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

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 Africa Battery Initiative and Toluwalase Seriki of Ganfeng Lithium. Members of the Company's management team will also be in attendance.

Panel Details:

Session: Africa's Growing Influence on Global Lithium Supply, Demand and Pricing
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 11:25 AM to 12:05 PM
Location: Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Stage, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada

The Fastmarkets conference brings together leading producers, investors, automakers, and policymakers from across the lithium and battery materials sector, offering a platform to discuss market dynamics, supply chain developments, and the future of critical minerals.

"We're proud to support this year's Fastmarkets conference and to contribute to the conversation on Africa's growing influence on global lithium supply," said Tyron Breytenbach, CEO & Director of Lithium Africa. "Africa is fast becoming one of the most important regions in the global lithium story, and this panel is a valuable opportunity to share Lithium Africa's perspective alongside leaders from across the sector."

About Lithium Africa Corp.

Lithium Africa has established a 50/50 joint venture partnership with GFL International Co., Ltd. to advance lithium exploration across Africa. Through this partnership, the Company holds an indirect 50% interest in a portfolio of hard rock lithium assets across South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, and Zimbabwe. For more information, please visit www.li-africa.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LITHIUM AFRICA CORP.

Tyron Breytenbach, Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Africa

For further information regarding the Company, contact:

Jeanne Liu, Corporate Communications at [e-mail], 1.604.771.7125

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