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METALSTECH LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2017

Feb 23, 2017

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX Release 24 February 2017

MetalsTech Commences Trading Following Successful IPO

MetalsTech (MTC or the Company) is pleased to announce that it will commence trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) at 1pm AEDT under the stock code MTC.ASX. The commencement of trading follows the successful completion of the Initial Public Offer (Offer) which was heavily subscribed and supported by investors from which the Company accepted approximately $4.3 million in scaled applications.

Highlights

  • Pure-play lithium exploration company with high grade hard rock lithium projects

  • 100% owned projects located in Quebec, Canada known for its high grade lithium discoveries and supportive Government

  • Exploration at Cancet and Adina Projects have confirmed high grade lithium mineralisation in outcropping spodumene bearing pegmatite

  • Terre des Montagnes Project is contiguous with and along strike to the Nemaska Lithium (TSX.NMX) Whabouchi Deposit which hosts 43.8Mt @ 1.46% Li2O (NI 43-101)

  • Strategic Partnership Agreement with Lithium Australia (LIT.ASX) gives the Company the right to exclusively use and apply LIT’s proprietary lithium extraction technologies within Quebec

  • Projects boast excellent infrastructure with access to some of the lowest cost and cleanest power globally

  • $4.3 million in scaled applications accepted under heavily supported IPO

  • Highly vested management team with track record in delivering world class discoveries

EverBlu Capital acted as Lead Manager to the Offer. MTC has 76,073,000 fully paid ordinary shares on issue for a market capitalisation of approximately $15.2 million, with a free float of only 33%.

The Company’s immediate plans are to advance exploration at its 100% owned Cancet Project where up to 3.79% Li2O in surface outcrops has been reported, with drilling to commence soon after listing.

Commenting on the successful listing, Executive Chairman Mr Russell Moran stated:

The public listing of MetalsTech is a transformative milestone for the Company and empowers us to aggressively pursue our vision to ultimately become a low cost North American producer of lithium and lithium chemicals.

In addition to our lead manager EverBlu Capital and the many hands who worked tirelessly on the listing, I would particularly like to thank Executive Director Mr D ’A nna for both his tremendous efforts in managing the IPO process and his assistance in assembling the portfolio of assets.

These are truly interesting times as the world dramatically shifts its thinking on the way we use and store energy. The Board and our shareholders are zealots for the “lithium revolution” and having recognised the opportunity early and having secured a commanding position of prospective lithium projects on the doorstep of the North American market, the MetalsTech journey is set to be an exciting one.

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Registered Office Suite 1, 100 Hay Street Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 408 408 878 T +61 415 493 993 E [email protected]

Board of Directors Projects Executive Chairman - Russell Moran Cancet 100% owned Executive Director - Gino D’Anna Adina 100% owned Non-Executive Director - Shane Uren Terre Des Montagnes 100% owned Non-Executive Director - Michael Velletta Wells-Lacouciere 100% owned Kapiwak 100% owned Sirmac-Clapier 100% owned

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For further information, contact:

Russell Moran Gino D’Anna Rachel Hammett Executive Chairman Executive Director Investor Relations M +61 415 493 993 M +61 400 408 878 M +61 466 281 369 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document contains forward-looking statements concerning MetalsTech. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements as a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking information provided by the Company, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production risks, regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulation and liability and potential title disputes.

Forward looking statements in this document are based on the company’s beliefs, opinions and estimates of MetalsTech as of the dates the forward looking statements are made, and no obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.

MetalsTech Limited Competent Person Statement

Cancet Lithium Project

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr. Jody Dahrouge, PGeo, is a Competent Person who is a Professional Geologist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, in Canada. Mr. Jody Dahrouge, PGeo, is the principal and founder of Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. (Dahrouge). Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. and all competent persons are independent from the issuer of this statement, MetalsTech Limited. Mr. Jody Dahrouge has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr. Jody Dahrouge consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Appendix A: Cancet Lithium Project - Lithium Analytical Results

Sample Description Li2O (%)
(calculated)
Easting Northing
121051 Metavolcanic.
Black,fine crystals, amphibole, chlorite, biotite,hard
0.01 506606 5928178
121052 Metavolcanic.
Black,fine crystals, amphibole, chlorite, biotite,hard
0.01 506429 5928111
121053 Pegmatite.
White, qtz, plag,muscovite, spodumene (up to15 cm)
1.85 506187 5927955
121054 Pegmatite.
White, qtz, plag, muscovite, spodumene (average 20 cm, up
to 60 cm)
1.94 506152 5927943
121055 Pegmatite.
White, qtz, plag, muscovite, spodumene (average 20 cm, up
to 60 cm)
3.79 506112 5927887
121056 Metavolcanic.
Black,fine crystals, amphibole, chlorite, biotite
0.01 505903 5928074
121057 Metavolcanic.
Black,fine crystals, amphibole, chlorite, biotite
0.01 505969 5927842
121058 Pegmatite.
White, qtz, plag,muscovite, spodumene (coarse crystals)
1.71 506097 5927888
121059 Metavolcanic.
Black, fine crystals, chlorite, amphibole, biotite, chalcopyrite,
magnetic,weatheredrusty orange
0.00 505834 5927794
121060 Metavolcanic.
Black, amphibole, chlorite, biotite, possible garnet, some
silicification,weatheredrusty brown
0.01 505708 5927866

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition Table 1 Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, No drilling completed to date.
techniques random chips, or specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools appropriate to the Rock samples comprise multiple chips considered to be
minerals under investigation, such as down hole representative of the horizon or outcrop being sampled.
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments,
etc). These examples should not be taken as Samples submitted for assay typically weigh 2-3 kg.
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure Continuous channel sampling of trenching ensures the samples
sample representivity and the appropriate are representative. Entire 2-3 kg sample is submitted for sample
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
preparation.
used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation
that are Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple (eg
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required, such
as where there is coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
maywarrant disclosure of detailed information.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
No drilling completed.
techniques hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so,bywhat method,etc).
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and Not applicable.
recovery chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure representative nature of the
samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample
recovery and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been All trenches sampled are logged continuously from start to finish
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level with key geological observations recorded.
of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical Logging is quantitative, based on visual field estimates.
studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
Sub- If core, whether cut or sawn and whether Sample preparation follows industry best practice standards and
sampling quarter, half or all core taken. is conducted by internationally recognised laboratories, either
techniques If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary SGS Laboratories in Lakefield, Ontario or Activation Laboratories
and sample split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry. Ltd in Val d’Or, Quebec.
preparation For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
Oven drying, jaw crushing and pulverising so that 85% passes
75 microns.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Blanks have been submitted every 50 samples to ensure there is
no cross contamination from sample preparation.

Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected,
including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
Measures taken include (a) systematic sampling across whole
pegmatite zone; (b) comparison of actual assays for blanks with
theoretical values.
Sample size (2-3 kg) accepted as general industry standard.
grain size of the material beingsampled.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the Assay and laboratory procedures have been selected following a
assay data assaying and laboratory procedures used and review of techniques provided by internationally certified
and whether the technique is considered partial or laboratories. In addition, the sample preparation laboratory in
total. Quebec and Ontario is regularly visited to ensure high standards
Forgeophysical tools,spectrometers,handheld are beingmaintained.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary
laboratory XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in
tests determining the analysis including instrument Samples are submitted for multi-element analysis by Activation
make and model, reading times, calibrations Laboratories and SGS Laboratories. Where results exceeded
factors applied and their derivation, etc. upper detection limits for Li and/or Ta, samples are re-assayed.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external The final techniques used are total.
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision None used.
have been established.
Barren granitic material is submitted every 50 samples as a
control.
Comparison of results indicates good levels of accuracy and
precision. No external laboratory checks have been used.
Verification The verification of significant intersections by None undertaken.
of sampling either independent or alternative company
and assaying personnel. Not applicable.


The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
All field data is manually collected, entered into excel
spreadsheets, validated and loaded into an Access database.
Electronic data is stored in Quebec. Data is exported from
Access for processing by a number of different software
packages.
All electronic data is routinely backed up.
No hard copy data is retained.
None required.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate All trench start points and geochemical samples are located
data points drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), using a hand held GPS.
trenches, mine workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource estimation. Trenches are surveyed using hand held compass and
Specification of the grid system used. clinometer.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. The grid system used is UTM. However, for reporting purposes
and to maintain confidentiality, local coordinates are used for
reporting.
Nominal RL’s based on topographic datasets are used initially,
however, these will be updated if DGPS coordinates are
collected.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Only reconnaissance trenching and sampling completed –
and Results. spacing variable and based on outcrop location and degree of
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is exposure.
sufficient to establish the degree of geological
and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Not applicable.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. None undertaken.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves Sampling completed at right angles to interpreted trend of
data in unbiased sampling of possible structures and the pegmatite units.
relation to extent to which this is known, considering the
geological deposit type. None observed.
structure If the relationship between the drilling orientation
and the orientation of key mineralised structures
is considered to have introduced a sampling
bias, this should be assessed and reported if
material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Geological team supervises all sampling and subsequent
security storage in the field. The same geological team delivers the
samples to Activation Laboratories or SGS Laboratories and
receives an official receipt of delivery.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling None completed.
reviews techniques and data.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and MetalsTech has the right to acquire 100% of the Cancet
tenement and ownership including agreements or material issues lithium project pursuant to a binding acquisition
land tenure with third parties such as joint ventures, agreement.
status partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park
and environmental settings. There are no other material issues affecting the
The security of the tenure held at the time of tenements.
reporting along with any known impediments to Upon the completion of the obligations pursuant to the
obtaining a licence to operate in the area. legal agreements, MetalsTech will own 100% of the lithium
projects and ownership of the individual CDC claims will
be transferred to MetalsTech.
All tenements are in good standing and have been legally
validated by a Quebec lawyer specialising in the field.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by No modern exploration has been conducted.
done by other other parties. Government mapping records multiple lithium bearing
parties pegmatites within the project areas but no other data is
available.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of Cancet
mineralisation. The historically sampled outcrop, as well as three
additional proximal outcrops of white pegmatite, was
located and chip sampled. All four outcrops, spaced over
120 m, displayed large green spodumene crystals
averaging 15-20 cm in size, with some crystals as large as
60 cm. These values are significantly higher than the
historic results, likely due to inaccurate historic sampling
techniques. As an example, when the exact location of the
historic sample was identified, it initially appeared that the
sampled outcrop lacked any obvious spodumene crystals.
As the pegmatite was difficult to sample with a hammer
and chisel, it is likely that the historic sampler just took one
piece of outcrop that was easiest to break off, resulting in a
negatively biased sample.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the See tables and / or appendices attached to this report.
Information understanding of the exploration results including a
tabulation of the following information for all Material
drill holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level_–_elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the
basis that the information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the understanding of
the report, the Competent Person should clearly
explain whythis is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
Intercepts are calculated on a per sample basis according
aggregation techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade to the results from the laboratory with no bottom cut-off
methods truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grade and no top cut-off grades.
grades are usually Material and should be stated. Short intervals of high grade that have a material impact
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short on overall intersection are highlighted separately.
lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure used for such None reported.
aggregation should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be shown in
detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearlystated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the The relationship between true widths and the width of
between reporting of Exploration Results. mineralised zones intersected in trenching has not yet
mineralisation If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to been determined due to lack of structural data (i.e. dip).
widths and the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be
intercept reported.
lengths If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this
effect(eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and None included.
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any
significant discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results for all sampling completed are listed in Appendix A
reporting Results is not practicable, representative reporting of
attached to the body of this report.
both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, All meaningful and material data is reported.
substantive should be reported including (but not limited to):
exploration geological observations; geophysical survey results;
data geochemical survey results; bulk samples_–_size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminatingsubstances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg Detailed geochemistry and geology to determine trends of
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or known mineralised zones and to delineate other Li and Ta
large-scale step-out drilling). anomalies.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible Further trenching to determine structural orientation of
extensions, including the main geological pegmatites.
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this
Drilling.
information is not commerciallysensitive.

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