Chile Day in London

CleanTech Lithium PLC

17 September 2026

 

17 September 2026

CleanTech Lithium PLC (“CTL”, CleanTech Lithium” or the “Company”)

Chile Day in London

CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt:T2N) an exploration and development company, advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, attended Chile Day in London yesterday where the Minister of Economy and Mining, Daniel Mas, confirmed on stage during his speech the Special Lithium Operating Contract (CEOL) for Laguna Verde, the company’s flagship project, is with the Comptroller General’s Office (the “Comptroller”) for final review.

CleanTech Lithium had the opportunity to engage directly with the Minister on the regulatory pathway supporting Laguna Verde, and on Chile’s broader ambitions for its lithium sector. The Minister himself noted the crucial role the private sector will play in achieving these ambitions.

Fig 1: CleanTech Lithium’s Chief Executive Officer, Ignacio Mehech with the Minister of Economy and Mining, Daniel Mas

Ignacio Mehech, Chief Executive Officer of CleanTech Lithium Plc, said: “It is very positive to hear that the Minister of Economy and Mining confirmed at Chile Day in London yesterday that the CEOL for Laguna Verde is under final review by the Comptroller's Office. The Minister's comments were encouraging at a time when Chile is looking to expand its lithium industry and create a supportive environment for private sector investment. We will update the market on the CEOL ratification as soon as we are in a position to do so. In the meantime, critical work continues with optimisation test work underway, preparations for the proposed ASX dual-listing, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and discussions with potential strategic partners.”

Fig 2/3: Minister of Economy and Mining, Daniel Mas, presenting at Chile Day, London

Chile Day is a flagship event to promote the country’s investment appeal, convening leaders across finance, mining, and infrastructure and other industries to explore the opportunities Chile presents on the global stage. CleanTech Lithium aims to be part of this investment case as it advances Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) brine-based projects in the region.

For further information contact:
CleanTech Lithium PLC
Ignacio Mehech/Gordon Stein/Nick Baxter	Office: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser) Roland Cornish/Asia Szusciak	[phone]
Fox-Davies Capital, a trading name of CAL Investments Limited (Capital Markets Adviser and Sole Bookrunner) Daniel Fox-Davies	[phone] [e-mail]
Canaccord Genuity (Broker) James Asensio	[phone]

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Notes

CleanTech Lithium (AIM:CTL, Frankfurt:T2N) is an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile for the clean energy transition. CleanTech Lithium has two key lithium projects in Chile, Laguna Verde and Viento Andino, and exploration stage project in Arenas Blancas (Salar de Atacama), located in the lithium triangle, a leading centre for battery grade lithium production. CleanTech Lithium and the Mining Ministry in Chile have agreed the contractual terms for the Special Lithium Operating Contract (“CEOL”) for Laguna Verde, subject to final ratification.

CleanTech Lithium is committed to utilising Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") with reinjection of spent brine. Direct Lithium Extraction is a transformative technology which removes lithium from brine with higher recoveries, short development lead times and no extensive evaporation pond construction. For more information, please visit: www.ctlithium.com

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