Cruz Battery Metals Engages Stantec for Maiden Resource Estimate and Technical Report on the Solar Lithium Project in Nevada, Directly Bordering American Lithium

January 9, 2026 – Cruz Battery Metals Corp. (CRUZ:CSE, BKTPF:USA, A40YSN:WKN) (“Cruz” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete a Maiden Resource Estimate (“MRE”) and Technical Report for the Solar Lithium Project in Clayton Valley, Nevada. The Technical Report will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101. The Stantec qualified person (Derek Loveday, PGeo) has direct experience in the Tonopah area, which includes visiting Albemarle Corp.’s Silver Peak...