Alpha Lithium Updates Key Leadership

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Lithium Corporation (TSX.V: ALLI) (OTC: ALLIF) (“Alpha” or the “Company”) today is pleased to advise it has selected Mr. David Guerrero to lead the strategically vital position of Argentine country manager along with an announcement elevating Mr. Brad Nichol to the role of CEO and President of the Company.

Officially welcomed to Alpha Lithium today as country manager, David Guerrero brings almost 20 years of international leadership experience in the mining industry, ten of them specifically related to lithium as a specialty product. He has held various roles with mining major Rio Tinto as well as senior management positions with Canadian Lithium 1 and with Australian-based Galaxy Resources (ASX: GXY), where he undertook a key role in driving the recent USD $280M M&A transaction with giant Korean steel maker POSCO for mineral resources at the Hombre Muerto salar, the best quality brine producing district in Argentina. He has formerly served as President to the Salta Mining Providers Chamber, and as the AUSCHAM (Argentine–Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) chapter’s Vice President, Mr. Guerrero brings indispensable local knowledge and communal leadership recognized across Argentina's Northern Region.



In related news, Mr. Darryl Jones has elected to depart from his role as Company CEO and President while remaining on the Board as a Director. The Company thanks Mr. Jones for his extensive efforts and  diligence during the initial period of corporate development and welcomes the appointment of Board Director Mr. Brad Nichol P. Eng., MBA to undertake the key management of the Company as it transitions into a strategic agenda dominated by exploration activities in Argentina.

Brad Nichol, Company CEO notes, “We are extremely fortunate to bring David on board as he brings a rare combination of strategic big company, big picture, international experience combined with an incredibly comprehensive and meaningful local presence that is both respected and appreciated in the Argentine lithium sector. We look forward to his insights and support as we continue to build this exciting venture.”

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ALPHA LITHIUM CORPORATION

“Brad Nichol”

Brad Nichol

President, CEO and Director



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About Alpha Lithium (TSX.V: ALLI) (OTC: ALLIF)

Alpha Lithium is a growing team of industry professionals and experienced stakeholders who bring a big picture de-risked and proven approach to global lithium mining. They have assembled 100% ownership of what may be one of the last regional undeveloped land plays encompassing +27,500 hectares (67,954 acres) at Argentina’s Tolillar Salar in the heart of the renowned “Lithium Triangle” in an area surrounded by successful operators and multi-billion-dollar lithium assets. For more information visit: and follow us on or.



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