMO. The new Pubco will be a nice low float addition to any portfolio and Cruz share holders keep their entire position. Cruz has said they expect to drill the Solar project and complete the maiden resource estimate by year end so should be lots coming. Even as a trade though, looks good here.

$BKTPF just had news regarding their Spin-out. It is expected to close quickly. News below.

CRUZ ENTERS INTO ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SPIN-OUT OF HECTOR SILVER-COBALT PROJECT

Further to its news release dated Aug. 1, 2024, Cruz Battery Metals Corp. has entered into an arrangement agreement dated Sept. 5, 2024, with its wholly owned subsidiary, Makenita Resources Inc., pursuant to which the company intends to: (i) transfer all of its rights, title and interest in and to its Hector silver-cobalt project, consisting of 126 contiguous unpatented mineral claims totalling 2,243 hectares (5,542 acres), located within the Coleman and Gillies Limit townships, Larder Lake mining division, Timiskaming district, Ontario, Canada; and (ii) spin out all of the securities of Makenita received in consideration for the Hector property to Cruz's securityholders on a pro rata basis, all pursuant to a statutory plan of arrangement to be effected under Part 9, Division 5, of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the BCBCA).

The arrangement will result in Makenita becoming a separate reporting issuer in each of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario and will allow it to focus on the development of the Hector property. The Hector property will be Makenita's material property for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The company will focus on the development of its Solar lithium project and Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada, and its Idaho Cobalt Belt project and Idaho Star cobalt project in Idaho (collectively, the U.S. properties) and intends to seek to acquire more advanced assets of business opportunities of merit.

The transaction

The arrangement will include a transfer of the Hector property to Makenita, a share capital reorganization of Cruz and a securities exchange whereby, among other things, Cruz's shareholders will receive Makenita spinout shares. The existing common shares in the capital of Cruz will be renamed and redesignated as Class A common shares and Cruz will create a new class of voting common shares. Each Cruz Class A share will be exchanged for one new Cruz share and 0.1 of a Makenita spinout share. As part of the arrangement, all outstanding Cruz stock options, warrants and restricted share units will be adjusted to allow holders to acquire, upon exercise, new Cruz shares and common shares of Makenita in amounts reflective of the relative fair market values of Cruz and Makenita at the effective time of the arrangement.

On completion of the arrangement, Cruz shareholders and holders of Cruz stock options, warrants and restricted share units will maintain their interest in Cruz and will obtain a proportionate interest in Makenita.

In connection with the arrangement, Makenita intends to seek a listing of the Makenita shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). Additionally, Makenita will undertake one or more offerings of securities to raise gross proceeds of approximately $500,000, or such other amount as the board of directors of Makenita may determine, to, among other things, finance its exploration activities on the Hector property and to finance its working capital requirements. Jason Gigliotti will be the president of Makenita. Certain insiders of Cruz may participate in the Makenita financing.

Approvals

The company intends to obtain an interim order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia to authorize the company to call a shareholder meeting to, among other things, approve the arrangement. The arrangement will be subject to, among other conditions, final court approval, approval by not less than two-thirds of the votes cast at the special shareholder meeting of Cruz shareholders and approval of the CSE.

The arrangement is anticipated to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2024, subject to receipt of the aforementioned approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

Additional details of the arrangement and other matters to be transacted at the meeting will be included in an information circular to be prepared and delivered to the Cruz shareholders in connection with the meeting.

For more information on the arrangement, please see the company's news release dated Aug. 1, 2024.

James Nelson, president of Cruz, stated: "This is a great deal for current and future shareholders of record of Cruz. Cruz shareholders of record will receive free shares of Makenita and still maintain full ownership of their Cruz shares as well. In order to receive the Makenita shares, you must be a shareholder of record of Cruz. This record date is expected to be announced shortly. This is truly a win-win for Cruz shareholders of record."

$BKTPF starting to have some news. Just announced engaging Apex Geo-science to work on the Hector project in Ontario. Expected to be drilling on the Solar project this summer. Probably see the long expected resource estimate on that project by end of the year. Overall there are a lot of catalyst expected. Still a buy for me at the current levels with everything that is coming. I like to buy in the spring and trade out my shares over the summer work programs. Rinse and repeat.

$BKTPF Cruz Battery Metals has announced the next phase of drilling on the Solar Lithium Project. 5 More holes.

Frank Bain, the on-site Project Geologist, Qualified Person and a director of Cruz Battery Metals, stated: "The phase-4 drill program confirmed that the mineralization is open in all directions. The Phase-5 drill holes have been permitted and will test for lithium mineralization both North, West and South of the Phase-4 drill sites. Drilling is expected to recommence shortly.".

This will bring the total holes to 19 so we should get a decent resource estimate after they are done if what we have seen from ABML/ABAT/ABTC and their maiden report beside AMLI is any indication.

$BKTPF Confirms Lithium Mineralization extends North on the Solar project with the results from phase 4 now received. With resource estimated planned at the EOY this should do better through phase 5 which should be announced soon. Looking at the map in the news release they still have 70-80% of the property to explore. Lots of potential when the Lithium stocks bounce.

https://www.cruzbatterymetals.com/2023/07/cruzs-phase-4-drill-program-confirms-lithium-mineralization-is-open-in-all-directions-on-the-solar-lithium-project-in-nevada-directly-bordering-american-lithium-corp/

Things keep looking better in the area of CRUZ's Solar project. Today American Battery Technology Company announced a massive peliminary resource estimate. The estimate only included inferred numbers and they used a limited number of holes but have reported. The announcement reports over 15M tons of LCE using an average PPM of 561. Cruz has reported PPM numbers averaging far greater on all holes to date and will be conducting multiple drill programs in 2023 and beyond.

Considerations: $ABML report is not a 43-101 Compliant report so take it with a grain of salt. American Lithium ( $AMLI ) whom Cruz borders has a resource estimate of 10M tons of LCE through Measured, Indicated, and Inferred on a 43-101 compliant report. Companies market caps are $550M and 600M respectively with Cruz trading at 14M Market cap.

Based on location and project, $BKTPF is very under valued.

Obviously a lot more to consider than just what I have put up but things are definitely looking good for CRUZ long term. IMO. I am not an advisor but I do have shares.

$BKTPF Cruz Intersects Targeted Potential Lithium Bearing Clays in Every Hole of Phase-3 Drill Program on the Solar Lithium Project in Nevada, Directly Bordering American Lithium Corp.

Frank Bain, the on-site PGeo and a director of Cruz Battery Metals, stated, "The four completed core drill holes all intersected potential lithium bearing clays with one hole intersecting more than 500 feet of green and black clays, shales and siltstone of the Siebert Formation. The Siebert Formation is the same host rock for the lithium mineralization found on the Solar Lithium Project and on American Lithium Corp.'s TLC discovery that is adjacent to Cruz Battery Metals."

The 'Solar Lithium Project' directly borders American Lithium Corp.'s TLC project. On December 1, 2022, American Lithium Corp. announced an updated resource estimate, prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd., for the TLC lithium claystone property containing 8.83 million tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) measured & indicated with another 1.86 million tonnes LCE inferred. Cruz Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company's properties.

https://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item/Z-C!CRUZ-3369919/C/CRUZ

May as well accumulate this one
Looks like a slow process/path 1-2 years maybe
But it's the right industry
World War 3 could turn this into pure gold

Hoping to see another big volume day again today to end the week strong. I'd like to add a little more today under .12 and then just let things ride.

$BKTPF has been gaining in volume for a while now. Looks like today it may trade over 10M shares between US, Canada and Europe exchanges. With $AMLI being the neighbouring project I have high expectations for this on the drill program. Definitely need more eyes on this. Imagine how it will trade when they start their promotions.

Should be more eyes on this /

Steady upward movement

Time to buy $BKTPF.... Drillers have been mobilized which means we are about to take off. Lots of news flow from the company coming for most of the year now. Last drill program we saw this company triple in price and that was only 6 holes. Since then the price has pulled back nicely for another run. Company is will financed with over 3M in the bank and the neighbouring project $AMLI is on fire with a 665M market cap. Cruz sitting with only 10M at the start of developing the solar project has massive upside. As a long or a trade this should do well going forward.

$BKTPF is a buy now I believe. American Lithium just put out their PEA and it is really good. With the drill program expected to start any day now and some marketing booked, I don't think this will get any cheaper before they start work. Just how I see it but with the run on the first two Phases on the Solar project this well could triple in the next couple months IMO.

anyone believe it is time yet ??.0682

$BKTPF is sitting beside what looks to be the largest lithium clay deposit in North America. The updated resource calculation on the American Lithium TLC project by Tonopah Nevada is massive with over 12M tons of LCE and their deposit clearly overlaps the Solar lithium project. Cruz has only drilled 6 holes to date but had hit good numbers in every hole and has been approved for more than 20 more holes. The project is over 8000 Acres and this recent update from the neighbouring project bodes well for Cruz investors. American lithium is moving well over the last few days and Cruz when they start work will too. Trading near 12 month lows, this is a buy here as it will move on the work programs when they start. I have both $BKTPF and $LIACF and believe you should too. Both have multi-bag potential over the next few months. Now is the time IMO.

The wait is finally over. $BKTPF finally had some news. Cruz Battery Metals Corp announced today that they have gotten approval for 22 more drill holes on the Solar Lithium Project in Nevada. This project is huge with a footprint over 8000 acres and it sits in a very prospective location bordering American Lithium. Company hit in every hole drilled to date and hit a high of 26.9 cents on the last work program. This has massive potential here with Lithium trading at all time highs. Great price for people to get in now for a trade. If you are here seeing this now add BKTPF to your watch list and holdings. Work and news will drive this.

$BKTPF announced discovering lithium in all drill holes on the phase 2 drill program on the Solar lithium project. The project is over 8k acres in size and the company reported lithium on the north end and south end of the project. Expected later this year they will do a larger drill program to infill the property and delineate how much of the property is at economical grades. With the closest project to them being American Lithium's TLC project which boasts well over 5M tonnes of LCE this could be massive going forward. Cruz sports a low MC and low Float currently so it may be work looking into.

The world is moving into a major lithium shortage with the conversion of cars going EV. It has been reported that the industry is going to need $40B worth of investment over the next 10 years to meet demand. Lithium is the new oil. Whether you get Cruz or another lithium company you want to have exposure to the commodity and industry.

Do your DD, I am a shareholder, not an advisor. GL

You are not wrong. All of the Lithium stocks including the Miners are disconnected from the sky rocketing value of the commodity. If they start to catch up they will all go way past anything I can imagine. Hard to pick a bad one in this market. Especially since the lithium value is not tied to instability. We are going to need as much as we can produce if we are going to move forward greener. (At least until we have a better portable power storage option...)

I suspect all what's happened is that we've just had a Risk-ON couple of weeks where the battery metals group/sector got greatly hit upon, sending over a dozen of their share prices northwards.

I could be wrong but I think this is just the beginning. The land size that they have could actually pan out to be the Biggest Deposit in Nevada although we clearly have a lot of work to see before they can start making those claims. I would be surprised with we don't see $0.40 to $0.50 by the time the drill program finishes. We have a few weeks to get there. Probably won't finish drilling until end of April but then we should see some nice action. Hard not to be excited. $BKTPF

15 months ago

Cruz $BKTPF announced that they hit 700 feet of the targeted lithium clay on the first hole of the phase 2 lithium drill program. It doubled the length of the first phase drill holes and looks to be the biggest intercept for this type of program in Nevada history. This has a lot of upside potential now. Should be drilling for 2 more weeks or so. The results likely in about 6 weeks.

$BKTPF Announced today that they are drilling on the SOLAR lithium project again. With only 5% of the project previously drilled this is excellent news as the project is huge and with it bordering LIACF it has potential to be one of the biggest deposits for Lithium Clay in Nevada. Cruz sitting at 16M market cap when American Lithium is 600m tells me that there is huge potential for a multi-bagger on this one now.

#BKTPF posted good results from the limited phase 1 drill program and has said they are going to return to the Solar Lithium Project this month. Expected to start drilling in within 2 weeks. With their low float, massive project size and the initial hole results anyone holding should be in for a good run once the drilling starts. Market cap for BKTPF is 15M, Neighbouring project LIACF is around 500M. Feels like a lot of upside. This one could easily get to $1 a share on drilling and more positive results. Now is the time to buy, stable and before the work starts. Good Luck everyone.

$BKTPF hits lithium bearing claystone in all holes drilled to date. Only a few holes but this is great news to have the results that seem to reflect $LIACF results. With Cruz's low market cap and the rocketing value of Lithium this is going to be a good win for investors.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/cruz-battery-metals-encounters-targeted-080100080.html

$LIACF Lithium America news today indicating large sections of lithium bearing clay as large as 318 feet along their claim border with Cruz Battery Metals $BKTPF should be a sign of things to come. I am seriously excited about the results from the Cruz program as they well could be trading over $1 on positive results. Low float with only 100m shares out and looking more and more like a really good location. Still high risk as if they miss it is going down but the more good information from American lithium and this is going to keep moving up.

$BKTPF has so much going for it. Right location on the American Lithium TLC deposit. Drilling now. High odds of success ( At least I think there is due to the volcanic activity that created the lithium deposits.). The easy money looks to be in the bank now but it could more than triple if they hit. This looks to be the right play and time for Cruz...

Same thing with CRUZ I see.....

Jan 2021


Awww damn - Must've uplisted (HATE when they do that/this)
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Damn

$BKTPF has started drilling on Solar Lithium project.

With the low float this could really fly on some good numbers.

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/cruz-battery-metals-commences-drilling-080100439.html

$BKTPF drill program starting immediately. Project shares deposit with LIACF. Company will be trading much higher on the work starting and the results which based on American Lithium drilling 100 feet from the Cruz Battery Metals drill pads it would seem success is inevitable. Shaping up for an easy trade in the short term and a easy double or more on the results.

$BKTPF Cruz Battery Metals Corp is running. This is exciting. Great location, Solar Project bordering American Lithium TLC project. Drill program planned, Driller secured and permits received. Expect work to start any day now. With the limited number of Drillers available to work in Nevada this is one of very few that will be able to drill this winter. This is looking as good as anything I see in this price range right now. Do some DD and remember to take profits.

Yes, that news definitely got my attention. Those surface test numbers surprised the company as they were expecting numbers to be half of that at the surface. I spoke to them the other day and they said they were drilling 100' from the American Lithium planned drill holes on their expanded project. With the market cap so low on this one any success in the ground should move it quite a bit. I figure drill starts in the next 2 weeks, Assays probably 6 weeks after that so all goes well this one could be a nice little Christmas bonus... I also think American Lithium is a likely take over target and if that happens, no one is going to want to share the deposit with a little company like Cruz Battery metals so I expect they would get an offer as well. Kind of a win/win situation.

HUGE news

Cruz Battery Metals Discovers Lithium Values Up To 1610 Ppm Li From A Sampling Program On The ‘Solar Lithium Project’ In Nevada

https://www.cruzbatterymetals.com/2021/10/cruz-battery-metals-discovers-lithium-values-up-to-1610-ppm-li-from-a-sampling-program-on-the-solar-lithium-project-in-nevada/

up 16% BACK WELL OVER $.10. ANY NEWS???

$BKTPF is the best priced play in Big Smokey Valley. Their 5500 acre Solar Lithium Claims border $LIACF TLC Project and today $ABML announced they have acquired 6100 acres in the area. The area is heating up quickly with Lithium now at 3 year highs.

Cruz Announced they will be drilling soon so my money is on them...

BKTPF: effective Aug. 9,2021 Cruz Cobalt Corp. will change to Cruz Battery Metals Corp.:

https://otce.finra.org/otce/dailyList?viewType=Symbol%2FName%20Changes

At least today we only see 64,500 on the US and 136,605 on the CSE today... Still think this will run..

$BKTPF sounds like work programs should be announced in the next little while. Spoke to the company and they are cashed up and just sorting out targets and site access. Looking forward to some progress on this one...

Looks like someone dumped about 3 million shares, the largest volume in 10 weeks, in the closing minutes.

March 23, 2021 – Cruz Cobalt Corp. (CSE: CRUZ) (OTC Pink: BKTPF) (FSE: A2DMG8) (“Cruz” or the “Company”) wishes to report on recent activities in Clayton Valley, Nevada. On March 18, 2021, Schlumberger New Energy Venture (SLB—NYSE) “announced the development of a lithium extraction pilot plant through its new venture, NeoLith Energy. The deployment of the pilot plant will be in Clayton Valley, Nevada, USA. The NeoLith
Energy sustainable approach uses a differentiated direct lithium extraction (DLE) process to enable the production of high-purity, battery-grade lithium material while reducing the production time from over a year to weeks. This innovative process can create new market opportunities for lithium extraction and battery manufacturing economy
and maximize the value of the lithium-rich resource base in Nevada with cutting-edge extraction technology.

The pilot plant’s deployment is part of the Pure Energy Minerals agreement with Schlumberger New Energy for the development of its Nevada lithium brine property, using advanced technology to process the brine and extract high purity lithium, maximizing the lithium resource recovery. Commissioning of the pilot plant will begin following receipt
of all necessary permits. NeoLith Energy intends to begin operations before the end of 2021.” Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company’s properties.

James Nelson, President of Cruz states, “Cruz is in a unique position to potentially capitalize on both our lithium and cobalt assets, at a time when the demand for battery metals is extraordinarily strong with zero signs of weakening. The recent news from energy behemoth Schlumberger about moving forward with this pilot plant for lithium is one of
the most significant developments to date in Clayton Valley, Nevada. Cruz maintains a footprint in the Clayton Valley and is one of the few companies to have property in the deepest section of the brine deposit (see map) that Pure Energy and Schlumberger have an agreement on. The Clayton Valley of Nevada is the preeminent lithium address in North America and Cruz has one of the most strategically located properties in the deepest section of the only brine producing basin in North America. Cruz is very encouraged by the renewed focus on lithium in Nevada and the fact that lithium prices have increased by over 100% since December 2020 , as well as the fact that cobalt prices are currently at 3-year highs. On the cobalt front, Cruz continues to formulate work plans for our large land package in the historic silver-cobalt producing region of Cobalt, Ontario. Cruz is well funded with approximately $1.5 million in
the treasury, including flow-through funds, which enables the Company to start operations shortly. Management is confident that 2021 will continue to be a transformative year for Cruz.”

About Cruz Cobalt
Cruz currently has twelve projects located throughout North America, comprising five in Ontario, four in British Columbia, two in Idaho, and one in Nevada. Cruz’s five separate Ontario projects are all located in the vicinity of the town of Cobalt, making Cruz one of the largest landholders in this historic silver-cobalt producing district. Cruz’s
Ontario projects, which are prospective for Cobalt, diamonds and silver include the 1,525-acre Coleman cobalt project, the 988-acre Johnson cobalt project, the 6,146-acre Hector cobalt project, the 1,458-acre Bucke cobalt project and the 1,453-acre Lorraine cobalt project. The company’s BC projects include the 1,542-acre War Eagle cobalt project, the 2,552-acre Larry diamond project, the 5,572-acre Jax diamond project, and the 1,529-acre Mark diamond project. Cruz’s USA projects include the 2,211-acre ‘Idaho Cobalt Belt Project’, the and the 80-acre ‘Idaho Star Cobalt Prospect’, and the 240-acre ‘Clayton Valley Lithium Prospect’ in Nevada. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties in proximity to Cruz may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company’s properties.

If you would like to be added to Cruz's news distribution list, please send your email address to info@cruzcobaltcorp.com

Cruz Cobalt Corp.
“James Nelson”
James Nelson
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director
For more information regarding this news release, please contact:
James Nelson, CEO and Director
T: 604-899-9150
Toll free: 1-855-599-9150
E: info@cruzcobaltcorp.com
W: www.cruzcobaltcorp.com
Twitter: @CruzCobalt