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Libra Congratulates Athena Gold on New Discovery in Red Lake

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:16:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to congratulate Athena Gold Corporation (CSE: ATHA) (OTCQB: AHNRF) ("Athena") on its recent gold discovery at its Laird Lake project, in Red Lake, Ontario (see Athena press release dated August 19, 2026). Libra remains a significant shareholder of Athena, holding >12% of Athena's common shares outstanding.

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Athena reported a new high-grade, near-surface grassroots gold discovery (the Scooby Zone) at its flagship Laird Lake project, located in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District.
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Libra Congratulates Athena Gold on New Discovery in Red Lake

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:16:00 -0400

Highlights

Athena reported a new high-grade, near-surface grassroots gold discovery (the Scooby Zone) at its flagship Laird Lake project, located in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District.
Discovery hole

Libra Congratulates Athena Gold on New Discovery in Red Lake

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:16:00 -0400

Highlights

Athena reported a new high-grade, near-surface grassroots gold discovery (the Scooby Zone) at its flagship Laird Lake project, located in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District.
Discovery hole

Libra Congratulates Athena Gold on New Discovery in Red Lake

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:16:00 -0400

Highlights

Athena reported a new high-grade, near-surface grassroots gold discovery (the Scooby Zone) at its flagship Laird Lake project, located in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District.
Discovery hole

Libra Energy Materials options two Quebec lithium projects near Cisco

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:01:16 -0400

Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in two lithium projects in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, according to a company statement.

The Cisco West project covers approximately 19,788 hectares and is contiguous with Q2 Metals Corp.'s Cisco lithium deposit, which holds inferred resources of 295 million tonnes grading 1.36% Li₂O. Cisco West spans roughly 45 kilometres of strike along the Nottaway Deformation Zone. The Obamska project covers 9,779 hectares and hosts large lithium-cesium-tantalum pegmatites outcropping at surface, with preliminary field data showing K/Rb

Libra Expands Quebec Lithium Footprint with Flagship Cisco West and Obamska Projects

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:59:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") dated August 11, 2026 to acquire a 100% interest in the Cisco West and Obamska lithium projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec.

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Libra has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Cisco West and Obamska lithium projects in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec
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Libra Expands Quebec Lithium Footprint with Flagship Cisco West and Obamska Projects

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:59:00 -0400

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Libra has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Cisco West and Obamska lithium projects in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec
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Libra Energy names Farid Mammadov as VP of investor relations

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:03:13 -0400

Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) has appointed Farid Mammadov as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective immediately, according to a press release from the Toronto-based company.

Mammadov holds the Certified Professional Investor Relations (CPIR) designation from the Canadian Investor Relations Institute and a B.A. in Business Law with a minor in Economics from Carleton University. He previously served as Vice President of Investor Relations at New Age Metals Inc. and has more than five years of experience in the junior mining sector.

"We welcome Farid to the Libra team. Investor relations is an area that deserves more

Libra Energy Appoints Farid Mammadov as Vice President, Investor Relations

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Farid Mammadov, CPIR, as Vice President, Investor Relations of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Mammadov is a seasoned mining investor relations, marketing and communications professional, with over five years of experience in the junior mining sector. Farid Mammadov previously served as Vice President, Investor Relations at New Age Metals Inc. He holds the Certified Professional Investor Relations (CPIR) designation from the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) and a B.A. in

Libra Energy Appoints Farid Mammadov as Vice President, Investor Relations

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Libra Energy names Ty Minnick as new CFO

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:02:11 -0400

Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) has appointed Ty Minnick, CPA as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, according to a company statement.

Minnick has worked in the mining sector since 2011. He previously served as CFO of Augusta Gold Corp., formerly known as Bullfrog Gold Corp., until the company was acquired by AngloGold Ashanti. He also held the CFO role at Titan Mining Corporation, a base metals producer operating in New York, and has served as CFO of Athena Gold Corporation since 2021.

Outgoing CFO Carlo Rigillo will remain with the company in a consulting role to

Libra Energy Appoints Ty Minnick as Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ty Minnick, CPA as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Minnick is an accomplished mining CFO, with executive experience across both junior explorers and producers. Outgoing CFO, Carlo Rigillo, will remain active with the Company as a consultant, ensuring a smooth transition.

Ty Minnick has been in the mining sector since 2011, becoming CFO of Augusta Gold Corp. (formerly Bullfrog Gold Corp.), until its recent takeout by

Libra Energy Appoints Ty Minnick as Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Ty Minnick has been in the mining sector since 2011, becoming CFO of Augusta Gold Corp. (formerly Bullfrog Gold Corp.), until its recent takeout by

Libra Energy names new VP of exploration for lithium projects

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:02:17 -0400

Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) has appointed Dr. Jérémie Pfister as Vice President of Exploration, effective immediately, according to a company statement.

Dr. Pfister holds a PhD in pegmatite ore deposit geology from Laurentian University and a BSc in Geology from the University of Arizona. He specializes in hard-rock lithium systems and rare-metal pegmatites, with experience on critical minerals projects in Canada, Brazil, Suriname, and the United States.

Dr. Pfister previously served on Libra's Advisory Board and joined Nemo Resource Group, a Canadian consulting firm that supports Libra's Canadian exploration team, in early 2026. Before that, he

Libra Energy Appoints Dr. Jérémie Pfister as Vice President of Exploration

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jérémie Pfister, PhD, P.Geo., as Vice President of Exploration, effective immediately. Dr. Pfister is a renowned pegmatite geologist with existing familiarity with Libra's portfolio, having been previously served on the Company's Advisory Board (see the Company's press release dated October 16, 2025). Outgoing Vice President of Exploration, Ben Kuzmich, will remain active with the Company as a Technical Advisor, contributing to the Company's exploration efforts in Canada in particular.

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Libra Energy Appoints Dr. Jérémie Pfister as Vice President of Exploration

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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Libra Announces Rare Earths and Gallium Discovery at Penelope Project, Brazil

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to report initial assays from its maiden auger drill program at its 100%-owned Penelope Project ("Penelope" or the "Project") in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The first six holes returned consistent grades near surface, including multiple intervals exceeding 1,000 ppm total rare earth oxides ("TREO") such as 2.0 metres ("m") at 2,033 ppm TREO, underscoring the potential for robust rare earth elements ("REE") enrichment. The initial phase is focused on the high-priority Elena, Gaia, and Nice targets, where

Libra Announces Rare Earths and Gallium Discovery at Penelope Project, Brazil

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Libra to Participate in 3rd Annual Bermuda Capital Event Hosted by CEM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its participation in the 3^rd Annual Bermuda Capital Event, hosted by CEM (Capital Event Management Ltd.), taking place June 12-14, 2026 in Hamilton, Bermuda.

The Bermuda Capital Event brings together a curated group of small-cap companies and active investors for a series of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and support the development of long-term capital relationships. The event features a diverse range of sectors, with a particular focus on mining and technology.

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Libra to Participate in 3rd Annual Bermuda Capital Event Hosted by CEM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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Libra Secures 100% Ownership of SBC Lithium Project in Ontario Following KoBold Payment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 8, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that KoBold Metals Company ("KoBold") has made the final option payment to Bounty Gold Corp. (the "Vendor"), the original vendor of the SBC lithium project in Ontario, thereby providing Libra with a 100% interest in the SBC project.

The SBC project, together with Libra's Flanders North and Flanders South projects in Ontario (collectively, the "Kobra Projects"), are being explored under a KoBold-funded, CAD $33 million earn-in agreement ("EIA"), aimed at unlocking the potential of

Libra Secures 100% Ownership of SBC Lithium Project in Ontario Following KoBold Payment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Libra Energy Announces Graphite Discovery at Stimson Project in Ontario - Drills 4.7% Graphitic Carbon over 14.7 Metres

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2026) - Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) ("Libra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results from its maiden diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Stimson project, located approximately 26 km east of Cochrane, Ontario. Although the single-hole program was designed to test a historical possible spodumene occurrence (see Company press release dated February 2, 2026), drill hole ST26-001 intersected a significant zone of graphitic mineralization, hosted within a graphitic metasedimentary unit.

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4.7% Cg over 14.7 m intersected in hole ST26-001 (175.32 metres - 190 metres),

Libra Energy Announces Graphite Discovery at Stimson Project in Ontario - Drills 4.7% Graphitic Carbon over 14.7 Metres

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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4.7% Cg over 14.7 m intersected in hole ST26-001 (175.32 metres - 190 metres),

Libra Energy Materials receives $200,000 Ontario government grant

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:31 -0400

Libra Energy Materials Inc. (CSE: LIBR) (OTCQB: LIBRF) (FSE: W0R0) received CAD $200,000 in grant funding from the Ontario government through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program, according to a company statement.

The non-dilutive grant, administered by the Ontario Ministry of Mines, provides financial assistance to junior exploration companies to offset costs associated with mineral exploration activities. Libra plans to deploy the funding during its 2026 field season.

"We are grateful for the Ontario government's ongoing commitment to supporting junior explorers like Libra," said Koby Kushner, CEO of Libra. "These non-dilutive grants have enabled us to operate leanly, preserve our tight capital structure,