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Lithium Africa Receives Section 11 Consent for Majority Ownership of the Springbok Project and Files NI 43-101 Technical Report

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Cape Town, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received Section 11 consent from the South African Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources in respect of the Springbok Project ("Springbok" or the "Project") in the Northern Cape, South Africa, and has filed a new technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") (the "Technical Report").

Highlights

Section 11 consent received on July 27, 2026, enabling the Company to

Lithium Africa Receives Section 11 Consent for Majority Ownership of the Springbok Project and Files NI 43-101 Technical Report

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Highlights

Section 11 consent received on July 27, 2026, enabling the Company to

Lithium Africa Corp. Advances Loan, Amends Options and RSUs, and Changes Auditors

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Cape Town, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) (formerly named Lombard Street Capital Corp.) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") announces that it has provided US$250,000 to a subsidiary (the "Target") of a CSE-listed company (the "Parent") in order to support a contemplated transaction (the "Proposed Transaction") pursuant to a unsecured convertible promissory note issued by the Target (the "Promissory Note"). The Promissory Note is non-interest-bearing and has a stated maturity date on December 3, 2027 (the "Maturity Date"). Subject to the terms of the Promissory Note, the Company may elect at

Lithium Africa Corp. Advances Loan, Amends Options and RSUs, and Changes Auditors

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Lithium Africa nominates two directors ahead of August AGM

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:02:15 -0400

Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF, FSE: 6MQ, OTCQB: LTAFF) has nominated John Kanellitsas and Ernie Ortiz to stand for election to its board of directors at the company's annual general meeting scheduled for August 21, 2026.

Kanellitsas currently serves as chairman of Lithium Argentina AG, a company he joined as an independent director in June 2013. He has held various executive roles at Lithium Argentina, including interim chief executive officer from October 2023 to March 2024. He has more than 30 years of experience in investment banking and asset management and co-founded Geologic Resource Partners, LLP, where he served as chief

Lithium Africa to Strengthen Board of Directors with Nomination of John Kanellitsas and Ernie Ortiz

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Cape Town, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. John Kanellitsas and Mr. Ernie Ortiz will stand for election to the Board of Directors (the "Board") at the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on August 21, 2026.

Dr. Thomas Benson, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "John and Ernie are two of the most respected leaders in the lithium sector, and I am thrilled to welcome them as we build Lithium Africa into a world-class exploration and consolidation platform.

Lithium Africa to Strengthen Board of Directors with Nomination of John Kanellitsas and Ernie Ortiz

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Cape Town, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. John Kanellitsas and Mr. Ernie Ortiz will stand for election to the Board of Directors (the "Board") at the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on August 21, 2026.
Dr. Thomas Benson, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "John and Ernie are two of the most respected leaders in the lithium sector, and I am thrilled to welcome them as we build Lithium Africa into a world-class exploration and consolidation platform.

CEO.CA's Inside the Boardroom: New CEO Dr. Thomas Benson on Positioning Lithium Africa for the Rebound

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:26:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - CEO.CA ("CEO.CA"), the leading investor social network in junior resource and venture stocks, shares exclusive updates with CEOs of junior mining explorers.
Founded in 2012, CEO.CA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthLabs, Inc., is one of the most popular free financial websites and apps in Canada and for investors globally - with industry leading audience engagement and mobile functionality. Millions of people visit CEO.CA each year to connect with investors from around the world, share knowledge and view impactful stories about stocks, commodities, and emerging companies.
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CEO.CA's Inside the Boardroom: New CEO Dr. Thomas Benson on Positioning Lithium Africa for the Rebound

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:26:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - CEO.CA ("CEO.CA"), the leading investor social network in junior resource and venture stocks, shares exclusive updates with CEOs of junior mining explorers.
Founded in 2012, CEO.CA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthLabs, Inc., is one of the most popular free financial websites and apps in Canada and for investors globally - with industry leading audience engagement and mobile functionality. Millions of people visit CEO.CA each year to connect with investors from around the world, share knowledge and view impactful stories about stocks, commodities, and emerging companies.
Meet the Executive Shaping the Mining Landscape
'Inside

Lithium Africa Advances Multiple Strategic Catalysts Under New CEO

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Cape Town, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a corporate update following Dr. Thomas Benson's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Lithium Africa is a capital-efficient lithium explorer backed by Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. ("Ganfeng"), as its largest strategic shareholder (~13.2%) and 50/50 joint venture ("JV") partner. The Company now has drill programs (the "Programs") underway at both of its anchor projects: the Springbok Project in South Africa (the "Springbok Project") and the Adzopé Project in

Lithium Africa Advances Multiple Strategic Catalysts Under New CEO

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Cape Town, South Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a corporate update following Dr. Thomas Benson's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Lithium Africa is a capital-efficient lithium explorer backed by Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. ("Ganfeng"), as its largest strategic shareholder (~13.2%) and 50/50 joint venture ("JV") partner. The Company now has drill programs (the "Programs") underway at both of its anchor projects: the Springbok Project in South Africa (the "Springbok Project") and the Adzopé Project in

Lithium Africa Appoints Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. The Company expects to provide a corporate update regarding the leadership transition following Dr. Benson's appointment.
Dr. Benson joined the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") in April 2026 and will continue to serve as a director. He currently serves as Vice President of Global Exploration at Lithium Argentina AG (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) ("Lithium Argentina") and will continue

Lithium Africa Appoints Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. The Company expects to provide a corporate update regarding the leadership transition following Dr. Benson's appointment.
Dr. Benson joined the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") in April 2026 and will continue to serve as a director. He currently serves as Vice President of Global Exploration at Lithium Argentina AG (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) ("Lithium Argentina") and will continue

Lithium Africa Appoints Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. The Company expects to provide a corporate update regarding the leadership transition following Dr. Benson's appointment.
Dr. Benson joined the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") in April 2026 and will continue to serve as a director. He currently serves as Vice President of Global Exploration at Lithium Argentina AG (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) ("Lithium Argentina") and will continue

Lithium Africa Appoints Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Benson as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. The Company expects to provide a corporate update regarding the leadership transition following Dr. Benson's appointment.
Dr. Benson joined the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") in April 2026 and will continue to serve as a director. He currently serves as Vice President of Global Exploration at Lithium Argentina AG (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) ("Lithium Argentina") and will continue

Lithium Africa To Sponsor and Speak at Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Conference In Las Vegas

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is a sponsor of the Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Conference, taking place June 22-25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Tom Benson, Director of Lithium Africa, will participate in the panel "Africa's Growing Influence on Global Lithium Supply, Demand and Pricing," exploring the continent's expanding role in the global lithium market. The session will be moderated by Andrea Hotter of Fastmarkets and will also feature Bashir Swabury of the

Lithium Africa To Sponsor and Speak at Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Conference In Las Vegas

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is a sponsor of the Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Conference, taking place June 22-25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Tom Benson, Director of Lithium Africa, will participate in the panel "Africa's Growing Influence on Global Lithium Supply, Demand and Pricing," exploring the continent's expanding role in the global lithium market. The session will be moderated by Andrea Hotter of Fastmarkets and will also feature Bashir Swabury of the

Lithium Africa Outlines Path to Prove Out the Springbok District

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on activities at its Springbok Project, located in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Lithium Africa acquired the Springbok Project shortly after its go-public transaction (see press release dated February 25, 2026). The 1,675 km² Springbok Project includes a past-producing lithium pegmatite mine ("Norrabees") and its associated stockpile, located within the project's 5-hectare mining permit. The asset was selected based on three attributes aligned with the Company's strategic goals:
A previously

Lithium Africa Outlines Path to Prove Out the Springbok District

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on activities at its Springbok Project, located in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Lithium Africa acquired the Springbok Project shortly after its go-public transaction (see press release dated February 25, 2026). The 1,675 km² Springbok Project includes a past-producing lithium pegmatite mine ("Norrabees") and its associated stockpile, located within the project's 5-hectare mining permit. The asset was selected based on three attributes aligned with the Company's strategic goals:
A previously

Lithium Africa Strengthens Technical Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration, effective May 29, 2026. Dr. Hampton has worked in lithium exploration since 2019, with experience spanning the full spectrum of lithium deposit types — brines, volcano-sedimentary, and pegmatites — and has been at the forefront of applying machine learning workflows to lithium target generation and exploration efficiency.
Dr. Hampton joins Lithium Africa from KoBold Metals, the AI-driven critical minerals exploration company, where she served as

Lithium Africa Strengthens Technical Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration, effective May 29, 2026. Dr. Hampton has worked in lithium exploration since 2019, with experience spanning the full spectrum of lithium deposit types — brines, volcano-sedimentary, and pegmatites — and has been at the forefront of applying machine learning workflows to lithium target generation and exploration efficiency.
Dr. Hampton joins Lithium Africa from KoBold Metals, the AI-driven critical minerals exploration company, where she served as

Lithium Africa Strengthens Technical Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration, effective May 29, 2026. Dr. Hampton has worked in lithium exploration since 2019, with experience spanning the full spectrum of lithium deposit types — brines, volcano-sedimentary, and pegmatites — and has been at the forefront of applying machine learning workflows to lithium target generation and exploration efficiency.
Dr. Hampton joins Lithium Africa from KoBold Metals, the AI-driven critical minerals exploration company, where she served as

Lithium Africa Strengthens Technical Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration, effective May 29, 2026. Dr. Hampton has worked in lithium exploration since 2019, with experience spanning the full spectrum of lithium deposit types — brines, volcano-sedimentary, and pegmatites — and has been at the forefront of applying machine learning workflows to lithium target generation and exploration efficiency.
Dr. Hampton joins Lithium Africa from KoBold Metals, the AI-driven critical minerals exploration company, where she served as

Lithium Africa Strengthens Technical Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration, effective May 29, 2026. Dr. Hampton has worked in lithium exploration since 2019, with experience spanning the full spectrum of lithium deposit types — brines, volcano-sedimentary, and pegmatites — and has been at the forefront of applying machine learning workflows to lithium target generation and exploration efficiency.
Dr. Hampton joins Lithium Africa from KoBold Metals, the AI-driven critical minerals exploration company, where she served as

Lithium Africa Strengthens Technical Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Lisbon, Portugal--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2026) - Lithium Africa Corp. (TSXV: LAF) (FSE: 6MQ) (OTCQB: LTAFF) ("Lithium Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hampton as Vice President of Exploration, effective May 29, 2026. Dr. Hampton has worked in lithium exploration since 2019, with experience spanning the full spectrum of lithium deposit types — brines, volcano-sedimentary, and pegmatites — and has been at the forefront of applying machine learning workflows to lithium target generation and exploration efficiency.
Dr. Hampton joins Lithium Africa from KoBold Metals, the AI-driven critical minerals exploration company, where she served as