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Stria Provides Update on Proposed Royalty & Change of Business Transaction

Stria Lithium Advances Pivot to Royalties with Mt Henry Deal Nearing Closure

Executive Summary
  • Stria Lithium Inc. provides an operational update on its proposed acquisition of a net smelter return (NSR) royalty from Alicanto Minerals Ltd.
  • The transaction involves acquiring up to a 2% NSR royalty on the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia.
  • The Company is advancing components required under TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.2 for Changes of Business and Reverse Takeovers.
  • Shareholder approval via written resolution is anticipated, with an annual and special meeting scheduled for June 9th to elect directors and approve a change of name to Arc Mineral Royalties Ltd.
  • Completion remains subject to regulatory approvals, Exchange acceptance, and satisfaction of all applicable requirements.
Material Impact
  • The news represents incremental progress on the strategic transformation announced in April 2026 (NewsId 300595).
  • Market reaction to the initial announcement was significant, with price moving from ~$0.50 to $0.78 and consolidating since April 8th.
  • This update confirms the timeline for shareholder approval but introduces no new financial terms or asset details.
  • The market has already priced in the transaction value; therefore, this is a routine execution step rather than a material catalyst.
  • Rating reflects positive confirmation of deal progress without unexpected upside.
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Company Overview
  • Strategy: Pivot from lithium exploration to a precious metals royalty platform anchored by Mt Henry Gold Project.
  • Flagship Asset: Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia (Tier-1 jurisdiction).
  • Resource Status: Historical JORC Measured & Indicated of 22.1Mt @ 1.2g/t Au (~822koz) plus Inferred resources.
  • Development Stage: Brownfield site with existing mining licences; ongoing 50,000m drill program to expand resource base.
  • Business Model: Non-dilutive exposure to metal prices via NSR royalties, independent of operating costs.
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