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Regulatory

Lithium Africa Commences Trading on TSX Venture Under Symbol "LAF.V" and Announces Grant of Restricted Share Units

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 19, 2026 · 17:01 LAF · 2.0 Lithium Africa Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Lithium Africa Corp.’s common shares began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “LAF” on February 19, 2026.
  • The company granted 1,075,000 restricted share units (RSUs) to officers, directors and consultants at a deemed price of $2.80 per RSU; the RSUs vest fully on February 18, 2028.
  • CEO Tyron Breytenbach highlighted the transition to a public company and signaled forthcoming updates on the firm’s African lithium portfolio.

Key Details

  • Listing Commencement: Shares started trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) today, 2026‑02‑19, under symbol “LAF”.
  • RSU Grant: 1,075,000 RSUs granted on 2026‑02‑18 at a deemed price of $2.80 per unit; each RSU converts to one common share upon vesting.
  • Vesting Schedule: Full vesting occurs on 2026‑02‑18, two years after the grant date (February 18, 2028).
  • Plan Reference: Grants made under the company’s omnibus incentive plan and subject to TSX Venture Exchange policies.
  • CEO Comment: “We are excited to begin our journey as a public Company… We expect to provide additional updates on our portfolio in the coming weeks.” – Tyron Breytenbach, CEO & Director.

Notable Quotes

“We are excited to begin our journey as a public Company after spending the past three years building our Lithium holdings and geological team across the African continent. We are grateful for the support of our shareholders and our JV partner, Ganfeng Lithium.” – Tyron Breytenbach, CEO & Director

All boilerplate, forward‑looking disclaimer text and “About” sections have been omitted.

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