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      FRONTIER LITHIUM PFS DEMONSTRATES PRE-TAX NPV US$ 2.59 BILLION

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      SUDBURY, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Frontier Lithium Inc. (TSXV: FL) ("Frontier" or "the Company") is pleased to release the strong results of a Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") for a proposed mine-to-lithium hydroxide chemical/hydromet plant facility ("Integrated Project") in the Great Lakes Region of North America. The PFS assumes a hydromet plant that would convert spodumene concentrate feedstock sourced from a vertically integrated spodumene open-pit mining and milling facility at the Company's PAK Lithium Project, located north of Red Lake, Ontario. The PFS demonstrates pre-tax NPV of US $2.59 billion discounted at 8%. The PFS confirms that the 100% owned Project could be the continent's largest and lowest-cost producer of lithium hydroxide able to supply the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry in North America.

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      Figure 1 – Mill Feed and grade (CNW Group/Frontier Lithium Inc.)
      Figure 1 – Mill Feed and grade (CNW Group/Frontier Lithium Inc.)

      PFS Highlights:

      • Life of Project Cash Flow (unlevered) of US$8.07 billion over 24-year total project life;
      • Total initial capital expenditure estimate of US$468 million for the technical grade concentrator and expansion capital of US$576 million for the chemical grade concentrator and chemical plant with a contingency of 20% included.
      • Sustaining Capital of US$90 million;
      • Pre-tax Net Present Value at an 8% base case discount rate ("NPV8") of US$2.588 billion and Pre-Tax Internal Rate of Return ("IRR") of 28.6%;
      • Post-tax NPV8 of US$1,739 million and IRR of 24.1%;
      • Post-tax net "undiscounted" Cash Flow (before initial capital expenditures) of US$5.98 billion;
      • Annual Average EBITDA of US$251.3 million;
      • Chemical plant producing 12,520 tonnes of battery-quality Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (LiOH-H2O) per year with an average selling price of US$22,000 per tonne and a 7,360 tonnes of battery-quality Lithium Carbonate per year with an average selling price of US$20,500 per tonne;
      • PAK and Spark deposits are open along strike and to depth;
      • All-in cash costs of US$7,433 per tonne of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent; and
      • After-Tax Pay Back of Capital Expenditures is 4.9 years after the start of commercial operations.

      "Surging global demand for unique premium low-iron spodumene concentrates and high-margin, low-cost lithium chemicals presents an opportunity for Frontier Lithium to establish itself as a leading producer. The outstanding PFS results further emphasize this, underscoring the project's ability to meet the market's needs. The project's phased approach, highlighted in the study, ensures efficient resource utilization and minimizes upfront capital expenditure, positioning us for long-term success in the North American electric vehicle market." comments Trevor Walker, President and CEO of Frontier Lithium. "Building upon the PFS results, we are committed to further optimizing the project through definitive feasibility level work. This crucial step allows us to unlock additional value and fine-tune our operational plan to maximize efficiency and profitability. We are confident that this milestone paves the way for strategic resource development and facilitates deeper discussions with potential offtake partners. We are dedicated to establishing mutually beneficial collaborations and supporting infrastructure upgrades in close cooperation with our First Nation community partners. This commitment to sustainable and inclusive development reflects our respect for the environment, local communities, and our shared goal of creating a prosperous future together."

      EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      Frontier's Project is uniquely positioned to benefit from its highly favorable location in the Great Lakes Region of North America. Northern Ontario is endowed with exceptional infrastructure, a deep local talent pool, low-cost and low carbon energy, and proximity to an emerging local Electric Vehicle manufacturing market. The PFS reflects more conservative costing assumptions than prior studies, with recent inflationary pressures having a substantial impact on both capital expenditures and operating costs. These cost impacts are partially offset using lithium pricing assumptions based on the more positive outlook incorporated in the consensus estimates described herein. Summary results of the PFS are shown below.

      The results of the PFS (see tables 1-5 below) include a pre-tax net present value at an 8 percent discount rate of US$2.59 billion with a pre-tax internal rate of return of 28.6 percent and a post-tax NPV at an 8 percent discount rate of $1.74 billion with a post-tax IRR of 24.1 percent.

      The PFS is based on an updated mineral resource estimate completed by Todd McCracken, P.Geo, outlined in the National Instrument 43-101 technical report update as reported in Table 6.

      Commodity Price Assumptions from the PFS are, base-case premium technical grade lithium concentrate of 7.2% Li2O (TG_SC7.2) price of US$3,000 per tonne, chemical grade lithium concentrate of 6.6% Li2O (CG_SC6.0) price of US$1,350 per tonne; lithium hydroxide price of US$22,000  per tonne; lithium carbonate US$20,500  per tonne and an exchange rate of $1.30 USD/CAD.

      Table 1: Project Economics Summary

      ITEM

      VALUE

      UNITS

      Physicals

      Total Tonnes Mined

      103.4

      Mt

      Total Mill Feed Processed

      22.1

      Mt

      Average Mill Feed Grade

      1.55

      % Li2O

      Technical Grade @ 7.2% Concentrate Tonnes

      765,000

      tonnes

      BG Lithium Hydroxide Tonnes Produced

      313,000

      tonnes

      BG Lithium Carbonate Tonnes Produced

      184,000

      tonnes

      LCE

      459,000

      tonnes

      Financial Analysis

      Commodity Price Assumptions:



      Technical Grade Concentrate (TG) 7.2%

      3,000

      US$/tonne

      Chemical Grade Concentrate (CG) 6%

      1,350

      US$/tonne

      Battery Grade Lithium Hydroxide

      22,000

      US$/tonne

      Lithium Carbonate

      20,500

      US$/tonne

      Exchange Rate

      1.3

      CAD$ : 1 US$

      Pre-Tax NPV 8%

      2,588

      US$M

      Pre-Tax IRR

      28.6 %

      %

      Pre-Tax Payback, from start of mill production

      4.9

      years

      Life of Mine

      24

      years

      After-Tax NPV 8%

      1,739

      US$M

      After-Tax IRR

      24.1 %

      %

      After-Tax Payback

      4.91

      years

      Pre-Tax Unlevered Free Cash Flow

      8,078

      US$M

      After-Tax Unlevered Free Cash Flow

      5,982

      US$M

      LOM Direct Income and Mining Taxes

      2,560

      US$M

      Capital Costs



      Initial Capital, Direct Cost Estimate

      301

      US$M

      Initial Capital Indirect Costs and Contingency

      167

      US$M

      Total Initial Capital Costs

      468

      US$M

      Expansion Capital, Direct Cost Estimate

      363

      US$M

      Expansion Capital Indirect Costs and Contingency

      214

      US$M

      Total Expansion Capital Costs

      576

      US$M

      LOM Sustaining Capital

      73

      US$M

      LOM Sustaining Capital, Indirect Costs and Contingency

      17

      US$M

      Total LOM Sustaining Capital

      90

      US$M

      Reclamation and Closure Costs (included Salvage Value)

      16

      US$M

      LOM Total Capital

      1,151

      US$M

      Operating Costs



      LOM Operating Costs

      3,392

      US$M

      Open Pit Mining

      5.60

      US$/t mined

      Site Processing

      21.29

      US$/t milled

      Site Support Costs

      20.17

      US$/t milled

      Chemical Plant Processing

      85.99

      US$/t milled

      Subtotal Operating Cost

      153.71

      US$/t milled

      Concentrate Transport & Losses

      15.03

      US$/t milled

      Total Operating Cost

      168.74

      US$/t milled

       


      PFS Overview

      1.  LITHIUM CHEMICALS FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE MARKET

      • The PFS demonstrates the ability to annually produce 7,360 metric tonnes (m.t.) of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) and 12,520 m.t. of lithium hydroxide (LiOH), meeting the specific requirements of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) operating in the North American electric vehicle market. This ensures that the lithium chemicals produced will be tailored to the needs of the industry, supporting the growth of electric vehicles manufacturing in the region.
      • By satisfying the OEMs' requirements for the region, the project provides optionality for future demand profiles. As the electric vehicle market continues to evolve and expand, the ability to adapt and meet changing demands becomes crucial. The flexibility offered by this project allows for adjustments in production capacity and product mix to align with future market trends and customer preferences.

      2.  A PHASED APPROACH

      • The PFS emphasizes a phased approach, starting with the production of spodumene concentrate before establishing a lithium chemical refinery. This phased approach allows for efficient resource allocation and minimizes upfront capital expenditure and project execution risk. By initially focusing on spodumene concentrate production, the project can generate revenue while concurrently developing the necessary infrastructure for the subsequent establishment of a lithium chemical refinery.
      • Implementing a phased approach also enables a more streamlined and controlled project development process. It allows for a thorough understanding of the resource base and an optimization of the refining process in advance of refinery construction. This approach ensures that the subsequent refinery build-up is well-informed, efficient, and aligned with market demand.

      3.  GROWING REGIONAL DEMAND

      • The North American electric vehicle market is experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by commitments of over $25 CAD billion to build Ontario battery capacity by 2030. This strong regional demand provides a favorable market environment for the project. By strategically locating the operations in North America, the project can capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles and the need for lithium chemicals to support battery production.
      • The commitments to build Ontario battery capacity indicate a long-term commitment to sustainable transportation and the development of the electric vehicle ecosystem. By supplying locally produced lithium chemicals, the project can contribute to the regional supply chain, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen the overall resilience and competitiveness of the North American electric vehicle market.

      4.  OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER UPSIDE

      • The project offers opportunities for further upside through the potential conversion of additional mineral resource to mineral reserves. The PFS reserve calculation includes only one-third of the identified resources. None of the 32.4 million tonne of inferred mineral resources were included in the PFS mineral reserves. This indicates significant exploration potential and the possibility of scaling the project.
      • Frontier has a strong track record in resource exploration and development, suggesting that continued exploration efforts within the PAK Lithium Project could uncover additional mineral resources. The potential to tap into additional resources ensures the project will be responsive to future market demands and supports long-term sustainability.

      Table 2 – Economic Assumptions and Parameters

      Parameters

      Unit

      Value

      Physicals



      Convert to wet conc.

      %

      1.09

      Li Hydroxide Conc. Yield from SC 6%

      %

      60 %

      Li Carbonate Conc. Yield from SC 6%

      %

      40 %




      Exchange Rate



      Exchange

      US$/CA$

      0.77

      Exchange

      CA$/ US$

      1.30




      Discount Rate



      Discount Rate


      8 %




      Commodity Prices



      Technical Grade (TG) 7.2%

      US$/tonne

      3,000

      Chemical Grade (CG) 6%

      US$/tonne

      1,350

      BG LiOH

      US$/tonne

      22,000

      BG Li2CO3

      US$/tonne

      20,500




      Recovery



      TG Plant recovery

      %

      76 %

      CG Plant recovery

      %

      78 %

      Factor for Chem Conc to Li Hydroxide

      %

      16.86 %

      Lithium Hydroxide Recovery

      %

      88 %

      Factor for Chem Conc to Li Carbonate

      %

      14.84 %

      Lithium Carbonate Recovery

      %

      88 %




      Operating Costs



      TG Concentrate transport

      US$/t conc

      69

      CG Concentrate transport

      US$/t conc

      69

      Chemical Plant Processing Costs

      US$/t conc

      539

       

      Table 3 – Project Economics

      Pre-Tax NPV



      Discount Rate

      CA$M

      US$M

      0 %

      10,501

      8,078

      5 %

      5,057

      3,890

      8 %

      3,365

      2,588

      10 %

      2,582

      1,986

      15 %

      1,326

      1,020

      PRE-TAX IRR

      28.6 %


      Payback Period (yrs.)

      4.9


       

      Post-Tax NPV



      Discount Rate

      CA$M

      US$M

      0 %

      7,776

      5,982

      5 %

      3,438

      2,645

      8 %

      2,261

      1,739

      10 %

      1,712

      1,317

      15 %

      821

      632

      POST-TAX IRR

      24.1 %


      Payback Period (yrs.)

      4.9


      Table 4 – Capital Requirement Summary

      Capital Costs

      CA$M

      US$M

      Initial Capital, Direct Cost Estimate

      392

      301

      Initial Capital Indirect Costs and Contingency

      217

      167

      Total Initial Capital Costs

      608

      468

      Expansion Capital, Direct Cost Estimate

      472

      363

      Expansion Capital Indirect Costs and Contingency

      278

      214

      Total Expansion Capital Costs

      749

      576

      LOM Sustaining Capital

      95

      73

      LOM Sustaining Capital, Indirect Costs and Contingency

      23

      17

      Total LOM Sustaining Capital

      117

      90

      Reclamation and Closure Costs

      21

      16

      LOM Total Capital

      1,496

      1,151

       

      Capital Requirements

      Initial Capital
      (CA$M)

      Expansion
      Capital (CA$M)

      Initial Capital
      (US$M)

      Expansion Capital
      (US$M)

       PAK - Infrastructure

      0.38

      -

      0.29

      -

      PAK - Mobile Fleet

      18.58

      -

      14.29

      -

       Spark - Infrastructure

      -

      0.34

      -

      0.26

      SC 7.2 Concentrator

      157.92

      -

      121.48

      -

      SC 6.0 Concentrator

      -

      74.27

      -

      57.13

      Tailings Material Handling Pipeline

      1.20

      -

      0.92

      -

      Tailings Management Facility

      21.97

      -

      16.90

      -

      Site Preparation - Civil Work Mine & Mill

      34.90

      -

      26.85

      -

      Site Roads and Permanent Access Road

      33.83

      -

      26.02

      -

      Water Treatment Plant

      21.52

      -

      16.56

      -

      Utilities

      22.47

      -

      17.29

      -

      Electrical Power - Substation & Distribution

      22.22

      -

      17.09

      -

      Building Facilities

      48.24

      17.82

      37.10

      13.71

      Airstrip

      0.28

      -

      0.22

      -

      Site - Mobile Fleet

      0.61

      -

      0.47

      -

      Industrial Control Systems

      2.13

      -

      1.64

      -

      Insurance

      5.45

      -

      4.19

      -

      Chemical Plant/Erection/Commissioning

      -

      379.23

      -

      291.72

      Mine and Site Indirect Costs

      -

      -

      -

      -

      Owners Costs

      18.27

      -

      14.05

      -

      EPCM

      27.40

      -

      21.08

      -

      Other associated indirect costs

      17.22

      -

      13.24

      -

      Mill Indirect Costs



      -

      -

      SC 7.2 Concentrator

      53.17

      -

      40.90

      -

      SC 6.0 Concentrator

      -

      30.38

      -

      23.37

      Chemical Plant

      -

      125.37

      -

      96.44

      SUB-TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS

      507.74

      627.42

      390.57

      482.63

      Contingency

      -

      -

      -

      -

      Mine and Site

      58.24

      -

      44.80

      -

      SC 7.2 Concentrator

      42.22

      -

      32.48

      -

      SC 6.0 Concentrator

      -

      20.93

      -

      16.10

      Chemical Plant

      -

      100.92

      -

      77.63

      TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS

      608.20

      749.27

      467.85

      576.36

      Table 5 –Operating Costs/Tonne LCE

      Operating Costs

      CA$/LCE

      US$/LCE

      Total Chemical Operating Cost

      9,663

      7,433

       

      Table 6 - 2023 PAK Mineral Resource Statement (Open Pit)

      Cut- off

      Resource Category

      Commodity

      Geologic Zone

      Tonnes (t)

      Li2O (%)

      Ta2O5 (ppm)

      Cs2O (%)

      Rb2O (%)

      0.6% Li2O

      Measured

      Lithium

      Upper Intermediate Zone (UIZ)

      325,200

      3.43

      59

      0.03

      0.14

      Lithium

      Lower Intermediate Zone (LIZ)

      1,019,400

      1.73

      105

      0.04

      0.29

      Lithium

      Total Lithium Zone

      1,344,600

      2.14

      94

      0.04

      0.25

      Lithium / Tantalum / Rubidium

      Bulk Pegmatite

      1,344,600

      2.14

      94

      0.04

      0.25

      0.6% Li2O

      Indicated

      Lithium

      Upper Intermediate Zone (UIZ)

      255,400

      2.91

      75

      0.04

      0.21

      Lithium

      Lower Intermediate Zone (LIZ)

      3,819,900

      1.88

      99

      0.04

      0.30

      Lithium

      Total Lithium Zone

      4,075,300

      1.94

      97

      0.04

      0.29

      Tantalum / Rubidium

      Central Intermediate Zone (CIZ)

      544,100

      1.11

      113

      0.08

      0.63

      Lithium / Tantalum / Rubidium

      Bulk Pegmatite

      4,619,400

      1.72

      99

      0.04

      0.33

      0.6% Li2O

      Measured + Indicated

      Lithium

      Upper Intermediate Zone (UIZ)

      580,600

      3.20

      65

      0.03

      0.17

      Lithium

      Lower Intermediate Zone (LIZ)

      4,839,300

      1.85

      100

      0.04

      0.30

      Lithium

      Total Lithium Zone

      5,419,900

      1.99

      96

      0.04

      0.29

      Tantalum / Rubidium

      Central Intermediate Zone (CIZ)

      544,100

      1.11

      113

      0.08

      0.63

      Lithium / Tantalum / Rubidium

      Bulk Pegmatite

      5,964,000

      1.81

      98

      0.04

      0.32

      0.6% Li2O

      Inferred

      Lithium

      Upper Intermediate Zone (UIZ)

      74,200

      2.77

      96

      0.04

      0.25

      Lithium

      Lower Intermediate Zone (LIZ)

      528,900

      1.86

      79

      0.02

      0.23

      Lithium

      Total Lithium Zone

      603,100

      1.97

      81

      0.02

      0.23

      Tantalum /Rubidium

      Central Intermediate Zone (CIZ)

      77,400

      1.21

      153

      0.08

      0.51

      Lithium / Tantalum / Rubidium

      Bulk Pegmatite

      680,500

      1.75

      89

      0.03

      0.26

      Table 7 - 2023 Spark Mineral Resource Statement (Open Pit)

      Cut-Off

      Resource

      Tonnes (t)

      Li2O
       (%)

      Ta2O5
      (ppm)

      Cs2O
      (%)

      Rb2O
      (%)

      Nb2O5
      (ppm)

      SnO2
      (ppm)

       Classification

      0.65%
      Li2O

      Indicated

      18,828,000

      1.52

      112

      0.02

      0.26

      84

      61

      Inferred

      29,746,000

      1.34

      116

      0.03

      0.26

      77

      74

      Mineral Resource Estimate Notes

      1.

      Mineral Resources were prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards (2014). Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. This estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant issues.

      2.

      Mineral Resources are reported at various cut-off grades based on mining method and a 6.0% spodumene concentrate prices of US$1,350 /tonne and an exchange rate of 1.3.

      3.

      Appropriate mining costs, processing costs, metal recoveries, and inter ramp pit slope angles were used by BBA to generate the pit shell.

      4.

      Rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

      5.

      Tonnage and grade measurements are in metric units.

      6.

      A bulk density factor of 2.74 was applied to the pegmatite and 2.70 was applied to the aplite.

      Table 8 – Mineral Reserve Summary

      Category

      Area

      Li2O
      Cut-off Grade
      %

      Diluted
      Tonnage
      (t)

      Diluted
      Li2O Grade
      %

      Probable Mineral Reserve

      PAK

      0.65

      4,041,000

      1.79

      Probable Mineral Reserve

      Spark

      0.65

      18,028,000

      1.50

      Probable Mineral Reserve

      Overall Total

      0.65

      22,069,000

      1.55

      • The effective date of the mineral reserves estimate is February 28, 2023.
      • The mineral reserve estimate is based on constant metallurgical recovery assumptions: 76% for technical grade concentrate, 78% for chemical grade concentrate, 88% for Li Hydroxide
      • The mineral reserve estimate is based on commodity prices assumptions of 3,000 US$/t for 7.2% Li2O technical grade concentrate, 1,350 US$/t for 6.0% Li2O chemical grade concentrate, and 22,000 US$/t produced of battery grade lithium hydroxide.
      • The mineral reserve was derived from a pit limit analysis and detailed pit design using measured and indicated resources and a cut-off grade of 0.65% Li2O.
      • For PAK, the mineral reserve estimate incorporates mining dilution and mining loss assumptions through reblocking to a block size of 3 m x 3 m x 5 m. Approximately 6.3% dilution at 0.24% Li2O and 5.9% mining loss were incorporated.
      • For Spark, the mineral reserve estimate incorporates mining dilution and mining loss assumptions through regularizing to a block size of 5 m x 5 m x 5 m. Approximately 2.4% dilution at 0.35% Li2O and 3.1% mining loss were incorporated.
      • PAK mineral reserves are based on a pit design with a 6.1 stripping ratio
      • Spark mineral reserves are based on a pit design with a 3.2 stripping ratio

      Conclusions and Next Steps

      The PFS results demonstrate the potential for Frontier Lithium to become a major North American lithium chemicals producer on a fully integrated spodumene mine to lithium hydroxide and carbonate chemical plant basis. The Company will now concentrate on the following initiatives to drive the Project forward:

      • Complete a Definitive Feasibility Study Phase 1.
      • Continue environmental baseline studies to enable and advance permitting.
      • Selection of a site for commercial chemical plant.
      • Complete and finalize community partnership agreements.
      • Complete formal submission of announced federal and provincial critical minerals grants and tax breaks.
      • Continue to evaluate opportunities to increase the Company's resources for the scaling of future operations.
      • Evaluate strategic partnership options and offtake agreements.

      Due Diligence

      All scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Todd McCracken , P.Geo., Director – Mining & Geology – Central Canada , BBA E&C Inc., the qualified person (QP) and Garth Drever , P.Geo., VP Exploration for Frontier Lithium Inc. the qualified person (QP) under the definitions established by National Instrument 43-101. Under Frontier's QA/QC procedures, all drilling was completed by Chenier Drilling Ltd. of Val Caron, ON using thin-walled BTW drill rods (4.2 cm core diameter) and a Reflex ACT III oriented core system. Using the Reflex system, the drill core was oriented and marked as it was retrieved at the drill. The core was boxed and delivered to the Frontier core shack where it was examined, geologically logged and marked for sampling. The core was photographed prior to sampling. Using a rock saw, the marked sample intervals were halved with one halve bagged for analysis. Sample blanks along with lithium, rubidium and cesium certified reference material was routinely inserted into the sample stream in accordance with industry recommended practices. Field duplicate samples were also taken in accordance with industry recommended practices. The samples were placed in poly sample bags and transported to Red Lake by Frontier employees and then shipped to AGAT Laboratories Ltd. (AGAT) in Mississauga, ON for quantitative multi-element analysis. AGAT is an ISO accredited laboratory. The core is stored on site at the Pakeagama Lake exploration camp.

      Qualified Persons and 43-101 Disclosure

      The following Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101 have been involved in the preparation of the study and have approved this press release:

      Garth Drever, Graeme Goodall for Frontier Lithium Inc.

      Todd McCracken, P. Geo., Shane Ghouralal, P. Eng., Joanne Robinson, P. Eng., David Willock, P. Eng., and Bahareh Asi, P. Eng. for BBA E&C

      Andy Holloway, P. Eng. for Halyard Engineering Inc.,

      Ian Ward, P. Eng. for Ian Ward consulting Services Inc.,

      Ron DeGagne, P. Geo. for Environmental Application Group.,

      Darlene Nelson, P. Eng. for WSP Canada Inc.

      About Frontier Lithium Inc.

      Frontier Lithium is a preproduction business with an objective to become a strategic domestic supplier of spodumene concentrates for industrial users as well as battery-grade lithium hydroxide and other chemicals to the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets in North America. The Company maintains the largest land position and resource in a premium lithium mineral district located in Ontario's Great Lakes region.

      About PAK Lithium Project

      The PAK lithium project contains North America's highest-grade lithium resource and is the second largest in North America by size. The project encompasses close to 27,000 hectares and remains largely unexplored; however, since 2013, the company has delineated two premium spodumene-bearing lithium deposits (PAK and Spark), located 2.3 kilometres apart. Exploration is continuing on the project through two other spodumene- bearing discoveries: the Bolt pegmatite (located between the PAK and Spark deposits), as well as the Pennock pegmatite (25 kilometres northwest of PAK deposit within the project claims). A 2023 Mineral Resource Estimate  titled "National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the PAK Lithium Project" by BBA E&C Inc., with an effective date of February 28, 2023, was filed on Sedar.com.

      Forward-looking Statements

      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 news release. This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements contained in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: estimated mineral resources, estimated capital costs to construct mine facilities, estimated operating costs, the duration of payback periods, estimated amounts of future production, estimated cash flows, net present value (NPV) , and statements that address future production, reserve potential, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects.

      Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

      Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include: market prices for commodities, increases in capital or operating costs, construction risks, availability of infrastructure including roads, regulatory and permitting risks, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, financing costs, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and those actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's registered filings available at sedar.com.

      SOURCE Frontier Lithium Inc.

      Company Contact Information: Bora Ugurgel, Manager, Investor Relations, 2736 Belisle Drive Val Caron, ON. P3N 1B3 CANADA, T. +001 705.897.7622, F. +001 705.897.7618

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