• Cross River secured conditional CSE clearance for its business combination with Scotia Lithium, targeting Nova Scotia’s L3 lithium project.
• Deal to rebrand as Scotia Metals, expected to trade as SMET once final CSE sign-off is received.
• Concurrent non-brokered private placement sized up to $5.8 million; $0.33 flow-through shares, $0.25 non-flow-through shares.
• Proceeds earmarked for transaction costs, L3 exploration, working capital; closing targeted around July 27, 2026.

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