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Thursday, October 31, 2013

IBC Advanced Alloys Signs MOU with Global Nuclear Fuels America and Ceramic Tubular Products to Advance Nuclear Fuel Initiatives

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.

TSX VENTURE : IB
OTCQX : IAALF




October 31, 2013 09:30 ET


IBC to explore opportunities with GNF-A and CTP to advance accident tolerant nuclear fuel technologies


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 31, 2013) - IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IB)(OTCQX:IAALF) ("IBC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") with Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas, LLC ("GNF-A") and Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC ("CTP") to explore opportunities to collaborate on nuclear fuel research. The MOU was signed following meetings at the recent American Nuclear Society's annual Top Fuels conference where IBC presented recent R&D developments on its beryllium oxide ("BeO") nuclear fuel focused on developing a safer and more accident tolerant nuclear fuel.

Under the terms of the agreement, the parties will enter into discussions regarding a potential joint collaborative effort to develop and analyze the benefits of increased cooperation and interaction regarding the development and commercialization of the advanced beryllium oxide-silicon carbide ("BeO-SiC") fuel technology. The parties have also agreed to explore available opportunities for government or industry partner funding for accident tolerant fuel R&D initiatives.

Based in Wilmington, N.C., GNF-A is a joint venture of General Electric, Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corporation and is a leading fabricator and supplier of Boiling Water Reactors ("BWR") fuel and services. GNF-A strives to continually advance fuel technologies to meet the demands of today's power reactors and to support a strong nuclear industry.

CTP, based in Rockville, MD is developing advanced silicon carbide nuclear fuel cladding which will improve both industry economics and safety. CTP has been awarded multiple grants, including one from the US Department of Energy, to further research, identify and evaluate complementary fuel forms, such as IBC's BeO enhanced fuel.

IBC recently reported that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ("MIT") completed a fuel performance study supporting IBC's BeO nuclear fuel technology combined with CTP's silicon carbide cladding. The MIT report validates how IBC's BeO enhanced fuel and CTP's SiC cladding could reduce fuel operating temperatures and improve fuel operating characteristics leading to a safer and more accident tolerant fuel. The report, along with other recent findings from Texas A&M and Purdue Universities, was presented at the Top Fuels conference.

"We are very pleased to have signed this MOU with IBC and CTP which could have significant fuel cycle benefits for plant operators," said Chet Akiri, COO of GNF-A. "The potential benefits of the improved thermal conductivity fuel, combined with CTP's cladding technology, include lower fuel operating temperatures that deliver the same energy to the reactor system. GNF is committed," continued Akiri, "to pursuing new technologies that will improve fuel performance and result in important benefits for our utility customers."

Herb Feinroth, CEO of Ceramic Tubular Products, echoed Akiri's sentiments and said, "The tests of CTP's TRIPLEX Silicon Carbide cladding have already shown the potential for hundreds of times lower heat release and hydrogen release during severe accidents as compared to the current metal cladding now used in commercial reactors. The combination of CTP's cladding technology with IBC's enhanced BeO fuel," continued Feinroth, "could mark a significant step in the development of more accident tolerant nuclear fuels and we look forward to working with IBC and GNF to advance this important initiative."
As a result of recent nuclear industry events, industry officials and governments are supporting alternative advanced fuel designs including increased R&D initiatives for more accident tolerant fuels. Because of this increasing industry awareness the parties to the agreement look forward to entering into discussions with a number of potential nuclear industry partners to explore and discuss the next phase of R&D including irradiation requirements and testing of the fuel in test reactors.

About IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
IBC is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of rare metals (beryllium) based alloys and related products serving a variety of sectors including aerospace, automotive, telecommunications and a range of industrial applications. IBC has 83 employees and production facilities in Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Missouri. IBC is creating a dynamic global advanced alloys company. IBC's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IB" and the OTCQX under the symbol "IAALF".
This news release was prepared by management of IBC, which takes full responsibility for its contents. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This disclosure contains certain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control including: the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which the Company operates, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, limited availability of raw materials, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. In addition there are risks and uncertainties associated with manufacturing activities therefore the Company's future results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Rodinia Lithium completes financing


RODINIA COMPLETES SHARES FOR DEBT TRANSACTION
Toronto, Ontario, October 15, 2013: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM), has completed its previously announced shares for debt transaction (See Press Release Dated August 29, 2013). Accordingly, the Company has issued 5,327,253 common shares at a deemed price of $0.1121 (the “Shares for Debt”) to settle an aggregate outstanding amount of $507,185. The Shares for Debt will be subject to a four month and one day hold period which expires on February 12, 2013. The transaction remains subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval.
About Rodinia Lithium Inc.:
Rodinia Lithium Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company with a primary focus on Lithium exploration and development in Argentina. The Company is also actively exploring the commercialization of a significant Potash co-product that is expected to be recoverable through the lithium harvesting process.
Please visit the Company’s web site at www.rodinialithium.com or write us at info@rodinialithium.com.
For further information please contact
Aaron Wolfe
Vice-President, Corporate Development
Tel: +1 (416) 309-2696
Cautionary Notes
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release may be deemed to constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Such forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements (express or implied) regarding the appointment, anticipated timing and results of the development of the Diablillos property and the ability of the Company to complete a strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that such statements (express or implied) will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from such statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Chinese Lithium Company Jiangxi Ganfeng may end up controlling Marianna Lithium project!

May 10, 2013

International Lithium Corp. Arranges Loan From Strategic Partner, Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd.

Vancouver B.C. May 10, 2013: International Lithium Corp. ("ILC" or the "Company") (ILC: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. ("Ganfeng Lithium") has agreed to lend ILC a total of $2,289,000 to advance the Company's Mariana Lithium-Potassium Brine project in Argentina and for ILC to provide the outstanding scheduled cash payments to secure an unencumbered 100% ownership of the Mariana project.  Subject to final approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and Ganfeng Lithium's shareholders, Ganfeng Lithium will advance ILC a total of USD$2,289,000 ("Loan").  USD$1,199,000 will be advanced within two business days of Ganfeng Lithium receiving shareholder approval ("First Advance"), and a further advance of USD$1,090,000 will follow in May 2014 ("Second Advance").  The Loan will mature two years following the date of the Second Advance and during the term of the loan ILC will pay interest of 10% per annum on the balance of the Loan, payable quarterly.

In lieu of receiving repayment of the loan, Ganfeng Lithium may elect to convert into an interest in the Mariana Property.  The loan agreement contemplates that Ganfeng Lithium may convert what would otherwise be ILC's repayment obligation for the First Advance into a 26% interest in ILC's rights in the Mariana Property.  Likewise, instead of receiving repayment of the Second Advance, Ganfeng Lithium may convert into a 25% interest in ILC's rights to the Mariana Property, for a total interest of 51%.  If Ganfeng Lithium elects to convert up to a 51% property interest, at that time, the parties would enter into a joint venture relationship for the operation of the Mariana Property.

"This latest transaction demonstrates the confidence and continued support ILC has received from our strategic partner Gangfeng Lithium, providing us with the resources to move in course with exploration plans and operations that will allow us to unlock the potential value in the projects that we have been advancing since the formation of the company." States Kirill Klip,  President of International Lithium Corp.   


About GanfengLithium Co. Ltd.

Ganfeng Lithium based in Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, China, is a professional producer of lithium products which has developed a comprehensive product chain, including lithium metal and alloys, inorganic and organic lithium chemicals, supplies a wide range of lithium products for primary and secondary lithium battery market, pharmaceutical and new material industries. Ganfeng Lithium's principal market is in China with international exports to Europe, Japan, the USA and India. Ganfeng Lithium was founded in 2000 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in August 2010, notably as the first publicly listed lithium company in China and has experienced rapid continuous growth over the last 12 years.


About International Lithium Corp.

International Lithium Corp. is an exploration company with an outstanding portfolio of projects, strong management ownership, robust financial support and a strategic partner and keystone investor Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., a leading China based lithium product manufacturer.

The Company's primary focus is the Mariana lithium-potash brine project in Argentina within the renowned South American 'Lithium Belt' that is host to the vast majority of global lithium resources, reserves and production. The 160 square kilometre Mariana project strategically encompasses an entire mineral rich evaporite basin that ranks as one of the more prospective salarsor 'salt lakes' in the region.

Complementing the Company's lithium brine projects are rare metals pegmatite properties in Canada and Ireland that have revealed through recent highly positive results a clear potential that the Company will advance with the support of its strategic partner, Ganfeng Lithium. These projects can add distinct value as the Company strives to source rare metals to help meet the increasing demand through the growth in global technologies that utilize the rare metals suite of elements.

With the increasing demand of high tech applications in battery and vehicle propulsion technologies, lithium and other rare metals are no doubt the metals of tomorrow's green tech economy. By positioning itself with solid development partners and projects with significant resource potential, ILC aims to be the green tech resource developer of choice for investors and build value for its shareholders.

International Lithium mission is to find, explore and develop projects which have the potential to become world class lithium, potash and rare metal deposits.



On behalf of the Board of Directors,

KirillKlip 
President, International Lithium Corp.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Statements in this press release other than purely historical information, historical estimates should not be relied upon, including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or expected results, are forward-looking statements. News release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including risks inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.