Lode Metals Corp. announced that it has commenced a review of potential strategic acquisition opportunities in Brazil to add to the Company's existing portfolio of exploration-stage projects. Management has completed an initial visit to Aracuai, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil to evaluate potential transactions, and is arranging for the formation of Brazilian subsidiary, Minas Metals Brazil Ltd., to ultimately facilitate operations in the country.

To commence the review, the Company has entered into a letter of intent with Joao Francisco pursuant to which it will evaluate a series of mineral claims located in the Aracuai region of Minas Gerais., Brazil. In the event the Company is satisfied with its review of the Property, the LOI contemplates that the Company would be granted an option to acquire the Property in consideration for completing a series of cash payments totaling USD 100,000 and incurring at least USD 1,000,000 in exploration expenditures on the Property over a twenty-four month period. It is also contemplated that the Vendor will be entitled to receive additional bonus payments based on the successful exploration results on the Property.

Acquisition of an interest in the Property remains subject to a number of conditions, including the satisfactory completion of due diligence, receipt of any required regulatory approvals and the negotiation of definitive documentation. No interest will be acquired in the Property until these conditions have been satisfied. The Company is at arms-length from the Vendor.

The acquisition of an interest in the Property is not expected to constitute a fundamental change for the Company, nor is it expected to result in a change of control of the Company, within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. No finders fees or commissions are payable in connection with the entering into of the Letter of Intent or the acquisition of an interest in the property. The Comenco Property.

Management Update. The Company will be appointing geologist Neil McCallum, B.Sc., P.Geo. as a strategic advisor to facilitate the review in Brazil.

Mr. McCallum is a professional exploration geologist with over 18 years of experience. He has served as an independent director for several public companies and launched numerous clients along successful paths to discovery and resource definition. He has been involved in the identification and acquisition of high-quality lithium assets for the past 7 years.

In 2016, Mr. McCallum identified and staked part of the Corvette Property during his role with DG Resource Management. The Corvette Property is now operated by Patriot Battery Metals, where the CV5 Spodumene Pegmatite is the lithium pegmatite deposit in the Americas based on contained lithium metal.