Galan Lithium Limited confirmed that it has commenced a preliminary investigation into ion exchange technologies for processing lithium brines from the Candelas lithium brine project located in Catamarca province, Argentina The investigation follows a six-month technical review into alternative processing technologies, with the results of both to be fed into the Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the project's potential development. Due to the lead time associated with conducting due diligence into the suitability of ion exchange technologies the Company has chosen to conduct these activities in parallel to other exploration and operational activities currently underway and adding value to the Candelas project. In addition to investigating ion exchange technologies, the Company will also investigate a more conventional processing route using evaporation, selective precipitation, purification and precipitation as Lithium Carbonate. These tests will be conducted over the next few months the results of which will be utilised in the PFS. The PFS is planned to commence following the release of the maiden JORC compliant resource estimate for the northern portion of the Candelas project, expected in third quarter 2019. Galan has initiated discussions with technology providers capable of providing ion exchange recovery from lithium brines, with two providers selected to conduct bench top test work. Another provider will be receiving samples later due to logistical difficulties, whilst the Company is also in discussions with other technology providers. The Company is also assessing precipitation technologies for the extraction of lithium salts for further processing which is to be tested through an Australian technology provider.