CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the Phase Two earn-in payments and work expenditures (C$400,000 of Pan American shares; and C$1,120,000 of exploration expenditures) under its property option agreement (“Big Mack Option Agreement”) with Magabra Resources Corp. (“Magabra”) dated August 22, 2022. Accordingly, Pan American has acquired a 75% interest in the Big Mack Lithium Project in Kenora, Ontario (“Big Mack”).

Under the terms of the Big Mack Option Agreement, the Company can earn an additional 15% interest in Big Mack, for a total 90% interest, by issuing C$100,000 of Pan American shares by August 22, 2025.

The Company also announced that it has elected to terminate the option agreement dated September 22, 2022 (the "Option Agreement") with Horizon Lithium LLC and FMS Lithium Corporation, pursuant to which the Company had the right to earn a 100% interest in the Horizon Property located within Esmeralda County, Nevada. The Company made this decision having regard to current market conditions and the costs and technical resources required to develop claystone lithium deposits, as well as its desire to focus its efforts and resources on the Big Mack Lithium Project.

Jason Latkowcer, Chief Executive Officer, commented “Given the evolving economic landscape, we believe it’s prudent to refocus our efforts on the Big Mack Lithium Project, which remains a high-priority asset for the Company. We believe this will allow us to better allocate our resources and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Pan American Energy Corp.

Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG) (OTCQB: PAANF) (FSE: SS60) is an exploration stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties containing battery metals in North America.

The Company executed an option agreement in Canada with Magabra Resources, providing for the right to acquire up to a 90% interest in the Big Mack Lithium Project, 80 km north of Kenora, Ontario.

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On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Jason Latkowcer
CEO & Director

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Phone : (587) 885-5970
Email: info@panam-energy.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, future plans with respect to Big Mack. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information, including, in respect of the forward-looking information included in this press release, the assumptions regarding the Company’s ability to earn any further interest in Big Mack or to execute on its exploration plans at Big Mack.